Results 1-20 of 43 for speaker:Dermot Fitzpatrick

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (2 Nov 2004)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Question 239: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of patients on the orthodontic waiting list that have been treated under the national treatment purchase fund from health authorities (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27134/04]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: I welcome the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, to the House and I congratulate him on his Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005. It is a clear demonstration of his commitment to addressing the needs of people with disabilities, their carers, children, the elderly, widowed people, the unemployed, lone parents and many others who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or on the...

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (24 Feb 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the plans that are made for patients who may require admission for respite care, hospital care or nursing home care upon their return to Ireland, in the case of persons who are treated abroad under the national treatment purchase scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6454/05]

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: I wish to share my time with Deputy Glennon.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: I welcome the Bill, which is long overdue. When I got my first licence, I went to the local driving office, handed over £1 and was handed a licence. I may be giving away some State secrets regarding age etc. in saying that. I still have the licence among my papers at home.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Things have moved on since then, with the speed of traffic and the sophistication of vehicles. In many cases our roads are unable to handle these vehicles well. The National Roads Authority is addressing that issue. However, we still have many problems with drivers. Many drivers are not careful and have not bought into the culture of safety that is so necessary now. In his speech yesterday,...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Moving in that direction, one has an interest in the matter. Many elderly people are being refused insurance on grounds of so-called "physical disability". However, cars are now highly sophisticated with power steering and automatic transmission as well being capable of being adjusted. For many elderly people cars represent their only lifeline to the outside world. Especially those living in...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: I am not beyond representing my constituents.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (4 May 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when funding will be made available for the appointment of a second consultant ortho-geriatrician post at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14338/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (4 May 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when finance will be allocated for the refurbishment of the old surgical A and B wards at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14339/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 May 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when it is proposed to provide a resource room at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17483/05]

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: This much needed Bill is overdue. As a result of our developing economy, people have more wealth and leisure time and many of them buy jet skis or powerful boats. Therefore, we must regulate the maritime sector in some way in the interests of safety. We often forget that the sea is dangerous and unpredictable. Urbanised people like me do not know much about it and tend to take it for granted...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (4 Oct 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Transport when it is proposed to open a railway station at the old cattle bank, Cabra, Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26528/05]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (4 Oct 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Transport when it is proposed to develop the Heuston Station to Connolly Station line for commuter traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26529/05]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (4 Oct 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Transport the future plans for the development of the Broadstone railway station and the Broadstone Liffey Junction railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26530/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Oct 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason he has withdrawn the national fuel allowance from residents of local authority houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29882/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (26 Oct 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for Ratra House, formerly the headquarters of the Civil Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30803/05]

Housing Developments: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: I thank my colleagues for sharing their time with me. I agree with the thrust of this motion and it is a timely one before the House. I have seen the effects of massive overdevelopment in my area. I have also seen where development levies paid to local councils are not spent as they should be or are not spent soon enough. I have seen estates developed around, but unconnected to, what were up...

Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Feb 2006)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: I welcome the provisions of the Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006. I especially welcome the Bill's social welfare measures: the introduction of a standard and enhanced non-contributory pension scheme to lift some 34,000 pensioners on to higher or full pensions, the increased supports and entitlements for lone parents, carers and widows, the increased emphasis on employment...

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (6 Apr 2006)

Dermot Fitzpatrick: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7; if it is her Department's intention to close the school; the strategic plans to develop the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13989/06]