Results 301-320 of 1,278 for speaker:Robert Dowds in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Inspections (14 May 2014)

Robert Dowds: 228. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if it is the case that only public health nurses are eligible to apply for work as inspectors of child care facilities; and if so, if he will consider allowing other persons with relevant qualifications to apply for these positions in the future. [21708/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (30 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 585. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí based in Clondalkin station, Dublin 22 for each of the past five years; the latest available numbers; his plans to increase the numbers of community gardaí in Clondalkin. [19335/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 805. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a response to the stroke survivors survey launched on 7 April 2014 by the Irish Heart Foundation. [19017/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 806. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the findings of the stroke survivors survey launched by the Irish Heart Foundation on 7 April 2014, that only 11% of the stroke survivors had access to psychological services, just half had access to speech and language therapy and only two thirds had access to physiotherapy; and the Government's response to this issue [19018/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (30 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 819. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the respite services that are available in south County Dublin. [19087/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (30 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 820. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for new or increased respite services in south County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19088/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Funding (15 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 539. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the subsidies available for child care for working couples in severe mortgage negative equity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17756/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 594. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the progress of the 2011 national strategy and policy for the provision of neurorehabilitation services; and his views on the recent report on the Neurological Alliance of Ireland's survey findings that 42% of respondents have found it more difficult to access speech and language therapy services over the past three years, 45% of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 598. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an indication of the average premium for health insurance under the universal health Insurance system; if this premium will be in the order of €3,000 per annum; if the State will provide subsidies for persons who currently are not eligible for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17598/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 599. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an overview of the UHI system; the way it will operate; his views on whether those who are currently health insurance holders will benefit from or be disadvantaged by its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17599/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (15 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 696. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts made to ensure public transport is accessible to those with neurological difficulties or reduced mobility; his views on the recent report on the Neurological Alliance of Ireland's survey findings that 24% of respondents reported difficulty in accessing public transport and 13% reporting having to turn down a service due to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights Issues (10 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 78. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if, in addition to the form published by the Workplace Relations Commission for lodging a complaint with the Equality Tribunal, a specific form or a number of forms have been provided for complaints of discrimination in employment where such complaints must be made in the first instance to a body other than the Equality Tribunal in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (8 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 152. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is considering revising the way first-time home buyers are treated in terms of stamp duty following the expiry of the exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16602/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sports Fraud (2 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 173. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is criminal justice legislation which provides for a definition of what constitutes sports fraud, which can involve match fixing or other related behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15546/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sports Fraud (2 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 174. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is criminal justice legislation currently in place to tackle sports fraud, which can involve match fixing or other related behaviour; and if not, his views on whether such legislation should be brought forward. [15547/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sports Fraud (2 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 175. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the powers gardaí currently have under the law to bring forward prosecutions of those involved in sports fraud, or match fixing of sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15548/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (1 Apr 2014)

Robert Dowds: 414. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if phone calls made to Garda stations are or have ever been recorded; if this was done in accordance with the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15098/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (25 Mar 2014)

Robert Dowds: 413. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which building projects for the State or school building projects can have a provision for a percentage of local labour to be appointed. [12857/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (25 Mar 2014)

Robert Dowds: 965. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the working time directive, Directive No. 2003/88/EC, is being adhered to in respect of staff in residential care facilities who stay overnight; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13643/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (25 Mar 2014)

Robert Dowds: 989. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on plans to introduce free general practitioner care for children under six years of age. [12858/14]