Results 7,521-7,540 of 10,577 for speaker:Barry Cowen

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (4 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 449. To ask the Minister for Health if the overcrowding and understaffing at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore has a negative effect on infection rates in the hospital. [10674/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (4 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 450. To ask the Minister for Health if the number of patient falls at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore increased over the past 12 months. [10675/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (4 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 451. To ask the Minister for Health if the number of complaints from the public has increased as a result of reduced staffing numbers and reduced skill mix at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [10676/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (4 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 452. To ask the Minister for Health in regards to the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore if activity has increased; if the average length of stay has reduced; if the age profile has increased and the number of patients admitted on the same day as their surgery has increased; the way in which it is possible for the hospital to operate at a safe level when nursing numbers have reduced. [10677/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (4 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 489. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that funding will be provided to ensure a premises (details supplied) in County Offaly will be operated to its full capacity. [10903/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (4 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 496. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is in receipt of a report from Offaly County Council outlining the damage to regional, county and local roads resulting from recent severe weather; if funding will be provided to address the necessary repairs; his views based on the fact that up to 40% of County Offaly roads are built on peat foundation, that a...

Topical Issues: Building Regulations Application (27 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for allowing me to raise this issue, given that the new regulations are due to commence next week. I recognise the need to have a strong regulatory system to maintain a high quality standard of building for family homes. The experience of hard-pressed residents in Priory Hall and in other developments underlines that. However, the regulatory measures coming...

Topical Issues: Building Regulations Application (27 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: I agree with the Minister's final statement. A strengthening of regulations is required to maintain and confirm that a high quality standard of building is put in place. Notwithstanding the fact the Minister said he will not agree to a deferral, I ask him again to consider a specified term of three to six months before this comes into effect. Would he also consider putting a review panel...

Order of Business (27 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: As proposed by the Tánaiste.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Policy Review (27 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has reviewed or intends to review the effectiveness of his sustainable energy, energy efficiency, and demand side management policies, the outcome of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10168/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (27 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 164. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in regards to the climate change policy, if he intends to establish a climate change strategy; if he further intends to publish a climate change bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10166/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: International Agreements (27 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 165. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has submitted Ireland’s biennial report and sixth national communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, UNFCCC, in accordance with the convention to the Conference of the Parties; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the deadline for receipt of reports was 1 January...

Order of Business (20 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: Not on this issue.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: The Deputy needs to get up to speed on matters.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: The Government extended it.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: And you turned it around. You are doing a great job.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: There will not be much progress to be reported on that section.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: It will be a busy meeting tonight. Deputy Griffin could wait until next week.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (19 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 85. To ask the Minister for Finance to set out the total amount collected in the local property tax in 2013 in each local authority; the anticipated collection amount in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8478/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (19 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 86. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered a 15% reduction in the local property tax rate across the board. [8479/14]