Results 861-880 of 897 for speaker:Brian Walsh

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Oct 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Defence if a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be allowed to retire on grounds of ill health in line with medical advice. [28983/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Oct 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that a new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Galway is now a priority after planning permission for the project was granted following approval of material contraventions of local areas and development plans; the timeframe for development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28152/11]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Oct 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the introduction of an individualised budget for the care of people with disabilities as recommended in a recent report on disability policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28681/11]

Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (5 Oct 2011)

Brian Walsh: It was agreed to this morning.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Brian Walsh: I welcome the opportunity to share my thoughts on this important legislation. It is a further signal of the Government's commitment to road safety and the reduction in the number of tragedies that, unfortunately, occur on the roads annually. I commend the Minister and his departmental staff for the prompt manner in which they have brought this road traffic Bill before us. It is the second...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Brian Walsh: I will finish up so. The Road Safety Authority was involved in explicit and aggressive marketing campaigns involving graphic and vivid advertising which highlighted the danger and consequences of drink driving, and that, most certainly, has had a positive and measurable effect on attitudes. Infrastructural road improvements and advances in car safety have also contributed to the reduction....

Written Answers — Flood Insurance: Flood Insurance (4 Oct 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the provision of Government-backed insurance scheme for the small number of cases in which homeowners are not in a position to purchase adequate insurance cover as a result of previous claims made in respect of flooding; if progress has been made in talks between the Office of Public Works and the Irish Insurance Federation on this...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (4 Oct 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that changes made by the previous Government to the adjacent and non-adjacent student maintenance grant scheme which has resulted in a fall of up to 60% in some maintenance payments, is resulting in an increase in the drop out rate among students, particularly mature students; his plans to...

Written Answers — Third Level Access: Third Level Access (4 Oct 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase the student assistance fund to third level institutions to reflect the increasing hardship being experienced by students from certain socio-economic backgrounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27522/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Sep 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the feasibility of providing for the construction of a new school building in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Galway as a matter of immediate priority in view of the fact that €376,348 was spent last year on prefab rental and repairs to the existing building, which is in poor condition, and it is...

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (27 Sep 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application by a family (details supplied) in County Galway to relocate from a dwelling destroyed by the flooding of November 2009; and when a decision is likely to be made regarding their application. [25922/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (27 Sep 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will consider changing the upper age limit for recruitment to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25648/11]

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)

Brian Walsh: It is wonderful to have someone of the calibre of the Minister of State, Deputy Ring, at the helm in the area of tourism within the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. As a west of Ireland man, like me, he has a deep appreciation and understanding of the value of tourism to the economy. He has already started his own initiatives which will reap rewards and benefits in the years to...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (14 Sep 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 848: To ask the Minister for Health if the ongoing efforts by the Health Service Executive to appoint a senior audiological scientist in Galway will be affected by the decision announced in July 2011 to pause current recruitment except for critical vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22852/11]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Sep 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 849: To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine a case regarding a prosthetic limb request for a person (details supplied); and when a decision will issue. [22853/11]

Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Jul 2011)

Brian Walsh: In respect of promised legislation, I welcome the Taoiseach's announcement this morning that the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs intends to introduce legislation to deal with the recommendations arising from the recently announced Children First protection guidelines. The Taoiseach will be aware of the recent horrific case that came before Galway Circuit Criminal Court, in which the...

Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Jul 2011)

Brian Walsh: Will that legislation wait until the investigation is published? Will that legislation take adequate cognisance of the challenges that-----

Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Jul 2011)

Brian Walsh: I have nothing to correct. I referred to the complexities involving the Travelling community quite apart from the issues arising in the settled community. Significant challenges exist for front line workers working with Traveller children. This is the reason I want a specific reference in the legislation. The Deputy misunderstood my comment.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Jul 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the progress made by the Health Service Executive in filling the senior audiological scientist position in Galway, which has remained vacant since 2002; the number of children who are on the waiting list for audiological services in Galway; the average waiting time for these children; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (13 Jul 2011)

Brian Walsh: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine a case regarding a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway, which has been ongoing for some time; and if a decision will be expedited. [20166/11]