Results 21-40 of 70 for speaker:Joe Callanan
- Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (29 Nov 2006)
Joe Callanan: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the implementation of EU regulations under her aegis; the discussions she has had at EU level with regard to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40270/06]
- Written Answers — Agricultural Processing Sectors: Agricultural Processing Sectors (29 Nov 2006)
Joe Callanan: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for the development of the dairy, beef and sheep procession sectors; if she is optimistic with regard to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40271/06]
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)
Joe Callanan: What happened at Leas Cross was completely unacceptable. Since the emergence of the issues raised by Leas Cross the HSE has made many improvements in its nursing home inspection process. The working group on nursing home inspections and registrations produced a report in July this year which set out a consistent and robust template that now underpins the inspection process. The HSE has...
- Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2006)
Joe Callanan: I welcome this Bill which provides for a high quality, consumer-focused integrated information service on all aspects of social and civil services to assist people in securing their rights and entitlements. It provides for the drawing together of three separate existing channels of information under one clearly visible and easily accessible brand name, citizens information. It provides for...
- Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (9 Nov 2006)
Joe Callanan: Transport 21 involves investment in transport infrastructure of in excess of â¬34 million over the ten-year period that covers the areas of national roads, public transport and regional airports. Never in my lifetime have I seen such investment in infrastructure and I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Cullen, and the Government in this regard. This investment is shared all over the country....
- Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (8 Nov 2006)
Joe Callanan: Question 14: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the dates under the Wildlife Act 1976 when the cutting of hedges is prohibited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36436/06]
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2006)
Joe Callanan: Question 40: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the Kiltormer sewerage scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36437/06]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Nov 2006)
Joe Callanan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Western Regional Immunisation Board has not been reinstated following its disbandment in November 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35200/06]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Nov 2006)
Joe Callanan: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the person who is the head of immunisation in the west of Ireland; the person who is the head of immunisation in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35210/06]
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Nov 2006)
Joe Callanan: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of cases at High Court level initiated by staff members of the old western health board that were settled in the past five years; the general nature of these cases; the settlement made in each case; if all settlements were made without prejudice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35211/06]
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Nov 2006)
Joe Callanan: Question 609: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation with regard to Mountbellew sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35273/06]
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)
Joe Callanan: I wish to share time with Deputies O'Connor, Devins, Fiona O'Malley, Fitzpatrick and Moloney.
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)
Joe Callanan: I wish to speak about services for the elderly. It is the Department's policy to maintain older people in dignity and independence at home in accordance with their wishes and at the same provide high quality residential care for them when they can no longer be maintained in this manner. The Government's commitment to the development of a range of services for older people can be...
- Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (24 Oct 2006)
Joe Callanan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in the processing of a school transport grant for a person (details supplied) in County Galway who is attending school for speech and language classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33723/06]
- Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Oct 2006)
Joe Callanan: At meetings of the Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business where we discuss the possibility of further reductions in the cost of insurance premiums, which have already fallen by 35%, the subject of road safety is always raised, whether by insurance companies or, as today, by representatives of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board among others. We have plenty of laws, but they must...
- School Closures. (17 Oct 2006)
Joe Callanan: There was huge disappointment following the announcement last week that Seamount College, Kinvara was to close and there was to be no intake of first year students in September 2007. The college is owned and run by the Sisters of Mercy. I pay tribute to the principal, Ms Mulkerrins, and all the staff for the great school it has become, with the achievement of excellent results every year...
- Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (17 Oct 2006)
Joe Callanan: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the length of time it has taken Bus Ãireann to provide the Tullamore transport section a simple report on school transport regarding the application for school transport grant for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32985/06]
- Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (17 Oct 2006)
Joe Callanan: Question 599: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money awarded to each local authority as payments in lieu of the requirements of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to 30 September 2006; the number of affordable homes delivered by each authority to the same date; the breakdown of affordable homes by those given under Part V and...
- Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2006)
Joe Callanan: I wish to share time with Deputy Martin Brady.
- Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2006)
Joe Callanan: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the issues laid before us in the Bill. This legislation covers many changes needed to bring the regulation of business into the next century. In particular, it deals with our position as a market leader in asset-backed securities investment in Europe. It will ensure that we continue to hold a lead in financial services and will address some...