Results 961-980 of 1,095 for speaker:Jimmy Devins

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Service Programmes: Health Service Programmes (26 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Prior to June 2000, some categories of Fás trainees, who are regarded as socially disadvantaged, e.g. travellers and lone parents, received a training bonus of £25 (31.75) per week. This entitlement was extended by Fás to people with disabilities in vocational training. In the interest of equity, the Department of Health and Children responded to the Fás decision by introducing a similar...

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (26 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I would like to assure the Deputy that the Government is fully committed to the implementation of suicide prevention initiatives and the further development of our mental health services to prevent and reduce further tragic loss of life. In September 2005, "Reach Out" — a National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention, 2005-2014 was launched. The National Office for Suicide Prevention...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Devins: A draft code of practice for sheltered occupational services was produced by a working group established under the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness and was received by the Department of Health and Children in 2003. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has recently established a National Review Group to carry out a Strategic Review of HSE funded Adult Day Services for People with...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive is, therefore, the appropriate body to consider the issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (26 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive is, therefore, the appropriate body to consider the issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary...

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion. (26 Jun 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Deputy McManus and I were lucky.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Jimmy Devins: There is no doubt about that. I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this Bill and I pay tribute to Deputy O'Dowd for introducing it. It is a great tribute to him that his name is attached to a Bill rather than just a motion. He distinguished himself during the lifetime of this Dáil, particularly in his work on nursing homes. Like Deputy O'Connor, I wish all the Members...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (5 Apr 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the projects undertaken by the CLÁR programme in County Sligo; the investment made in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13725/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 Apr 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Question 541: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the water schemes completed and in planning in County Sligo since 1997, to date in 2007; and the investment made, and future allocation. [13828/07]

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (21 Mar 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to correct the anomaly whereby people who are on a rural social scheme can retain their invalidity payment as is allowed on a community employment scheme. [10717/07]

Rail Network. (28 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the work funded by his Department for the preservation of the right of way of the western rail corridor from Claremorris, County Mayo, to Collooney, County Sligo, has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7599/07]

Rail Network. (28 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I thank the Minister for his reply. Would he agree that the landowners who have co-operated fully with Iarnród Éireann in the preservation of the railway line are worthy of our thanks? Does he agree that the railway line is of vital economic and tourist value to the west and north west? Will he outline the next stages in the reopening of this important infrastructure?

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this Bill. I wish to refer briefly to an issue Deputy Durkan raised in the course of his contribution. He mentioned the fact that doctors, particularly consultants, worked very long hours. It is the Government's objective to provide a consultant-provided rather than a consultant-led service. Unfortunately, as the Deputy and I are well...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the funding she has allocated for the provision of childcare facilities in County Sligo under the equal opportunities childcare programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6990/07]

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I welcome the publication of this Bill but I feel compelled to vote against it for the reasons outlined by the Minister last night. The means by which energy is produced and used has become important because of the impact of global warming. All Members have a common position on this matter. For years the impact of global warming was discussed, with many denying that it was occurring. Even...

Health Service Reform: Motion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this very important issue. I commend the Opposition for putting forward another Private Members' motion on health. I wish to discuss one aspect of the wide-ranging motion and the amendment, which is the provision of health care at the primary care or general practitioner level. Since I was first elected to the Dáil five years ago, almost...

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed). (1 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I wish to share time with Deputies Cooper-Flynn, O'Connor, Keaveney and McGuinness, if that is agreeable.

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed). (1 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion on cancer services. I congratulate the Government on the proactive approach it has taken over the past ten years in the fight against cancer. We must deal in facts on this issue. It is a fact that more than €1 billion has been invested in the battle against cancer since the first national cancer strategy was...