Results 161-180 of 319 for long speaker:Fiona O'Loughlin

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Direct Provision System (26 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...schools on the extra supports and resources that may be needed. I would appreciate if the Minister of State could give me the date from which the emergency accommodation started operating. How long the contract is for? How long does the Minister of State expect the hotel to be used by the Department? I accept what the Minister of State has said about a competition for plans for a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Following a very long and intensive lobbying campaign by South Kildare Educate Together, parents in the community and public representatives, including myself, last November the very welcome news was announced that a new 1,000 pupil school would be established in the Curragh, Kildare, Newbridge area. The proposed school would take in the existing ETB school at the Curragh and discussions...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person, persons or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Use of Reduced Timetables: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...as to make him, her or it identifiable. I advise them that any opening statements made to the committee will be published on the committee website after the meeting. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Use of Reduced Timetables: Discussion (30 May 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. Opening statements made to the committee will be published on its website after the meeting. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Development of Primary Care: Statements (29 May 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...some time for a primary care centre in Athy. There were a number of photo opportunities on the site. When it is developed it will be good and will have many specialised services, but there has been a long gap between announcement and delivery. There are no new measures for primary care in the HSE service plan for 2019. On a like-for-like basis, as a share of the HSE budget, the...

Rural and Community Development: Statements (Resumed) (29 May 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: .... While we as a party support the national broadband plan, at the same time we are not happy with the Fine Gael-led Government now promising to deliver the plan to a third fewer homes, to take three times as long to do it, and for six times the original price. Of course, on top of that, the State will not own the network that will be built and paid for by the taxpayer. No doubt the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (16 May 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...all parties and none - a commitment was made that the Minister would visit the school. I know what the Minister of State is saying, that he will visit the school in the next academic year, but how long is a piece of string? I know he visited some schools in the same constituency this morning. I was not invited to join any of those visits. I will make the point, which I made at the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (16 May 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...either. Mr. Brian Bergin, the excellent principal at St. Paul's, has been before the education committee to outline how the school has arrived at this point. He has outlined his frustration, along with that of the board of management, students, parents and teachers, at having waited so long for a new building. There is a high level of anger and frustration in Monasterevin and its...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (15 May 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 141. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken to reduce the long waiting times for a first assessment for occupational therapy in County Kildare and west County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20914/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (14 May 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 325. To ask the Minister for Health when a long-term lease will be granted in County Kildare (details supplied). [20662/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Renewal Schemes (9 May 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...is proposed will not work without a second bridge. We could have investment in respect of the traffic flow within Newbridge. The traffic is chaotic at the best of times. We need a strategic, long-term plan to deal with possible increases in housing and attractions to our town. That cannot be done without a second bridge. Another smaller bridge in the area, Sexes Bridge, is a prime...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Renewal Schemes (9 May 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ..., together with another bridge in Celbridge. These are the two main focuses for Kildare County Council. Funding was applied for under the urban regeneration and development scheme to construct a 1 km long road, including a new bridge over the River Liffey that would link the Great Connell Road and Athgarvan Road. This would be a significant benefit and bonus. Unfortunately, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta: Cathaoirleach Ainmnithe (9 Apr 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...the parliamentary practice to the effect that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person, persons or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. I also wish to advise Mr. Ó hAiniféin that any opening statement he makes to the committee will be published on the committee website after this meeting. Members are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Status of Non-Teaching Staff in Schools: Discussion (9 Apr 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person, persons or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Traveller Education: Discussion (26 Mar 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...identifiable. I wish to also advise witnesses that any opening statements they may make today will be published on the committee's website following the meeting. Members are reminded also of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make any charges against any person outside the House, or any official either by name or in such a...

Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...people are reported missing every year in Ireland, or almost 20 every day, which is almost inconceivable. We know most people turn up within a very short period and less than 1% remain missing for a long time. In the recent years from 2014 to 2017, there was an increase to over 9,000 people per year being reported missing. According to the most recent figures from the Garda missing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Delivery of Services for Students with Down’s Syndrome: Discussion (12 Mar 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ..., her or it identifiable. I advise them also that any opening statements they make to the committee will be published on the committee's website following the meeting. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Delivery of Services for Students with Down’s Syndrome: Discussion (12 Mar 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...and will always remember a situation that arose before anyone had heard of July provision, individual education plans or SNAs. There was a little girl with Down's syndrome in second class, along with 35 other students, who had no resources or supports. I honestly believed at that time, and still believe, that I failed that child. I still think about everything that she needed and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Global Footprint Initiative (27 Feb 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 41. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of efforts to double Ireland’s global footprint by 2025; the actions taken to date; and the short, medium and long-term actions that will be taken. [9680/19]