Results 821-840 of 1,441 for speaker:Ann Phelan

Other Questions: Rural Transport Programme (1 Oct 2014)

Ann Phelan: Funding for the rural transport programme, RTP, was €10.62 million, €9.79 million and €9.74 million in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively, and has been €8.85 million to date in 2014. Total expenditure for 2014 is expected to be approximately €11.3 million, including one-off expenditures linked to the restructuring of the programme. Passenger journeys...

Other Questions: Rural Transport Programme (1 Oct 2014)

Ann Phelan: I thank Deputy Dooley and I assure him that, as stated previously, this is a priority for me. Protection of the budget is of course the priority for me, and this will be dealt with in the budgetary process. I believe the Deputy will find that towards the end of the year, passenger numbers will actually remain the same or increase slightly. However, I assure him that I already have met the...

Other Questions: Rural Transport Programme (1 Oct 2014)

Ann Phelan: No, other than to state that I certainly take on board what the Deputy has said. I assure the Deputy that I am highly committed to the rural transport system. In my previous life as a county councillor, I was on the board, as were my other colleagues, and it is an area in which I have a particular interest. I assure the Deputy that this will be my priority.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (1 Oct 2014)

Ann Phelan: Responsibility for the management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1st April 2012. This includes responsibility for implementing the restructuring of the RTP announced on 9th July 2013. My main role in relation to the RTP is policy oversight in relation to setting the broad objectives and ensuring...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (23 Sep 2014)

Ann Phelan: The pilot Rural Transport Initiative scheme ran from 2002 to 2006 and was mainstreamed as the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) in 2007. In April 2012 the National Transport Authority (NTA) was assigned responsibility for managing the RTP. This includes responsibility for implementing the restructuring of the Programme announced on 9th July 2013. The purpose of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (23 Sep 2014)

Ann Phelan: Responsibility for the management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1st April 2012. This includes responsibility for implementing the restructuring of the RTP announced on 9th July 2013. The purpose of the restructuring is to protect the future provision of rural transport services through a more...

Topical Issue Debate: Employment Rights (17 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: I thank Deputy Penrose for raising this matter. It is a very difficult situation for any person to be in. The purpose of the insolvency payments scheme, which operates under the Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) Act 1984, which, in turn, derives from EU Council Directive 987-80, is to protect certain outstanding pay-related entitlements due to employees in the event of the...

Topical Issue Debate: Employment Rights (17 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: I thank the Deputy. I understand his passion for this type of situation. The employers in these situations are in extremely difficult circumstances. I will take the Deputy’s concerns to the Minister for Social Protection and hope to respond to him in a timely fashion.

Free Travel Pass: Motion [Private Members] (8 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: Sinn Féin Members, Deputies Ellis, Ó Snodaigh and Ferris are sharing their time.

Free Travel Pass: Motion [Private Members] (8 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: Deputy Nash has the floor. Address the Chair.

Free Travel Pass: Motion [Private Members] (8 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: I must ask the Deputy to conclude.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insolvency Service of Ireland Application Numbers (8 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: 613. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons that have engaged with the Insolvency Service of Ireland to date; the number of cases that have dealt with mortgage arrears specifically; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28971/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (8 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: 680. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the drug Fampyra, which is licensed by the Irish Medicines Board, is not available on the drug rebate scheme; if it is due to a decision, on cost grounds, by the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics; and if so, the support he can provide to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29031/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (8 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: 761. To ask the Minister for Health if the review of governance structures in mental health services in Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary has been completed; when same will be published; when same will be made available to Members of Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29703/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Proposed Legislation (3 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: 145. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he expects the climate action and low carbon development Bill to come before the Houses of the Oireachtas and be approved by Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28879/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Public Participation Networks (3 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: 144. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in considering the roll-out of pilot counties and their findings, if he would consider amending the guidelines for the roll-out of PPN structures, in respect of County Carlow (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28876/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insolvency Service of Ireland Application Numbers (3 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: 165. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons that have engaged with personal insolvency service to date; the number of cases that have dealt with mortgage arrears; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28868/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (3 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: 208. To ask the Minister for Health if he will extend the free screening service provided by BreastCheck, to women aged between 65 and 69; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28875/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Guarantee (1 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: 231. To ask the Minister for Social Protection following the successful introduction of the pilot project in Ballymun of the Youth Guarantee scheme, if there is a timeline in place to establish such a scheme in a rural constituency; the supports that will be put in place to enable young persons to access these schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28061/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Ann Phelan: 319. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the announcement will be made regarding funding for the scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector 2014-2016; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in delaying this announcement small organisations, including some dealing with persons with disabilities, have had to put...