Results 181-200 of 29,211 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2004)

Brendan Howlin: On the Council of Europe Development Bank Bill, which supports Belarus, has there been any communication with the President of Belarus? There is concern at the assertion that children who have come here for treatment will no longer be allowed to do it. Before we debate the Bill, will the Taoiseach indicate the Government view and if it has been made known through the European Union or...

Written Answers — Revenue Powers Group: Revenue Powers Group (23 Nov 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made by his Department and the Revenue Commissioners in their consideration of the recommendations of the Revenue Powers Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29850/04]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Nov 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if current rules enable the award of rent subsidy to an elderly Irish citizen, currently residing in the UK, who is in poor health and has very limited means, if he or she returns here and secures private rented accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29754/04]

Overseas Missions. (26 Jan 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Defence the details of the report carried out by his Department into a group of Irish soldiers who were falsely accused of cowardice in a battle in the Congo more than 40 years ago while on service with the United Nations; if the men have been exonerated in this report; if he has plans to commemorate the actions of these men; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Mental Health Issues: Mental Health Issues (27 Jan 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to a recent publication for the IFA, Dealing with Stress, which aims to combat stress levels among farmers; her views on this study; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1917/05]

Written Answers — Farm Incomes: Farm Incomes (27 Jan 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the very small increase in farm incomes in 2004 as reported by the CSO which is not keeping pace with inflation; her proposals to improve farm incomes; the proportion of farm incomes which is derived directly from payments from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1918/05]

Order of Business. (1 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Government has promised to introduce as a matter of some urgency in this session a Bill to provide for the use of non-UCITS common contractual funds, protected cells and cross-investments to meet the development needs of the IFSC funds industry. What does this mean and can the Tánaiste provide briefing for the Opposition on what specifically is envisaged? The employment permit Bill was...

Order of Business. (1 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: When?

Written Answers — Tax Evasion: Tax Evasion (1 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of breaches detected of the Waiver of Certain Tax, Interest and Penalties Act 1993 in respect of each year since 1994; the number of prosecutions initiated and convictions secured arising from such detection; if he has satisfied himself that the law is being applied in the manner intended; if his attention has been drawn to comments made...

Written Answers — Tax Evasion: Tax Evasion (1 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of court prosecutions initiated as a result of tax evasion in respect of each year since 1997; the number of cases in which convictions were secured; the number of cases in which prison sentences were imposed and the details of the sentence in each case; if he has satisfied himself with the level of court cases taken, in view of the high...

Written Answers — Humanitarian Assistance: Humanitarian Assistance (2 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will consider the establishment of a special unit to train and resource appropriate personnel for service abroad and at home in the area of disaster relief logistics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2764/05]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (2 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the meetings he envisages taking place at Irish or European Union level as would advance the road map for peace in the Middle East; if he proposes to meet the new President of the Palestinian Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2763/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that, despite concentrations of disadvantaged children in its catchment area, a school (details supplied) in County Wexford stands to lose two of its current resource allocations under the weighted system; if she will immediately review this decision and grant full disadvantaged status to...

Written Answers — Schools Language Support Services: Schools Language Support Services (3 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself that sufficient support is available to teachers in schools with large numbers of non-English speaking pupils; if teachers are adequately advised and equipped to help overcome any such difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3021/05]

Written Answers — Education Consultation Process: Education Consultation Process (3 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the actions her Department intends to take as a result of the YES process carried out by her predecessor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3022/05]

Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Last week, on the Order of Business, when I asked that a briefing be provided on the investment funds, companies and miscellaneous company law provision Bill, I was told a briefing would be available for spokespersons. When will it be provided?

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to a recent European Commission report showing that consumers here are paying some of the highest Internet rates in Europe; if his attention has been drawn to the Commission's concern that Ireland's Internet provider market is not sufficiently competitive; if he plans to take any...

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

Brendan Howlin: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the recent EU negotiations on fishing catches and quotas for 2005; his further views on whether the 27% cut in the Irish mackerel quota will be particularly detrimental to the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3583/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the application of a school (details supplied) in County Wexford for an extension and refurbishment to the existing school premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3816/05]

House Prices. (9 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 62: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average increase in the price of a new house and a second hand house in Dublin and the rest of the country during 2004; the anticipated level of increase during 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3895/05]