Results 12,401-12,420 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Minister for meeting one of the representative campaign groups yesterday, Co-operating for Cancer Care NorthWest, and her ongoing communication with another group, Donegal Action Cancer Care. I listened to the remarks of my colleague, Deputy Niall Blaney, who stated that this should not be a politicised issue. We sing from the same hymn sheet with regard to equal access and best...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (6 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of applications for refunds under the nursing homes compensation scheme; the number refused; the reasons given; the numbers sanctioned; the sums due to be paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26957/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 506: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department's position in relation to major scheme funding with regard to the Rathmullan water scheme; if funding will be released under the water conservation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27415/07]

Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (6 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: I congratulate my colleague, Deputy Ring, on introducing this timely motion. I also congratulate the Government on accepting the need for consensus on this issue. This is a difficult time for the friends and family of Irish people who are living in the United States, in places like Dorchester and Brighton in Boston; and Yonkers and The Bronx in New York. I have spent time in Upper Darby in...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (1 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of all representations made during the past 10 years in relation to a proposed rail link between Letterkenny and Derry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26720/07]

Written Answers — Road Transport Operators: Road Transport Operators (1 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Transport the operators who are registered as legal hauliers or registered as holders of the road transport operators licence; if the list is available on-line or in an electronic format; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26721/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (1 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if there are plans to introduce pension and PRSI changes, in view of the fact that the number of people over 65 is expected to double by 2050; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26675/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if there are plans to increase the carers' allowance, and for increased provision of respite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26676/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will allocate funding in three year blocks to community development projects in the future, instead of year to year funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26725/07]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (1 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the rules regarding the granting of mussel licenses on traditional native wild oyster grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26704/07]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (31 Oct 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the mechanisms that have been agreed upon to facilitate the distribution of funding under the forthcoming INTERREG programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26435/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (31 Oct 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Donegal has been on the waiting list for three years for the cochlear implant programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26146/07]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (31 Oct 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people employed by community child care groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26152/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (31 Oct 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of applications in relation to the reimbursement of nursing home charges that have been processed; the number of applications that have been paid out to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26436/07]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (31 Oct 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if there has been negotiations between the Health Service Executive and potential investors regarding the construction of a private hospital in Letterkenny; if this is the case, the possible timeframes and commitments to the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26437/07]

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (31 Oct 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Transport the status of the Malin Head and Valentia coast guard radio stations and the plans for their future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26004/07]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (31 Oct 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Transport if there are plans to upgrade the Bridgend-Buncrana road to a national primary road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25996/07]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (31 Oct 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the upgrade of a bridge (details supplied) in County Donegal which is posing a serious hazard to the safety of motorists and pedestrians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26154/07]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (31 Oct 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of meetings he has had with the IDA in relation to creating employment in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26005/07]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (31 Oct 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the grant support or assistance available to a small to medium business, employing 18 people, manufacturing textiles, and exporting around the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26434/07]