Results 341-360 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan

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

John Cregan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the staffing complement in a secondary school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; the pupil teacher ratio in secondary schools; if classes can have up to 28 or 30 for some subjects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18349/07]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to the requirements to be either a national or secondary teacher here; if in relation to Irish citizens working abroad as teachers such experience is taken into account in determining qualifications to teach here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18350/07]

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

John Cregan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants currently employed; and the criteria and ratio of pupils to SNAs with particular reference to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [18351/07]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation following a recent court ruling on begging rules; if he will report on the situation of aggressive begging on city streets by a group (details supplied); if significant complaints have been received; if Garda action is being taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18372/07]

Written Answers — Traffic Regulations: Traffic Regulations (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform 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. [18373/07]

Written Answers — Vehicle Standards: Vehicle Standards (3 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if he will confirm that a low loader trailer (details supplied), towed by a tractor of 24 tonnes, for the purpose of moving excavation machinery from one job to another, is legal as per the Road Traffic Act 2006; the type of road tax required on such tractors; the type of diesel to be used by such tractors; the correct procedure...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (3 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Defence when accredited instructors allowance will be paid to qualified personnel attached to the transport company, carrying out such duties at Collins Barracks, Cork. [18951/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 55: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the situation in relation to tax individualisation and particularly for parents with children with severe or ongoing medical conditions; and if the tax system will be made more family friendly for parents who out of necessity have to parent at home due to the medical condition of their child. [19464/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 57: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if there is tax relief available for parents of children with dyslexia; who privately arrange assessments or services. [19516/07]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will outline Revenue charges for laser and credit cards; and if these will be removed for senior citizens with minimal use or transactions on their accounts. [19703/07]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representations: Diplomatic Representations (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to Irish citizens who died while abroad on holidays; if her Department has an arrangement or made a request to airline companies to carry home remains; if deaths which occurred abroad can be registered here on the families' request; the way this should be arranged; if remains of deceased persons undergo a post...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the services or strategy in which services for multiple sclerosis sufferers is based; and if a statement will be made on the matter outlining sources of and details of services to those with the condition. [19523/07]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the provision of BreastCheck; the areas of the country covered; the age groups who can avail of the scheme; and if it will be extended to women over 66 years as soon as it has full geographical spread. [19528/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the medical card guideline increases over the past ten years; if data of fact and comparison can be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19531/07]

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the regulations in relation to returning Irish citizens from the USA who have US driving licences and years of driving experience; if they are exempt from the full regime of obtaining a driving licence here; and if not the reason for same. [19529/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will clarify the situation in relation to coordination or incoordination of occupational pensions; the reason this legislation was passed; the basis or origin of same; the further reason employers are allowed to reduce or take away part of State old age pensions that employers have paid for (details supplied); and if he...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation in relation to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and the reason financial assistance has been withdrawn. [19518/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the social welfare increases over the past 10 years; if data of fact and comparison can be outlined. [19532/07]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to capitation fees paid to secondary schools; the various categories and amounts paid; the reason some categories complain of discrimination vis a vis others. [19451/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (5 Jul 2007)

John Cregan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the names and locations of Acorn ABA schools in Dublin; and the locations on the northside that are being examined for further developments. [19461/07]