Results 161-180 of 11,654 for speaker:Helen McEntee

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Western Rail Corridor: Discussion (4 Mar 2015)

Helen McEntee: My questions are specific and are aimed at Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Grogan. They may or may not be able to answer them today, but perhaps they could come back to me. I come from a county that has three motorways going through it. We are very close to Dublin and in close proximity to the M50 and the airport, yet we have only one passenger train, which goes as far as Dunboyne in County Meath....

Gender Recognition Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Helen McEntee: This legislation is a very positive step that will allow a person to be recognised by the State in what they feel is their true gender. I spoke to a member of TENI, the Transgender Equality Network Ireland, during the week. He described it as the State providing practical and symbolic support for the people involved, a point with which I wholeheartedly agree. Ireland is the only country in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission: Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (10 Mar 2015)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Vice Chairman and the Minister. Much of what I intended to say has already been said and will be dealt with by the commission. In the context of boundaries, I come from a county where while one of my local councillors is a member of Meath County Council, when it comes to a general election, her constituents vote in the Louth area. I do not agree with this division. If someone...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2015)

Helen McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to speak on what is an important and historic debate in the Chamber. If the referendum is passed later this year it will be a momentous achievement of which I will be proud to be a part. My colleague, the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, said: "This is not a Bill about 'gay marriage', it is about 'equal marriage'. It is not about weakening one of the strongest...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers Grant Appeals (24 Mar 2015)

Helen McEntee: 286. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Meath has made an appeal through the Medical Board under the Disabled Drivers and the Disabled Passengers Scheme 1994; if the appeal was unsuccessful, the other options available to this person especially if their condition has not deteriorated after six months of the appeal. [12019/15]

Other Questions: Dairy Sector (31 Mar 2015)

Helen McEntee: 154. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current status of appointing a Teagasc dairy adviser for County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12805/15]

Other Questions: Dairy Sector (31 Mar 2015)

Helen McEntee: What is the current status of the appointment process for a Teagasc dairy adviser for County Meath?

Other Questions: Dairy Sector (31 Mar 2015)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Minister for his response and am glad to hear Teagasc hopes to appoint someone. I know it not something the Minister can simply sanction. There are rules and regulations, and with the moratorium on recruitment of staff, there are certain routes that must be taken. However, I come from a county that has a very dedicated farming community, in particular a very dedicated dairy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Helen McEntee: The purpose of this morning's meeting is to engage with officials from the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources prior to the publication of the minerals development Bill 2014 in order to gain an appreciation of the complexity, scale and scope of the draft Bill. On behalf of the committee I welcome Mr. Frank Sheridan and Mr. Brian Breslin from the exploration and mining...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Helen McEntee: To clarify, the purpose of the meeting is to give members an opportunity to raise issues or questions they may have regarding the draft Bill, following which we can decide whether we want to bring in relevant stakeholders.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Helen McEntee: There may have been a slight mistake in that the Bill was not circulated to members. That will be rectified.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Helen McEntee: We will clarify that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Helen McEntee: Perhaps committee members can turn off phones as there is still phone interference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Helen McEntee: Are there any further questions? No. On behalf of the committee I thank Dr. Eibhlin Doyle, Mr. Frank Sheridan and Mr. Brian Breslin for coming before us today to explain the background and necessity for the Bill. As has been mentioned, a copy was sent out some time ago but it has not been re-sent in the last number of weeks so we will make sure that it is sent again. While the committee...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (28 Apr 2015)

Helen McEntee: 420. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the revised wind energy guidelines will be published. [16414/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (6 May 2015)

Helen McEntee: 199. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the person and-or body responsible for placing dog littering bins in Balrath Forest Park (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17422/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (6 May 2015)

Helen McEntee: 228. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of external and/or outsourced practices that are used by the Defence Forces for physiotherapy, at present. [17407/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff Data (6 May 2015)

Helen McEntee: 314. To ask the Minister for Health the conditions and employment contracts of carers employed by carer companies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17410/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Administration (6 May 2015)

Helen McEntee: 464. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the provision of a new secondary school (details supplied) in County Meath in view of the significant local population and the fact that the new national school will shortly open. [17413/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (12 May 2015)

Helen McEntee: 463. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the Central Statistics Office's projection that Ireland's over 80s population will rise from 128,000 in 2011 to between 470,000 and 484,000 in 2046; his further views on the impact of this demographic change on demand for long-term residential care for older persons over the period 2016 to 2046; if he will project likely levels of required...