Results 681-700 of 1,979 for speaker:Nicky McFadden

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 May 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if St. Luke's Hospital outreach oncology clinic will remain at Mullingar regional hospital, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10326/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 May 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his views on the proposed legislation requiring compulsory engagement with unions; and his views on fears that foreign companies will move out of Ireland if legislation is introduced. [10177/11]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (5 May 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 68: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the tender for sale of voting machine units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10179/11]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (4 May 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the length of time asylum seekers must wait for applications to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9973/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (3 May 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when the oral hearing for a pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will take place and the reason it takes up to 14 months for an appeal to be heard. [9320/11]

Suicide Prevention: Statements (Resumed) (3 May 2011)

Nicky McFadden: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this serious matter. Like Deputy Buttimer, I would like to acknowledge the great work Deputy Dan Neville has done in this area and his sensitivity in dealing with people and the issues. I also acknowledge the positive approach the Minister of State is taking towards this issue. In talking about suicide, we should consider families throughout the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Apr 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [8994/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (21 Apr 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8993/11]

Vocational Education Committees (13 Apr 2011)

Nicky McFadden: In 2010 the previous Government made the decision to reduce the overall number of VECs in the country. The decision was made on the basis of recommendations from the report of the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes, also known as an bord snip nua. However, while the report recommended reducing the number of VECs from 33 to 22, the then Government decided to...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Apr 2011)

Nicky McFadden: I wish the Leas-Cheann Comhairle every success in his new role. I am also delighted to note the presence of the Minister, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, and wish him every success and congratulations on his appointment. I welcome the opportunity to participate in the debate on this Bill as I acknowledge its critical importance in the advancement of Ireland's economy and society. I commend the work of...

Situation in Libya: Statements (24 Mar 2011)

Nicky McFadden: I congratulate the Acting Chairman, Deputy Broughan, on his re-election and the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, on her appointment. I wish both of them well and hope they enjoy good health. It is a great honour for me, my family and people in Longford-Westmeath who voted for me to make my first contribution in the Chamber. Colonel Muammar Gadaffi, who has held power in Libya for...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 Jan 2011)

Nicky McFadden: I refer to the non-adjacent third level maintenance grant. It is an investment in our young people's education whereas if they are on the dole, it costs the State more than €9,000 annually. The dole only sustains claimants and it does not represent an investment. People are left at home without anything to do and they are degraded whereas if they were educated, it would provide a means...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 Jan 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Nicky McFadden: It seems the survival of Fianna Fáil is more important than the good of the country. I had a very disturbing telephone call this morning from a constituent of mine who is down €350 per month. She is a widow with two children and she is trying to put them through college. She is a young working widow and it is absolutely galling for her to see retiring Ministers who are still in office...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Nicky McFadden: I second the amendment to the Order of Business which is worthwhile and crucial. I refer to the serious issue of obesity. I believe prevention is better than cure. Obesity related illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, etc. are causing our hospitals to be clogged up and over-worked. I listened to the radio this morning. Insomnia in Abbey Street has taken to putting a calorie count on...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Nicky McFadden: I wish everybody a happy new year. I ask the Leader for a debate on health. Hospitals in Roscommon, Portiuncula and Mullingar, which is an important regional hospital, have had their budgets savagely cut. Consequently, people have been on trolleys over the Christmas period. The staff in Mullingar regional hospital are doing a tremendous job but there is palpable fear about what was...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Nicky McFadden: I referred to the hospital in Roscommon as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Nicky McFadden: I wish everyone a very happy Christmas and especially thank the Cathaoirleach for his courtesy and decency to all of us. I hope I will be elected again in order that I can remain friends with many of the Senators. I have valued the decency across the House. Senators are all here for the common good, despite their political banter which is very important and necessary. I take issue with...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Nicky McFadden: There was an announcement yesterday but the carbon tax will have a very serious impact on people, especially due to the fact the weather is getting colder.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Nicky McFadden: I will look after Senator Cassidy.