Results 1,641-1,660 of 2,569 for speaker:Peter Fitzpatrick

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (26 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the appointment-only service being brought into the Revenue Commissioners office in Dundalk, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35206/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (26 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 458. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their residency application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35207/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 778. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35331/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 997. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36089/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (26 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 1003. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) with a medical card is covered for orthodontic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36108/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The human tissue Bill was to meet the key recommendation of the Madden report that no hospital post mortems could be carried out or no tissue retained after post mortems without consent. The human tissue Bill also tackles the problem of the low availability of organs for transplantation due to a fall in the number of donors. The lack of donors has led to bleak prospects for hundreds of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 758. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a medical appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34196/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (11 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 248. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied); and if a site has been acquired for the school. [33043/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Regulation is a key rule of approved housing bodies, of which there are 520, with over 26,000 units. They are private, non-profit and relieve housing needs. Regulation provides assurances for tenants, and both Governments and potential investors-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It also demonstrates that the Government is delivering on its key priorities and policies.

Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: When can we expect a housing regulation of approval of housing Bill to provide a regulatory framework for the occupation of approval housing bodies by establishing a housing regulator for approved housing bodies which include every housing association-----

Order of Business (4 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Obesity is a major health challenge owing to the consumption of calorie-dense food with low nutritional value, as well as a reduction in daily physical activity. Obesity is the biggest risk to our population’s health with one in four children and two out of three adults being overweight or obese. Obesity costs the State €1.7 billion per year. It increases one’s risk of...

Order of Business (4 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: What is the Taoiseach’s plan to tackle this epidemic? As a doctor and former Minister for Health, he has vast experience in the health area. The health and wellbeing (healthy workplaces and calorie posting) Bill would be a start.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (4 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is a constitutional right for a child to receive additional care and special support in a school with six children with learning difficulties. [30884/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (4 Jul 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 674. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when the issue with regard to the water connection at a location (details supplied) in County Louth will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31300/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Disposal of Hazardous Waste (27 Jun 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the Minister for his response. I strongly believe that action is now needed from this side of the Border to at the very least halt this application. The people and businesses in north County Louth are simply being ignored in this process. As I have already stated, the application totally ignores those along the south of the lough when they stated that the nearest residential area...

Topical Issue Debate: Disposal of Hazardous Waste (27 Jun 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I raise the issue of a proposed treatment plant in Warrenpoint harbour which is to be used to store and transfer hazardous waste. The proposal is at planning stage in Northern Ireland. I have been contacted by many residents and businesses in the Omeath, Carlingford and Greenore areas who are greatly concerned at the potential impact of this facility. They have also raised concerns at the...

Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: We need to reduce rates valuations on businesses because they are leading to job losses in every county. Rates are increasing rather than decreasing and this is killing shops and businesses. The commercial rates Bill would give councillors the power to reduce bills for businesses. This will enable thousands of businesses to benefit from significantly reduced bills. The Bill would also...

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: We must strengthen the law in the area of criminal justice corruption. Under proposed legislation a holder of public office can face up to ten years in prison and be removed from office if convicted under the Bill. It provides for lengthy prison sentences and allows for unlimited fines. A judge can forfeit their office and be excluded from seeking public office for a number of years. In...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 Jun 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 1231. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27434/17]