Results 1-20 of 7,283 for speaker:Josepha Madigan

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: I raise the issue of the withdrawal of professional services by barristers practising criminal law. I acknowledge the presence of Seán Guerin, chair of the criminal state bar committee of the Bar Council, along with other members of the profession. I know the Taoiseach is acutely aware of this issue as it has been raised by other members of the Fine Gael Party. He will be aware that...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Intellectual Property (9 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 268. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views in relation to the proposals from the European Commission to cut and modulate regulatory data protection intellectual property rights in the European Union as part of the revision to the general pharmaceutical revision; his views, in particular, on the potential impacts of this proposal on investment, innovation and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Intellectual Property (9 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 269. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the decision of Ireland to support, at the EPSCO (Health) Council on 21 June, proposals from the European Commission to cut and modulate regulatory data protection intellectual property rights for pharmaceutical companies; his views, in particular, on the potential impacts of this position on investment, innovation and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (9 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 705. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on plans for the launch of the cervical cancer elimination strategy this year, including what measures he intends to take to help increase vaccination rates to the required levels for elimination to occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29245/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Clinical Trials (9 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 706. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on plans in place to improve the availability and uptake of oncology clinical trials in Ireland; what resources are being allocated to achieve this goal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29246/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (9 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 717. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the progress of the lung cancer early detection pilot scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29265/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (9 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 712. To ask the Minister for Health to list the members of the HSE’s National Immunisation Oversight Committee, NIOC, and their respective positions, in tabular form; to explain the role of the NIOC in relation to supporting the work of National Immunisation Advisory Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29252/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Meetings (9 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 713. To ask the Minister for Health for an update in relation to his Department’s activities at the EPSCO (Health) Council on 21 June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29253/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (9 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 714. To ask the Minister for Health to report on Ireland’s contribution on combatting vaccine-preventable cancers at the EPSCO (Health) Council on 21 June 2024; the reason for not contributing verbally on this topic; the planned next steps towards achieving this goal in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29254/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Diseases (9 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 715. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied); whether an updated report on data since 2021 has been compiled or is in the process of being compiled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29255/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (9 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 716. To ask the Minister for Health to provide the most recent data on the national vaccination coverage rate for adults eligible to receive the pneumococcal vaccine through the national immunisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29256/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (3 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 49. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if it is possible to implement the levy on coffee cups, cigarette packs, plastic vapes and cartons and takeaway soft drink cups, including lids and straws to reduce litter on streets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28488/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (3 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance if there are plans to increase the income cut-off point for retirees and pensioners before they become liable for income tax and DIRT tax on savings, which currently stands at €18,000 and has not changed for several years; if consideration will be given to raising this threshold to at least €22,000 in Budget 2025; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (3 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 120. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to revise the means testing criteria for the fuel allowance, specifically concerning the calculation of an applicant's income which currently includes the gross income of any family member living with them; if the Government will consider only taking into account the net contribution made by the family...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Jul 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 174. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps the Government is taking to reform the taxation of personal investments for individuals, and if he will consider introducing a scheme similar to the ISA in the UK or the TFSA in Canada, allowing individuals to invest a small amount each year tax-free to support savings for future financial goals like house deposits and retirement income; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Legal Services (18 Jun 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 289. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the annual expenditure and proportion of overall childcare budget spent on legal services, both internal and external, by an agency (details supplied), as well as legal aid for families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25958/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 Jun 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 153.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on if his Department will reconsider LUAS speed of 19.5 km/hr when the average road speed limit of the same commute is more than 50km/hr; what is being done to improve commute time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25241/24]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2024)

Josepha Madigan: There is a commitment in the programme for Government in relation to sanctions for contempt of court violations against social media companies. The Taoiseach will recall that the last time I was a backbencher, I brought forward a Private Member's Bill regarding contempt of court. It is important that we prevent any conduct that abuses, prejudices or obstructs the administration of justice....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (28 May 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 330. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that are being taken by her Department to modernise and update contempt of court laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23632/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 May 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 482. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department will consider funding for an increase in fees to community optometrists and for a national public eye care programme for patients over the age of eight years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24007/24]