Results 12,241-12,260 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (5 Feb 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Donegal has been refused a reader for the leaving certificate examinations, despite the fact that the person had the use of one for the junior certificate; her views on whether it is fair that students who become reliant on a reader, have the assistance removed before one of the most...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (5 Feb 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Donegal has been refused a spelling waiver for the leaving certificate; if she will consider an appeal made by the school principal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3071/08]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (5 Feb 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 568: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused support for the junior certificate examinations, despite detailed reports on the person's dependence on this support; if she will intervene in this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3624/08]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (5 Feb 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 600: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in the Director of Public Prosecutions report on the tragic deaths of persons (details supplied) in a road accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3077/08]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (5 Feb 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 670: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) has had the tax on their car increased by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3070/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the development of modular units at St. Vincent's Hospital in order that people with cystic fibrosis can be treated in a timely and appropriate manner by specialist staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2687/08]

Barron Reports: Statements (Resumed) (31 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: As a public representative for a Border area, representing a vast area close to Derry city, I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important matter. I also welcome the opportunity to put on record how far we have come and the further journey we must make, probably a similar distance, to find truth and closure for the people and families who have lost loved ones. The quest for truth and...

Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Government have reneged on a promise to allocate €1.8 billion to suicide prevention, in view of the fact that no extra funding has been given to the mental health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1893/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will clarify the Health Service Executive's plans to have midwifery expertise in the community in view of the fact that public health students no longer need midwifery as a prerequisite to gain access to training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1877/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will clarify a suggestion that women in maternity units will be discharged 12 hours after giving birth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1878/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the Health Service Executive policy in relation to hiring taxi firms for health related trips; if there is a proper, open and transparent procurement process at regular intervals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1889/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the definition of cosmetic surgery in relation to orthodontic treatment; the number of people who have applied for orthodontic treatment on a county basis in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1890/08]

Written Answers — Coast Guard Service: Coast Guard Service (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 558: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will release the Coast Guard Management report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1888/08]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 557: To ask the Minister for Transport the time frame for rolling out rail for counties Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal in view of the recent advertisement by Iarnród Éireann (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1884/08]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 559: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on engaging with his counterpart in Northern Ireland to discuss the possibility of a cost benefit analysis for a potential railway line between Derry and Letterkenny and on to Sligo, in view of the Belfast Agreement's policy on integrated transportation and with Derry and Letterkenny named as gateways in the national development...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Transport if Derry city and environs merit a scoping study for development of rail, in view of Derry city being the fourth city on the island and the economic benefits which would accrue, such as reduced congestion, time savings for citizens, environmental benefits and reduced road side accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1897/08]

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 612: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action taken by his Department to promote the EU's Seventh Framework Programme among industry and academia; the applications made which were successful; the current and planned financial allocation for the programme here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36051/07]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 654: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he is taking to tackle the problems in the electrical contracting industry, namely, the practice of sub contracting jobs to companies who do not meet standard safety regulations, and hiring employees who are not fully qualified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1874/08]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 802: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans for the 17 acre foreshore lease licence (details supplied) in County Donegal. [1879/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Development: Fisheries Development (30 Jan 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 803: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has contacted Mr. Joe Borg, EU Commissioner, in relation to new schemes which would benefit in-shore fishing projects in view of the drift and draft net ban in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1880/08]