Results 17,241-17,260 of 21,588 for speaker:Denis Naughten

Languages Programme. (3 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps he is taking to address the English language deficit of legally resident migrants; the steps which have been taken to date to provide additional resources to vocational education committees to take over the operation of the Integrate Ireland Language and Training programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Languages Programme. (3 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: The statement issued by the Department announced that, via the VECs, the Department would immediately take over the provision of the service for refugees. I presume that means from 1 August. If that is the case why was the IVEA approached to come into the Department about this matter only last week? What additional funding will be provided to the VECs? What funding over and above that...

Languages Programme. (3 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. In light of that information is it not the case that there is to be no additional funding over and above what was given to IILT? As a result the money will be spread over 33 centres instead of 14. Is it not a fact that the existing services provided by the VECs around the country will be directly impacted as a result of this decision? What...

Languages Programme. (3 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: The CEOs around the country are saying that.

Languages Programme. (3 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: They are extremely concerned.

Languages Programme. (3 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Not one red cent will be spent.

Languages Programme. (3 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: There will be twice as many centres.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the waiting time for psychological assessments for children in County Roscommon; if a restriction has been placed on accepting new cases onto the waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26146/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (2 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 424 of 20 May 2008 if he has finalised proposals on the review of the school transport system including catchment boundaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26145/08]

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach if he will publish a progress report on the implementation of the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25467/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Funding: Health Service Funding (1 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to a reply to correspondence from a person (details supplied), if she has received a response from the Health Service Executive regarding funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25282/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (1 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects to receive the report of the Independent Pricing Body on a dispensing fee to be paid to pharmacists in relation to the medical card scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25510/08]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (1 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of funding for community child care facilities; the procedure to be employed from September 2008 for the allocation of such funding; the results of the evaluation of the impact which the proposed new funding mechanism will have on the operation of existing facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25845/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (1 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she is taking to resource the staffing needs of the special care baby unit at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway; when the new facilities will be fully commissioned and operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25846/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for an appointment with each specialist located at University College Hospital Galway, Portiuncula, Mayo General, Roscommon County and Sligo General Hospitals; the corresponding figures for outpatient appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25932/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the remaining EU restructuring aid will be paid to beet producers; the rate of payment; the corresponding figure for machinery contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25336/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an application by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25283/08]

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (1 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the cost of English language teaching for migrant children in the 2007-08 school year; the breakdown between primary and post-primary and the corresponding number of pupils accommodated; the number of pupils who entered the system at both levels for the first time prior to the commencement of the school year and those who entered...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 317 of 4 June 2008, if the school in question is on the list of schools in developing areas; when the funding for the school extension will be released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25912/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Jul 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 540: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to review the legislation on citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25842/08]