Results 981-1,000 of 6,180 for speaker:Terence Flanagan

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (19 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 163. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the roll-out of free general practitioner care for children under six years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7628/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (19 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 173. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the income details of a person's parent are being requested by Student Universal Support Ireland, when that person is a mature student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7420/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Quality and Qualifications Ireland Accreditation (19 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 176. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the qualifications of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5, that are recognised under the recognition of prior learning programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7452/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (19 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 186. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the location of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7620/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 187. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding capital works in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7621/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution (19 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 203. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has new policy plans regarding tackling dog fouling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7624/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Costs and Controls (19 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 204. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for a rent cap, in view of rent prices soaring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7630/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (19 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to carrying out an investigation, regarding the management of the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme, IASS, pension fund in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7618/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (19 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reduce the speed limit in housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7627/15]

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (18 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 8. To ask the Minister for Defence the role the Defence Forces will play in the 1916 commemorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6800/15]

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (18 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: Does the Minister have a plan of action for the role that the Defence Forces might play in next year's commemorations of 1916?

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (18 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: I thank the Minister for his response. We are all proud of the role our Defence Forces have played over the last 100 years. Given that 1916 was principally a military event, it is important that a balance is struck between celebrating the Rising and respecting the sensitivities of others. We do not want the commemorations to be hijackeds. Has the Minister received any suggestions from the...

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (18 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: I welcome that retired members of the Defence Forces will be involved in the anniversary events. Concerns have been expressed by some Defence Forces personnel that the military side might be toned down by the Government but we should not forget the military nature of 1916. When will the Minister be in a position to publish his plans for next year?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (18 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 37. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6801/15]

Other Questions: Harbours and Piers Development (17 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: I thank the Minister for his reply. He is no stranger to Howth and is very aware of the natural beauty of this scenic location and of its connectivity with the city as a DART terminus. The harbour is very much underutilised and there are long-standing issues regarding leases on vacant properties while the frontage of some shops and other units could be very much improved. Can the Minister...

Other Questions: Harbours and Piers Development (17 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: I appreciate the Minister's response but while there has been a sizeable amount of investment, repair work to boats is taking place in County Down rather than here. The State is losing money in that regard. There is also the issue of leases on empty properties where the State should be collecting money. Hopefully, that is something that could be looked at further. There is concern in...

Other Questions: Harbours and Piers Development (17 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 134. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for Howth Harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6676/15]

Other Questions: Harbours and Piers Development (17 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: My question concerns the Minister's plans for Howth Harbour which is a fishery harbour, as well as containing marine, leisure and tourism facilities.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (17 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 155. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations for fishery harbours in the Comptroller and Auditor General's report entitled Financial Management and Reporting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6677/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Operations (17 Feb 2015)

Terence Flanagan: 218. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason Allied Irish Banks, as a State-owned bank, was allowed to increase its variable mortgage prices, when the European Central Bank was lowering its rates (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6845/15]