Results 321-340 of 26,695 for speaker:John McGuinness

Written Answers — Cost of Tribunals: Cost of Tribunals (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Finance the likely reduction in costs accruing to the Exchequer by replacing statutory tribunals with private inquiries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12217/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will consider introducing a voucher scheme to allow older persons entitled to free public transport to avail of private transport in cases in which there are no public transport facilities readily available; the likely cost of such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12209/05]

Written Answers — Compensation Payments: Compensation Payments (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the provision made by her Department for poor weather compensation in each of the past five years. [12138/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the submission of further information in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Waterford; if their case will be reconsidered in view of the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11776/05]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the funding in 2005 for the child minders development grant. [12149/05]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the funding provided nationwide for county child care committees in 2005. [12150/05]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the likely cost to the Exchequer of establishing universal provision of early childhood care based on the Swedish system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12205/05]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she has taken to date in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if her officials' attention has been drawn to the problem and the action they have taken to assist this person and their mother; if she will put in place as a matter of urgency a programme of education for this person; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the support which has been arranged in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the supports demanded by this person's assessment report will be given; if a decision will be expedited in this case; the supports and funding which are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11773/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is correct for a SENO to apply the provisions of circular SP/ED 09/04 to refuse an application for resource hours for a Down's syndrome person; if her officials will proceed with the provisions already in place for resource hours under the terms of circular SP/ED 08/02; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12023/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the cost of providing broadband services and technology laboratories to all primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12132/05]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the cost of the Early Start programme in 2005; the number of schools covered; the likely cost of the programme being extended to the RAPID and CLÁR areas; the likely cost of the programme being extended nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12133/05]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will reintroduce the grant for sports equipment in primary schools in such a way that it will match the increase in public expenditure generally; the likely cost of such an initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12134/05]

Written Answers — Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 458: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the likely cost to the Exchequer of establishing universal provision of early education based on the Swedish system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12205/05]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 494: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of the disabled persons building grant in 2005; the annual cost of increasing it to €30,000; the proportion of building work costs covered by the disabled persons housing grant; the estimated annual cost of increasing the disabled persons housing grant to cover 100% of actual building...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 495: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenues raised by local authority development charges in 2004. [12161/05]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (19 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 496: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available for adapting houses to the needs of older persons; and the extent of funding for older persons for the maintenance, insulation and essential repair of their homes and appliances. [12163/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 67: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and the reason for the delay. [12626/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (21 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the amount of the repayment which will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the status of the repayment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12627/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (21 Apr 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the budget submission made to Government on behalf of the Retired Nurses Association of Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the issues raised. [12628/05]