Results 281-300 of 1,979 for speaker:Nicky McFadden

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Substance Misuse Strategy (26 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will give statutory effect to Section 9 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 which provides for the structural separation of alcohol products from other products in supermarkets, convenience stores, petrol stations and any other licensed premises which are deemed to be mixed-trading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9843/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (26 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is entitled to transfer their vehicle and taxi plate to their child; if he will outline the areas of regulation that deal with vehicle and licence transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9851/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (21 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the steps taken by his Department to ensure stronger accountability in relation to overseas aid provision; if he will ensure that the aid provided is being used in the correct way and to directly help those most in need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9288/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (21 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline his policy towards the estimated 10,000 methadone users here; if more funding will be allocated to the small number of non-profit organisations providing detoxification programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9292/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (21 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider certain exemptions from the increased prescriptions charges, particularly for vulnerable groups such as asylum seekers, older persons and persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9302/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (21 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Health if he will commit to ensuring a specific timeframe is given for the provision of bilateral cochlear implants for children, particularly for children who already have on implant; if he will provide an update on progress being made between the Health Service Executive and Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a child with Down Syndrome can automatically qualify for resource hours and a special needs assistant to help them progress through mainstream school; his views on the importance of ensuring that children with Down Syndrome are provided with the necessary resources and assistance in order that they can participate and develop in an inclusive...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (20 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way the ICT infrastructure can be further developed in schools in order to progress students' digital literacy skills; his views on the importance of digital literacy skills, particularly in relation to employment opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9253/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Grants (20 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that eligibility for third level grants will continue to be calculated on the basis of earned income, that the value of assets used to earn this income is not made part of this assessment and that children of farming families are not prevented from progressing to third level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9254/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (20 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding allocated to the Border, Midlands and Western region through EU structural funds; his views on the importance of ensuring continued adequate support for the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9143/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (20 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider ring-fencing a special National Lottery draw with a view to raising funds for the National Children's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9157/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (20 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the temporary defence measures, in advance of the completion of the CFRAM study, that will be put in place to manage flooding on the River Shannon; the progress being made between the Office of Public Works and the relevant authorities to deal with the issue of flooding on the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Authority Inspections (20 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if EU-wide regulation of the meat industry will include compulsory DNA testing carried out by the relevant authorities in each State; if this testing will be carried out on an unannounced inspection basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9258/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (20 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the specific detail of the new green criteria which will be linked to 30% of the national payment ceiling as proposed by the EU Commission; the way this criteria will affect and benefit farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9261/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (20 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Health if the necessary five nursing personnel and two EEG technologists will be recruited by the Health Service Executive in order that the epilepsy units in Cork and Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, may be opened and provide a round the clock inpatient service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9153/13]

Other Questions: Health Service Reform (14 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Health the progress being made towards the eventual introduction of universal health insurance and the elimination of the current two tier system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7964/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Acquired Infections (14 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Health the current preventative measures taken by hospitals to limit the spread of hospital acquired infections; if the regulatory regime could be strengthened to incorporate the monitoring of private hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7955/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services (14 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath, and the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7559/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (14 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons in Westmeath who have so far applied for and are taking part in springboard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7969/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Back to School Costs (14 Feb 2013)

Nicky McFadden: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of a recent survey which estimates back to school costs at €487 for primary school children and €620 for secondary school students, the practical steps that could be taken to reduce back to school costs, particularly in the areas of school uniforms, books and voluntary contributions; and if he will make a statement on the...