Results 101-120 of 371 for speaker:Michael Conaghan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (14 Oct 2014)

Michael Conaghan: 140. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of Garda personnel stationed at Garda stations (details supplied) for each of the past six years. [39154/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (14 Oct 2014)

Michael Conaghan: 141. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will augment the numbers of Garda personnel available to serve Drimnagh, Dublin 12 in order to more effectively combat crime and anti-social behaviour and thereby enhance personal safety and community well-being. [39155/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Proposed Special Educational Needs Model: Discussion (8 Oct 2014)

Michael Conaghan: I welcome the witnesses. Will they confirm that the proposed new model would eliminate the practice whereby more affluent parents have been able to secure professional guidance and assessment and thereby jump the queue?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Rehabilitation Clinics (17 Sep 2014)

Michael Conaghan: 785. To ask the Minister for Health the number of residential detox and rehabilitation beds currently available; his plans to implement the recommendations of the 2007 Health Service Executive report on residential treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33027/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (17 Sep 2014)

Michael Conaghan: 786. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a progress report on the recommendations in the Vision for Change report regarding drug users; the reason many of the services in the Vision for Change report are not being delivered to this vulnerable group of persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33028/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (17 Sep 2014)

Michael Conaghan: 809. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to include Omacor as medication covered under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33127/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Job Creation and Innovation: Startup Ireland (8 Jul 2014)

Michael Conaghan: I agree with Senator Quinn's remarks about the leaving certificate applied. It is much underrated, and too little known in the education field. The presentation was very compelling and provocative. In the scenarios they have sketched out for Dublin, where would they place the Digital Hub? Would it be a signpost on a roadmap for Dublin? Where would they evaluate it in terms of its...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (8 Jul 2014)

Michael Conaghan: Unfortunately, I only received the congress document two hours ago.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (8 Jul 2014)

Michael Conaghan: I had only a brief chance to glance at it. However, I note it raises a number of serious concerns, some of which have been outlined by Senator Cullinane. It suggests that it would not be possible to guard against the facilitation of bogus activities, tax avoidance and other illegal practices. I would like the committee to invite congress to discuss its concerns. They are the experts and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (8 Jul 2014)

Michael Conaghan: It would be appropriate to hear from congress. This is a complex issue and I would like to hear congress's opinion directly before we ratify anything.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (8 Jul 2014)

Michael Conaghan: Is it agreed that we will not ratify this proposal until congress is invited to meet us?

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Data (2 Jul 2014)

Michael Conaghan: 192. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of parents that have accessed the childcare employment and training support scheme in 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28574/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (2 Jul 2014)

Michael Conaghan: 193. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the counties in which the community subvention scheme is currently not available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28575/14]

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2014)

Michael Conaghan: How much is the fee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Possible Reconfiguration of Schools: Archdiocese of Dublin (25 Jun 2014)

Michael Conaghan: It was their view, but it is valid. It is probably reflective of the general view among the teaching staff.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Possible Reconfiguration of Schools: Archdiocese of Dublin (25 Jun 2014)

Michael Conaghan: This is the first time I have heard Ms McDonagh talk about the repair work on the De La Salle school as an issue. I have spoken quite a bit to her and to her staff, but have never heard this mentioned as an issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Possible Reconfiguration of Schools: Archdiocese of Dublin (25 Jun 2014)

Michael Conaghan: They have a view on things.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Possible Reconfiguration of Schools: Archdiocese of Dublin (25 Jun 2014)

Michael Conaghan: Sorry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Possible Reconfiguration of Schools: Archdiocese of Dublin (25 Jun 2014)

Michael Conaghan: However, they have a view on what is best for the children they stand in front of, and they expressed that view strongly to me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Possible Reconfiguration of Schools: Archdiocese of Dublin (25 Jun 2014)

Michael Conaghan: If the repair of the school could be paid for, would the school remain open?