Results 61-80 of 216 for speaker:Margaret Conlon

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (5 Mar 2008)

Margaret Conlon: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason transfers are not being permitted between hospitals for staff nurses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9550/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (5 Mar 2008)

Margaret Conlon: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the terms and conditions for staff nurses who wish to take special leave, or sick leave; if the employment for permanent staff will not be available to them if they take extended leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9551/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Mar 2008)

Margaret Conlon: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for the delay in the delivery of broadband in parts of County Monaghan, the consequence of which is denying opportunities for businesses to start up there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9548/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Apr 2008)

Margaret Conlon: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the plans to appoint a full-time epileptologist in the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12395/08]

Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)

Margaret Conlon: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to comment on the amendment to the motion. It is important that certain key steps are taken to ensure that Ireland remains a highly competitive economy. At the top of that agenda, there must be no delay in delivering the national development plan. The Government has shown that it fully intends to do this, as evidenced by the Tánaiste...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Margaret Conlon: I wish to share time with Deputy Calleary.

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Margaret Conlon: A host of challenges and opportunities face the European Union and its member states. Meeting these collectively is in all our interests. The Lisbon reform treaty will improve the way the EU works, making it more effective at national and European level and on the world stage. The EU has helped build an unbroken peace in Europe for 50 years. It has helped guide Greece, Portugal and Spain...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Margaret Conlon: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I attended a presentation by Brí on 12 March here in Leinster House and that presentation gave me a great insight into the needs of people who suffer brain injury. While most people assume that strokes and traumatic brain injuries are the main cause of acquired brain injury, I learned there are many other causes. We must always strive...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Margaret Conlon: I wish to share time with Deputy John Cregan.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Margaret Conlon: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this very important debate, one which has a huge effect on the people I represent. This Bill is the first step in expanding the functions of EirGrid, in line with the Government's energy policy framework. EirGrid's current statutory functions as transmission system operator include the operation, planning and development of the Irish electricity...

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (30 Apr 2008)

Margaret Conlon: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action he is taking to defend Irish economic interests in the World Trade Organisation negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16467/08]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (30 Apr 2008)

Margaret Conlon: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is concern at developments relating to the World Trade Organisation and that, specifically, there is dismay at the negotiating position being adopted by Commissioner Mandelson; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16468/08]

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Margaret Conlon: I am grateful for an opportunity to speak to this Bill and thank Deputy Dara Calleary for sharing time. While many changes have been introduced in the area of defamation law since the enactment of the 1961 Act, substantial reform of the law on defamation is long overdue. The large number of new forms of media and on-line activity creates potential for an increase in the number of cases of...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Margaret Conlon: I wish to share time with Deputies Thomas Byrne, Mary White, Charlie O'Connor and Michael Kennedy.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Margaret Conlon: I am delighted to have an opportunity to contribute to this debate. I congratulate my colleague, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, on his elevation to the position of Minister for Education and Science. I firmly believe that one gets what one deserves. I believe this elevation is richly deserved. Based on his track record, I am sure he will carry out his duties to the very best of his ability and in...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Margaret Conlon: I remain hopeful. The Minister spoke at length last night about the positive difference we have made to the education system. I believe we have delivered and will continue to do so. The Government has delivered 2,000 extra teachers in less than two years. Some €9.3 billion is being provided for education this year, a 70% increase since 2002. This level of investment is bringing...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Margaret Conlon: Yes, and the Progressive Democrats. We are putting resources into disadvantaged areas which is what we must do. Another factor which contributes to improved student outcome is basing our teaching promotions on merit. Promotions based on seniority alone should be left in the last century where they once flourished.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Margaret Conlon: Hard-working, diligent teachers must be provided with a pathway of progression in their workplace. Access to appropriate support and training, together with a constant drive to upgrade, update and continually improve as a teacher, will lead to a more rewarding career and to more effective outcomes for our young people passing through the education system. We must continue to attract the...

Written Answers — Health Service Review: Health Service Review (29 May 2008)

Margaret Conlon: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will be in a position to publish the report on the review of neurology services. [21581/08]

Written Answers — National Health Strategy: National Health Strategy (29 May 2008)

Margaret Conlon: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will be in a position to implement the national strategy for stroke care. [21582/08]