News & Statements

Dáil Question to the Minister for Social Protection

To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the 2012 figures showing that almost 50% of applicants who were refused disability allowance were awarded the payment on appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Social Protection

To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the Free Legal Advice Centre 2012 report Not Fair Enough with regard to the appeals process in her Department, as well as outlining in detail the reforms that have been reported to have taken place to reduce waiting time for appeals; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Parliamentary Question to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the basis on which the National Standards Authority of Ireland have been asked to report to his Department on the subject of pyrite testing; when this will be published; the consensus amongst stakeholders regarding the funding for testing for pyrite in properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Social Protection

To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the proposals to develop a jobseeker's database; if this database will go as far as recording vital details such as education, skill set and past employment history; the length of time this proposal will take to implement; the way this differs from the current database that provides information to her Department for the pathways to work programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Health

To ask the Minister for Health his views on the conditions and working hours of junior doctors in the Health Service Executive; his plans to engage with the Irish Medical Organisation to re-examine these working hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Social Protection

To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the proposals to develop a jobseeker's database; if this database will go as far as recording vital details such as education, skill set and past employment history; the length of time this proposal will take to implement; the way this differs from the current database that provides information to her Department for the pathways to work programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.