Results 1,081-1,100 of 1,441 for speaker:Ann Phelan

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Labour Court Recommendations (18 Sep 2013)

Ann Phelan: 500. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason a company (details supplied) in County Offaly is allowed to refuse to recognise a Labour Court recommendation that the company should meet with the workers' trade union, in view of the record of State support that this company has been given through the national development plan in the form of grant aid, contracts to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (18 Sep 2013)

Ann Phelan: 560. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow who applied in January 2011 for disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37028/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (18 Sep 2013)

Ann Phelan: 1311. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the matter of general practitioners plans to charge medical card holders for previously free warfarin blood tests; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that warfarin is a vital weapon in the fight against the blood clotting (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37101/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport Provision (18 Sep 2013)

Ann Phelan: 1387. To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify the position in relation to medical card holders and ambulance service to clinics, as patients have been told that as and from 1 August 2013 this service is only available in emergencies and not to clinics, the impact on medical card holders is yet another financial burden; if he will confirm whether this will apply to wheelchair...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Monument to the International Brigades (16 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: 165. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action that can be taken by the Government regarding a recent decision by the Spanish supreme court to remove a memorial to the International Brigades who fought in the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35191/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: 361. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding vocational training in the hospitality industry (details supplied) in which there are no training for the past two years; his plans to alter this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35124/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: 362. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the opportunities for the vocational education committees to participate in the hospitality industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35126/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Industry Market Strategies: Discussion with Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Irish Hotels Federation (3 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: Saturday night will be very important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Industry Market Strategies: Discussion with Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Irish Hotels Federation (3 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: I can assure the Vice Chairman that there will be no empty seats in Nowlan Park on Saturday night.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Industry Market Strategies: Discussion with Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Irish Hotels Federation (3 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: Is it possible to circulate some information on the EDEN initiative?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Industry Market Strategies: Discussion with Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Irish Hotels Federation (3 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: Yes, it came to me on foot of something Senator Brennan said. I am not sure whether I have the correct figures but I think Scotland attracts five times more overseas visitors than Ireland. Given that the two countries have similar climates, nice landscapes, etc., why do more people tend to visit Scotland? Why do they not make the next leg of the journey and visit Ireland? Why do they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Industry Market Strategies: Discussion with Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Irish Hotels Federation (3 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: We could talk all day about tourism. I come from the Carlow-Kilkenny region. Tourism is vital to the economy of Kilkenny and Carlow. I congratulate the local authorities in Kilkenny and Carlow who do great work in promoting both areas. Carlow is doing a really good job in trying to up its game in this area. I think it is safe to conclude at this point that The Gathering has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Industry Market Strategies: Discussion with Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Irish Hotels Federation (3 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: That is fine but if the Deputy asks the questions I intend to ask we might have a difficulty.

European Council in Brussels: Statements (2 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: I call Deputy Mick Wallace, who I understand is sharing time with Deputy Boyd Barrett.

European Council in Brussels: Statements (2 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: I must ask the Deputy to conclude.

European Council in Brussels: Statements (2 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: I call Deputy Adams, who will share time with Deputy Crowe, namely, seven and a half minutes.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rates Reductions (2 Jul 2013)

Ann Phelan: 194. To ask the Minister for Finance if it is envisaged that the special rate of VAT set at 9% for tourism related activities including that of restaurants and hotels initially implemented between 1 July 2011 and 31 December 2013, will be extended in view of the level of employment creation that has arisen because of this introduction and the benefits that have been passed on to the consumer...

Estimates for Public Services 2013: Message from Select Sub-Committee (25 Jun 2013)

Ann Phelan: The Select sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2013: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport.

European Council Meeting: Statements (25 Jun 2013)

Ann Phelan: Deputy Gerry Adams is sharing his time with Deputy Seán Crowe.

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2013)

Ann Phelan: The Deputy found out.