Results 921-940 of 962 for speaker:Francis Noel Duffy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Car Parks (8 Sep 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 1202. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a hospital (details supplied) is retracting free parking for healthcare workers; if he will liaise with the HSE and local authorities to ensure that free parking will remain for the duration of the Covid-19 national public health emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21574/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Professions Admission Test (8 Sep 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 1236. To ask the Minister for Health the requirements for the Irish Medical Council to recognise non-EU medical internships, that is, doctors living here that have obtained their medical qualifications from outside of the EU that are unable to receive further medical training despite currently practicing here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21684/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 Sep 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 1428. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the further resources that can be put in place to help publicly enforce animal rights laws regarding the neglect and abuse of equines, especially in urban settings in circumstances in which often the only option available in these situations is to use private contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21686/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (30 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 142. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will review the current charges for electric vehicle charging points; if he will consider reducing these charges until there is a greater uptake of electric and hybrid cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19904/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has made contact with airline operators to ensure refunds are issued for persons who paid for airline travel and then cancelled in view of public health guidelines and quarantine measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19903/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of local authorities that have availed of the technical and financial support offered in May 2020 by his Department to deliver improved walking and cycling infrastructure in the context of social distancing requirements and altered travel patterns; the local authorities that have availed of the funds; the size of the fund;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will take measures to ensure a person (details supplied) can renew their driver licence before the expiry date of same in view of the backlog to have licences issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19906/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Data (23 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 115. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide projections for social housing delivery to be undertaken by his Department, local authorities or both for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17505/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Programme (23 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 116. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will provide full details on the draft land development agency Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17506/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (23 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the decision to postpone the leaving certificate results from 13 August to 7 September 2020; the measures that will be taken to ensure students will be able to secure accommodation in view of the fact they will be starting later than other students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17798/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (21 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the national retrofit plan; if he will examine rerunning the pilot scheme that was cancelled in 2019; the details of future undertakings of the pilot scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16828/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 638. To ask the Minister for Health if paediatric Covid-19 units can be set up alongside the current adult Covid-19 hubs; the reason these units were not formed initially (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16678/20]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (16 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: This is my last question and it has been asked quite a bit today. Considering the limited amount of time the Minister has been in office, what measures are in place for the safe return to school in September? Many parents and children are waiting patiently for some clarity so I would be grateful for the Minister's direction on the matter.

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (16 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: I thank the Minister for her statement. I congratulate the Ministers, Deputies Foley, Harris, Madigan and Collins, and I wish them collectively well. With respect to their short time in office, I respectfully ask the following three questions. I have broken them down into two three-minute questions and one two-minute question. Upskilling the construction sector workforce with...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (16 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: I thank the Minister. I also have questions on school buses. While both of these questions relate to local issues, I am sure they are repeated across the country. The Minister might be aware that the Firhouse Educate Together students would prefer to temporarily locate within their community to the Stocking Lane site, which was previously considered by the Department but disregarded due to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (14 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 108. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the national retrofit plan; if the pilot scheme that was cancelled in 2019 will be rerun; the details of future undertakings of the pilot scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15943/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 555. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department is still considering the temporary accommodation of a school at a site (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14930/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (14 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: 556. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will be making its final decision on the temporary site for a school (details supplied); and when she will be informing the school of same. [14931/20]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (7 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: My second question relates to free legal aid. The pandemic has brought about many unprecedented changes to life in Ireland and nobody has been untouched by the efforts to combat the spread of the disease and flatten the curve. As we settle into our new normal, the need for stability is paramount. One of the biggest worries for many in the months ahead will be housing. This was the case...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (7 Jul 2020)

Francis Noel Duffy: I congratulate the Taoiseach on his appointment and wish him well. I wish to address insolvency and free legal aid. On insolvency, Covid-19 has brought about an informed truce between creditors and debtors. Many of those paying rent or mortgages have been given a temporary reprieve while they unable to work as a result of the current situation. However, this truce will soon end as income...