Results 321-340 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the trace changes in exemption limits for pensioners, single or couples over the past ten years; if he will provide inflation CPI figures for corresponding years to show real or true increase in the income tax exemption limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18359/07]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 97: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the situation in relation to VRT free cars for disabled persons; if the facility is available to blind persons; if not, if he will reconsider as blind persons need total assistance and must have a separate driver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18360/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to new rules regarding €100 a week approximately being taken from clients on disability allowance who are long-stay patients or clients in residential homes for persons with intellectual disability; if this deduction was not always done in such homes as with elderly in nursing homes; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to charges being levied on pensioners' medical cards when they spend a few months in respite care; if the matter of charging respite beds of a few months duration can be clarified; if the Health Service Executive will be informed not to charge such short term stays if the establishment is deemed to be an...

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding funding provided by her Department or the Health Service Executive to the Alzheimer Society with a breakdown of what the funding is in respect of; if core funding or related services are provided; her views on reports that the society must raise 30% of all funding itself; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the dispute with dentists on provision of services to medical card holders; if data on the number of dentists who have withdrawn services are available; the basis of the dispute; if there is a considerable difference in fees paid by the Department of Social and Family Affairs and her Department; if emergency...

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding MRSA; if it is a notifiable disease; if data are available regarding the numbers who contracted MRSA or who died from same; the process or procedure available to relatives of people affected in relation to information, the right to be informed and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18365/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation with regard to withdrawal of chiropodist service from medical card elderly for the past three years; the situation regarding negotiations for return of service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18366/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to the benefits received under a doctor only card and if dental treatment services are available under this as per a full medical card. [18367/07]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the situation in relation to traffic breaking the rules at traffic signals; if any traffic signals are set up with cameras to catch such law breakers; if any existing camera system by other agencies could be used; his views on same; and if he will set up some pilot projects to check their performance. [18374/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the location of Enterprise Ireland offices and the proposed move to East Point; the reason for the thinking behind this suggestion; if staff agreement has been achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18352/07]

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in relation to the labour law situation on retirement age; the source of the age 65 limit; if it is still legal; the way it is justified; if it has been legally challenged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18353/07]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the situation in relation to the number of experienced tradesmen currently or recently made redundant as a result of more competitive foreign labour; if the particular trades can be itemised and the number of each category shown; if strategy or plans to use the experience of these people can be outlined; and if he will...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 for a new school hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18342/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a two room extension to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 to include date of request, current phase and time scale for approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18343/07]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to services for children to be assessed for dyslexia; if the process, procedure and waiting lists can be outlined; if assistance or supports are available or can be introduced for parents who arrange for and pay for private assessments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18344/07]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding plans to refurbish a school hall at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; the position in relation to asbestos removal; the time scale for full refurbishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18345/07]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the capitation fees paid to various types of national schools; his views on the claim by gaelscoileanna that they are treated unfairly vis-a-vis other schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18346/07]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding revised plans for refurbishment of a school and assembly hall at schools (details supplied) in Dublin 9 and the time scale for the planning and refurbishment of same. [18347/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school building for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; if it has been purchased or acquired by the State or her Department; if the timescale for such can be outlined; the position regarding the future uses and security of tenure for other users; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18348/07]