Results 281-300 of 5,121 for speaker:Joan Collins

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of the Child (5 Jul 2023)

Joan Collins: 167. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if Ireland should have launched public awareness campaigns in relation to the Second Optional Protocol on the UNCRC before the protocol was ratified (details supplied); the exact explanation of Article 9(2), given that it appears that to ratify this protocol without informing the public first would not seem to...

Matters Arising in RTÉ: Statements (4 Jul 2023)

Joan Collins: I start by sending my solidarity to Palestinians worldwide in the face of the Israeli State's campaign against the civilians of Jenin. Bombs are hitting the city and its refugee camp as we speak. I condemn the murder of 11 Palestinians, including two children, by the Israeli State. I fear that we will see many more civilians lose their lives over the coming days. This is a campaign of...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2023)

Joan Collins: As has been said, the summer economic statement will be launched this afternoon. In May, I asked the Taoiseach about the Pension Promise campaign. The Government previously promised to benchmark the State pension. The Taoiseach said he would look into it and get back to me. He did not. In the roadmap for social inclusion, the Government made three commitments. These were to finalise...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2023)

Joan Collins: Benchmarking was promised.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (4 Jul 2023)

Joan Collins: 257. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will meet with the four men unfairly dismissed by a company (details supplied) for trade union activity; what legislative steps he will take to ensure that workers representatives are free to collectively bargain without fear of intimidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32205/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (4 Jul 2023)

Joan Collins: 627. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to restore walk-in dentistry services within primary care settings in CHO7. [32426/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (4 Jul 2023)

Joan Collins: 628. To ask the Minister for Health the ambulance response times relative to key performer indicators for Echo and Delta callouts for May 2023, by ambulance region, in tabular form. [32427/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (4 Jul 2023)

Joan Collins: 629. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant maxillofacial surgeons based at St. James's Hospital in the years of 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [32428/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (4 Jul 2023)

Joan Collins: 630. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vascular surgeries procedures carried out at Beaumont Hospital in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [32429/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (4 Jul 2023)

Joan Collins: 631. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses working in Cherry Orchard Hospital in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased. [32430/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (4 Jul 2023)

Joan Collins: 632. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE vacancies, by job title, in the ophthalmology department at the Mater Hospital; and when these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [32431/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (4 Jul 2023)

Joan Collins: 669. To ask the Minister for Health if he will respond to research (details supplied), published on 6 June 2023, which reveals that services for over-8s are based on a geographic lottery to access children’s eye care with very little access in some areas, particularly in the north west and parts of the greater Dublin region; if the HSE will fast-track the roll-out on a standardised...

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2023)

Joan Collins: I am happy to be speaking on the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023. I support the introduction of the windfall tax on energy companies. Despite the pressure the Opposition put on the Government a year or 18 months ago, it did not do so then. The Bill clearly does not go far enough. It applies a 75% tax on everything over a 20%...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Jun 2023)

Joan Collins: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how special schools can have generic behaviour codes which every child has to follow when these children with the highest supports do not understand what is been asked of them, leading to suspension of the children and families in distress (details supplied); her stance on behaviour codes for special schools; if she will examine with her...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (29 Jun 2023)

Joan Collins: 106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she intends to introduce free schoolbooks in secondary schools. [31158/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (29 Jun 2023)

Joan Collins: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for a list of primary and post-primary schools that have been issued with funds by her Department to buy, or that have been issued with air purifiers and HEPA filters for their classrooms; and a list of schools that have not been issued with same. [31157/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Jun 2023)

Joan Collins: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that a child (details supplied) has a school place in an autism class this September. [31155/23]

Environmental Protection Agency Water Quality Report 2022: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Joan Collins: I wish to draw attention to two events in the news this week. First, I express my solidarity with the water services workers all over the country, in particular those of them belonging to Unite who will be going out on strike this Friday. We need to make sure these workers keep their pay, conditions and public service status. Guarantees around conditions such as allowances, regular and...

Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Joan Collins: I thank Sinn Féin for bringing this motion to the floor of the House. I also welcome those in the Gallery who have come to listen to the debate. I hope they will get a resolution to this issue. It is clear from the PwC report that the current fair deal scheme, commonly known as the "unfair deal scheme", is rapidly becoming unsuitable for our social care needs. Providers are...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (27 Jun 2023)

Joan Collins: 275. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will address a series of matters concerning an amendment to the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30587/23]