Results 361-380 of 6,627 for speaker:Alan Farrell

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Directives (21 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 109. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline the impact that the European mortgage credit rules contained in the Mortgage Credit Directive will have on the mortgage industry here; the way it will impact on the rights of future mortgage holders; if these rights will be applied to current mortgage holders; if it is expected to increase the availability of mortgage credit through...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reports (21 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 360. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an action plan will commence within his Department based ion the findings of the School Completers - What's Next report highlighting the low college participation rate for school leavers in designated disadvantaged areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24379/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Funding (21 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 502. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the comments (details supplied) in relation to the possibility of Dublin businesses having to pay increased water rates once control is with Irish Water; the processes that are in place to ensure that local authorities can sufficiently develop a programme of delivery of water services under the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Resolution Board Remit (21 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 503. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update ion the Pyrite Resolution Board and the establishment of the remediation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24270/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commercial Rent Reviews (21 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 516. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the feasibility of establishing an independent regulator or register for commercial tenancies, landlords and tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24381/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (21 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 671. To ask the Minister for Health if proposals to include minimum pricing of alcohol will be legislated for; if so, when he expects to publish legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24269/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Statistics (21 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 672. To ask the Minister for Health if he will advise on the possibility of introducing an online database of patients records to be made accessible to all medical professionals within the Health Service Executive; the data sharing databases that are in place currently throughout the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24271/13]

Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: I am sharing time with Deputy Seán Kenny. I thank the Government for introducing this Bill. Regardless of the outcome of the inquiries referendum in 2011, and judging by the number of Deputies who have spoken on this matter in recent days, I believe there is a strong public and political appetite for the proposed powers to be enshrined in legislation so as to ensure public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Banking Inquiry (23 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 14. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the aim of the proposed bill to allow for a banking enquiry; the resources that will be made available to the committee selected to carry out the proceedings; the timeframe that has been given for the completion of the enquiry; the projected cost of this enquiry to the Exchequer; the way the Oireachtas will be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (28 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plan regarding the upcoming legislation on enrolment policy; the effect that this legislation will have on some of the more common enrolment policies such as siblings already attending schools; the child's age and the catchment area; if there will be a procedure for parents to enrol their children in more than one school in order to ensure...

Topical Issue Debate: Crèche Inspections (29 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: How do I summarise in 90 seconds what we all witnessed last night? It is near impossible, but what we witnessed on the video footage was a fundamental breach of trust in terms of the most vulnerable people in our society by those turning a profit. The individuals responsible, and all child care professionals, should be in this area because it is a calling, they have a basic love of...

Topical Issue Debate: Crèche Inspections (29 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for her response. The point just made by Deputy Conway is true and it may be the case that inspections may not have picked up the problems we saw last night. That is all the more reason for us to get the Children First Bill published, as it is crucial at this point. Deputy Harris indicated we must empower parents so they can have confidence in the child care service...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (30 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will be engaging with the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals in their attempt to request a meeting with Facebook to discuss the risks of cyberbullying; his position on this request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26440/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Derelict Sites (30 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 185. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received an official request for permission to demolish a semi-derelict building block (details supplied) in County Dublin; when permission will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26430/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (30 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 186. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he envisages funding being made available to Fingal County Council in order to proceed with the construction of a scheme to divert sewage from Rush Harbour, County Dublin to the Portrane Sewage Plant; if this will be addressed urgently due to Rush Harbour failing to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Administration (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures that have been put in place with regard to the improvements of the Student Universal Support Ireland system; if a guaranteed turnaround time for completed applications has been agreed; the measures that were put in place in 2012 and 2013 to ensure that staff are fully trained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26685/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 694. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has examined the possibility of regulating cash for gold establishments due to the current value of gold and the increased risk of gold theft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26683/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 847. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will advise on her consultations with pre-school representatives in relation to the current pre-school year and any possible increase to this facility; if there are any concerns raised by the industry regarding costs and regulation; the submissions she has received from pre-school managers; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Detention Centres (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 846. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the growing number of assaults on staff members at Oberstown House, County Dublin, since the age of limit of residents has been raised to 18 years; if there has been any review of the safety of the facility since these changes have been made; if there are plans to increase support staff as a result of these changes; and if...

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBurnreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, for his presence. The proposed 32nd amendment to the Constitution provides the opportunity for the people to have their say on this debate. Given the current Government's commitment to have this discussion and this referendum in 2009, followed by its inclusion in the election manifesto of a number of parties, I see no difficulty in putting...