Results 461-480 of 992 for speaker:Gabrielle McFadden

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Flood Relief Schemes (26 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: 259. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of payments issued under the Irish Red Cross humanitarian scheme, including payments to persons in the Athlone area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3251/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Exemptions (19 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: 165. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will exempt temporarily homes of persons from paying property tax, on the basis that their houses should be re-valued at zero, until such time as they regain their value after flood defences are put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2349/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Jobs Data (14 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: 136. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation how many Industrial Development Agency Ireland jobs in counties Westmeath and Longford were created in each of the years 2011 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1712/16]

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: We have been through a terrible time with flooding in Athlone and Clondra. Working on the ground since the floods began in early December, I have seen at first hand the level of devastation and distress that has been suffered by people and businesses. With this in mind, I invited several Ministers, including the Minister of State, Deputy Harris, and, of course, the Taoiseach to come and see...

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: Some of the permanent flood defences will take time and I urge local authorities to apply to the OPW for the up to €500,000 funding programme put in place. I know I am under pressure but I need to say this too-----

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I will be really quick.

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I am concerned for people whose houses have been flooded and I have requested from the Minister that they should not have to pay household tax. People whose houses are flooded should be able to revalue their homes at €0 thereby making what they owe to Revenue €0-----

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: -----until permanent defence procedures are put in place and they can be insured.

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: One last thing; can I tell everybody Athlone is open for business, as are the midlands, despite the negative publicity we have had recently.

Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: Why did Fianna Fáil not do it in 2009 when in government?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (13 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: 181. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the amount paid out to date to flood-affected householders under the humanitarian assistance scheme by county and by town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1575/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (13 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: 182. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to establish if applications under the humanitarian assistance scheme are being processed speedily, in order to provide respite to those affected by flooding; the average processing time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1576/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (13 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: 253. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the consultation channels open to members of the public who wish to submit their views on flood risk in the context of planning and prevention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46503/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (13 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: 254. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of flood defence proposals for Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46504/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (13 Jan 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: 451. To ask the Minister for Defence the amount paid out to date to flood affected businesses under the humanitarian assistance scheme, by county and by town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1577/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief and Prevention Measures (16 Dec 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to take this matter. This situation is not sustainable for communities and businesses. They cannot continue to endure it. I know the Government is committed to doing all it can. It is not just a matter of planning but of investing the resources needed to implement these flood defence plans that are so talked about. I am very pleased...

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief and Prevention Measures (16 Dec 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I have no question about the willingness of members of the Defence Forces to come out the minute they were asked. My problem was that the Westmeath County Council did not ask them out in time. Something should be done afterwards to make the plan a national one. I know that members of the Army in Athlone were willing and able to come out.

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief and Prevention Measures (16 Dec 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: As we know, this continues to be a very difficult and anxious time for the people affected by or even at risk of flooding. People are living in fear and uncertainty. People, some of them elderly, are worried sick about feeling trapped in their homes. This is a very stressful time, particularly for older people. I have seen it myself helping people to leave their homes. Nobody should have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Welfare of Ex-Service Personnel: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I apologise for being late. I was on quorum duty and, unfortunately, I do not yet have the powers of bilocation, although I am trying. As a Deputy from a garrison town, I am very proud of the Defence Forces and all their members, both serving and retired, as is nearly everybody in my town. We have a very proud history with the Defence Forces. When I was elected in the by-election last...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Welfare of Ex-Service Personnel: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: How much?