Results 221-240 of 23,497 for speaker:Róisín Shortall

Road Network. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Would the Minister object to buying out NTR?

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: I asked the Minister for his opinion on the decision. It is a straight question and it is unacceptable for him to say that he is not prepared to respond until his Department prepares a reply. What is his response to the Commission decision?

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Does the Minister accept there is room for side deals?

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: What timescale does the Minister envisage for the conclusion of the open skies negotiation between the EU and the US?

Driving Tests. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Is the Minister saying Ireland is now fully in compliance with EU guidelines in this regard?

Driving Tests. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: I thank the Minister for his reply.

Rail Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: What other additions to the fleet are proposed? Are there other additions in the pipeline for the remainder of this year and into next year or is that the end of the current allocation?

Rail Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: It is important to recognise the progress that has been made on the railway services, including the rail lines and rolling stock. Is there a programme to replace mainline stations? Waterford, in particular, requires upgrading fairly quickly and some other stations are in poor condition. The Minister referred to his public transport plan, which we all await, but has he brought it to the...

Rail Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: What about the public transport plan?

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister stated in his initial reply that when Cabinet takes the decision he will bring all the information to the House on the basis for the decision and the arguments for and against. However, the arguments for and against should be provided at this point. The Minister speaks of being involved in negotiations with the stakeholders. All the Members present, as public representatives, are...

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister should consider allowing time for this matter prior to any final decision being taken by Cabinet because we all have a legitimate interest, as representatives of taxpayers, in discussing this in an open and objective manner.

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Will the Minister provide an opportunity for us to do this?

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister has not put any of it on the record.

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister should stop hiding behind that excuse.

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister is hiding. Let us have a public debate.

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: There are different views on this.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Question 79: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will take action on the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 who was due to have an urgent medical procedure performed in Beaumont Hospital; when this procedure will be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9888/05]

Written Answers — General Practitioners: General Practitioners (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Question 80: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the process by which new general practitioner practices are approved; the number of such new positions which were approved in each of the past five years by the approving body; if UK or other EU trained doctors have the same rights as Irish trained doctors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9889/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff. : Health Service Staff. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the process by which consultant doctors are approved to practise; the number of consultants currently approved in each of the specialties; the basis on which these staffing levels are set; if she is satisfied there are adequate numbers of consultants in each of the specialties; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Tax Code. : Tax Code. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for the 11 week delay in dealing with claims for tax relief on medical expenses; if an embargo is in operation on recruitment to this section of the Revenue Commissioners; if interest will accrue to claimants due to these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9918/05]