Results 21-40 of 240 for speaker:M J Nolan

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Production: Sugar Beet Production (26 May 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the Government's plans to safeguard sugar beet producers here in view of the recent changes being proposed by the European Commission in the reform of the sugar regime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17777/05]

Nursing Homes: Motion. (31 May 2005)

M J Nolan: What was broadcast on national television last night was a scenario that is unacceptable to the Government, Departments and nursing home organisations in general. I suspect what we saw depicted on our screens last night is not common throughout the country. If the programme has done one thing for us, it has provided a wake-up call. It is a wake-up call to the authorities, the nursing home...

Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion this evening. When Fine Gael Members tabled this motion I am sure they were unaware of what was going on within the Government parties. I commend the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on the way he has dealt with the problem and specifically the proposal for café bars. The Minister confirmed to our parliamentary party meeting last...

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (16 Jun 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if arrangements will be made in order that persons who need medical certificates for the renewal of their driving licence and who are medical card holders can have the cost of the medical certificate covered under the terms of the GMS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20472/05]

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

M J Nolan: I join the Minister in commending the Green Party for putting down this motion. I am disappointed that we could not reach consensus and that the House will divide on the motion tomorrow night. All parties in the House have a genuine commitment and concern. It has been a tradition in this country to assist developing countries, especially those in the Third World. The EU has been able to agree...

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

M J Nolan: We should be mindful of those issues. If we go down this road, I am concerned that we will play into the hands of the sugar barons of Brazil and other parts of South America. The smaller countries will be left exposed.

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

M J Nolan: I am using that as one example.

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

M J Nolan: If we accept proposals, we should look at it on the bigger scale. We should look at the impact that it will have on developing countries. I again commend the Green Party for putting down this motion. I am disappointed that this House will divide on it tomorrow night. I now wish to give some time to my colleague, Deputy O'Connor.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (28 Jun 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when work will be carried out on a hospital (details supplied) in County Carlow as requested by the staff; her views on whether the physical condition of this building is unacceptable for patients and employees; the timescale envisioned for progress to be made in relation to the overall development of this facility; and...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Sep 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 348: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a report will issue from the sub-committee which was set up by her Department to study the needs from a neurological perspective and the possibility of establishing a third neurological unit in Galway; if an interim report will be published; when the final report is due to be published; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (29 Sep 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will be facilitated with school transport. [26039/05]

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. At the spring European Council, held in March, the European Heads of Government agreed to refocus the Lisbon strategy on jobs and growth. Given Ireland's record regarding job creation and growth levels over the past ten years, there was not much need to point the finger at it in terms of bringing forward a reform programme therefor. A central...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (25 Oct 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason there is a substantial waiting list for aids and appliances within the Carlow-Kilkenny community care area for disabled children and adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30100/05]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (25 Oct 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Transport when the new contracted driving testers will take up their positions in view of the large waiting lists for driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30073/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (25 Oct 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 580: To ask the Minister for Defence his proposals to reduce the height conditions for female entry in the Defence Forces in view of the ongoing difficulty in recruiting women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30072/05]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (3 Nov 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the unsatisfactory service that Bus Éireann is providing to the children of a school (details supplied) due to the age and mechanical unsuitability of the school bus which is endangering the safety of the children. [32206/05]

Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (8 Nov 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to increase the funding made available to organisations that provide support services for the survivors of domestic violence in view of the concerns expressed by the UN committee on the elimination of discrimination against women; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32378/05]

Written Answers — Violence Against Women: Violence Against Women (8 Nov 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to provide resources for organisations that wish to provide training for public officials, health professionals and members of the public in the area of violence against women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32371/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Nov 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 223: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has satisfied herself with the process the Health Service Executive is using to assess applicants for pre-qualification for tendering; if the most up-to-date financial information is being sought from companies intending to tender; her views on their capacity to adequately and fairly assess all proposals; and if...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Nov 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when sanction will be approved for an extra classroom to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35119/05]