Results 41-60 of 2,723 for speaker:Barry Andrews

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (26 Apr 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 501: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of the funding provided for the collection, reuse and recycling of waste materials in 2005. [12916/05]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (26 Apr 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 502: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the development of a comprehensive recycling infrastructure here, including transfer stations and dedicated recycling centres. [12917/05]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (26 Apr 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 503: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding being allocated to composting facilities and the promotion thereof in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12918/05]

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (4 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of EU programmes aimed at peace and reconciliation; the funding which Ireland provides towards their operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14062/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (4 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has allocated funding for research on wave and tidal energy in 2005. [14059/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (4 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the volume of cast iron piping in the gas pipe network; the cost of replacing and upgrading this piping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14060/05]

Written Answers — Emigrant Services: Emigrant Services (4 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans regarding the recommendations made by the task force on policy regarding emigrants; the funding required to implement such recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14061/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Transport the current passenger capacity of the DART; the likely cost to Iarnród Éireann of doubling that capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14064/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Transport the proportion of GDP being allocated to funding public transport in 2005; the way in which this compares to the EU average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14065/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will consider establishing a Dublin transport authority; the likely cost to the Exchequer of such a body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14066/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is appropriate to double the availability of park and ride facilities at DART and suburban railway stations; the likely cost of such action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14067/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for additional public bus stock and the development of bus and cycle lanes; the funding being provided for such in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14068/05]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (31 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 142: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will consider a review of the Child Care (Pre-School Services) Regulations 1996 and Amendment Regulations 1997 to encourage greater supply of child care in the State. [17955/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of the current provision for waiving tax on benefit in kind on the provision by employers of on-site child care facilities. [17945/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of employers who availed of the benefit in kind tax exemptions on employer's child care provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17946/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer to zero rate for VAT purposes the provision of child care facilities; if figures are available regarding the amount of VAT paid by child care providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17947/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the current capital allowances regime for child care facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17948/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the introduction of enhanced double deductions against tax for child care providers in regard certain areas of expenditure such as staffing and insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17949/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing and estimate the cost of, disregarding income of €10,000 in relation to home-based child care providers, based on the model of rent a room relief. [17951/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

Barry Andrews: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimate of the cost of a child care tax credit of €10,000 against personal income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17952/05]