Results 181-200 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Dec 2005)

John Cregan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a claim for a refund of DIRT was refused to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; his views on the matter; and if arrangements will be made to have the amount due awarded. [39919/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Dec 2005)

John Cregan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Finance the threshold for inheritance tax between brothers and sisters; if same is different if persons live together; when these thresholds were last adjusted; and if improvement is under construction. [39924/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Dec 2005)

John Cregan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has data available regarding the economic situation in Northern Ireland, particularly regarding unemployment levels in two communities; the numbers unemployed; the percentage of the workforce unemployed; the numbers unemployed five and ten years ago; and the breakdown between the two communities. [39937/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (15 Dec 2005)

John Cregan: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position for spouses of Irish citizens married for a number of years and living outside the State who wish to become Irish citizens; if a spouse of an Irish citizen born in England, married and living there for the past 20 years can apply for post nuptial citizenship or naturalisation; and if they can obtain an Irish...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (31 Jan 2006)

John Cregan: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the training which is given to drivers of school buses employed by the vocational educational committee and other schools privately in health and safety and first aid; and the term and conditions of employment of such drivers. [2795/06]

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: We are proud of it. We will continue to do so.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on this very important Bill. I welcome the timely arrival of the Bill in the House. I lobbied very strongly for the retention of the groceries order because I felt that protection was vital for many of our smaller traders. I accept and respect the decision of the Minister, Deputy Martin, because he felt that there was a better way to protect these...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: I want to outline some of the concerns raised by some of the traders and shopkeepers in my constituency. There appears to be a great emphasis on outlawing predatory pricing, irrespective of the market share of the perpetrator. This issue in particular needs to be dealt with under the Bill. I welcome the Minister's comments on the abolition of the groceries order when he said predatory pricing...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (2 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made to date in 2006 with regard to decentralisation for Mitchelstown, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3638/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a new Garda station will be provided for Kilfinane, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3632/06]

Health Service Staff. (8 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: I thank the Acting Chairman for allowing me the opportunity to raise this important matter for my constituents in Limerick. The HSE must immediately appoint a third geriatrician to the mid-west HSE region, with particular emphasis on that post being filled in Limerick Regional Hospital, which will complement the current service to that hospital and its associated hospitals, St. Ita's...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on increasing the present axle weight restriction governing the movement of cranes from one local authority area to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6266/06]

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Like previous speakers, I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on such an important issue and to commend the Government for its efforts over many years now to uphold and enhance workers' rights by way of legislation and regulation. We have continued to improve compliance among the minority of employers who knowingly fail to fulfil their statutory obligations to their workers. Only a small...

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: The people who provide such care are to be commended. In looking after their elderly parents or relatives in their own homes, they save the State an enormous amount of money because the person who is sick is not required to enter a hospital or other care institution belonging to the State. The maximum leave entitlement will soon be extended to 104 weeks — practically double the current...

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: ——but we need to ensure that we have the necessary personnel in place. We need to increase the numbers of such personnel to ensure that workplace deaths are kept at a minimum. Safety at work is paramount, so it is most disquieting to see the workplace fatality statistics that have emerged in recent years. The Act is a serious wake-up call to employers who do not do enough to prevent...

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: That is the reason we need enforcement, unfortunately. We might prefer it if that was not the case, but enforcement is necessary. We require more enforcement to cut down the number of workplace deaths. Once again I commend the Minister of State with special responsibility for labour affairs for the excellent work he is doing and I wish him well in his endeavours in the future.

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: No, about 16 months.

Written Answers — Trade Union Practices: Trade Union Practices (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the situation in relation to a qualified construction worker who finds it difficult to get work due to practices or agreements in the industry; if a report on brick and block laying sectors has been published or is nearing completion; if he can clarify the situation regarding a trade union (details supplied) that prevent...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation in relation to rent allowance regulations; if he will provide details of phased or reduced rent allowance which remains due to persons when they take up and return to employment; if similar concessions are available to persons in part-time or full-time work but under pressure from rent charges; and if such persons...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation regarding extra energy costs on pensioners; his views on the way in which this concern will be addressed; if an estimate of increased VAT per annum on energy can be given on full population and pensioners for home heating or energy; if it is understood that pensioners need more heat due to health grounds or being in...