Results 121-140 of 5,554 for speaker:Fiona O'Loughlin

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (20 Jul 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 262. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress being made for him to formally recognise the state of Palestine, as outlined in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23002/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ambulance Service Provision (20 Jul 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 467. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to raise the matter of ambulance cover for personnel exercising horses at the next meeting of the Curragh forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23003/16]

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: First Stage (21 Jul 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision for aggravation by prejudice of offences in circumstances where an offence, at the time of commission, is accompanied by prejudice relating to the race, colour or ethnic origin, a disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity of a person and to provide for related matters. This is about tackling hate...

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: First Stage (21 Jul 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (7 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: In regard to COM (2016) 382, the proposal for a Council recommendation on establishing a skills guarantee, and COM (2016) 383, the proposal for a Council recommendation on the European qualifications framework for lifelong learning and repealing the recommendation of the European Parliament and the Council of 23 April 2008 on the establishment of the European qualifications framework for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Educational Research Centre: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (7 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The purpose of this meeting is to engage with the chairperson designate of the Educational Research Centre and to discuss the approach he proposes to take if and when appointed to the role and his views on the challenges facing that body. Members are aware of the Government decision of May 2011, which put arrangements in place for the appointment of persons to State boards and bodies....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Educational Research Centre: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (7 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you very much, Dr. Travers. There is no doubt that you have vast experience in the education sector in regard to both students and teachers. It was interesting to hear about the work of the Educational Research Centre and what it has achieved in the past 50 years, particularly the priorities you highlighted relating to educational disadvantage and access. I will open the floor to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Educational Research Centre: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (7 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you for your response, Dr. Travers. I understand the ERC did a report for a previous committee, the Joint Committee on Education and Science, on early school leaving and that it was well received. There was considerable debate at the time on the question. We might have that report forwarded to our members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Educational Research Centre: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (7 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: When I looked at Dr. Travers's record, I was delighted to see he had a huge personal interest in access, disability and empowering all students regardless of their situation and position. Listening to him speak about prioritising the development of transversal skills, resilience and early intervention gives me great hope for what we can expect to have from the Educational Research Centre. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Educational Research Centre: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (7 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On behalf of the committee, I thank Dr. Travers for coming before us today and for this worthwhile and enjoyable engagement. I propose to forward the transcript of today's discussion to the Minister for Education and Skills for his information and consideration. We wish Dr. Travers well in the future. No doubt his wide experience, particularly in the academic sphere, ensures that he is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 185. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify the position for personnel in the Prison Service who were recruited from a prison officers panel to work as prison administration and support officers and the reason, now if they crossover to become prison officers, it will involve a drop in pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26265/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 184. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in supplying a person (details supplied) with necessary documentation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26264/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff Appeals Mechanism (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 412. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider an appeal made by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24965/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 419. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of school bus transport for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25252/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 420. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of school bus transport for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25253/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 429. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review recent changes to the home tuition grant affecting children with autism spectrum disorder, ASD, between 2.5 and 3 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25388/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 704. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to increase Back to School Allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24960/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 705. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to increase Back to Education Allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24961/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 727. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25323/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 743. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will receive a supplementary welfare allowance for assistance with funeral expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25510/16]