Results 2,201-2,220 of 4,491 for speaker:John Perry
- Gangland Crime: Motion (18 Nov 2008)
John Perry: I compliment Deputy Flanagan on this very important motion. I welcome the opportunity to speak on it, which calls on the Government to implement a comprehensive set of proposals to tackle serious crime in this State. In particular, it calls on the Government to launch a co-ordinated approach to tackling organised criminal gangs. I offer my sympathy to the family and friends of the late Mr....
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Nov 2008)
John Perry: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the social welfare entitlements of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be given for the full eight years rather than the five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40715/08]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (18 Nov 2008)
John Perry: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will facilitate the repatriation of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40714/08]
- Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (18 Nov 2008)
John Perry: Question 488: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if a person (details supplied) in County Sligo who has commenced work on a slatted shed unit prior to submitting an application for grant assistance under the farm waste management scheme will be eligible for grant aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40586/08]
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (19 Nov 2008)
John Perry: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide assurances that the future of a school (details supplied) in County Sligo will be safeguarded, in the wake of the recent cuts in the education budget; if, in view of its unique status as the only boarding school in Connacht, he will ensure that this school will remain exempt from the cuts in services to ensure the...
- Special Report on New EU Legislation: Statements. (20 Nov 2008)
John Perry: I compliment Deputy Durkan on the outstanding work he is doing in European affairs. On behalf of the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny I am pleased to present our second special report which deals with new EU legislative proposals. I thank the Whips for scheduling this debate today, and for their commitment to schedule further debates at least once a month. This point was well made...
- Special Report on New EU Legislation: Statements. (20 Nov 2008)
John Perry: I thank the Minister.
- Special Report on New EU Legislation: Statements. (20 Nov 2008)
John Perry: This is very good.
- Special Report on New EU Legislation: Statements. (20 Nov 2008)
John Perry: Deputy à Snodaigh is doing a good job.
- Special Report on New EU Legislation: Statements. (20 Nov 2008)
John Perry: The Minister, Deputy Roche, need not worry as we are in no rush to get there.
- Special Report on New EU Legislation: Statements. (20 Nov 2008)
John Perry: We can investigate the interpretation.
- Special Report on New EU Legislation: Statements. (20 Nov 2008)
John Perry: I thank the Deputy.
- Special Report on New EU Legislation: Statements. (20 Nov 2008)
John Perry: I thank the Minister of State for his very positive contribution. He is a totally committed European and does an outstanding job in regard to all EU issues. His role in the coming months will be critical. I thank the Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny, Deputy Connick, and all those who contributed today. This is the first occasion on which we have had a debate on the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Nov 2008)
John Perry: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intercede and allow a respite care grant application lodged by a person (details supplied) in County Sligo to be sanctioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42295/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Nov 2008)
John Perry: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will intercede in a case of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo who has had their mortgage interest supplement taken away in full after six weeks in view of the fact that the applicant is still on sick benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42606/08]
- Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)
John Perry: I seek clarification from the Minister with regard to the difficulties the Finance Bill poses for traders in the Border counties. Is the Minister aware that on the submission of a VAT number for the importation of goods from Northern Ireland there is derogation on VAT? This is a very important anomaly.
- Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)
John Perry: It is to do with the Finance Bill.
- Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)
John Perry: VAT is not payable. Traders on the Border are being devastated. On the submission of a VAT number there is VAT derogation.
- Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)
John Perry: Traders in the Border counties are devastated.
- Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)
John Perry: Is the Minister aware there is VAT derogation on submission of a VAT number?