Results 101-120 of 27,528 for speaker:Heather Humphreys

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012. There has been a sharp rise in the cost of fuel in recent times largely due to external factors such as the price of oil internationally. This is not a new phenomenon, however, because it has always been inevitable that if the price of a barrel of oil went up the cost of petrol and diesel would follow suit. This...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (24 Apr 2012)

Heather Humphreys: Question 604: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) in County Galway may expect to have a decision made on their Garda vetting application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20623/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 May 2012)

Heather Humphreys: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the recent decision by the Health Service Executive to have catering services for Monaghan Hospital and St Mary's Hospital, Castleblayney, provided from one site at St Davnet's in Monaghan which is eighteen miles away from Castleblayney; if he will outline the logic behind this decision in view of the high cost...

Written Answers — Coroner Service: Coroner Service (8 May 2012)

Heather Humphreys: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Health the hours of the post mortem service in the north east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23014/12]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 May 2012)

Heather Humphreys: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are any plans to upgrade the Stranooden exchange for broadband in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23121/12]

Ireland's Chairmanship-in-Office of the OSCE: Statements (10 May 2012)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to speak about the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OSCE. I wish the Tánaiste well in his role as chairman of the OSCE. It is important that the work of the OSCE is debated in the House as this organisation does not often get the recognition or attention it deserves. I regret to say that prior to my appointment as a member of the Irish...

European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 May 2012)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011. The objective of the Bill is to apply the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 to states other than EU member states. Since its enactment, the European Arrest Warrant Act has allowed for a more efficient method for extradition, as formal...

Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2012)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011. I commend Deputy Michael McGrath on introducing it as it provides us with an opportunity to discuss the difficulties many are experiencing with debt management. We are all well aware of the financial difficulties people are encountering. This problem is not unique to any county or area as people are...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 May 2012)

Heather Humphreys: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when an application for a work permit will be processed in respect of person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24760/12]

Written Answers — Tuberculosis Incidence: Tuberculosis Incidence (17 May 2012)

Heather Humphreys: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that under the TB eradication programme movement of contiguous herds is now being automatically restricted to four months test period; in view of the difficulties this restriction will cause farmers with regard to the movement of livestock, if he will consider increasing the...

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2012)

Heather Humphreys: I would like to share time with Deputy Farrell.

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2012)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012. Everybody in this House will acknowledge that the reform of local government is badly needed. To be honest, it should have been tackled a long time ago. The Government has no choice other than to find savings. If we are to do this, we must eradicate any identified inefficiencies in services....

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)

Heather Humphreys: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that rent supplement is not being granted to separated couples unless they have instigated legal proceedings against each other in order to obtain a legal separation or divorce; her views on the fact that some women who are victims of domestic violence have taken a huge step to actually leave...

Written Answers — Employment Support Schemes: Employment Support Schemes (6 Jun 2012)

Heather Humphreys: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the back to work support schemes (details supplied) available to self-employed persons who have lost their job; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26963/12]

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (12 Jun 2012)

Heather Humphreys: Question 627: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the National Car Test of vintage lorries; if vintage cars and tractors are subject to an NCT; the reasons these vehicles are subject to an NCT in view of the fact that they are generally used at charity events and for recreational use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27848/12]

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (20 Jun 2012)

Heather Humphreys: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the quantity of poultry meat imported over each of the past ten years; the country or countries of origin; if he is satisfied that this product is produced to the same high standards as Irish producers and the Irish industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30031/12]

Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2012)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I commend the Minister, Deputy Bruton, on bringing forward this important legislation. I have worked in the financial services industry for many years and one story has always stuck in my mind, and it is appropriate that I share it with the Minister in the context of this Bill. I once interviewed a married couple who were seeking a small...

Haulage Industry (3 Jul 2012)

Heather Humphreys: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress that has been made in addressing the difficulties facing the haulage industry following his engagement with the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32109/12]

Haulage Industry (3 Jul 2012)

Heather Humphreys: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans to support the haulage industry and to address some of the difficulties that the industry is facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32110/12]

Haulage Industry (3 Jul 2012)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Minister for his answer and acknowledge his efforts to assist the haulage industry, as well as recognising its important role. As he stated, Deputy Áine Collins and I have been involved in a working group set up by the Minister for Finance last February to discuss and find solutions to two of the most pressing problems facing the industry, namely, fuel costs and fuel laundering....