Results 21-40 of 1,494 for speaker:Deirdre Clune

Written Answers — Marina Developments: Marina Developments (9 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 529: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the plans he has to improve coastal marina development; his views on whether there is a shortage of such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22839/07]

Planning Issues. (10 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 142: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will ensure that new procedures are introduced for the taking of estates into charge by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22747/07]

Telecommunications Services. (11 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the continued ownership by Eircom of the national landline network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23122/07]

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I wish to share time with Deputy Creed.

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: The EU reform treaty is an important step forward. I recognise it is a valuable treaty, something that has been spelled out by many Members in the debate. I am deeply concerned by the Government's proposal to opt out of the policing and criminal law areas of this treaty because it sends a stark message to our European partners that the Ireland that has played such a strong role in Europe is...

Road Safety: Motion (16 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Deputy O'Dowd should start, as the Minister of State is representing the Government.

Road Safety: Motion (16 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I congratulate and thank PARC for continuously campaigning on this issue and bringing it to the attention of the House. They received a strong commitment from the Taoiseach prior to the election and I hope this Fine Gael motion will pre-empt the initiation of legislation in this area. Not a week goes by where we do not hear about people who are maimed on the roads. In fact, we can become...

Road Safety: Motion (16 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: My point is that the report emphasised the effect of cannabis, and particularly alcohol, on driving. We ignore the authorities telling us the dangers involved in dangerous drug driving or drink driving. People ignore the potential punishment because they do not believe they will be caught. It is a common belief among people who are breaking the law in Ireland and it needs to be brought...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (16 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 206: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the supports he will provide to parents of young children who want to participate in the workforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23987/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a twelve month waiting list for children requiring the services of an audiologist in the Cork region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23378/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason two dialysis units in the Cork University Hospital are not operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23757/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the dialysis services available to patients in the Cork region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23758/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (16 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has plans to increase the cap on rent allowance in view of the fact that rents have increased by approximately 30% to 40% and it is very difficult to find suitable accommodation within the limits set by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23334/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (16 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in purchasing a site for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23984/07]

Cancer Screening Programme. (17 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I am glad to learn the Minister is committed to rolling out this programme from the beginning of next year although a delay has arisen. I have concerns regarding the quality of laboratories and the availability of laboratory time. At present many smears taken must be outsourced. On a related question, what are the Minister's views on, and has she any plans to introduce, a vaccine programme...

Cancer Screening Programme. (17 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I know that.

Eating Disorders. (17 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me speak on the important issue of eating disorders. These disorders have become increasingly prevalent, especially among young people. There is a need to provide funding and resources to deal with the problems experienced by individuals and their families who have to face the terrible trauma of anorexia, the more prevalent bulimia and binge eating....

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce the HPV 16/18 vaccine to prevent cervical cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23768/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will increase services available for those suffering from eating disorders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23986/07]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (18 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will establish Cork and Shannon Airports as independent entities as outlined under the State Airports Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23977/07]