Results 1-20 of 7,262 for speaker:Josepha Madigan

Housing Issues: Statements (14 Apr 2016)

Josepha Madigan: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle, as an deis labhairt sa díospóireacht seo agus as an phribhléid a thabhairt dom aitheasc a thabhairt do Dháil Éireann den chéad uair. I was elected by the people of Dublin Rathdown to advocate on their behalf and to represent them in the Dáil with energy and commitment and to represent the people of Ireland, both...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Administration (14 Apr 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance further to his recommendation to freeze the evaluation of property tax until November 2019, his plans to implement the recommendations of the Thornhill report, with particular reference to recommendations Nos. 3, 4 and 9; his timeframe for implementing such recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6761/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (20 Apr 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 215. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when, further to the signing into law of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, the Act will commence; the impediments that prevent commencement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7418/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (26 Apr 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 187. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will commence; the funding she has allocated for the decision support service in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8629/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (27 Apr 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 64. To ask the Minister for Health when the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will commence; the funding he has allocated for the Decision Support Service in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8628/16]

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Acting Chairman for giving me the opportunity to speak on this vital issue. I am happy that we live in a State where most citizens regard gardaí as their friends and where they are, save in exceptional circumstances, unarmed. I am proud to be part of a political party that defended the traditions of law and order in this country and that has always supported the Garda. My...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (17 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 115. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to prioritise the passage of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9928/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (17 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 118. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when she will review the proposals contained in the Brighter Evenings Bill 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9958/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (17 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 126. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will publish the mediation Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10218/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (17 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 139. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will support the Harmful and Malicious Electronic Communications Bill 2015. [10491/16]

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to speak to this important Bill. The Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016 updates the law on adoption in a progressive manner in Ireland. We face a daunting task as legislators in this regard. We are trying to provide a legislative framework that will ensure the best outcomes and fairness for all children adopted in Ireland. The vast...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Administration (18 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance when he will review and implement the recommendations of the Thornhill report and in particular recommendation 4; the time frame he envisages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10863/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (18 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 121. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when he will review the disability benefit scheme. [10864/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (19 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if and when he will examine pay equalisation for teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11008/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Law (19 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 214. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to amend section 279(2) of the Companies Act 2014 to extend the deadline to use the modified US generally accepted accounting principles by three years; the time frame he envisages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11069/16]

Mental Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (24 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: I am delighted to speak on mental health. I wished to speak on the issue on the previous occasion when such a debate was held in the House but, unfortunately, I had a foot injury. Mental health is a great concern for all of us. Our society has become more complex, our purpose less clear and the route our lives will take, less certain. The strain of the multitude of tasks we perform on a...

Mental Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (24 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: I am unsure whether Deputy D'Arcy is in the Chamber.

Mental Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (24 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: As he is, I will conclude. Suffice it to say that those who speak out on mental health must be commended. They show how illness cuts across all sections of society, and I assure Members I will do all I can to ensure continued investment in the mental health of all.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Energy Efficiency (24 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to consider installing solar panels in schools as a form of energy for heating and water and as a potential cost saving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11693/16]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Functions (25 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 66. To ask the Taoiseach to consider reinstating the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and bring together all environmental functions, nature and wildlife, water protection, waste and pollution control under one Department of the Environment, Climate and Natural Heritage. [12219/16]