Results 261-280 of 2,074 for speaker:Liam Twomey in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has examined the various options available in terms of bio-fuels with particular reference to the growing of energy crops; the extent to which any one of the alternatives is most attractive in terms of meeting the requirements and cost effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the further discussions he has had with State or semi-State bodies such as ESB, Bord na Móna, Iarnród Éireann and others in regard to the previously reported proposal to provide a State controlled telecommunications network to facilitate the advancement of broadband and state of the art telecommunications...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (16 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Defence the plans he has to upgrade the information and warning signage in the vicinity of the Glen of Imaal firing range, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38137/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (15 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he will appoint a new chief executive to the Health and Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37948/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (15 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Wexford is losing a teacher that was only approved during summer 2006 in view of the huge disruption this will cause students and the increase to class sizes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38074/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the mechanisms in place for a person who falls ill with a serious illness such as cancer but who does not have enough credits for full sickness benefit; the steps he has taken to protect these persons from financial hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37672/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (14 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the practice of members of the board of the Health Service Executive attending meetings by phone as referred to in minutes of board meetings is in compliance with Section 5 of Schedule 2 of the Health Act 2004 and does being on the phone constitute attendance in accordance with Sections 5 (1), (3), (4) and (6) of the above Act; and...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a decision has been taken to move GMS patients in the Rathcoole area (details supplied); if patients who do not want to move will be accommodated; if there are provisions in the regulation to accommodate such patients in these circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37819/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Bill was de-prioritised in the Government legislative programme between 24 April and 27 September 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36927/06]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps being taken by gardaí to stop the recent escalation of thefts from shops in Wexford town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36362/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (7 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of acute hospital beds, both public and private, in each of the hospitals, for each of the years 1997 to 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36530/06]

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (2 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of claims made to the redress board for compensation in respect of abuse which was suffered in residential centres; the number of children placed in these centres by a court following application to it under the Children Act 1908 in respect of these numbers; the number who were placed there voluntarily; the number of the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive has entered into a service level agreement with the providers of the private radiotherapy facilities in Waterford; and the number of people they envisage being treated in the first year. [35519/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (1 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the social partners who agreed that 5% of the value of an elderly person's house is taken into account for subvention purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35503/06]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (1 Nov 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the role of information technology in the health services here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35756/06]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (26 Oct 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the fall in the number of salmon anglers visiting Ireland from overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34868/06]

Written Answers — Drugs in Sport: Drugs in Sport (26 Oct 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the reported increase in the taking of steroids by young athletes, especially in inter-school competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34869/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (26 Oct 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she or her Department made a referral to An Bord Altranais in respect of the professional conduct of nurses employed in Leas Cross Nursing Home. [34944/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Oct 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of senior development specialists volunteering to decentralise within Irish Aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34434/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of band two building projects which will be given clearance to proceed further before the end of 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34222/06]