Results 6,261-6,280 of 6,374 for speaker:Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Maternity Benefit (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 242. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full combined cost of increasing maternity benefit by €20, €30, €40, and €50 per week; while extending maternity benefit by two, three, four and five weeks in tabular form [23153/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 463. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the full year cost of extending the early childhood care and education scheme to 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44 weeks. [23149/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Funding (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 464. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way the €35 million additional moneys allocated to Tusla was allocated; the criteria that were applied in decisions made; the number of posts that were allocated to child protection teams; if she will provide a detailed breakdown of these posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23152/16]

Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The motion to extend medical cards to ill and disabled children would be an immediate, clear, simple and direct step to aiming the moneys of the State directly where it would have most effect and reach those who are most in need. Tá an córas liúntais seo bunaithe ar riachtanais an linbh. Dá bharr sin, tá sé ag déileáil le páistí a bhfuil...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (19 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The part of the Minister's response that jumps out at me the most is the reference to the 12 km of the N28. The investment involved would result in 1,100 high-end jobs, but there will be a potential loss of €59.4 billion in present value terms over 25 years if it is not developed quickly enough. The value for money in this project is enormous. If the Government is serious about...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (19 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an Aire as bheith anseo. The Minister will no doubt be aware of the importance of the N28. It is one of the most strategically important roads in the State. In terms of outlay in comparison to potential economic return, it may well be the best value for money. This has been on the cards for some time now. The road will link the Bloomfield interchange and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Aftercare Services (19 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 669. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of implementing and supporting the aftercare plans held by persons who are 18 to 21 years of age, by allocating 15 hours per week for a support worker in each case. [22667/16]

Au Pair Placement Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Like Deputy Cullinane, I acknowledge that the intentions behind this legislation are well meant, but while there may be a requirement to provide legislative clarity following last year's judgment, this Bill is not that legislation. We must recognise that au pairs provide a service, are workers and must consequently enjoy minimum working conditions, which we would all expect for ourselves...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electronic Health Records (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 110. To ask the Minister for Health the level of implementation of electronic health records, EHR, system allowing the access and update of EHRs by different health professionals in an interoperable structure; the policy initiatives underway to move towards a shared EHR system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20928/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 71. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for disability assessment reports from the Health Service Executive; if he is aware that this impedes the ability of children obtaining the assessments they need in order to access essential services; the action being taken to ensure that there is no undue delay in this process, particularly as schools will be applying for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Data (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 171. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of refugees who have been accepted here in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21186/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Property Sales (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 206. To ask the Minister for Finance if there is provision for the National Asset Management Agency to facilitate the sale of a property, a loan for which is within its responsibility, to a community organisation or for a purpose of benefit to the community for a lesser value than it might be sold on a commercial basis; if he plans to do so, to outline any similar community gain element to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Projects (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 395. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of labour activation participants in the Cork South Central constituency in each of the years 2013 to 2016 to date by scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20895/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Projects (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 396. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of labour activation participants in County Cork in each of the years 2013 to 2016 to date by scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20896/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Grant Eligibility (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 546. To ask the Minister for Health why respite care for persons over 18 years of age ceased, despite the needs of the caring families being the same as previously; his plans to reintroduce respite for carers of adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20902/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Grant Eligibility (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 547. To ask the Minister for Health the supports or resources made available for the provision of respite for persons over 18 years of age in each of the years 2012 to 2016 to date in tabular form. [20903/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 561. To ask the Minister for Health if the purchase of a medicinal liquid which in its manufactured form is produced in tablets but can then be converted into a liquid by a pharmacist due to the particular requirements of the customer is covered under the medical card scheme; and if not, his plans in this regard. [21020/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 821. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the securities in place to encourage early childhood care and education, ECCE, scheme providers to take up the scheme with regard to the duplication of services in one area; the frequency with which needs assessments are carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20749/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 831. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the mother and baby homes commission of investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21189/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (7 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 241. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the provisions available for persons under 65 years of age to access a home care package in the case of exceptional needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20219/16]