Results 1,801-1,820 of 1,934 for speaker:Tom Shehan
- Aquaculture Licences. (21 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if a new aquaculture licensing regime has been in operation since 1 January 2008, implementing recommendation 6.2 of the seafood industry strategy; the number of licences that have been processed since that date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7297/08]
- Aquaculture Licences. (21 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: When does the Minister of State envisage the backlog will be cleared? When we spoke about this matter on 6 November last, I received a reply, which is a copy of the reply he has just read. He said he was totally committed to the elimination of this backlog as a matter of urgency. In terms of the number of applications that have been processed since 1 January, many more than that number...
- Aquaculture Licences. (21 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: I am glad to hear of the Department's interest in the aquaculture sector as it presents important opportunities in terms of jobs and value-added benefit.
- Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: When will the Minister update the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Act to give effect to amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, SOLAS? Will the Minister make a commitment to the people of Valentia to keep the Valentia coastguard station open? It is a question of the safety of life at sea. Recently the coastguard service rescued 18 people from a...
- Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: I was hoping the Ceann Comhairle would be the one man to help me out.
- Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: The Tánaiste might state when legislation will be brought before the House on the plebiscite held in Dingle over a year ago.
- Disabled Drivers. (20 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: Will the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance consider awarding primary medical certificates to persons with mentally disabilities and Down's syndrome under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994? I put this question to the Minister some weeks ago. I dislike categorising any individual but there are six categories under which one may qualify for a...
- Disabled Drivers. (20 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: Given that the scheme is 40 years old, it is time to update it.
- Written Answers — : (20 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide in the budget for Kerry General Hospital â¬20,000 for the provision of four glucose monitoring systems for the diabetes patients and sufferers in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6938/08]
- Leader Programmes. (14 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the new Leader programme; when it will be announced; the funding that has been put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5457/08]
- Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: I want to speak, not on behalf of my constituents, but on behalf of friends. I will make an observation before proceeding. It sickens me that only six Members of the Government parties are present during this debate on a national issue.
- Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: When I discuss autism, I would like to use some adjectives â disillusionment, distress and frustration. This is what the parents of autistic children go through every day of the week. Not only should the Minister for Education and Science be present, but also the Minister for Health and Children. If autism is not dealt with, it will fall on the latter's lap in years to come. I will be...
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: I too compliment the Department of Social and Family Affairs on the prompt service it provides in respect of Deputies' questions. It is very much appreciated. However, there are a few anomalies and it would be appreciated if they could be addressed. A few principal issues which have an impact on the lives of ordinary people have been omitted. One is the means tested respite care grant,...
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: No, he sought the respite care grant for three weeks to undertake necessary work on his 50-acre farm during the summer. There is a degree of danger on the farm, with tractors collecting silage. He has never claimed anything from the State and felt he was entitled to it. I made representations to the Department and the response was that he would have qualified if he was not working more...
- Written Answers — Alcohol-related Deaths: Alcohol-related Deaths (12 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of alcohol-related deaths recorded in County Kerry during 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5050/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of hospital bed nights taken up by people with alcohol related problems in Kerry General Hospital and in other hospitals where people from County Kerry are treated during 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5051/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of visits to the outpatients clinic at Kerry General Hospital by people with alcohol related problems during 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5052/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason rent allowance was discontinued to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; if it will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5055/08]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has not received payment for REP scheme four; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5053/08]
- Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (6 Feb 2008)
Tom Sheahan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Transport the efforts he has made to re-introduce the Cork Swansea Ferry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3959/08]