Results 14,041-14,060 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch

Order of Business (2 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: A Supplementary Estimate is relevant.

Order of Business (2 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: What about the Taoiseach's knowledge?

Legal Aid Service. (27 Sep 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy may do so but he has eaten into 50 seconds of his speaking time.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (27 Sep 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the up to date position regarding the strategic review in relation to the employment support work of Údarás na Gaeltachta with a view to identifying new strands of employment creation in Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20985/07]

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: I ask the Chair's indulgence in proposing that we send our best wishes to the athletes due to leave for Beijing this weekend to take part in the Special Olympics.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: There probably will be one bright spot for us this year in terms of medals for sport. All of our good wishes go with them. I wish them the very best of luck. I received an assurance from the Taoiseach at the beginning of this session in respect of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004. Many people hoping to buy their own homes are getting older and may not qualify for mortgages...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Sep 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress made with regard to the commitment made in the Programme for Government to extend the national fuel allowance scheme to cover eligible carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20716/07]

Written Answers — Social Insurance Fund: Social Insurance Fund (26 Sep 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he will publish the second actuarial review of the social insurance fund, provided for under the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005; the main findings of the review; when the review will be laid before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20717/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (26 Sep 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 914: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has proposals to introduce legislation to outlaw the practice of female genital mutilation; if he is confident that current legislation is strong enough to deal with such incidences here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20191/07]

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: I wish to share time with Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin. Today is an unfortunate day. It is not the type of day any of us envisaged coming back on. The subject at issue is not one any of us wishes to speak to. Nevertheless, if one stands for public office and is elected, there are things one must do even if one does not necessarily want to. It is part of the job. I have listened with...

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: He is either with the Government or with the Opposition. Riding two horses will do Deputy McGrath serious damage; he should not try to do it. When former Deputy Liam Lawlor went before the tribunal and Fianna Fáil heard his evidence and heard how he evaded giving evidence, held up the tribunal and refused to give the tribunal the information it sought, Fianna Fáil took action. It did not...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Jul 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that thousands of disabled people in the Health Service Executive south area have been unable to access basic dental care for the past six months due to the withdrawal of the full general anaesthetic service at the UCC School of Dentistry at Cork University Hospital; the measures she is...

Written Answers — Clinical Indemnity Scheme: Clinical Indemnity Scheme (5 Jul 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the withdrawal of insurance cover for the country's approximate 15 independent midwives; her views on extending the Health Service Executive clinical indemnity scheme to cover the midwives contracted to work in the community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19581/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Jul 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will appoint a chief dental officer at her Department; and the reason the position has been vacant for the past three years. [19582/07]

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: It is about controlling the price and cost of fees.

Sport and Recreational Development. (5 Jul 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism further to the opening of the new national rowing centre in Cork, his views on the need to upgrade and develop more sporting facilities here in order to capitalise on the proximity of Ireland to the 2012 Olympic Games in London; if such an audit of facilities is under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19250/07]

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Few people challenge the Chair's rulings in respect of amendments because they are clear and obvious. In this case it is not clear because there is only a potential charge on the State.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: There is an argument to be made in support of both amendments that have been tabled. The first amendment would not involve a charge on the Exchequer because we must assume that when people go to court they will win their cases. One cannot automatically assume that they will lose. I do not understand how the Chair has reached this conclusion and I do not understand the argument.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Is the possibility that there might not be a charge on the Exchequer taken into consideration?

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: I think we should clarify our position on section 1 of the Bill, though the Minister has done his best to distort it. We sought a body such as the PIAB for years and, as in the case of the small claims court, its establishment was welcomed by all sides. An efficient structure was required for dealing with personal injuries claims and the PIAB has benefited many, including 35,000 individuals...