Results 941-960 of 4,869 for speaker:Seán Haughey

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (7 Dec 2021)

Seán Haughey: 613. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide one hundred additional neurology nurse specialists across Ireland including five extra nurses in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin as recommended by an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60410/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Measures (3 Dec 2021)

Seán Haughey: 102. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the Mental Health Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59234/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (2 Dec 2021)

Seán Haughey: 67. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the decision by the Government of Ethiopia to restrict the size of the Irish Embassy in Addis Ababa; his response to the stated reasons by the Ethiopian government for taking this course of action; if Ireland will continue to allocate Irish Aid development and humanitarian supports to Ethiopia; his response to the ongoing...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2021)

Seán Haughey: Like other speakers, I welcome this legislation, which seems to be getting universal acceptance in the House. It implements a commitment given in the programme for Government not to extend the strategic housing development provisions beyond the expiry date of 25 February 2022. The SHD planning system has had an adverse impact on my constituency of Dublin Bay North. Planning permission was...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (30 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: 282. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the state of relations between Ireland and Nicaragua; if there are issues of concern to Ireland in respect of the political situation in Nicaragua; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58969/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Foreign Policy (30 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: 287. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the aims of the high-level seminar for Irish Industry and research Institutions focused on research and development funding opportunities in security and defence which took place on 25 November 2021; if he is satisfied that the hosting of this event is in accordance with traditional foreign policy objectives; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (30 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: 345. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will process an incremental credit claim from a teacher (details supplied) without delay given that any such delay in this case will cause financial hardship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58826/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (30 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: 341. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she plans to establish an advisory group on planning for State examinations in 2022 similar to the advisory group which was established for the 2021 examinations; if she will confirm that any decision to establish such an advisory group would ultimately be an issue for her and not for the State Examinations Commission; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: 564. To ask the Minister for Health if alternative arrangements are available to allow persons who cannot take a Covid-19 vaccine for health reasons to access hospitality, cinemas and theatres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58531/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: 565. To ask the Minister for Health if he has received a submission from Children’s Health Ireland for increased funding for Temple Street Children’s Hospital and Our Lady’s Children's Hospital, Crumlin in order to tackle the waiting list for children requiring surgery for scoliosis; his response to this submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58532/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Customs and Excise (30 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: 752. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason importation of craft needlework and fabrics from Britain by Irish sewing companies using the direct duty paid system is being delayed by departmental personnel who are undertaking clearance checks; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties these delays are causing Irish businesses; if he will intervene to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Antisocial Behaviour (25 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: 122. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the initiatives that are being taken to tackle antisocial behaviour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57947/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Antisocial Behaviour (25 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: The problem of antisocial behaviour is an ongoing one. I am particularly interested in and concerned about antisocial behaviour on public transport. I would be interested to know what initiatives are being taken to tackle antisocial behaviour generally, particularly since the Government came into office last year.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Antisocial Behaviour (25 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Minister of State. I am aware that my parliamentary question is a broad one. I would like to narrow it down to antisocial behaviour in the Dublin metropolitan region, DMR, north and specifically on public transport, especially the DART. Gangs on the DART can be very intimidating and threatening to our transport workers but also to female passengers travelling on their own,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Antisocial Behaviour (25 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: We are aware there is a problem in Dublin city centre but there is also a problem in the suburbs, particularly in high amenity areas, especially on public transport, during the summer but also at Hallowe'en and on bank holiday weekends, as the Minister of State has said. Operation Citizen was launched in Dublin city centre recently. Would the Minister of State agree that we need more...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: 147. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in the DMR north as of 1 November 2021 or the latest date available; the number in the 12 months previously; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57946/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: 339. To ask the Minister for Health the meaning of the words "requires attention at the boarding gate", highlighted with an asterisk on a passenger locator form; his views on whether the passenger is entitled to know the meaning of these words; if he will clarify this issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58119/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (23 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: 337. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider the difficulties faced by leaving certificate 2022 students due to Covid-19 when planning for this exam; if an advisory group on planning for State examinations 2022 will be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56949/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (17 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: I welcome the shared island dialogue and appreciate the report given by the Taoiseach. As we know, Northern Ireland's society is becoming increasingly more diverse. An increasing number of people identify themselves as neither nationalist nor unionist. An increasing number of people do not classify themselves as Irish, British or Northern Irish. There is a new diversity there. I welcome...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (17 Nov 2021)

Seán Haughey: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent attendance at the European Council meeting. [55896/21]