Results 21-40 of 14,576 for speaker:Ruairi Quinn in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (15 Jul 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 301. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to build new social housing in the Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 8 areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29257/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (14 Jul 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 585. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding a hospital (details supplied) in Dublin 6; if it remains in use by the Health Service Executive; and if not, his plans for this location [28553/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (7 Jul 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 165. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the property owned and managed by the Office of Public Works on Harcourt Terrace in Dublin 2; the groups that are currently using the former Garda Síochána station site; his plans for the property at 17 Harcourt Terrace; if it is currently occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27515/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Jul 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 82. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in respect of the works carried out on the Poddle River to alleviate the risk of flooding, the level of risk to which residents are currently protected; when the proposed works are carried out at Tymon Park in Dublin 12, the level of risk to which residents will be protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26578/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Jul 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 83. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the flood protection work carried out so far along the Poddle River; when the proposed works will be finished, so that homeowners along the river may access flood insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26579/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Jul 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 84. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the proposed Office of Public Works works on increasing the attenuation capacity of the Tymon Park in Dublin 12 ponds to address flood issues on the River Poddle, if there is a time frame in place for this work; if he will provide same; the type and amount of funding required for this work; if the funding has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (1 Jul 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 212. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for (details supplied) and if the facade will be protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26572/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (1 Jul 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 213. To ask the Minister for Health the current plans for the provision of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if a centre will be provided; when works are scheduled to start; when he expects this much needed health care facility to be in place, as it was originally projected to open in quarter two of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26573/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (1 Jul 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 214. To ask the Minister for Health the current plans for the provision of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 6; if a centre will be provided; when works are scheduled to start; when this much needed health care facility will be in place, as it was originally projected to open in quarter two of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26574/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (1 Jul 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 215. To ask the Minister for Health the current plans for the provision of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 6; if a centre will be provided; when works are scheduled to start; when this much needed health care facility will be in place, as it was originally projected to open in quarter two of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26575/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (1 Jul 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 216. To ask the Minister for Health the current plans for the provision of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if a centre will be provided; when works are scheduled to start; when this much needed health care facility will be in place, as it was originally projected to open in quarter two of 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26576/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Closures (1 Jul 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 217. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on plans for the former maternity hospital site at Mount Carmel in Dublin 14; how work is progressing; the amount that will be spent on the fit-out; when it will begin use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26577/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Data (28 Apr 2015)

Ruairi Quinn: 378. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware that some education and training boards are not facilitating the sharing of information with the public, as official e-mail addresses of board members are not in the public domain, with the result that members of the public, including parent groups, are unable to contact board members and have been told by officials of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I propose to take Questions Nos. 60 to 65, inclusive, together. I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department's policy in relation to the provision of Assistive Technology support for pupils with Special Educational Needs is set out in Department of Education and Skills Circular 0010/2013. The National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through its network of local Special Educational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disability Support Services (10 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 and 67 together. It is a legal requirement of all educational providers that they ensure there is equality of opportunity for all learners in accordance with relevant legislation. The Equal Status Acts 2000-2008 require educational institutions/service providers, including private providers, to do all that is reasonable to accommodate the needs of a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Quality and Qualifications Ireland Administration (10 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is due to publish its policy in relation to re-engagement with its providers shortly. Re-engagement, or the formal agreement of quality assurance (QA) procedures with QQI, is a requirement for legacy providers, such as the organisation referred to by the Deputy, under the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act, 2012. It...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Leasing Charges (10 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: With regard to school properties over which a charging lease was in place and where a request to release the Minister's interest was received, details in relation to such properties are held on individual files. Therefore the scope of the Deputy's request is such that the information requested is not readily available. To identify, retrieve and examine individual files would involve...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (10 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The Deputy will appreciate that in the absence of all of the relevant details that would be contained in an individual's application form and supporting documentation, it would not be possible for me to say whether or not a student would qualify for a grant. In relation to support available for students studying abroad, my Department's Student Grant Scheme provides maintenance grants to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (10 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: Civic education is an integral component of the new Framework for Junior Cycle. For example, one of the 24 'Statements of Learning', that encompass the key knowledge and skills that students will develop during their junior cycle, requires that all students will "value what it means to be an active citizen with rights and responsibilities in local and wider context". In addition, the 8 key...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Quality and Qualifications Ireland Administration (10 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is due to publish its policy in relation to re-engagement with its providers shortly. Re-engagement, or the formal agreement of quality assurance (QA) procedures with QQI, is a requirement for legacy providers, such as the organisation referred to by the Deputy, under the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act, 2012. It...