Results 12,461-12,480 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when, given that it is 12 months since he published the draft regulations under Section 9.1 of the Official Languages Act 2003, he will issue the final regulations on same; the reason for the delay in issuing them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21929/07]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the funding that was made available in 2006 for animal welfare. [21416/07]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will introduce comprehensive and effective regulations regarding an area (details supplied) and ensure full compliance. [21548/07]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the discussions that have taken place between the Government and the European Union on the threat of foot and mouth disease here. [21549/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the resource teaching hours and special needs assistance support to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was reduced; if this support will be restored to 22 hours a week; and the reason the parents were not notified of the proposed cut in their son's teaching support hours by her Department. [21410/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí in a town (details supplied) in County Mayo at present. [21553/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the breakdown of the number of Gardaí in a town (details supplied) in County Mayo on a yearly basis for the past five years. [21554/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to increase the number of Gardaí in a town (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of circumstances. [21555/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when long-term residency will be granted to persons (details supplied) in County Mayo. [21558/07]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 483: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to an essential repairs grant application for persons (details supplied) in County Mayo. [21383/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 495: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to an extension to a water scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo; the stage the project is currently at; the estimated completion date for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21550/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 496: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been deemed as being not eligible to be considered for re-housing by the a local authority due to the status of their spouse. [21551/07]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 522: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of registered developments (details supplied) in County Mayo; the number of unregistered developments in the county; and the action that can be taken against unauthorised developments in County Mayo. [21776/07]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 523: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is appropriate for a local authority to choose to ignore legislation that he brings into force (details supplied). [21777/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 533: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when a grant will be awarded to a group (details supplied) in County Galway as has been promised. [21926/07]

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

Michael Ring: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans she has and the legal position in relation to booster seats for children travelling on school buses. [21178/07]

National Drugs Strategy. (27 Sep 2007)

Michael Ring: While I am not going to cause a row on my first Question Time——

National Drugs Strategy. (27 Sep 2007)

Michael Ring: ——I wish to put down a marker. I tabled two priority questions both of which were ruled out of order, which I feel is unfair. A procedure should be in place. I was lucky that I had tabled other questions. As far as I was concerned the questions were in order. They were direct questions to the Minister. While I am disappointed I will not cause a row on it today.

National Drugs Strategy. (27 Sep 2007)

Michael Ring: Correct.

National Drugs Strategy. (27 Sep 2007)

Michael Ring: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. As today is the first Question Time for the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, I wish him the best of luck. I congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to working with him. He has arranged for a briefing for us by his Department, which I welcome. The Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, has agreed to do the same. The Minister of State probably has the...