Results 361-380 of 7,119 for speaker:Jack Wall

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (5 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Transport the legality of tinted windows on vehicles; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such tinted windows are not acceptable to driving test inspectors when an applicant presents such a vehicle at their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14691/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application by a person (details supplied) for a visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14673/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application by a person (details supplied) for a visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14674/05]

Sport and Recreational Development. (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the Government proposals for the further development of sporting and ancillary facilities at the Abbotstown site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15174/05]

Sport and Recreational Development. (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: This centre is of major significance to the development of sport. At the time my colleague, Deputy O'Shea, was anxious to ensure that a centre of excellence would be created at Abbotstown. I am perplexed that we do not appear to have made the progress I thought we would make in this regard. While the Minister is in a position to present the proposals to Government, the issue has been on the...

Sport and Recreational Development. (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: I readily acknowledge the funding and facilities that have been provided in every parish, as the Minister stated. However, there is now a need to provide the expertise to match the facilities, as Deputy Deenihan said. There is a lack of volunteers. Will there be negotiations with the various interested bodies to determine what mechanism can be put in place to provide the training necessary to...

Sport and Recreational Development. (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the timetable for the proposed redevelopment of Lansdowne Road, following the appointment of the design team and project management team; if he has satisfied himself that he has the support of Government for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15016/05]

Sport and Recreational Development. (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: The Minister received widespread political support when he announced that the project was to go ahead. The drawback was that the Taoiseach responded by expressing doubts as to whether the project would proceed. That put an obvious slant on the ministerial announcement and created concern about the project. Has the Minister had a meeting with the Taoiseach since that statement? Was it a...

Tourism Promotion. (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: I welcome what the Minister said about the new strategy because it appears to address the concerns expressed in the House on numerous occasions about the rural aspect of tourism promotion. There is now a two-tier system: the short term stays in Dublin, Galway and other cities and the two to three week stays by families in rural areas, on which we are losing out. From what the Minister has...

National Conference Centre. (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Any delay in the provision of a national conference centre is disappointing. When will a decision be made given that the deadline for the receipt of the tenders has been extended? Will a decision be made this summer? It is clear from the media that tourism interests and hotels are concerned at the lack of this facility. Will the contract be awarded this summer with a view to the commencement...

Social Welfare Benefits. (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: We are all aware that a person in receipt of unemployment assistance or unemployment benefit must at all times be available for work. The issue is this debate is in regard to athletes who are in receipt of sports grants. As such some may be in full-time employment and may be allowed time off by their employers for training camps or for international appearances. Unfortunately, others are not...

Written Answers — Alcohol Abuse: Alcohol Abuse (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15272/05]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to include correspondence (details supplied) under the Freedom of Information Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15285/05]

Written Answers — Tax Clearance Certificates: Tax Clearance Certificates (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be issued with a statement of their tax contributions for 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14928/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on correspondence (details supplied); if the matter has been reviewed by his Department; if any meeting has taken place; if he or his officials have met the Department of Finance on the matter; if any official has been appointed by him to attend such an investigation or review; if he plans to meet interested groups on the...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15260/05]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied); his plans to address the concerns expressed in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15261/05]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on correspondence (details supplied); her plans to address the issue contained therein; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15288/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the taking in charge of the road at Blackrath, the Curragh, by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15289/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (10 May 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the sale of the Orchard Park housing scheme to the tenants; when the estate will be taken in charge by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15290/05]