On Wednesday (15th May) I tabled a question in the Dáil to Transport Minister, Leo Varadkar asking if he would “provide an update on the Galway City Outer Bypass with regard to an IROPI application which is necessary to progress this much-needed infrastructure project for Galway and the West.” Below is the [...] Read more »
Parliamentary Questions
Parliamentary Questions (PQs) may be submitted by a TD for oral answer in the Dáil or, as in the majority of cases, for written answer. TDs may put questions on any topic to the Taoiseach or any minister, subject to conditions and procedures as outlined in standing orders. PQs are a useful way of gathering information on a variety of issues including national and local matters or information concerning constituents. Some Government departments, such as the Department of Social Protection, have dedicated contact points for TDs and it is often more efficient and speedy to use these channels rather than to submit PQs.
Parliamentary Question No 98 on Wednesday, 8th May, 2013
To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide assurances that, in the context of the National Lottery Bill, the 6% margin on lottery sales for retailers will be protected and that awarding of the lottery licence to a new operator will not result in a [...] Read more »
Parliamentary Question No 96 on Wednesday, 8th May, 2013
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm his Department’s current classification of down syndrome; if he shares the view that stipulations contained in the Special Education circular 02/05 are unintentionally preventing access to resource teaching hours.. -Seán Kyne. Freagra Minister Ruairà Quinn The Deputy will [...] Read more »
Parliamentary Question No 79 on Wednesday, 8th May, 2013
To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recent Grant Thronton report on tobacco and the shadow economy which shows that up to €800 million is being lost per annum in State revenue; if he will consider reviewing and reforming the existing anti-smuggling and [...] Read more »
Parliamentary Question No 245 on Wednesday, 8th May, 2013
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any standard designs for traffic calming measures, such as ramps, exist and if directions will be given to local authorities on the construction of traffic calming features so that the quality and durability of same will be assured across the [...] Read more »