Results 941-960 of 1,441 for speaker:Ann Phelan

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (19 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 168. To ask the Minister for Defence the reasons no service medal was struck for soldiers of the National Army who served during the Civil War period, 1922-24, and then discharged; if these soldiers are the only ones who have not received a service medal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8516/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Investigations (18 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 640. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the case of a farmer (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; where this case currently is; the action his Department proposes to take in respect of this case; the avenues open to this farmer now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8173/14]

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this very important Bill. I tentatively welcome the Bill as, to use a cliché, the proof of the pudding will be in the eating. The Bill is designed to dissolve the existing county enterprise boards, of which there are 35 in all, and replace them with a combination of Enterprise Ireland and a network of local enterprise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Competition in Ports Sector: Competition Authority (5 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: Some of the questions I had intended to ask have been dealt with already. For the record, the Port of Waterford happens to be in Kilkenny.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Competition in Ports Sector: Competition Authority (5 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: Yes, we had better rename it. I am a little disappointed to hear that the road has had something of a negative effect on the port. I remember from my time on Kilkenny County Council that a good deal of investment has gone into the area and the port. The new road was cited as one of the most positive reasons to put in a good deal of investment and infrastructure. The deputation answered...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (4 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 158. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding mortgage arrears and the process of repossession being pursued by the banks here if those deemed unsustainable for the mortgage arrears resolution process can requalify for the process if their circumstances change. [5523/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (4 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 184. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding mortgage arrears and house repossessions in view of the banks here taking a harder line toward mortgage arrears; the reason his Department's monthly figures on arrears are unaudited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5516/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (4 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 185. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding repossessions of homes by Irish banks in view of the fact there are discrepancies and doubt over what are the correct figures for repossessions carried out by the banks here; the audits the Central Bank of Ireland conduct of bank repossession figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5517/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (4 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 186. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of his recent comments regarding repossessions, if he will ensure that the issue is addressed by way of regulation or by including it in a code of conduct; and if so, in what code of conduct will he include same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5518/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance Payments (4 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 334. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the changes to PRSI, in particular the employers PRSI, which has now reverted to 8.5% from 4.25%; if this will have a negative impact on employers who have staff that are either on low pay or work less than 39 hours per week; if this will now add substantial costs to employers in wages; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Introduction (4 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 458. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the quality of the water here that we are to be billed for in the future; if the quality of water is not deemed fit for human consumption, without additives, if that creates legal problems for Irish Water in charging for a product that is not fit for human consumption. [5206/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (4 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 459. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding impending cutback to volunteer centres in Carlow, who have been informed that there will be a cut of 8% in their core funding; if he will reconsider these cutbacks, as they will have a direct effect on the services that volunteer centres offer to their local communities and will have a detrimental...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (4 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 540. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding mortgage arrears and the process of repossession being pursued by the banks here in view of the perception that the repossession of the family home is a resolution under the current process of personal insolvency whereas the reality is that this is merely a resolution for the creditor; and if he will indicate the way...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (4 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 541. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding mortgage arrears and the process of repossession being pursued by the banks here; the protection the Constitution affords the family home and or dwelling. [5520/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (4 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 542. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding mortgage arrears and the process of repossession being pursued by the banks here; the reason third level education fess for children are not included in reasonable living expenses, as this is a source of concern for families. [5521/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (4 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 543. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding mortgage arrears and the process of repossession being pursued by the banks here for those people who find themselves in a position where they can only resolve their debts through bankruptcy; and the reason they cannot avail of free legal aid. [5522/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (4 Feb 2014)

Ann Phelan: 712. To ask the Minister for Health in view of general practitioners having full electronic visibility of the medical card panel of patients available to them and having the facility to allow temporary extension of eligibility for expiring cards where a sensitive renewal is appropriate, if he will outline what constitutes a sensitive renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Resolution Processes (29 Jan 2014)

Ann Phelan: 31. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide in tabular form, broken down by county, the number of persons who have engaged in MARP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4464/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (29 Jan 2014)

Ann Phelan: 114. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources as the new ESB Electronic Communications Bill might accelerate the roll out of high speed broadband, when it is expected that rural areas of Kilkenny such as Moneenroe, County Kilkenny should expect to receive a broadband upgrade as part of the national broadband plan; if this upgrade will result in cheaper broadband in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insolvency Service of Ireland Data (29 Jan 2014)

Ann Phelan: 141. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form, broken down by county, the number that have applied for debt relief notice, personal insolvency arrangement or debt settlement arrangements; the number of persons that have filed for bankruptcy since January 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4464/14]