63 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the targets he has set as the basis for measuring whether the proposed expanded community employment scheme is proving worthwhile for participants.
63 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the targets he has set as the basis for measuring whether the proposed expanded community employment scheme is proving worthwhile for participants.
37 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he has made further contact with the British authorities in view of the proposed change in German energy law which will allow, for the first time, the storage of spent nuclear fuel without reprocessing and in view of the letter from two former United States CIA chiefs to the British Prime Minister, Mr. John Major, warning that THORP could encourage the spread of nuclear weapons.
9 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if he will take on board the recommendation by Fitzpatrick Associates in their recent report for the EC, that advice centres for tourism should be established to offer back-up services to the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
6 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if the Government intends to establish a National Entertainment Committee to ensure quality entertainment for our tourists; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
9 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when the EC early retirement scheme for farmers will come into operation in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
63 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for the Environment the manner in which the preparation of the National Development Plan 1994-1999 complied with the provisions of EC Council Regulations No. 2081/93 and with Article 8.4, in view of the requirements that these plans shall include an appraisal of the environmental situation of the region concerned and an evaluation of the environmental impact of the strategy and operations referred to above in terms of sustainable development in agreement with the provisions of Community Law in force; and the arrangements made to associate the competent environmental authorities designated by the member state in the preparation and implementation of the operations envisaged in the plan to ensure compliance with Community environmental rules.
63 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for the Environment the manner in which the preparation of the National Development Plan 1994-1999 complied with the provisions of EC Council Regulations No. 2081/93 and with Article 8.4, in view of the requirements that these plans shall include an appraisal of the environmental situation of the region concerned and an evaluation of the environmental impact of the strategy and operations referred to above in terms of sustainable development in agreement with the provisions of Community Law in force; and the arrangements made to associate the competent environmental authorities designated by the member state in the preparation and implementation of the operations envisaged in the plan to ensure compliance with Community environmental rules.
27 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the reason the industrial programme of the National Development Plan, 1994-1999, did not adopt net job targets, as recommended by the ESRI.
20 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the measures, if any, which have been put in place by his Department to warn tourists of possible dangers/attacks which they may have to face when they visit this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
20 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the measures, if any, which have been put in place by his Department to warn tourists of possible dangers/attacks which they may have to face when they visit this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
46 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his Department has carried out research into the effects on human health of organo-phosphate compounds incorporated in recommended sheep dips; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
14 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment when he will provide incentives for employers to introduce increased flexibility in hours of employment for women; the nature and extent of the incentives, if any, that are envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
25 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will define the meaning of hardship in relation to student's eligibility for social welfare payments during summer months; if students whose parents are in receipt of social welfare will qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
85 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for the Environment if it is intended to provide for Seanad representation for Irish emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
85 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for the Environment if it is intended to provide for Seanad representation for Irish emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
60 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the way in which the proposed early warning system, which is to be the main function of the employment protection unit, differs from the early warning system already in his Department in the Sectoral Industries Division, involving regular meetings of all relevant agencies with knowledge of firms likely to have difficulties.
60 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the way in which the proposed early warning system, which is to be the main function of the employment protection unit, differs from the early warning system already in his Department in the Sectoral Industries Division, involving regular meetings of all relevant agencies with knowledge of firms likely to have difficulties.
15 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has any plans to initiate a broad-ranging debate in Ireland on the constitutional options for Europe in advance of the next Intergovernmental Conference planned for 1996.
138 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Education if she will give details of the support and facilities available to pupils suffering from dyslexia in post-primary schools; if she proposes to improve the services at both primary and post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
138 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Education if she will give details of the support and facilities available to pupils suffering from dyslexia in post-primary schools; if she proposes to improve the services at both primary and post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
12 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Justice the steps, if any, she proposes to take to assist in the setting up of casinos; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
38 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Social Welfare the estimated annual cost of making the PRSI exemption scheme, as contained in section 18 of the Social Welfare Bill, a permanent feature of the social welfare code without any cut off date for recruitment.
38 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Social Welfare the estimated annual cost of making the PRSI exemption scheme, as contained in section 18 of the Social Welfare Bill, a permanent feature of the social welfare code without any cut off date for recruitment.
42 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he intends to establish a more open, transparent and competitive energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
42 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he intends to establish a more open, transparent and competitive energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
7 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the effect his Department's energy policy will have on Exchequer expenditure and Exchequer revenue over the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
6 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the initiatives, if any, he has taken to protect the Irish people from the developments in Sellafield particularly in view of the recent leak from the plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
29 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if the Government will establish a national entertainment committee to assist in the provision of entertainment for tourists.
3 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Taoiseach the number of persons on the Live Register for each employment exchange in County Tipperary on 1 September 1991 and 1992 and 1 February 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
60 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Taoiseach the reason no consultation with the councils of the regional tourism organisations took place prior to the establishment of the enterprise partnership board; if he will give an assurance that suitable tourism structures at local and regional level will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
60 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Taoiseach the reason no consultation with the councils of the regional tourism organisations took place prior to the establishment of the enterprise partnership board; if he will give an assurance that suitable tourism structures at local and regional level will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
20 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Energy the level of energy savings that have been achieved in the public sector in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
19 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Energy the progress, if any, which has been made in his plans to secure the upgrading of the facilities in Whitegate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
20 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Energy the level of energy savings that have been achieved in the public sector in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
19 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Energy the progress, if any, which has been made in his plans to secure the upgrading of the facilities in Whitegate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
8 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Labour if he will outline the number of jobs created by the private sector in 1991; whether he has satisfied himself with this number; if he had any discussions with the Federation of Irish Employers or the Confederation of Irish Industry regarding their contribution towards job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
22 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the extraordinary queues on a daily basis at the Passport Office; and if he intends to take steps to provide a more satisfactory service and hence prevent such inconveniences to applicants.
10 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Labour if he will outline the number of redundancies notified to his Department in January, 1991 and January, 1992 and the average for each month in 1991 and 1992; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
1 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Labour if he will outline the number of days lost through strike action for the first five months of 1992, and for the same period in 1991 and 1990; and if, in view of the increased industrial unrest, he has satisfied himself that his Department has succeeded in solving such disputes in a reasonable time period.
3 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Taoiseach the number of people registered as unemployed in south Tipperary for each of the last 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
52 Mrs. T. Ahearn, Mr. Lowry and Mr. Carey asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the number of people registered as unemployed in County Tipperary for each of the last 18 months; and if he will make a statement on any new Government initiatives in this area.
72 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for the Environment if he proposes to designate any additional functions to be reserved for the elected members of local authorities; and if so, if he will give details of his proposals.
72 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for the Environment if he proposes to designate any additional functions to be reserved for the elected members of local authorities; and if so, if he will give details of his proposals.
4 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Labour if he intends to increase the resources of the Employment Equality Agency in 1992; whether he has satisfied himself that the agency are receiving sufficient funding to provide an adequate and efficient service in all the areas under their aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
3 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Labour if he will give details of the extent of the reduction of the social employment scheme in 1992; whether his Department intend to end the operation of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
2 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Labour if he intends to introduce a national policy on child care for working parents so as to facilitate the participation of married women in the labour force; and if he will make a statement on the matter.