Results 661-680 of 865 for speaker:Anne Ferris

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (24 Jan 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will undertake to review the rent supplement scheme to include Wicklow within the ambit of the maximum rent level for Dublin, which is set at overall higher rates, in view of the fact that property prices in north Wicklow are on a par with those in south Dublin and Dún Laoghaire and, as a result, rents are at a higher level than...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Jan 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, further to Parliamentary Question No. 335 of 25 October 2011, if he will direct the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department to furnish the information sought in the question as other Ministers in other Departments have done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3872/12]

Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (24 Jan 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 641: To ask the Minister for Health when he expects policy proposals regarding assisted human reproduction to be finalised and published; when he envisages legislation being introduced on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3638/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jan 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to recent media reports that the Government was considering withdrawing or restricting the free travel scheme; if her further attention has been drawn to the concerns this has created among those who depend on the scheme, particularly elderly citizens; if she is considering any such proposals and, if so,...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (19 Jan 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal on an application for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3167/12]

Topical Issue Matters (17 Jan 2012)

Anne Ferris: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputies John O'Mahony, Pat Deering and Paul J. Connaughton - the changes to community employment schemes; (2) Deputy Timmy Dooley - the need to declare Ireland a fracking free zone; (3) Deputy Jim Daly - the need to address the...

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (14 Dec 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will consider establishing a statutory inquiry to investigate allegations of abuse by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40342/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Dec 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 80: To ask the Taoiseach further to Parliamentary Question No. 111 of 20 September 2011, the measures that will be taken to address the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39855/11]

Written Answers — Property Management Fees: Property Management Fees (13 Dec 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Finance the schemes available for persons struggling to pay residential management fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39933/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (13 Dec 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Health when the vacancy for the research leader post at Assistant Secretary level in his Department will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39934/11]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Dec 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if he has identified any other available sites in County Wicklow that might be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38392/11]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Dec 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a decision has been made on the release of funding for the Bray flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38510/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Dec 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects to publish legislation that will reform the law on mental capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38393/11]

Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Anne Ferris: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage of the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2010? It passed Second Stage in October 2010, was restored to the Order Paper after the election and is currently awaiting Committee Stage.

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (24 Nov 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on holding a referendum next year to establish a permanent Civil Court of Appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36910/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Nov 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health if proposals to regulate the area of assisted human reproduction will be finalised this year; when these proposals will be published; when legislation is expected on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36818/11]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (24 Nov 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the fact that the expert group on ABC [i]v[/i] Ireland is due to be established very soon, if a more substantive response to Parliamentary Question No. 508 will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36909/11]

Written Answers — Cabinet Sub-Committees: Cabinet Sub-Committees (15 Nov 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 74: To ask the Taoiseach the number of times the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Climate Change has met since the formation of this Government [33509/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (15 Nov 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the reason this Deputy has not received a response from the appeals office to her representations dated 22 July and 15 August; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34110/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 Nov 2011)

Anne Ferris: Question 400: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise that if a local authority tenant hands back their house to the council because of serious anti-social behaviour, whether that tenant can apply for housing to another council within the same local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34560/11]