Results 12,921-12,940 of 21,588 for speaker:Denis Naughten

Written Answers — Department of Health: Professional Qualifications (16 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 266. To ask the Minister for Health if EuroPsy, the European standard of education and professional training in psychology set by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations is recognised here; if he will outline the way an EU psychologist accesses this recognition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23497/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme: Discussion with Department of Social Protection (15 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: They have been feeding in for a long time. I am not referring to today or yesterday - this situation has been ongoing for a number of years. Staff have been feeding it in since the cap was introduced. It has caused significant hardship. Despite all of the reviews, nothing has happened. Will Ms Faughnan assure me that something will happen this time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme: Discussion with Department of Social Protection (15 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: I will be brief as much of what I wanted to raise has been raised by other speakers. I want to repeat the issue about making the payment directly to landlords. I reiterate that there is a significant benefit in doing that. It means that someone does not fall into significant arrears. I urge the Department to ensure that continues through whatever process is required to be put in place....

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: It is a pity the Deputy did not bring his guitar.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this important legislation, which has significant implications for families and society as a whole. We know the Bill's background, which is an anomaly in the enactment of the 2009 Act that has stalled repossessions by banks. The Bill has provided us with a window of opportunity to put the mortgage debt situation back on an even keel. While I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (15 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on discussions with the management of Ireland West Airport, Knock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22679/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (15 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will amend part 2 of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009 governing the licensing of public bus passenger services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22678/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Building Programme (15 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 205. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he intends to meet with representatives of the local community regarding the development of an open facility by the Irish Prison Service at Harristown, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23133/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Visiting Committees Issues (15 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 206. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the specific plans to address concerns expressed in the prison visitors committee report on overcrowding and staffing shortages at Castlerea Prison, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23134/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 132. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding plans for the development of rehabilitation services at Roscommon County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22387/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (14 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 253. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will approve funding for an autism unit (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22352/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (14 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 282. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on a grant appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay; the reason for the failure of Student Universal Support Ireland to respond to correspondence on this appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22776/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 576. To ask the Minister for Health the rehabilitation services available for stroke survivors; his plans for the recruitment of additional rehabilitation medicine consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22146/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 602. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address delayed discharges from Galway/Roscommon University Hospital Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22273/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (14 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 603. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address delays in obtaining a fair deal nursing home bed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22274/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Contract Issues (14 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 643. To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultants and speciality recruited under the new consultant contract since it was introduced; the number of new contracts awarded to consultants in each speciality during this period; the number of exceptions to the new contract, the speciality and the reason the new contract was not applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: The Minister of State has made the argument for me. As he notes, a particular drug can be used for a number of purposes. For the pharmacist to explain to the patient, he or she needs to know what the drug is for in the first place. He or she must ring the GP to find out. What we are talking about is the GP stating, possibly in generic form, what the medicine is for, but, at least, the...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: Exactly. Again, the Minister of State is making the argument for me.

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: The Minister of State is right. That is where one has consistency, which is the point I am making. With generic substitution, one does not have consistency from the patient's perspective. The Minister of State is not listening to me.

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: The Minister of State is wrong to disagree with me. For example, medicine A, manufactured by White Pharmaceuticals, is used to treat a heart condition. After this legislation goes through, the decision will be taken by the Irish Medicines Board that the same medicine manufactured by Naughten Pharmaceuticals is 50% cheaper. The elderly person who has been taking the medicine manufactured by...