Results 141-160 of 5,587 for speaker:Kevin Humphreys

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (29 Sep 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason no public consultation has taken place into the ban on raw milk derived from cattle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26770/11]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (29 Sep 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a significant street market has emerged for the sale of prescription drugs; his plans to make the sale of such drugs, without due authorisation, a criminal offence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26765/11]

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Clinics: Drug Treatment Clinics (29 Sep 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients being treated for drug addiction and related issues including methadone maintenance in the following Dublin city centre clinics, City Clinic, Amiens Street, Trinity Court, Pearse Street, Merchants Quay, Castle Street, Cork, Soilse, North Frederick Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26761/11]

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Clinics: Drug Treatment Clinics (29 Sep 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Health of those treated for drug addiction and related issues including methadone maintenance in the following Dublin city centre clinics, City Clinic, Amiens Street, Trinity Court, Pearse Street, Merchants Quay, Castle Street, Cork, Soilse, North Frederick Street, if he will provide a breakdown of the number of persons who have given addresses that are...

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Clinics: Drug Treatment Clinics (29 Sep 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to transfer persons treated in Dublin city centre clinics, City Clinic, Amiens Street, Trinity Court, Pearse Street, Merchants Quay, Castle Street, Cork, Soilse, North Frederick Street, for drug addiction and related issues, who are not resident in the Dublin 1 and 2 areas to more locally based services; the number he intends to transfer...

Written Answers — Radioactive Waste: Radioactive Waste (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if research grants, funded by the State or other bodies, that are awarded to research laboratories in institutions of higher education must include the disposal costs of any radioactive materials used in the course of that work; his views on whether they should; his plans to ensure the costs of disposal are factored into grants; and...

Written Answers — Radioactive Waste: Radioactive Waste (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to put in place a disposal programme for radioactive material either currently in storage or which may be produced in future at institutions of higher education and research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26973/11]

Written Answers — Radioactive Waste: Radioactive Waste (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of radioactive material held by research institutions and universities of higher education under his aegis; if he will provide a breakdown of the amounts by institution; the disposal arrangements that are in place; the associated costs of storage and disposal of this material; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Radioactive Waste: Radioactive Waste (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the nuclear reactor components in storage in University College Cork have not been disposed of since their existence become public in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26975/11]

Written Answers — Radioactive Waste: Radioactive Waste (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which the nuclear reactor components in storage at University College Cork were last inspected by the European Atomic Energy Community; if any Irish body monitors and inspects this material to check its security and impact on health; the safety measures taken to protect staff and workers in UCC; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Radioactive Waste: Radioactive Waste (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the nuclear reactor components mentioned in a 2003 article (details attached) are still in storage at University College Cork; his plans to dispose of the remaining uranium fuel rods and associated fissile material including plutonium; the body responsible for its disposal; the estimated costs associated with disposal; and if he...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in the context of the strategy to implement a smarter economy if he will document the action taken to implement the strategy and recommendations proposed under the Digital Agenda for Europe which is one of the key pillars of the EU 2020 Strategy; if any planning has taken place to prepare for the allocation of...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will mention the Digital Agenda for Europe on his Department's website; his plans to elaborate a strategy in the public realm on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27497/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans on the lack of implementation of the Digital Agenda for Europe at national level here; his further views on this failure and his plans to change same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27498/11]

Written Answers — Strategy on Homelessness: Strategy on Homelessness (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 431: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to consolidate the services currently provided by the Local Authority Assessment and Placement Service, at 160 Capel Street, Dublin 1 with other information services provided by him; the target date by which this transfer will be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27211/11]

Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 640: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) now has to pay for medication; the changes that have been made to the provision of free medicines under the Mental Health Act 2001; if medication was free previously, when changes were introduced whereby patients have to pay for their medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27564/11]

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: I agree with Deputy Walsh. There has been a great deal of cross-party support. Much progress has been made over several years on reducing deaths on the roads and everybody, especially the previous Minister, Mr. Noel Dempsey, deserves much praise. The number of deaths on the roads has been decreased from approximately 600 when I started tracking the figures to below 200 now, for the first...

Written Answers — National Gallery: National Gallery (5 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount that was spent in 2010 by the National Gallery leasing property or buildings; if he will provide a breakdown of the amount spent on each individual lease; the location of each building or property; the purpose for which each building is leased; if he will specify if any of these leases are on property which is...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: As I said last night, I support the Bill. There is a real change in mood on the part of young drivers in terms of their compliance with legislation. Will the Minister provide some figures indicating the age breakdown of persons found to be in charge of a motorised vehicle after consuming alcohol? Deputy Mitchell referred to cyclists on the roads. Next week is Road Safety Week 2011. I am a...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to end the VAT subsidisation loophole in below cost selling of alcohol when the retailer chooses to sell the product below cost as a loss leader to drive footfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28253/11]