Results 761-780 of 1,325 for speaker:Ciara Conway

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: I understand the sentiment behind Deputy Troy's argument. However, we must focus not just on legal certainty but the fact that what has happened and is happening relates to practice and how we involve children in the assessment process and planning stages of care plans. Unfortunately, this has not happened to date. It must be about practice because that is where the real work will happen...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes Issues (24 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 152. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will request EirGrid to facilitate the expansion of the EirGrid Grid Link consultation phase for a further three months beyond 26 November in order to allow local interest groups (details supplied) and concerned parties more time to consider and collect information and make submission on the proposed route; and if...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: Is that on all amendments?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: I support the Minister in her explanation for not accepting the amendment. For a long time we have operated in silos. Responsibility for child protection lies with social workers, while responsibility for newborns rests with public health nurses, when really we all have a responsibility when it comes to children's development. Being overly prescriptive is to leave things out. Section 72...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: There has been much talk about going through the motions in approaching this legislation in the spirit in which it is intended. I was thrilled to see a very broad definition of family on page 10 of the Bill. It states "family" means spouse, parent, grandparent, step-parent, child, including a stepchild, grandchild, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister and any other person who, in the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Civil Registration Legislation (22 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 236. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the circumstances regarding outdoor ceremonies (details supplied); if she will clarify if it is the case that the ceremonies mentioned cannot be conducted outdoors, if so, the rationale for this and if there is flexibility in this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44196/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (22 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 485. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm if the inspection for the community Pharmacy Contractor Agreement (details supplied) has happened; if not, when this is due to occur; the reason for delaying the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44141/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Health Issues: Discussion (17 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: What is the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Health Issues: Discussion (17 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: I would appreciate that and I thank the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Health Issues: Discussion (17 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: The issue relating to medical cards has been well ventilated by previous speakers. However, I wish to make a technical point with regard to the review that was carried out during the summer months. In that regard, I refer, in particular, to those who are over 70. The language used in the letters sent out to people as part of the review was completely impenetrable, difficult and cumbersome....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Services Programme (15 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 136. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans for the future of the community services programme; if funding to the programme is to be continued / extended; her plans to include new projects in the scheme; if so when new applications will be sought and considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43171/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (15 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 312. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm that funding has been made available for a development plan (details supplied); if he will confirm the amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43080/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 397. To ask the Minister for Health if he will publish details of the ophthalmology waiting list at Waterford Regional Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43062/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (15 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 434. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the most recent Health Information and Quality Authority report into service by the Health Service Executive to patients, including pregnant women, at risk of clinical deterioration, including those provided in University Hospital Galway and as reflected in, among other things, the care and treatment provided to Savita Halappanavar; his views...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Properties (10 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 134. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the proposals for the use of the civic offices in Tramore following the amalgamation of Waterford city and county councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42810/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (10 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 198. To ask the Minister for Health the number of ambulances that are based in County Waterford to service the needs of the population (details supplied); his views on whether this is adequate; his plans to increase the number of ambulances servicing this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42881/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (10 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 199. To ask the Minister for Health the number of orthopaedic positions that are meant to be in place to service the south-east area and Waterford Regional Hospital (details supplied); the number of orthopaedic consultants at present working in this area; his plans to increase the number of these consultants; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42882/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (10 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 200. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is currently no pain clinic in Waterford Regional Hospital; the reason for same; the efforts being made to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42883/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2014 (8 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 182. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce tax on smokeless fuels; if this is under active consideration; the financial incentives for those using smokeless fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42359/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (8 Oct 2013)

Ciara Conway: 364. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties with the 3 network and internet connectivity in the the Nire Valley /Hanora's Cottage area; the measures being taken to remedy same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42361/13]