Results 13,841-13,860 of 24,567 for speaker:Róisín Shortall

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (5 Feb 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 309. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the introduction of on-the-spot fines or other such penalties for cycling on footpaths; his plans that such penalties would apply to children; if so, if the views of the Department of Health and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs were sought before making such a proposal; and if he will make a statement on the...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Róisín Shortall: Now that the Department of Social Protection has completed its impact assessment of Budget 2015, does the Taoiseach accept that this year's budget has benefited the bottom 20% the least extent and that it has significantly widened the gap between rich and poor, and how does he feel about that?

Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Róisín Shortall: We have a very serious problem in terms of the widespread street-dealing of prescription drugs, including benzodiazepines and, in particular, sleeping tablets. There is an urgent need for secondary legislation in this regard. It is now two and a half years since draft regulations to tackle this issue and amend the control of drugs legislation were drawn up in the Department of Health. Why...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Róisín Shortall: Does the Taoiseach accept the data about the widening of the gap? That data is very clear.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Róisín Shortall: They are all taken into consideration. The data still shows that as a result of the budget the gap has been widened.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reports (4 Feb 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 126. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 705 of 4 November 2014, if the Health Service Executive have provided him with a report on this matter as requested; and if so, if he will provide a copy of same. [5094/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (4 Feb 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 127. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that interim support is provided in respect of a child (details supplied) in Dublin 11 who was referred to the early intervention team in June 2014, and yet is still awaiting a commencement date. [5095/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 Feb 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding persons who booked their national car test well in advance on its renewal date but were unable to secure an appointment until after this date; if such persons are entitled to continue using their vehicle while awaiting their NCT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5131/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Data (3 Feb 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 193. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons under 25 years of age who are on an age-related social welfare payments, with a breakdown by the number in each year of age. [4601/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (29 Jan 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 252 of 20 January 2015, if he will provide a breakdown of the 5,000 units referred to in the second paragraph of his reply in terms of the numbers that are let for social housing, reserved for social housing, and available on the open market. [4147/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (29 Jan 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 293 to 302 inclusively and 305 of 17 September 2014, if he will provide the information requested in respect of forms CA24 as committed to be furnished on page 5 of his reply. [4210/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (29 Jan 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance the net cost of reducing the standard rate of VAT from 23% to 15%, assuming the following adjustments in excise duty rates, a full clawback of the reduction by increasing excise duties on tobacco and tobacco products to equal the value of the VAT reduction, a 3 cent increase per litre in fuel duties; a clawback of 25% of the VAT reduction on beers, spirits,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (29 Jan 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance the expected increase in VAT yield in 2015, 2016 and 2017 from the changes in the VAT treatment of electronic services. [4263/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (29 Jan 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 149. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 receiving a hearing test in a Dublin hospital; the average waiting time and current longest waiting time, for both routine and urgent cases to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4218/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy Implementation (29 Jan 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 150. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide data on the number of drug users who are still drug free one year, two years, three years, fours year and five years, respectively, after completing a drug recovery programme. [4224/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Alcohol Sales Legislation (29 Jan 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to public concerns regarding the consumption of alcohol in the stands of certain sports stadia; the policy in this regard; his views on the appropriateness of this practice, especially in respect of the presence of children at such sporting events; if this practice contravenes current licensing laws...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (28 Jan 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 307 of 17 September 2014, where he stated the annual report on high income individuals restrictions for 2012 will be published shortly if he will ensure it is made available immediately; and if he will provide the likely publication date of the 2013 report. [4054/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Public Services Card Provision (27 Jan 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 177. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a drivers licence was retained by staff when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 attempted to register for their public service card; the reason this person's passport was not accepted as proof of their Irish citizenship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3697/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (27 Jan 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 234. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will amend the relevant legislation to ensure consumers' 14 day cooling off period begins at the commencement of the service rather than the finalising of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3448/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (27 Jan 2015)

Róisín Shortall: 286. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason she is not implementing the full recommendations (details supplied) of Judge Quirke's report in respect of the Magdalene scheme as originally promised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3815/15]