Results 101-120 of 240 for speaker:M J Nolan

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

M J Nolan: At the outset, I should put on record the extraordinary changes that have been made in the education system and compliment the Minister and previous Ministers for their commitment to education at every level — primary, secondary and third level. What we have seen over the past ten years is very heartening, particularly in the area of special needs. Huge investment has been made in...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (15 Nov 2007)

M J Nolan: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will receive a refund for nursing home subvention; and the reason for the delay in applicants receiving refunds from this scheme. [29028/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (15 Nov 2007)

M J Nolan: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that nurses who are retiring from the drugs treatment programme in the Health Service Executive Dublin SW — mid-Leinster area will be replaced in view of the work they are doing in the area of drug rehabilitation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29072/07]

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

M J Nolan: I thank the Minister for being present for most of Second Stage and commend him on its introduction. The Bill has undergone a lengthy process of consultation with the interested parties and I hope we will see it enacted as soon as possible. It is extraordinary that this is the first charity legislation in over 30 years. In that time, this country has seen significant changes, we have gone...

Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

M J Nolan: I wish to share time with Deputy Curran. Like previous speakers, I am pleased to note the all-party agreement on this motion. I cannot see how it could be any other way. The Government and committees of this House have made strenuous efforts over the past five years and have had occasion to travel to the United States and have lobbied on behalf of the undocumented Irish. I was disappointed...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)

M J Nolan: I welcome the introduction of this Bill. The Bill is a comprehensive, radical and far-reaching reform of our land and conveyancing laws. I wish to speak on the subject of the archaic laws under which conveyancing of land is operated. The Oireachtas has not adequately examined the area of e-conveyancing. This country has shown the world it is capable of being a modern economy and has...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Oct 2007)

M J Nolan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for the extension of a work visa for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25819/07]

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (11 Oct 2007)

M J Nolan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene in the ongoing dispute between the Health Service Executive and IPU in relation to the proposed changes in the payment scheme to pharmacists for the delivery of its service to medical card patients; if her attention has been drawn to the impact this decision will have on the ability of pharmacists to negotiate...

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (11 Oct 2007)

M J Nolan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Carlow can avail of the treatment purchase scheme to have orthodontic treatment carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23262/07]

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion (Resumed). (27 Jun 2007)

M J Nolan: I wish to share time with Deputies O'Connor, Ó Fearghaíl, Fleming, McDaid and Moloney. I congratulate Deputy Howlin on his election to the office of Leas-Cheann Comhairle. From working with him on committees, I know he will do a fine job. I also congratulate the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, on her re-appointment. Having spoken on a number of health motions during the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (20 Mar 2007)

M J Nolan: Question 639: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals for the provision of public transport for persons with impaired vision who live in the south Carlow/Kilkenny area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9944/07]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (20 Mar 2007)

M J Nolan: Question 813: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made regarding the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Carlow for a new school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9791/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (20 Mar 2007)

M J Nolan: Question 815: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will assist in having a child (details supplied) assessed for ADHD; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9809/07]

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

M J Nolan: I wish to share time with Deputies Devins, Wilkinson and Fiona O'Malley.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

M J Nolan: While this Fine Gael Bill is well intentioned, as the Minister outlined, the Bill as currently drafted would not stand up to European scrutiny and would contravene the European fuel quality directive. In his contribution to the debate last night the Minister confirmed the thrust of both sides of the House is in the same direction. On Monday last, he announced the Government's intention to...

Health Service Reform: Motion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

M J Nolan: I wish to share time with Deputies O'Connor, Devins, Cooper-Flynn, Fiona O'Malley and Callanan.

Health Service Reform: Motion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion, especially on primary care. This is one area where substantial savings can be made, but not that alone. In dealing with health matters we should not think purely in terms of cost. A positive and good service can be provided for the community through the development of primary care teams. The development of a primary care service is an...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (31 Jan 2007)

M J Nolan: Question 398: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when it is proposed to recruit again for the Gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2300/07]

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (31 Jan 2007)

M J Nolan: Question 401: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of individuals in custody in Irish prisons with a breakdown by gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2315/07]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (31 Jan 2007)

M J Nolan: Question 402: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposals he has for the introduction of e-conveyancing in view of the difficulties being encountered by the public in ensuring a speedy and efficient conveyancing delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2316/07]