Results 961-980 of 6,283 for speaker:Carol Nolan

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (8 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: Will the Minister provide an update on the River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020? Have assessments been undertaken to outline how the agency will be funded? In early December last year, the Minister confirmed to me that he aimed to bring forward a final proposal dealing with the issues relating to the River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020 early in the new year. I would appreciate...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (8 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: I certainly welcome the fact that this legislation will be brought forward. It is good news that it is on track. I hope it will not be put back again. I hope we can deliver on bringing that forward. I have concerns in respect of the fact that the Minister of State mentioned that no assessment was done about funding the agency. I know the Minister of State mentioned there was a review of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (8 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: I thank the Minister of State for his response and indeed his commitment to help to resolve this matter, which has been ongoing for some time. I recognise and acknowledge that. I recognise that it is complex and that much is involved. The ecological consultant is carrying out a high-level environmental study. I am wondering about the tender. I know the Minister of State said he is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (8 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: 258. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to clarify what eligibility conditions must a prisoner satisfy before she approves temporary release; if such conditions are the same or different with respect to the gravity of the offence which led to imprisonment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5965/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (8 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: 259. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of temporary release orders she has approved for persons within the Irish prison system for the years 2020 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5966/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (8 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: 260. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to clarify if her Department collates data on the number of offences committed by persons while on temporary release; if so, will she provide that information for the years 2020 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5967/24]

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: John Bruton was a man of faith who lived his Christian values in his personal and private life but he was also a committed and dedicated politician of principle. Today, we honour John Bruton's memory and legacy. I want to pay my deepest respects. I extend my condolences and offer solidarity to his wife Finola, to our Dáil colleague Richard, and to all of his family, his friends and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (7 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: 526. To ask the Minister for Health to provide the names of the members of the National Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) Service Improvement Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5291/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (7 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: 527. To ask the Minister for Health to identify the ten work-streams identified by the National Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) Service Improvement Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5292/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Funding (1 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: 161. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of recent reporting that the EU has developed a confidential plan to cut-off all EU funding to Hungary in the event that Hungary exercises a veto with respect to EU funding for Ukraine (details supplied); if Ireland is a party to this plan; if Ireland has been involved in drawing up or signing off on this plan. [4808/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (31 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: There has been much frustration, speculation and concern about the future of respite beds at Birr Community Nursing Unit in County Offaly. Respite beds have been moved from the unit to other units. There is a great deal of uncertainty over whether the move is permanent or temporary. I would like some clarity on that. We need urgent assurances from the HSE that this is just a temporary...

Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Regulation) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue and I acknowledge the work of Deputy Kenny in bringing it forward. While I certainly accept that Deputy Kenny is motivated by what he believes is the best approach to this issue, I cannot support the aim of this Bill which is to make it legally permissible for a person to possess up to a stated amount of cannabis resin for adult personal use....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (31 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: 136. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to clarify if the premises formerly known as The Limit Bar in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, is being considered or has been accepted for use as an international protection accommodation site; if so, the number to be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4509/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (31 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: 137. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to clarify if the Technology Centre in Birr, County Offaly, is being considered or has been accepted for use as an international protection accommodation site; if so the number to be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4510/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (31 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: 174. To ask the Minister for Health to provide, in tabular form, the number of GPs reimbursed (PCRS) for the years 2019 to date for first and second consultations for terminations of pregnancy; the number of payments issued for all termination of pregnancy consultations by all other providers for the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4511/24]

Services for those Seeking Protection in Ireland: Statements (30 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: I represent people on the Tipperary-Offaly border who work in the town of Roscrea. They are decent people who pay their taxes. The way they were treated and demonised in the national media was shameful. Not one bad person was up there that day. Everything was handled wrong. It was done to create the image that the people and the community were wrong and I condemn that. What was done to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: I thank the Taoiseach for his comments and commitment to pursue the issue further. We are talking about 1,000 applicants here and even if that number were to increase slightly, it would not put the State under undue pressure. This is something that we can do and is achievable. It is something we must do to ensure that this State has credibility in supporting and upholding the rights of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: During Leaders' Questions last July, and several times since, I have raised the backlog of 1,000 disabled applicants who are seeking a primary medical certificate. As the Taoiseach is aware, the primary medical certificate scheme provides relief from vehicle registration tax and VAT and is open to severely and permanently disabled persons as a driver or passenger. To qualify for the relief...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (30 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: 298. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next round of allocations under the Sports Capital Programme will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3851/24]

United Kingdom Import Controls: Statements (25 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: As we know, the changes to the UK import controls come against the backdrop of the publication by the UK Government last April of its draft border target operating model which will be applicable to imports from all countries into Great Britain, including from the EU. I am struck by its aim to balance the need for effective border controls with the need to support businesses and import...