Results 1-20 of 1,494 for speaker:Deirdre Clune

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion. (26 Jun 2007)

Deirdre Clune: It is proposed to build one of the co-located facilities at Cork University Hospital in my constituency. I am opposed, like my colleagues, to this poorly thought-out measure, which is being hailed as the solution to our health care problems. It proposes to deliver 1,000 additional beds to the system and, while they are badly needed, they should not be provided in the way proposed by the...

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion. (26 Jun 2007)

Deirdre Clune: We will keep away from that committee.

State Airports. (27 Jun 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I wish to share time with Deputy Creed. The issue I raise arises from the decision by a former Minister for Transport, Deputy Seamus Brennan, to break up Aer Rianta into three airport authorities, namely, Dublin, Cork and Shannon. At the time, the then Minister stated on a visit to Cork: When I establish the independent Shannon and Cork authorities on a statutory basis they will both...

Written Answers — Arms Trade: Arms Trade (3 Jul 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the arms embargo on China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18714/07]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (3 Jul 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he is in a position to reopen the local authority swimming pool programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19133/07]

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I wish to share my time with Deputy James Bannon. I congratulate the Minister on his appointment and wish him well. It is a shame we are speaking about roads on my first outing in the Dáil because I would prefer if the emphasis were on public transport, but I am sure the Minister will share my enthusiasm for that. I hope public transport will dominate his agenda because it is extremely...

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. It is nice to be back. Like other Deputies, I welcome this Bill. The most important part of the legislation deals with tolling and lifting the barriers on the M50. Travelling on the M50 is something we have all experienced at some stage. Fortunately I do not do so on a daily basis but I feel for those commuters who have to sit at the M50 toll booths for hours...

Consumer Rights. (4 Jul 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he will make consumers more aware of their rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18997/07]

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Deirdre Clune: There is no connectivity.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Deirdre Clune: This debate is about regionalisation and ensuring the implementation of regional policy. I note the Government's commitment to its spatial strategy, which it has stated here today. If the decision of Aer Lingus stands, and judging from the Minister's speech it looks like he will not make any effort to stop it, after next January there will be 33 flights to Heathrow from the north east...

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Less than two weeks ago, the Minister for Health and Children came to Cork to open a brand new maternity hospital. That hospital had been dogged by bad luck since it tried to open originally, and a severe shortage of personnel has caused stress for staff and patients alike. At the time, the Minister said each hospital would have to operate on a budget as every other organisation does, and...

Child Care Services. (2 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I am delighted the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Smith, is present as I have written to him on the matter previously, as, I am sure, have many other Deputies. The Minister of State must address the changes he is making to the circumstances of low income parents who are dependent on community child care facilities to facilitate their access to work. It is these parents who have raised...

Written Answers — School Allowances: School Allowances (2 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the details of the commitment given in the Programme for Government to examine the provision of waste and water allowances to schools with charges becoming effective after these are exceeded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21836/07]

Grant Payments. (3 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has discussed with the EU Agriculture Commissioner proposals to increase from 5% per annum compulsory modulation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21887/07]

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I wish the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, well with his portfolio. We would not be discussing this matter if a young garda had not been shot in the line of duty last week. Garda Paul Sherlock, a 34 year old father of two out in the front line of the fight against crime, has become the latest victim of the apparent lawlessness which has engulfed the country. Almost 20% of the homicides...

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (9 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the digital communication network for Gardaí currently being piloted in the Dublin Metropolitan Area will be rolled out nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22550/07]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (9 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps that have been taken by his Department to tackle gun crime following the recent shooting of a member of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22549/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 204: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to review the rent a room scheme particularly where it relates to directly related individuals such as siblings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22274/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she has taken to ensure the provision of a primary school in Rochestown, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22272/07]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (9 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grant schemes he has in place to facilitate owners of existing houses to improve the energy efficiency of their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22273/07]