Results 501-520 of 1,979 for speaker:Nicky McFadden

Army Barracks (8 Feb 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Will the helicopter service be located in Custume Barracks in order to help people to be speedily brought to hospital?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (7 Feb 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6412/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (26 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to tackle the issue of the black economy, particularly those claiming social welfare payments while carrying out jobs without paying tax. [4322/12]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (26 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Finance if the rules regarding the mortgage interest relief scheme could be changed to allow for persons renting out a property to benefit from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4553/12]

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (26 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 143: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a housing estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be exempt from the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4524/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the Revenue Commissioners has decided to remove the service of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland telephonists from its Westmeath-Offaly office based in Athlone; and if the decision will be reconsidered. [4193/12]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the work carried out by the Garda water unit in Athlone; and if he will confirm that the unit will remain in Athlone, County Westmeath. [3609/12]

Army Barracks (19 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to speak, and the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, for attending the House. I raise the matter of the 4th Western Brigade of the Defence Forces, which is based at Custume Barracks, Athlone, where it continues to operate within the new Defence Forces structure. Custume Barracks was established at the conclusion...

Army Barracks (19 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: That was a very disappointing answer. I understand the Minister needs to maintain the Defence Forces at 9,500 personnel but with so many new trips coming to the western brigade, I strongly urge him to consider holding on to it as the second brigade.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (18 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the progress of the rural broadband scheme; and if he will address the issue of cherrypicking in relation to broadband provision in rural areas. [2719/12]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the arrangements being made for People with Disabilities Ireland and the Longford-Westmeath networks, subsequent to the cessation of funding on 1 January 2012; the amount of money that will be channelled to these PwDI networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2656/12]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No.3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. In publishing the Bill, the Minister, Deputy Bruton, has recognised the urgent need for a fully reformed and modernised joint labour committee structure. Reform is needed to ensure that the system is constitutionally robust and representative of Ireland's economic situation. This need was made even more evident in the recent High Court...

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No.3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: I wish to share time with Deputies Paul Connaughton and Simon Harris.

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (12 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 185: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person (details supplied) will be liable to pay both the household charge and second home tax in respect of the same property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1744/12]

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill and to comment on certain aspects of the legislation. The Bill will implement an EU directive, the overall objective of which is to provide a boost to the work and employment opportunities for temporary agency workers in Ireland. While exact figures are unknown, available data from work carried...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (11 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the position regarding the payment of local authority pensions from the Paymaster General's Office (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1043/12]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (11 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of the concession provided by section 76 of the Finance Act 1982 which provides for VAT relief in respect of the purchase of certain services; the reason this relief was introduced; and if those reasons continue to justify the provisions of the section. [1137/12]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (11 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the higher education grant application will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [41184/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (11 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the application for a higher education grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be granted in view of current financial difficulties. [41294/11]

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (11 Jan 2012)

Nicky McFadden: Question 591: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason the housing estate (details supplied), defined as unfinished under the Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011, will be subject to the new household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1597/12]