Results 221-240 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

John Cregan: I wish to share time with Deputy Carty.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

John Cregan: I am glad to have the opportunity to make a brief contribution on this critical legislation. I warmly welcome that the Planning and Development Act is being amended to provide for the following. There is the introduction of a strategic consent process for strategic infrastructure of national importance provided by other statutory bodies and private promoters. There is also the restructuring...

Written Answers — Conservation Grants: Conservation Grants (31 May 2006)

John Cregan: Question 151: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when payment of a grant under the 2006 conservation grants scheme will be made to a group (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21268/06]

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: I welcome the opportunity to comment on the greyhound industry. While I do not doubt Deputy Deenihan's sentiments and belief in the industry, the Bill is premature and opportunistic and puts us at risk of talking down the industry. We should talk it up and be more positive. The recent controversy resulted in an independent inquiry. The Minister appointed Mr. Dalton, an eminent retired civil...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: I will be parochial briefly. Unfortunately many of my local fundraising events have to take place in Curraheen Park in Cork or in Tralee.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: We travel in strong numbers to both venues to support the various events that take place. Thanks to this Minister and Government we look forward to a new, state-of-the-art greyhound racing track in Limerick. We have a fantastic tradition of greyhounds in Limerick including trainers, breeders and many thousands of participants through the years. We have difficulties with facilities and it is...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: I am sure the Minister will be open to this. He is a good listener and will not be found wanting in this and will hopefully appoint a woman to the board. I want to speak about the horse and greyhound racing fund and its importance in enhancing the infrastructure of this industry throughout the country. The horse racing and greyhound fund was established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: I wish to put that on the record. Mr. Dalton has observed due process in dealing with all parties. Fair play is fine play.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: He listens to the stories and then adjudicates. I have full confidence in the manner in which the Minister has handled the matter. The result of the inquiry and the enactment of Mr. Dalton's recommendations will stand the industry in good stead. This industry will go upwards and onwards.

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Deputy Burton is very touchy.

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to Hume Street Hospital, Dublin; her future plans in relation to same; the reason hospital facilities and services are being run down; her plans for alternative services; the persons who requested same; the highest number of beds which existed in the hospital; the number of beds in recent years;...

Written Answers — Credit Cards: Credit Cards (8 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance the law for persons who change credit card companies; if he will confirm that only one annual charge for stamp duty should be paid in the year when the account changed; the evidence which is necessary to satisfy the original company of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22088/06]

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (8 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding persons who have a full driving licence from the USA; the reason they need to re-sit their driving tests here; if there are bilateral or international agreements on such issues; if Ireland or the EU are a signatory to such agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22267/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (8 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the numbers of national school teachers nationally for each of the past 10 years; they way in which the numbers of teachers compare with earlier decades; the way in which the extra teachers have been used; the number who are used as special needs or resource teachers; the improvements in class sizes over recent years; and if she will...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (13 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has plans to amend the present guidelines governing the issuing of disabled drivers' car permits, to include people with other severe disabilities of the upper limbs and body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22331/06]

Written Answers — Garda Remuneration: Garda Remuneration (13 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a special pension from An Garda Síochána will be made payable to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22332/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Finance the present categories and thresholds for inheritance tax; when they were last adjusted; if they are adjusted annually for inflation increases; if the general inflation figure or that for property is used; if a person without children can nominate someone else for example a niece to receive the first category relief in a case where the niece was...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the child dependant allowances which apply to various social welfare schemes for example widows, invalidity, disability benefit, unemployment benefit and so on; when these were last adjusted; the reason they stopped increasing; if a study has taken place in relation to the effects of this policy on poverty, as child benefit or...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (14 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if changes have been made in relation to the seven year timeframe governing a missing person, where an inquest cannot be held, and the ability for their families to avail of their entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23149/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Jul 2006)

John Cregan: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding entitlements to the primary school dental service; if entitlement extends to children attending a private or fee-paying school; the reason for refusals and the legislative base for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27173/06]