Results 301-320 of 2,406 for speaker:Tony McLoughlin

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (20 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Health the Public Service Agreement proposals that have been developed and sent to the National Implementation Body by the Health Service Executive in relation to the redeployment or release of clerical/administration staff in the HSE to ensure value for money and more efficiency of frontline service provision [13816/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Redeployment (20 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Health the number and grade of clerical/administration staff by each location that have requested to be redeployed for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; from and to where they wished to be redeployed; if he will provide the same number and grade for same periods that have been redeployed to date and the reasons redeployment did not take peace and the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Pension Provisions (26 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a staff member of the Health Service Executive from County Sligo who is due to retire at 65 cannot receive their pension until the age of 66; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14941/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (26 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a potential bid for the rugby world cup by the Irish Rugby Football Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15282/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (26 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures introduced in the tourism industry since the March 2011; his views on whether these measures will have had a positive impact on the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15283/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (26 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures introduced in the tourism industry since March 2011; his views on whether these measures have had a positive impact on the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15373/13]

Other Questions: Sponsorship of Sporting Events (27 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: I refer to the participation of young people in sport. In my area Strand Celtic in Strandhill has 300 to 400 young members. The club has banned all sugary drinks and only water is permitted. This is the place in which to start the battle against obesity and the cost to the country. Does the Minister of State have proposals to resist the use and advertisement of sugary drinks?

Other Questions: Sponsorship of Sporting Events (27 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: I understand. However, sugary drinks present a major issue which has been brought to my attention by many clubs.

Other Questions: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (27 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: I welcome the VAT reduction and acknowledge that The Gathering has been a fantastic success to date. It is a community-based initiative across the length and breadth of the country. I have received a number of complaints about the Irish Hotels Federation. We must put down a marker that people must not be fleeced by hotels on peak occasions, including St. Patrick's weekend. It is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (27 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has completed a review of the sports capital programme 2012; the changes that he will bring into any future capital programme; when he expects to bring forward the next call for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15223/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (27 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to ensure that funds for regional and local roads are targeted at essential work to the greatest extent possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15224/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (16 Apr 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive will consider providing home help assistance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16392/13]

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Apr 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: I am pleased to speak on the Bill introduced by Deputy Ó Caoláin. In recent years and especially recent months, as a nation we have heard painful accounts of the hurt and physical abuse many women had to endure at the hands of institutions linked in many cases directly or indirectly to the State. The particular stories of these women have caused young people to question what kind...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (23 Apr 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: 292. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Sligo was not included in his five year plan for school buildings, 2012 to 2016, despite the fact that more than 185 pupils have been accommodated in prefabs since 1996; in view of the large number of applications for the coming years, if he will consider revising his five year plan for school...

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill which is estimated will save taxpayers €55 million in one year. The practice of motorists declaring that their vehicles were off the road for a period of time, filling in the relevant form, going to the Garda station and getting it stamped and proceeding to the local motor tax office has been well known for many years and has been used...

Companies Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Companies Bill 2012 and will mention a number of elements of it which are important and relevant to the modern running of a company. For the first time in Irish company law, the most common company type in Ireland - the private company limited by shares - will be placed at the centre of the legislation. Since 1963, there have been 16 relevant Acts...

Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: Since 2005, 121 people who would otherwise have died due to vital organ failure have been able to lead active lives because of the generosity of donors and their families. A couple of miles away lies Beaumont Hospital, which has for many years taken into its care people who have suffered serious brain injuries resulting in there being no hope for their survival. Eventually, decisions are...

Order of Business (1 May 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: When is it expected the friendly societies and industrial and provident societies (miscellaneous provisions) Bill will come before the House? It will deal with combating the unfriendly activities of illegal moneylenders who cause hardship and stress to many people.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (1 May 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: 241. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the appointment of mental health personnel to the Sligo/Leitrim region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20659/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (7 May 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: 183. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider the provision of 4.5 hours one to one resource weekly support for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21456/13]