Results 1-20 of 141 for long speaker:Tom Fleming

Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Jan 2016)

Tom Fleming: ..., hospitals had to free up beds, which left a growing number of people waiting in the queue who had otherwise planned for admission. Patients from emergency departments who were already enduring long hours on trolleys had to fill many of the beds instead. Overall, 60,000 people are currently on the surgery waiting lists. These include people who have been referred as well as those who...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (15 Dec 2015)

Tom Fleming: ...for Justice and Equality if she will investigate the potential for drones to be used for An Garda Síochána surveillance in combating crime, particularly rural crime where many persons are located long distances from local Garda Síochána stations and using drones as a vital equipment resource would make a huge contribution to the policing of crime; and if she will make a...

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Dec 2015)

Tom Fleming: ...position. They were brought out safely and I thank everybody concerned for their assistance. A large amount of voluntary work took place. Hundreds of people carried out tremendous work over long hours. I do not have to state the amount of damage that has been caused by fallen trees, and a vast amount of damage has been done to road structures. A bridge on a minor road near...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Poverty (2 Dec 2015)

Tom Fleming: Child poverty can have a significant effect and long-term consequences on growing children, particularly on their concentration in school. For instance, it affects their physical and mental health. Their future job opportunities are also being significantly affected. Child poverty is one of the most critical issues facing children today. The statistics are stark. For example, one in...

Leaders' Questions (25 Nov 2015)

Tom Fleming: We still have to face the whole matter here. It is very much mirrored in the Kerry situation as well. Some 55% of those who are unemployed are long-term unemployed. That is a very frightening figure, to be honest about it.

Leaders' Questions (25 Nov 2015)

Tom Fleming: The rate of long-term unemployment increased from 1.5% in 2005 to 6.7% in 2014. The current rate is the highest in Europe. It is 1.6% above the EU average.

Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2015)

Tom Fleming: ...emergency accommodation which, in most instances, is unsuitable, particularly for families. Some parents are living with their children in bed and breakfast accommodation and hotel rooms on a long-term basis. The other alternative is emergency dormitory accommodation in overcrowded hostels. Families in these situations often have to leave the premises during the day and wander about the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (10 Nov 2015)

Tom Fleming: I believe there is a certain amount of procrastination. There is significant delay in the publishing of this report. I cannot see how it is taking such a long time to come up with it. As the Minister stated, the public consultation was completed a long time ago. There are evident vital proposals that could be quite simply implemented. The Grant Thornton report published by the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (10 Nov 2015)

Tom Fleming: ..., Food and the Marine his plans to roll out the locally led agri-environmental scheme to facilitate farmers in hen harrier areas; if he will expedite the design and approval to ensure that long overdue compensation for this cohort of affected farmers is paid as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39224/15]

Social Welfare Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2015)

Tom Fleming: ...systems. They are in danger of assault, not to mind in danger of criminals breaking into their homes and taking their valuables. This is a particular concern as we face into the winter, with the long winter nights providing cover for those marauders who prowl round the country. I urge the Minister to amend this Bill to reinstate the telephone allowance. Some increase could also be made...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2015)

Tom Fleming: ..., the reductions made to public sector pay and pensions since 2009. This Bill gives effect to pay restoration measures agreed under the Landsdowne Road agreement on 29 May 2015. According to its Long Title, the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2013 provided for the reduction of the remuneration of certain public servants, including members of the Judiciary, a...

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2015)

Tom Fleming: ...for themselves and their families. There is a gradual recovery, but it is still fragile. Full-time sustainable jobs are paramount to the needs of our abundant workforce, but many people are in long-term unemployment and in a situation which seems to be endless and with very few, if any, possibilities of finding something satisfactory. They are demoralised and this has a general...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (6 Oct 2015)

Tom Fleming: 191. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will examine an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry which has been ongoing for a long period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34249/15]

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (1 Oct 2015)

Tom Fleming: ...cases it has led to fatalities. In many cases, families have suffered bereavements due to it. Also, due to the insecurity, people living alone or elderly couples have been driven prematurely into long-term nursing home residency.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Momentum Programme (22 Sep 2015)

Tom Fleming: 158. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will extend the eligibility for entry to the Momentum programme which funds free education and training for long-term unemployed, to cater for people on disability and illness payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30713/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Smoking Ban (22 Sep 2015)

Tom Fleming: ...to review the proposed ban on smoking in hospitals and all HSE institutions with a view to providing designated areas and time schedules to facilitate patients in psychiatric care and elderly in long term care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31143/15]

Social Services and Support: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jul 2015)

Tom Fleming: According to EUROSTAT figures for 2012, Irish males had a life expectancy of 78.7 years, while Irish females were expected to live 4.5 years longer, reaching the grand old age of 83.2 years. These figures have gradually but consistently improved in recent years and there has been an increase of almost three years in lifespan since 2003. The improvement is largely attributed to better...

Social Services and Support: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jul 2015)

Tom Fleming: ..., the specific deficits in infrastructure that exist across the country need to be addressed urgently. There should be an emphasis on replacement or refurbishment of facilities. If this is not done, the inappropriate admission of older people to acute care facilities will continue, along with the consequent negative effects on acute services and unnecessary stress on older people and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (14 Jul 2015)

Tom Fleming: 541. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a recent study revealing that a far higher proportion of Ireland's elderly population live in long-term nursing homes than the European average; his plans to liaise with other Departments to examine the economics of the provision of services and financial support for those elderly persons who are well enough to stay at home; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (9 Jul 2015)

Tom Fleming: ...and Skills if she will examine an application by the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry for a new-build school, as the old school was constructed in 1836, has long since outlived the purpose for which it was originally intended and is beyond reconstruction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28130/15]