Results 1,241-1,260 of 5,767 for speaker:Olivia Mitchell
- Topical Issue Matters (13 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Thomas Pringle - the shortage of one and two bedroom apartments for rent in rural areas; (2) Deputy Michael Healy-Rae - the establishment of the Irish water board; (3) Deputy Michael McCarthy - the need to ensure that the...
- Social Welfare Payments (13 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: The matter is being taken by the Minister of State, Deputy Perry.
- Social Welfare Payments (13 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: That is some good news for Deputy Keating.
- Human Rights Issues (13 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Deputy, the four minutes speaking time is concluded.
- Waste Management (8 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Is it still the intention to move towards a system whereby there would be tendering on an area-wide basis rather the choice which consumers have at present? It would be very uncompetitive to do that and would ultimately cost the consumer more and remove choice from consumers.
- Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (8 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 28: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason the household charge waiver for unfinished housing estates was calculated on the basis of the 2010 national housing development survey and not the more recent 2011 survey; if his attention has been drawn to the inconsistencies which are now apparent both within and between local authorities in...
- Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Estates: Unfinished Housing Estates (8 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 30: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the public tender requirement still applies for works on unfinished housing estates funded from the â¬5 million allocated to complete estates; if so, if there is scope to relax some of the planning requirements in cases in which the builder is still available and on site and when local authorities...
- Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (8 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to reports that the two pillar banks are approving loans but later imposing conditions so strict and so unreasonable as to prevent drawdown; if he will clarify if banks' claims of compliance with the â¬3 billion target is based on loans approved or on those actually drawn down. [13272/12]
- Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (8 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 134: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government following the reported reluctance of some citizens to provide their personal public service numbers to the Local Government Management Agency, if he can clarify if a citizen can in fact be legally obliged to surrender a personal public service number to the Local Government Management Agency. [13342/12]
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (7 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of organisations and agencies financed by the Government, but acting independently of it, that are supporting our education system; the cost to the State of these agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13144/12]
- Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (7 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of the entire cohort of primary school teachers that have been Garda vetted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13141/12]
- Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (7 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of the entire cohort of secondary school teachers that have been Garda vetted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13142/12]
- Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (7 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of the entire cohort of third level lecturers that have been Garda vetted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13143/12]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health the number of adults and children who are on community based audiology waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13145/12]
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (7 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that hearing aid providers deliver adequate follow up services to patients who have purchased expensive hearing aids; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13146/12]
- Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: I support the legislation which is aimed at the financial stability of Europe. It is not just Greece; it is this country and all of the other countries in Europe. This is the second Greek bailout, bringing it to an eye-watering â¬240 billion. Our contribution is small enough but it is a considerable sum given our domestic circumstances. However, it is correct that we show solidarity with...
- JobBridge Scheme (7 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: I am raising this matter to ask the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, to allow graduate architects to participate in the JobBridge scheme to fulfil the employment condition in their registration as an architect. The Minister will be aware that to become an architect graduates study for five years and that having successfully completed their study, they must register to use...
- JobBridge Scheme (7 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: I welcome the Minister's response. As stated by her, the purpose of the JobBridge scheme is to bring people closer to employment. However, in this case - it is a bizarre anomaly - it is keeping people from employment. The Government has gone to a lot of trouble to assist young apprentices to finish their apprenticeships and these young graduate architects are in a similar position. As the...
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the immigrant investor programme and start-up entrepreneur scheme will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12755/12]
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (6 Mar 2012)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 542: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a company (details supplied) is being prohibited by the Irish Medicines Board from introducing its cheaper product for sale in the Republic when this product is for sale at half the price across the Border; and if he will inquire the reason at the same time the Irish Medicines Board is requiring a renewal of the company's warehouse...