Results 241-260 of 6,627 for speaker:Alan Farrell

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: The Gathering (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his role in the gathering 2013 in particular with regard to possible events that focus on our reputation in the arts and that will promote Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53168/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the current facilities available if an emergency barring order is required for victims of domestic violence and if there is a requirement to extend this facility; the possibility of revisiting legislation surrounding domestic violence in the near future relating to funding and the extension of protection to persons who are not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Health his plans in relation to epilepsy medication in the Health Bill 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53165/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the events that are confirmed as part of the Gathering 2013 that will focus of our reputation in the arts and that will promote Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53167/12]

Other Questions: Alternative Energy Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals to accelerate an increase in renewable energy resources through wind, wave and sustainable biomass as an alternative to importing fuels; the groups that are responsible for reporting this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53156/12]

Other Questions: Alternative Energy Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for his response. I have a slight concern about our ability to reach the targets outlined by him. He said the target by 2020 is to provide 40% of our energy needs through renewables but, according to his figures, we are currently at 6% while 44 MW of generation have been approved under REFIT 3 with another 44 MW in the pipeline. This is less than 100 MW of energy and...

Other Questions: Pyrite Issues (4 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the response he has received from industry stakeholders regarding the repair of homes affected by pyrite; the contact that has been made with all stakeholders named by him for those who have not engaged with his Department to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54229/12]

Other Questions: Pyrite Issues (4 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am concerned that this is dragging on. As the Minister of State is aware, I have personal involvement in this matter. It is deeply traumatising, months after the report was published, that uncertainty continues as to what we propose to do with regard to the establishment of the resolution board and standardised testing. This is very...

Other Questions: Pyrite Issues (4 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: On the reactive pyrite issue that the Minister of State just mentioned, the properties in that category will be virtually unsaleable. The clarity for those home owners of providing a standardised testing regime through the pyrite resolution board will be a necessary step in the resolution process. I know the Minister of State is aware of that and I wanted to put it on the record of the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Nuclear Plants (4 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise on any possible risk factors that may be brought about by the decommissioning and cleaning up of Sellafield; his role in monitoring this process and protecting the environment and persons in exposed areas of the east coast of Ireland due to the difficulty that has arisen out of what has been regarded as the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Proposed Legislation (4 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if new proposals being drawn for lobbying legislation and a register of lobbyists will contain information on resources and methods used by lobbying groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54260/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grants (4 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if further funding will be provided to Fingal County Council in order to fund housing adaptations grants that have been approved but unable to complete due to lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54259/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Remuneration (4 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to review the payment of the pre Christmas allowance for unsocial working hours for the period of November prior to 2013 for members of the Gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54573/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (4 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the expansion of the Cystic Fibrosis unit at St. James' Hospital, Dublin, to facilitate its planned 34 patient capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54572/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the impact that the LUAS link up will have on Dublin city transport links throughout 2013; if this will have an impact on tourists expected to visit the capital through the Gathering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54571/12]

Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (Resumed) (7 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: I echo the sentiments of many of my colleagues who have spoken on this issue over the past number of days or hours and indeed in the debate over the previous two Private Members' Bills. Although these Bills were insufficient to deal with this issue, nonetheless we are discussing it in a broad sense. I would like to state initially that I am unapologetically pro-life but I also respect the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any consultation process occurred between his Department and the British Government prior to the announcement of the G8 summit in Enniskillen in relation to the requirement for extra security forces; if there will be extra security required in Irish airports and on the border in the run up and during the G8 Summit in 2013; the loations from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: I was about to ask about the exit strategy but Ms Rowley addressed the issue. While banning the advertising of sex for sale and escort services would be a relatively simple step to take, the problem is where the trade would go afterwards and what we could do to tackle it. I am trying to formulate a view on how to approach this issue. Does Ruhama have any views in this regard?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (13 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the impact that the introduction of a sugar tax or an increase in regulation of the food industry in relation to matters of obesity would have on the food industry here; if there has been stakeholder contact with him since these recommendations have been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55809/12]

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Alan Farrell: I would like to share time with Deputies Tom Hayes, Paschal Donohoe and Pat Breen.