Results 161-180 of 4,491 for speaker:John Perry

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (8 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 507: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason he stated that Irish fishing vessels are more likely to be in breach of fisheries legislation than foreign vessels when a number of European Commission reports have stated that vessels here make up only 1% of EU infringements (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4086/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (8 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 509: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application from Sligo Borough Council for the provision of central heating in houses; when a decision will be made as this is a basic requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3374/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (8 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 510: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that up to 500 new homes are required by Sligo County Council for local authority housing; his plans to address this need urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3375/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (8 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 511: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application for designation of funding under the remedial works scheme by Sligo Borough Council; when the funding will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3376/05]

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (8 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 512: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will make a decision on the application for funding for the refurbishment and extension of Sligo fire station to accommodate the size of the fire engine given the urgent need for the facility; the amount of funding that will be granted; when work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (8 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 513: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on the provision of a new fire station in Ballymote, County Sligo; the reason for the delay in releasing the authorisation; the amount of funding that will be granted; when work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3378/05]

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

John Perry: I wish to share time with Deputy Neville.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

John Perry: I am pleased to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate. The Finance Bill is about the raising and collection of taxes imposed as part of the annual budgetary process. The State fills its coffers through a myriad of taxes and charges on individual taxpayers and corporate entities in the State. This year is no different. While the Minister for Finance has tinkered around the edges of...

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (9 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 80: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he intends to increase the level of recycling of newspaper and cardboard, the level of which is amongst the lowest in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4082/05]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (9 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 165: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take to prevent the extinction of the freshwater pearl mussel, margaritifera durrovensis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3667/05]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (10 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 76: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the out of hours services she intends funding under her ten point plan for accident and emergency crises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4263/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (10 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 151: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the eligibility criteria with regard to the refund of €2,000 for hospital charges for the elderly; the avenues which are open for families of next of kin to seek payment in respect of persons who are deceased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4479/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the visa application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4475/05]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (10 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the circumstances outlined by a person (details supplied) in respect of a third level maintenance grant; if it will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4478/05]

Rail Network. (15 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in view of his allocation of €5 million for commencement of work on a new rail station in the Dublin docklands, announced during the budgetary Estimates 2004, this money has been allocated to Irish Rail; if a decision has been taken on the exact location of this new station; when this decision will be announced; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (15 Feb 2005)

John Perry: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made in introducing a new regulatory provision to allow for an increase in the fine for wrongly parking in a parking spot for the disabled; when this regulation will come into effect; the level this fine will be set at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4758/05]

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

John Perry: I am delighted to speak on this important ruling. Democracy has worked well to deal with an illegal charge. With regard to the retrospective legislation, the Supreme Court has stated categorically that the State is liable to make a refund. Only this week I tabled a parliamentary question to the Tánaiste with regard to the eligibility criteria for the refund of €2,000 for hospital charges...

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

John Perry: This is the caring and sharing Government. The reply referred to people who died before 9 December and said that no payment would be made in those cases. If the individuals concerned died on or after this date, a payment would be made. If somebody died on 8 December, the €2,000 would not be paid. A number of people contacted my office about not getting the €2,000 due to the death...

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

John Perry: I accept that. The point was made that the introduction of the entitlement to a medical card for people over 70 years took place prior to the last general election. That is when the floodgates opened on this. When it was brought to the Department's attention, it was concealed. There was a major cover-up. This came into the public domain in October but according to my information, and I hope...

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

John Perry: We have had 15 years without an increase.