Results 1-20 of 22 for revert speaker:Michael Ring

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Feb 2022)

Michael Ring: 392. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason that it took the Passport Office 92 working days to revert to a parent regarding a first-time online passport application for a minor; when this passport will be dispatched; if it will issue in time for their travel plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9434/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Greenways Funding (29 May 2019)

Michael Ring: ...has subsequently been in contact with my Department and has submitted a written case outlining the circumstances relating to the delay in the completion of these particular projects. This submission is under consideration at the moment and my officials will revert to the Local Authority in due course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 42- Department of Rural and Community Development (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Ring: ...would resolve the problem but the Deputy is right that they did not work. The proof of any scheme is the level of drawdown and there was very little drawdown. The schemes just did not work. For this reason, I reverted to the community in respect of the pilot scheme I have introduced. I have asked the community to investigate. The Deputy put forward a number of ideas. Boyle is one...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Authority Expenditure (23 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department has not to date received any funding back from Local Authorities as a result of allocations made in 2017.  My Department will revert to the Deputy if any returns are made by the month end. It is important to note that apart from the Local Improvement Scheme , the 2017 rural development schemes are expected to operate over a 12-15 month period.  Therefore, it...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: ...,  to be supported under the 2017 scheme. A decision on the 20 applications for funding for public art works was deferred. In addition there were 32 applications that were that were unsuccessful in their bid for funding. I will revert to the Deputy with the details of these applications in tabular form within the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Staff Training (21 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: ...behalf of my Department while we recruit staff to fill our remaining vacancies.  As a consequence, it is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy within the time specified. I will revert to the Deputy when I have collected the requisite information in respect of the period 19 July to date.

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (15 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: We will do a check on that and revert to the Deputy.

Other Questions: Rural Recreation Policy (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Ring: ...will frighten farmers and other landowners over their lands being used by the public. I assure the Deputy that we have made substantial progress in recent weeks and I am happy with it. I will revert to the Deputy in the coming months. I am delighted with the two pilot schemes, particularly the one in Kerry. We have the same problem with Croagh Patrick because everyone wants to climb...

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (22 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: ...the National Sports Campus. It will manage, operate and maintain the campus, with any other facility that may be approved by the Minister. Overall responsibility for the research function which was the responsibility of the Irish Sports Council will revert to my Department. The programme for Government states policy making will revert to Departments, while agencies will be accountable...

Topical Issue Debate: Wild Atlantic Way Project (15 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: I will respond to the Deputy in a very positive manner. I will set up that opportunity for him and arrange a meeting with Fáilte Ireland. I will revert to him tomorrow with a date and a time and will attend the meeting. He will have the opportunity to make the presentation to Fáilte Ireland. I see nothing wrong with this. The Deputy mentioned Waterford Airport and I agree...

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: ...my officials to consider this again for any new round of the sports capital programme. While I welcome Deputy Dooley's positive comments on the Sport Ireland Bill, I cannot understand his anxiety to revert to the old Fianna Fáil way of delivering sports capital grants. Since coming into office I have given sports capital funding pro rata. I am very proud of that. Every commentator...

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: ...It will manage, operate and maintain the campus, along with any other facilities that may be approved by the Minister. Overall responsibility for the research function, which was the responsibility of the Irish Sports Council, will revert to my Department. The programme for Government states that policy making will revert to Departments, while agencies will be accountable for...

Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Promotion (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: ...and everyone involved with the greenway would be delighted to assist them in any way. People from throughout the country and across the globe now visit the area to see what has been done. At this point, I will revert to the official reply. I am delighted to have the opportunity to discuss the development of cycle greenways in the House, particularly as these represent a really new and...

Sport and Recreational Development (1 Jun 2011)

Michael Ring: ...seeking to have these questions disallowed, as was previously the case, I have been referring the questions to the relevant agencies for direct reply, and have been asking the Deputies concerned to revert to my office if a reply has not been received within ten days. The House will appreciate that this approach lends itself well to written questions. However, our procedures for oral...

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2010)

Michael Ring: ...with the Opposition. It will not change the overall Bill but it will restore the money to those who badly need it. I listened to the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, who talked about reverting to the payments levels that obtained in 2007. However, bread, milk and insurance were cheaper in 2007, as was the overall cost of living in Ireland. It is not cheaper now, as items are...

Community Development (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: ...as we all have to protect the taxpayer's money. At the same time I am glad the Minister and the Minister of State have had meetings with their officials and the Leader companies. I ask them to revert to these companies. There are some very ideas in my county and people from other parts of the country come to me to tell me they have good ideas. They want to create employment in rural...

Community Development. (29 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: I will revert to the matter of assets in a later question. Given the Leader programme's value of €425 million, has the Minister conducted a value for money audit of the previous Leader programme to determine whether we learned from any mistakes and whether funds were spent wisely? I hope that such an audit was conducted and that the Minister learned from it. He was correct when he stated...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Michael Ring: ...welfare officers and operate it on a trial basis in some areas for a few months to see how it works. What is being proposed in the Bill will not work, however, so the next Government will have to revert to the old arrangement. Whose premises will community welfare officers use? Will they use HSE premises or will they be sent into towns to use social welfare offices? Will community...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (27 Feb 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the pick-up point for school transport for persons (details supplied) in County Mayo was changed; if it will be reverted to the old pick up point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7304/07]

Written Answers — Further Education: Further Education (4 Jul 2006)

Michael Ring: ...some modules to continue their studies to gain certification; the person who decided to change the course format resulting in all modules having to be taken in one year; if these courses can revert to their previous format; the reason the change was deemed necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25516/06]