Results 21-40 of 4,404 for speaker:Liz McManus

Written Answers — Defence Forces Review: Defence Forces Review (17 Feb 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress which has been made on the implementation of the implementation plan in 1998 and the report of the steering group on the special study of the Reserve Defence Force; the number of recommendations which have been implemented; the plans the Government has to implement the rest; and the likely timeframe for full implementation. [4733/04]

Written Answers — GATT Licences: GATT Licences (17 Feb 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his Department is conducting an investigation into the possible misappropriation of GATT licences to connected companies under EU regulations, relating to the importation of meat; when the matter first came to the attention of his Department; when he expects that such an investigation will be completed; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — GATT Licences: GATT Licences (17 Feb 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners are conducting an investigation with the EU Agency, OLAF, into the loss of customs revenue arising from the possible misappropriation of GATT licences to connected companies under EU regulations, relating to the importation of meat; when the matter first came to the attention of his Department; when he expects that...

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (17 Feb 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on the psychological assessments of the 14 children in Carnew national school, County Wicklow, given that they have been waiting almost a year following recommendations that they be allocated a resource teacher and special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4519/04]

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (17 Feb 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Eastern Regional Health Authority will make the benchmarking payment due to its personnel; and when will this payment be made. [4729/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (17 Feb 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients in hospitals in the Eastern Regional Health Authority area capable of being discharged from hospital but occupying beds because the health boards in the ERHA area have failed to arrange for the long-term care that these patients require; the number of beds contracted by the health boards in the ERHA where the...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (17 Feb 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will consider the major issue of chronic blocking of beds by patients capable of being discharged from acute beds to the long-term care beds which are available but cannot be assessed because the health boards have not provided funding; if a portion of the funds available to the national treatment purchase fund may be used to...

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (17 Feb 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost of the refurbishment of Shelton Abbey, County Wicklow; the length of time during which the refurbishment was undertaken in the 2001 to 2002 period; the impact this had on occupancy levels during that period; the plans for the future of Shelton Abbey open prison and the relocation of staff; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (17 Feb 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 483: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he received a submission from Wicklow Town Council in relation to damage to the South Quay in Wicklow Town; the details of his response; if he will agree to meet a deputation as sought in the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4794/04]

Leaders' Questions. (30 Mar 2004)

Liz McManus: There are no problems with ministerial pensions.

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Liz McManus: The Taoiseach has stated publicly that it is almost impossible to meet the requirements of the EU working time directive as it applies to junior hospital doctors. How does he intend to deal with the problem? The directive must be implemented by 1 August next. Does he intend to introduce legislation to deal with the issue?

Written Answers — Insurance Costs: Insurance Costs (30 Mar 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans to address rising insurance costs for schools; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the INTO have stated that money spent on insurance could be better spent on teaching materials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9782/04]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (30 Mar 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools across the country that will benefit from Government plans to provide broadband Internet access; the timeframe for the introduction of broadband to all schools; if the provision of broadband will be backed-up by the provision of necessary hardware; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9781/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Mar 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the way in which he will ensure that the services for tuberculosis patients are fully maintained in view of the pending closure of the tuberculosis unit at Peamount Hospital; the rehabilitation and geriatric services which will be provided and when; if the ERHA were fully informed on the proposed closure; the ERHA policy in this...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Liz McManus: We should have been given more time — then there would be no problem.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Liz McManus: How many?

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Liz McManus: The Government cannot do it at all.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Liz McManus: I was a member of the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution, which produced the sixth progress report dealing with the referendum process. That report was prepared with great care and diligence. The Chairman, Deputy Brian Lenihan, was key to defining the recommendations in it. Under his guidance clear consensus was arrived at that what was being presented was a reasonable and...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Liz McManus: Already the evidence exists in this regard among members of his party, as has happened in the past. Fianna Fáil is not above using the race card and it is doing so again. I have the text of a document from Councillor Sheila Gallogly that was sent to me by e-mail. I do not know her, but I understand she is a Fianna Fáil candidate in the forthcoming elections. Under the heading "referendum on...

Order of Business. (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: Patients who are dead.