Results 521-540 of 992 for speaker:Gabrielle McFadden

Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: It is good fun. I am conscious of my time. My last question relates to procurement. We keep coming back to the €14.8 million of taxpayers' money. It is our job to ensure it is wisely spent. A procurement officer was appointed. According to our briefing, a procurement officer was appointed in 2013. My briefing suggests the value of contracts identified by the audit has not been...

Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: In what year?

Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: What year is that compared to?

Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: What kind of steps has the board taken to do that and improve the situation? Can the deputation give me any instances of how many non-compliance cases there have been so far in 2015?

Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I wish Ms Larkin well. She has an uphill battle.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Household Benefits Scheme (26 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 55. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to restore the telephone allowance to pensioners as part of the household benefits package; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42193/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I apologise for being so late in arriving to the meeting. It is a sign of the good times that the traffic is so bad. I was 35 minutes later than I thought I would be and I am sorry about that. I was anxious to get here in time to ask Mr. Ryan a question. I also welcome the Government's capital infrastructure investment and the plan for the Courts Service. What process is used by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: Is it a fait accompli? Has the decision been made?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I urge Mr. Coyle to fight on behalf of the people who use the service to ensure it will be maintained in Athlone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I thank Mr. Coyle. I am sorry I was late.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Social Change in Ireland: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I thank both witnesses for coming in. I am disappointed Senator Bacik is not here as it would be nice to pick on her from the opposite side for a change.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Social Change in Ireland: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I would not do so. I am only joking. I thank the witnesses for the presentation. For the most part, I support everything that has been said. Mediation and other such approaches are a very good idea. Reference was made to new ways of dealing with cases. Mention was made of Dr. Lydia Foy, who happens to come from my home town originally. My family know her well. What other way could...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Social Change in Ireland: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: Fair dues to Dr. Foy for persevering.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Social Change in Ireland: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: Could the witnesses explain to me as a layperson about rights proofing policy and regulatory impact assessments?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Social Change in Ireland: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I thank Ms Rogan.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 137. To ask the Minister for Defence the plans being put in place to use Custume Barracks in Athlone in County Westmeath as a base for overseas training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42028/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Funding (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 209. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the new round of Leader funding will be allocated to local action groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42027/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (24 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 463. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reconsider the decision of the National Council for Special Education to reduce the number of special need assistant posts by two at a special school (details supplied) in County Longford; the reason for the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41226/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Administration (24 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 464. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will expedite an application for a Student Universal Support Ireland Grant for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41227/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Financial Services Sector (24 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 565. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the necessary legislation will be drafted and enacted to permit An Post branches to provide banking services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41228/15]