Results 661-680 of 884 for speaker:Frank O'Rourke

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (4 Apr 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: 269. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a letter of intent; if it been issued to the preferred bidder for the contracts for tender in respect of a school (details supplied); when construction is scheduled to begin; the anticipated completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16439/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Road Improvement Schemes (4 Apr 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: 326. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to provide funding to extend the Clane ring road in County Kildare, in view of the increased number of housing units being developed in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16442/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Mar 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: I wish to know the reason for the very long delay in the passage of the Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016. The Bill has passed all Stages in the Dáil and has been referred to the Seanad. The original target commencement date was December 2016 and a number of business people have contacted me about it. The relevant EU directive required transposition into law by July 2015. What is the...

Money Advice and Budgeting Service and Citizens Information Centres: Motion (28 Mar 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the issue of the regionalisation of MABS and the Citizens Information service, CIS. Like my colleagues, I believe this is the wrong thing to do. There is no one here opposed to reform or achieving efficiencies in various areas, Departments or sectors. That is to be welcomed, providing it gives a better end result to the service users in the community....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Dog Licences (22 Mar 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: 157. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will consider reviewing the legislation surrounding dog licensing with a view to exempting assistance and disability dogs from the licence fee in order to assist with the provision of such a support, as is the case with guide dogs that are exempt from licensing; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Mar 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: 113. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken to address the inadequate resourcing of adult degenerative spine services at Tallaght and Naas hospitals; the further action being taken to address the long delays for persons awaiting spinal surgery; the action being taken to address the growing numbers on the outpatient list awaiting assessment; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (7 Mar 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: 361. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the process in place for the public procurement of legal services; if the process is overseen by the Office of Government Procurement; the date from which the process was applicable; if the process applies to NAMA; if any analysis has been performed on whether the process has succeeded in reducing legal fees; if so, the outcome of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Food Industry Exports (2 Mar 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: 375. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the specific actions the Government and-or its agencies have taken to support the exporting food sector industry since the UK voted to leave the European Union; her views on making Naas, County Kildare, and the surrounding areas a hub for the food sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11060/17]

Insurance Industry: Motion [Private Members] (1 Mar 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion here this evening. I compliment my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, on bringing this forward. Indeed, the Deputy has been innovative and creative in bringing forward a host of measures over the past 12 months to deal with the issue of motor insurance and the escalation in premiums that is currently taking place and that is out of control....

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (28 Feb 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: There is no doubt but that the way Tesco management has treated 300 staff is inappropriate and wrong. These workers are from all over Ireland and many are from my constituency and have come to my clinics to discuss the dispute in recent months. It is unfair for a company like Tesco, which takes in such incredible profits per annum, to go after a small number of staff for €100 per...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (28 Feb 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: I hope that this dispute is resolved for the staff who have worked in Tesco for over 31 years. These are the staff who have carried out all their duties, as requested by the Tesco management, whether or not it was part of their contract. These are the staff who have worked shifts, at request, late at night and bank holidays, and all at short notice. We then had Tesco management coming out...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (28 Feb 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: 728. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a breakdown of access to high speed broadband in north Kildare, by region, since 1 January 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9574/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Feb 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: On promised legislation on the misuse of drugs in the programme for Government, there is currently an urgent need for a drug treatment centre in County Kildare. There is no such service available at present and people who need to avail of this service must wait for a minimum of nine months and must seek this treatment outside Kildare in Dublin. This is causing many problems for people who...

Public Service and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (21 Feb 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle's flexibility in allowing me to sum up. I will be very brief. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, for his support for the Bill and allowing it to be passed on Second Stage, I appreciate the co-operation we have both shown to each other in the discussions we have had up to now on the issues surrounding the Bill which we have discussed...

Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: There are three of us who will contribute.

Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: No. We have three speakers for the 9.30 p.m. timeslot.

Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: I can share my time.

Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: What is the summing up time?

Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: We will share our time among Deputies Fiona O'Loughlin, Pat Casey, Kevin O'Keeffe-----