Results 681-700 of 1,494 for speaker:Deirdre Clune

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (12 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if the implementation of the innovation taskforce's report will be made a priority; the steps he has taken since the innovation taskforce's report was published to implement some of the key recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18781/10]

Medical Cards (12 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue, which has come about following a circular from the HSE dated 26 December 2009. As Deputy McGrath pointed out, the budget provided that expenditure on the scheme this year would be €63 million. There was no consultation with the dental profession. There are four principal dental surgeons in the State and they attempted to engage with...

Departmental Bodies (12 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation if he will accept all the recommendations contained in the report of the Innovation Taskforce; if he will publish an implementation time line for each of the key and supporting recommendations presented by the Innovation Taskforce; if there are any recommendations contained in the Innovation Taskforce Report which are not...

Departmental Bodies (12 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: In December 2008 the Government produced its Smart Economy framework, in June 2009 it set up the Innovation Taskforce that reported in March 2010 and this week the Minister established the implementation group for the taskforce recommendations. This is another implementation body, another review group. The Minister stated this implementation group will first, review the recommendations to...

Departmental Bodies (12 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: In his statement, the Minister stated that it would review the recommendations.

Departmental Bodies (12 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Returning to the Minister's first point, his statement states, "The committee will first review the state of play". Let us leave it there. Will the Minister accept all the recommendations of the taskforce? Are they subject to funding? The Minister mentioned, in his first response, a re-prioritisation of resources. Returning to his initial response, I welcome what the Minister stated about...

Departmental Bodies (12 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: They know it applies to them, but it is the time line.

Departmental Bodies (12 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: All its recommendations?

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: The central plank of the Central Bank Reform Bill 2010 is to replace the Central Bank and the Financial Services Authority with a new Central Bank Commission. That commission will consist of the Governor of the Central Bank, the head of the Central Bank, the head of financial regulation, the Secretary General of the Department of Finance and six to eight other members who will be appointed...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a six week extension to a working holiday authorisation; the reason there is a delay; when this person will expect to receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18714/10]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (11 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 362: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the recent grant provided under the summer works 2010 grant scheme to a school (details supplied) in County Cork for installation of a rain water recycling system: the reason a grant was not provided for the full cost of the installation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18681/10]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (6 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 19: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her views on the results of a survey undertaken by the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland on science in second level schools which indicates that some schools have dropped science subjects from their school timetable or amalgamated higher and ordinary level science classes; the steps she will take to address...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (6 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 34: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the steps she will take to address the ongoing concern about grade inflation at second and third level institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18188/10]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (5 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will review the application for redundancy of a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has worked for the same company for 22 years and was made redundant but whose employer said they could not afford to pay redundancy; the current status of this application; when the redundancy will be awarded; and if he will...

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 May 2010)

Deirdre Clune: He does not need the Chair's protection.

Written Answers — Carbon Tax: Carbon Tax (29 Apr 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on whether the introduction of a carbon tax will have a serious cost competitiveness impact on farm business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16956/10]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (28 Apr 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of State aid that has been involved in the bank guarantee scheme since it commenced operating; and if there are plans to recoup this aid for the Exchequer. [17134/10]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (28 Apr 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for parliamentary oversight of the National Asset Management Agency. [17133/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if students at a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork will receive an eye examination and a hearing examination during the current school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17051/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science when construction will begin on a school (details supplied) in County Cork which has now been granted planning permission by the local authority; if the construction phase of the new school will be completed by September 2010; if the new building will be available for use by September 2010; and if she will make a...