Results 15,381-15,400 of 24,567 for speaker:Róisín Shortall
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (24 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties in accessing a transition pension for members of the Civil Service who are due to retire aged 65 in January 2014, but who are unable to avail of a transition pension as it is also due to be abolished in January 2014; the alternative options available to civil servants affected by this anomaly, and if...
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Security of the Elderly (23 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding being provided this year for the senior alerts scheme 2012; the amount of funding provided for the same or similar scheme in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; his plans to provide further funding in 2012 for the senior alert scheme in view of the importance of this scheme to the security and well...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Complaints (23 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health the action taken in response to complaints from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 in respect of the medical treatment they have received to date and the assistance which will be provided in order to resolve their health problems [46398/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Security of the Elderly (23 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding being provided this year for the senior alerts scheme 2012; the amount of funding provided for the same or similar scheme in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; his plans to provide further funding in 2012 for the senior alert scheme in view of the importance of this scheme to the security and well...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Complaints (23 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health the action taken in response to complaints from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 in respect of the medical treatment they have received to date and the assistance which will be provided in order to resolve their health problems [46398/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Security of the Elderly (23 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding being provided this year for the senior alerts scheme 2012; the amount of funding provided for the same or similar scheme in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; his plans to provide further funding in 2012 for the senior alert scheme in view of the importance of this scheme to the security and well...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Complaints (23 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health the action taken in response to complaints from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 in respect of the medical treatment they have received to date and the assistance which will be provided in order to resolve their health problems [46398/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Complaints (23 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health the action taken in response to complaints from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 in respect of the medical treatment they have received to date and the assistance which will be provided in order to resolve their health problems [46398/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (18 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of Appendix D of the Green Paper on Pensions, if he will provide the same information in respect of Personal Retirement Savings Accounts and Retirement Annuity Contracts for the latest year for which figures are available. [45546/12]
- Order of Business (17 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: In view of the unsustainable nature of the health insurance regime in this country, what is the reason for the delay with the risk equalisation legislation and when can we expect to see it?
- Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the €2.6 billion bill for pension tax relief, which predominantly benefits the better off. What about restricting this tax relief to people with incomes below €80,000, as promised in the programme for Government?
- Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: It has been promised. When can we expect legislation?
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates Issues (16 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recent decision by Allied Irish Bank to increase the interest rates on their variable rate mortgages; if he has had any contact with the bank since the decision was made; and his views on whether this decision will further add to the problem of mortgage arrears. [44171/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (16 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 and to indicate when a decision will issue. [44712/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (16 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if details of the agreement on intercountry adoption between Ireland and Vietnam are available in the public domain; her plans to publish same; if she will outline the eligibility criteria set out under the terms of the agreement, specifically with regard to timeframe and age limit requirements. [44172/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (16 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties accessing hydrotherapy at a location (details supplied); if he will outline the alternative facilities that will accommodate patients in need of this facility; and if he will ensure that a person will be facilitated without delay [44188/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (16 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay regarding an appliance request in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 [44499/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (16 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the waiting times for orthodontic treatment for young persons in the Orthodontic Service, Mill House, Ashtown Gate, Navan Road, Dublin; his plans to deal with the situation in conjunction with the Health Service Executive and local staff; and with regard to a child (details supplied) in Dublin 9 that he will outline when this...
- Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The Tánaiste replied to an earlier question on the sale of alcohol Bill which is the responsibility of the Department of Justice and Equality. I ask about the promised public health (alcohol labelling provisions) Bill which comes under the Department of Health. What is the expected publication date for that Bill?
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme Numbers (9 Oct 2012)
Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will qualify for a VTOS course. [43479/12]