Results 161-180 of 11,258 for speaker:Séamus Kirk

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Use of Irish Airspace and Landing Facilities: (Resumed) Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (18 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: The Minister might respond to that question at a later date. Second, in regard to the flights under discussion, what is the average percentage number of flights annually through Shannon Airport? Third, how many people are employed in the aviation sector generally at Shannon Airport?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Use of Irish Airspace and Landing Facilities: (Resumed) Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (18 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: Does the Minister have a response to my third question? If not, he might forward me the information.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (18 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: 184. To ask the Minister for Health the current waiting time for an assessment of a child with autism; the number of persons who are currently waiting for an assessment; and his plans to increase funding for same [7356/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (18 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to cut special needs assistants in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7354/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (18 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a breakdown of the number of special needs assistants employed from 2011 to 2014, on a county basis. [7355/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (18 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to cut special needs assistants in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7354/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (18 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a breakdown of the number of special needs assistants employed from 2011 to 2014, on a county basis. [7355/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020 Strategy (17 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: 287. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position at the end of 2014 regarding the targets for growth set for each sector in Food Harvest 2020, published in July 2010; the estimated number of jobs created in each sector following expansion; the increase in production and export growth for each sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7154/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (17 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: 288. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made in implementing the Bord Iascaigh Mhara strategy 2010 to 2012, Delivering on the Potential of Irish Seafood, and the Irish seafood national programme 2007 to 2013; the level of investment in the sector under these programmes; the number of jobs created; the growth in exports of seafood products; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Asylum Support Services (17 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: 468. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to develop third level education and training for asylum seekers in various direct provision centres around the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7083/15]

Child Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: I appreciate the opportunity to make a brief contribution on this most important motion tabled by Deputy Troy. Child care is extremely important for our children's livelihood. The current situation is forcing some people to consider leaving the workforce to look after their children and ease their financial burden. All citizens of this State should be able to work and provide for their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Equality and Fairness of State Pension: (Resumed) Discussion (11 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: I thank Mr. Whelan for coming in. Some questions have come to mind as the debate has unfolded. Has ICTU had any meetings or discussions or undertaken any analysis with the Department of Social Protection about the proposed changes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Equality and Fairness of State Pension: (Resumed) Discussion (11 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: What was the position? Is it that it has taken a decision?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Equality and Fairness of State Pension: (Resumed) Discussion (11 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: Has there been survey work done on the risk of injury? This refers to older construction employees on building sites.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Equality and Fairness of State Pension: (Resumed) Discussion (11 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: ICTU examined the changes and modifications to pension schemes in other EU jurisdictions. Did other states contemplate a compensatory mechanism for the changes and the impact it would have on social insurance contributions for individuals directly affected?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Equality and Fairness of State Pension: (Resumed) Discussion (11 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: The state pension as the comparator across the EU does not apply everywhere.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in Cross-Border Transport Infrastructure: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: I wish to make a few observations on a couple of projects, in particular the Narrow Water Bridge. They may have been made before I came in, so I will not labour them. Perhaps the Minister might consider them. The Narrow Water Bridge affects my constituency of Louth, the constituency of Meath-East, the constituency of Mr. Murphy and other constituencies along the east coast. The potential...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in Cross-Border Transport Infrastructure: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: The critical consideration is underlining the commitment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in Cross-Border Transport Infrastructure: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: I accept the Minister's final point. We have an effective, efficient and dynamic working group which puts a particular emphasis on the technical challenges that will apply in every case. The consultants' estimate of the Narrow Water bridge project needs to be analysed. Hopefully, when the recommendations are being made to the Minister and his counterpart the underlying reason for the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (5 Feb 2015)

Séamus Kirk: 112. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on raising the age limit of 35 years to 40 years for stamp duty relief for young farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5219/15]