Results 261-280 of 861 for speaker:Joe Sherlock

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (26 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Defence the position with regard to his consideration of the request received from the UN for Irish troops to be deployed to Sudan as part of a multinational peacekeeping force established to police the recent peace accord; when a decision will be made on the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17607/05]

Health and Safety Regulations. (31 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason draft regulations drawn up by the Health and Safety Authority more than 15 months ago to improve safety standards on building sites have not yet been implemented, despite the continuing high rate of deaths in the industry; when it is expected that the regulations will be made; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (31 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by the Health and Safety Authority that some small enterprises were developing a culture of risk taking, leading to industrial accidents and deaths; the steps he intends to take to combat this trend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18032/05]

Written Answers — Revenue Investigations: Revenue Investigations (1 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of individuals, companies and trusts being investigated by the Revenue Commissioners arising from the Ansbacher accounts at the latest for which figures are available; the number of cases where settlements have been agreed; the total amount paid to date; the number of cases still outstanding; if any additional action has been taken by...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Government's decentralisation plan will be carried out on a totally voluntary basis; if staff will neither be offered inducements to transfer or subject to penalties if they decide not to move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18294/05]

United Nations Reform. (2 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his address to the foreign policy club, Centre for International Relations, in Warsaw in May 2005; the position regarding the reform of the United Nations system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18506/05]

Written Answers — International Boundaries: International Boundaries (2 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to Rockall under the international law of the sea and the related rights of exploration that ensue from the issue of jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18505/05]

Written Answers — School Books: School Books (14 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will take action to prevent publishers of school books from reprinting text books with minor textual changes, forcing parents and schools to discard expensive books after a short period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19681/05]

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The Health Service Executive is a statutory body, established in January 2005. If it is the case that the HSE has the statutory power, what provision exists for the HSE to obtain finance from the Department of Finance——

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: It is a matter of legislation in this respect, if the Department of Finance raises €11 billion, the HSE is responsible for the health services-——

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Could she not answer the question now?

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report to Dáil Éireann on the current position with regard to the proposed EU directive on ferries; when it is expected to come into operation; the implications of the directive for the current industrial dispute at Irish Ferries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19943/05]

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (15 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the course of action he is taking to ensure that the ongoing dispute at Irish Ferries is resolved; if he will ensure that seafarers on Irish registered vessels receive at least the Irish minimum wage and legal working conditions; if he will ensure that the Irish Ferries workforce is not changed to a yellow pack...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (16 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Minister for Health and Children to ensure that the Health Service Executive, as the body responsible for the delivery of health services, is adequately funded from the €11 billion provided in the budget and to state clearly the means by which these funds are...

Written Answers — Stadium Development: Stadium Development (16 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had any further discussions with the IRFU and the FAI in regard to securing an appropriate venue for Ireland's home rugby and soccer internationals during the period in which Lansdowne Road is being redeveloped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20283/05]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (21 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 98: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the call made by the National Council for Ageing and Older People for the extension of the BreastCheck service to women of 65 and over; if she intends to respond to the call; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20848/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of persons who have been approved for the home care grant but who are still waiting to receive payment, by health region; the total budget for the scheme in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20850/05]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress on the Ballycotton Harbour Development Committee proposal for the harbour. [21121/05]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress on Youghal river bed as presented by the Youghal delegation. [21122/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Jun 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if further progress has been made with regard to the provision of a new or refurbished national school at Rahan, Mallow, County Cork. [20621/05]