Results 281-300 of 20,459 for speaker:Frances Fitzgerald
- Finance Bill 2017: Financial Resolutions (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I move the following Resolutions:THAT Chapter 1 of Part 5 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997), which deals with the charge to tax under Schedule E, be amended in the manner and to the extent specified in the Act giving effect to this Resolution. THAT section 458 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997), which deals with deductions allowed in ascertaining taxable...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: It is a priority for us. Very detailed work has been done by the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, and the Department of Health working with the Attorney General to deal with the outstanding issues which will allow us to move ahead. I understand the work is progressing satisfactorily. Hopefully within the next couple of weeks we will be in a position to progress the Bill.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The recruitment has begun for setting up the assisted decision-making service. I am sure as soon as it is completed it will happen. I understand satisfactory progress has been made on it by the Department of Health and as soon as the appropriate people are in place I expect the Act will come into play. I have already dealt with the issue of the disability legislation. Once the...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: That is precisely the reason we are publishing the national infrastructure plan in association with the national planning guidelines so challenges such as the transport issue the Deputy has outlined can be dealt with over the next number of years. I will ask the Minister to liaise directly with the Deputy on the precise timescale.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: That was dealt with in the House yesterday. The detailed answer was given yesterday.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: It was in accordance with procedures.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: It was in accordance with procedure.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister has made it very clear that the commitment of the Government is that the budget will be available over the next number of years to deal with the issue the Deputy has outlined. It is a priority for Government to provide more housing in both urban and rural areas. The purpose of every act and initiative the Government has taken on housing is to ensure we have the type of housing...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I will bring the Deputy's remarks to the attention of the Taoiseach because the amount of detailed work that needs to be done in advance of referendums is very obvious from recent events, as we have seen in other countries. I will ask the Taoiseach to liaise with the Deputy and the leaders of the Opposition regarding the plans for referendums in this country.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: If there has been a criminal act, clearly, the criminal law and An Garda Síochána must investigate that. People in the banking sector have been before our courts previously so what Deputy Boyd Barrett is saying is not accurate. There is a law there. If a fraud has been committed, clearly, the normal rules of criminal investigation must be undertaken and put in place.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: Let us be very clear that everybody who has been involved with this project, including the Government, holds the strong view that safety is paramount with regard to this project to ensure that children, parents and staff operate within a safe environment. The board has also indicated that the provision of fire sprinkler protection planned for the new children's hospital will exceed the...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: Yes, work on that legislation is underway. I will convey the Deputy's concerns about its urgency to the Minister for Finance.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: There is no better man to answer the point the Deputy made and no doubt he will be on the rota for the Order of Business. As the Deputy is aware, a separate committee has been established to deal with the issues that come under the remit of his Department.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I will ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to answer that question.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I will ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to liaise directly with the Deputy regarding that matter. I do not have that date.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: We all recognise that the types of incidents and anti-social behaviour the Deputy describes are extremely disturbing for communities and create great dangers for citizens, whether in parks or on our streets. To ensure that we have the visible policing presence we need, this Government and that which preceded it have ensured the recruitment of new gardaí. The Deputy's statement that...
- Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: We all know the pressure our emergency services face during the Hallowe'en period. I can only agree with the Deputy that we should urge people to engage in safe behaviour and get involved in the many activities local councils across Dublin are organising to ensure we do not have the types of dangerous incidents that have resulted in many children ending up in Temple Street and Crumlin...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The heads of the Bill will be published during this session.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I will ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Denis Naughten, to respond.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I think everyone in the House agrees with the Deputy's description of what has happened. He, more than most in the House-----