Results 261-280 of 15,510 for speaker:Brendan Griffin

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (14 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if statistical data exists for the number and types of vehicles travelling each way on the N22 from Ballyvourney to Ballincollig, Coolcour, on a daily basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20566/11]

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister of State for bringing this Bill before the House. I welcome its provisions. These images are shocking and will have an impact, which is a welcome development. I quit cigarettes seven years ago but could not have done it without the introduction of the smoking ban. We may often be critical of the former Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, who is not...

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this important matter and commend Deputy O'Dea for introducing the Bill. In this difficult time for the country, it is important and welcome that those on the Opposition benches are contributing to the House as constructively as possible. More than ever before, we need such an approach during the coming years. However, the Minister's legal advice on...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 65: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will put in place additional supports for Irish emigrants, particularly in the areas of further education while abroad and notification of employment opportunities here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20948/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has explored the viability and potential net earnings of a 1 cent or 2 cent levy on text messaging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20859/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether an emergency super tax should be applied to the top 10% of earners for a period of three years during the current economic emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20860/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a 10% levy on National Lottery or other winnings to individuals of more than €500,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20985/11]

Written Answers — Currency Support: Currency Support (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has a contingency plan in the event of a requirement for the State to rely on our own currency. [20996/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a reduction of the excise duty on cider for on-premise sales in view of the history of excise increases on cider by past Administrations and the importance of the Irish cider industry for employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21002/11]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is willing to be flexible with parents of children who are willing to pay for school transport but who do not meet the eligibility criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20887/11]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision will issue on the provision of additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20988/11]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the sources of funding available to a community group (details supplied) in County Kerry for a heritage-related project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20739/11]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the sources of funding that will be available to a community group (details supplied) in County Kerry for an arts- or heritage-related project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20788/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Grants: Local Authority Grants (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a grant scheme for the general public to replace single-glazed windows with energy-efficient double- or triple-glazed windows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20949/11]

Written Answers — Prospecting Licences: Prospecting Licences (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has made investigations into the possibility of mining at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20854/11]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to incentivise the use of self-generation by individual householders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20991/11]

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 337: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will investigate an unfinished development (details supplied) in County Kerry in order to ascertain if the situation presents opportunities to the local community in terms of work experience opportunities for apprentices, opportunities for sheltered housing for the elderly of persons with...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding a REP scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; if an explanation will be provided for the time delays in dealing with this case; if a thorough review of this file will be carried out in order to establish the facts of this case; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Harbour Services: Harbour Services (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry is being charged berthage fees in respect of a licensed vessel while it awaits code of practice clearance; if these charges will be waived in view of the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20792/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 Jul 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding efforts to transfer Dingle Ice Plant, County Kerry to a alternative operator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20954/11]