Questions and answers published after July 2012 can be viewed here. Viewing by Government Department is possible by term or specific dates from March 2016 onwards. Written answers are published as received from departments. To see parliamentary questions published before July 2012, search in Dáil debates.
Questions and answers for Dáil or Seanad term
Page 31 of 33
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
written
Proposed Legislation
Derek Nolan
564. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 will make it illegal for a tenant to withhold rent while in dispute with a landlord; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5311/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
written
Vaccination Programme
Derek Nolan
823. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health the reason that newborn children in County Galway do not receive the BCG vaccination; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that every other area in the country gives the vaccination; the actions that he is taking to address the problem; if he has considered running monthly clinics to provide the vaccination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5467/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
written
Illegal Immigrants
Derek Nolan
474. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason 2,260 persons were refused entry into the State at the Irish border in 2012; if he will provide a breakdown of nationalities refused and of the categories for this refusal of leave to land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2412/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
written
Hospital Waiting Lists
Derek Nolan
609. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health the way his targets for in-patient and out-patient waiting times for orthopaedic treatment will affect Galway Hospital Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2580/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
written
National Internship Scheme Numbers
Derek Nolan
450. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider extending the JobBridge scheme to other institutions in the public service, such as Met Éireann, to enable people with the relevant qualifications to get work experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58180/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
written
Planning Issues
Derek Nolan
716. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the steps taken to grant planning permission for a wind farm development (details supplied) in County Galway; if the general public were given an opportunity to engage in consultation on the issue; the kind of environmental impact audits that were undertaken; if there is a procedure in place to allow the public to make comments in relation to the development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1896/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
written
Disease Classification
Derek Nolan
993. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 648, if he will consider reviewing the guidelines from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, rather than the guidelines of the IDSA, which Ireland currently follows in view of the fact that the two sets of guidelines make for different reading in dealing with lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58149/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
written
Disease Classification
Derek Nolan
996. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health if, following information received from Tick Talk Ireland in March, a response will be issued to them about the problems they identified in testing for and diagnosing Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58154/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
written
Tax Rebates
Derek Nolan
172. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the proposed diesel rebate scheme to other transportation sectors, such as the marine transportation sector, in order to help businesses create sustainable transportation options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56831/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
written
Health Services Provision
Derek Nolan
648. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health if there is a national strategy in relation to tackling Lyme Disease here; the treatment available here for the disease; if his attention has been drawn to the distress caused to sufferers of the disease; his plans to pursue any type of awareness campaign for the symptoms of Lyme Disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56861/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
written
Aquaculture Licences Applications
Derek Nolan
116. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the environmental impact statement for the proposed salmon farm in Galway Bay was carried out by Bord Iascaigh Mhara the agency proposing the scheme and not by independent qualified consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55023/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
written
Aquaculture Licences Applications
Derek Nolan
117. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will instruct Bord Iascaigh Mhara to provide the additional background material to the Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed salmon farm in Galway Bay, as requested by a club (details supplied); the reason this material was not provided when requested several times previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55024/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
written
Better Energy Homes Scheme Applications
Derek Nolan
461. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to extend the free home insulation scheme or make home heating grants more accessible to middle income earners who are often very financially stretched; his plans to allow home owners insulate their homes and pay off the bills over a number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52939/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
written
Citizenship Applications
Derek Nolan
499. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason there has been a delay in the processing of an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52209/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
written
Vaccination Programme
Derek Nolan
197. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health his plans to propose a package of supports for children and families affected by Narcolepsy after vaccination with Pandermrix; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52056/12]
Wed, 21 Nov 2012
written
Commercial Rates Calculations
Derek Nolan
164. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures he has proposed for Galway City Council to levy rates on vacant properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51793/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
written
Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Derek Nolan
631. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health when the results of the review of the fair deal scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51490/12]
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
written
Overseas Development Aid Provision
Derek Nolan
54. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Africa strategy which was announced last year; the measures in place to ensure that this strategy will work to its full potential; if any Irish business has expressed an interest in engaging with the strategy; if it will just apply to Irish Aid programme countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50231/12]
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
written
Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors Working Conditions
Derek Nolan
254. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1137 if he will confirm the details of the annual leave agreement regarding holiday entitlements for non consultant hospital doctors between the Health Service Executive and the Irish Medical Organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50309/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
written
Residency Permits
Derek Nolan
490. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49766/12]