Results 681-700 of 11,258 for speaker:Séamus Kirk

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (15 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is considering introducing legislative provisions along the lines of public service pension deduction in the case of pensions being paid to senior executives in State supported banks whose pension funds have also received substantial transfers since State support commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50494/12]

Education Funding: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: I wish to add my voice to what has been said by the other speakers in this debate. Many students with applications for grants pending with the new body, SUSI, are experiencing serious difficulties. SUSI has taken over the processing of student grants from 66 different authorities. When the new system was introduced the Minister said it would be quick and easy. It is clear it has turned...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency (14 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the budget for the Irish Presidency of the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50177/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed podiatry post at Our Ladys Hospital, having regard to the fact that similar positions have been filled in Dublin, Galway and Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50338/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Crisis Pregnancy Services (13 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health if his Department is investigating recent media reports (details supplied) in relation to advice given at the Dundalk office of Irish Planning Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49622/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (8 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health the total number of patients that have been staying in acute hospitals for more than three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48928/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants' Remuneration (8 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health the latest developments regarding hospital consultants' working practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48943/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Maintenance (8 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the repairs in lieu of rehousing scheme is still in operation and if allocations are being given to the various local authorities around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49341/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events (6 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect the bad weather of 2012 has had on the potato and horticultural industry; the steps he proposes to take to assist the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48276/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (6 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farm inspections that have taken place this year on a monthly basis under the single farm payment regime; the number that took place each month in 2011; the number of farmers that have been penalised under the scheme each month in 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48277/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Energy Conservation (6 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider making it mandatory for boards of management to factor in water harvesting facilities for all new school builds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47760/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (6 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to introduce a technology visa; if so the timeframe in which this may occur; and if he will outline the benefits the technology visa will be to the IT sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47445/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Investments (6 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if Enterprise Ireland are planning to financially support the new milk processing unit, Belview County Waterford, in view of the significant job creation potential of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47761/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (6 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding restorative justice in relation to community offenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48097/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (6 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to enhance and develop the beef industry in lieu of the attractiveness of dairy farming; the steps he is taking to preserve and protect the beef market here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48098/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies (6 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the membership for the Implementation Group on Generic Substitution; if he will also outline the organisations involved within this working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47446/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Co-operation (6 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the areas in which hospitals north and south will cooperate with each other; the potential services which will be operated on a cross border basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47759/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Projects (6 Nov 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Narrow Water Bridge Project; the financial arrangements for the Narrow Water Bridge Project from Omeath, County Louth, to Warrenpoint, County Down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47541/12]

Other Questions: Youth Health Issues (25 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the action she proposes to take arising from the survey on Young People's Body Image; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46723/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Legislation (25 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans regarding the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46718/12]