Results 1,221-1,240 of 1,494 for speaker:Deirdre Clune

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Sep 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 597: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school (details supplied) in County Cork on the school building programme; the stage it is at; the point on the priority band rating it is at; when work on site will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32237/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Sep 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 598: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school (details supplied) in County Cork on the school building programme; the stage it is at; the point on the priority band rating it is at; when work on site will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32238/08]

Written Answers — Social Partnership Agreements: Social Partnership Agreements (25 Sep 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Finance the changes in work practices which he sought to negotiate as part of the National Social Partnership talks. [31463/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the criteria under which schools that are awaiting approval for an extension or for a new school building will be assessed; the way his Department's priority band rating will operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31661/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the different levels of the priority rating bands that exist for schools awaiting approval for new school buildings or extensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31662/08]

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (25 Sep 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I have heard, during this debate, the opening statements of many speakers mention that we are in the midst of an international crisis. The global downturn has been cited as the reason for this economy suffering so badly at the moment. It is true that we are in the midst of an international crisis but that crisis did not exist last year or the year before. In 2006 the Exchequer had a €2...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (24 Sep 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 1679: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the acquisition by his Department of a site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29911/08]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I wish to share time with Deputies Ring and McGinley.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Despite the fact that the report was published last October, we are only discussing the Bill now, almost 12 months later. There has been much delay and uncertainty as to whether the Government would introduce the report as it was or, as the Taoiseach suggested, discuss the division of counties. He was particularly vulnerable on that point because the proposals in the commission's report...

Employment Rights Authority. (24 Sep 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 118: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason the National Employment Rights Authority has not been established on a statutory footing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30978/08]

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Deirdre Clune: We, on this side of the House, have been accused, as have economists and media commentators, of being prophets of doom. One of the major prophets of doom was the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, as seen recently on national television talking about the construction industry coming to a shuddering halt and his misfortune in being appointed Minister for Finance at this time. That...

Written Answers — Identification Cards: Identification Cards (8 Jul 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views in respect of the creation of a national, mandatory identification card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27162/08]

Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (8 Jul 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to take to give legal protection to victims of domestic violence who are currently not protected by the Domestic Violence Act 1996 in view of the fact that they are not married to their abuser; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27163/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Jul 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children (details supplied) who are on a waiting list for assessment; the number waiting for treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26423/08]

Written Answers — Hazardous Waste: Hazardous Waste (3 Jul 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to carry out health screening for staff of his Department, members of the Navy and members of the Naval Reserve who worked on Haulbowline Island and their families to confirm that their health has not been damaged by they themselves or close family members working in close proximity to dangerous waste materials; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (3 Jul 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 237: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to carry out health screening for staff of his Department and contract staff who worked on Haulbowline Island and their families to confirm that their health has not been damaged by they themselves or close family members working in close proximity to dangerous waste materials; and if he will make...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (2 Jul 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a second level school in an area (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the growing population in the area. [26335/08]

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Given the Minister has had a comprehensive report on this matter since 2005, does he know the extent of the remediation work needed? Can the Minister give a commitment that a full budget will be provided to meet the cost of cleaning up? The Minister should have some estimate or idea of this and there should be a commitment.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I welcome the Minister's invitation to meet him and take him up on it. Will he make the report he made available to the residents last night available to Members present and other public representatives?

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Deirdre Clune: There is considerable concern and people need to have the facts in order to answer the questions for themselves. That would be an important first step for us. Last week the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Máire Hoctor, referred to a comprehensive site survey carried out by White Young Green. Its content seems to be quite...