Results 421-440 of 2,390 for speaker:Martin Ferris in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when revenue funding will be made available for the proposed community nursing unit in Tralee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24464/06]

Written Answers — Revenue Investigations: Revenue Investigations (28 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of investigations which have been carried out by Revenue as to the veracity of declarations by persons claiming to be non-resident for tax purpose regarding the number of days spent here in a given tax year; and the number of cases where it has been found that false declarations have been made. [24838/06]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (29 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the obligation placed on some Irish sports people to carry other than an Irish passport. [21215/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (29 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a report in a newspaper (details supplied) is accurate. [25202/06]

Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she proposes to take to address the number of pupils failing to make the transition from primary to secondary level. [25812/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount which was claimed in expenses by the chief executive officer and members of the Central Fisheries Board in 2005. [26019/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 559: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the residency status of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [25642/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (5 Jul 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had meetings with An Post or unions regarding his pledge to have new postcodes in place by 2008; and if he has taken their concerns on board. [26504/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the discussions she has had with the Health Service Executive and others in relation to the future of Roscommon County Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29607/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 880: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the proportion of the state's electricity consumption that is currently being provided by renewable sources, and if he believes that the target of 13.2% by 2010 will be met. [29616/06]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 882: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the proportion of electricity consumption which will be supplied from renewable sources in 2006; and if the target of 13.2% by 2010 will be met. [29765/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 884: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether the forecast in Rural Ireland 2025 that 30% of our electricity demand could be supplied from renewable marine sources is viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29767/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 1206: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food to introduce a grant to encourage the growth of Short Rotation Coppice, as an energy crop, on set-aside land; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29660/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 1196: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if farmers are permitted to grow energy crops on set-aside land. [29380/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 1197: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if any research is currently being conducted in relation to the potential for the use of forestry based biomass in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29610/06]

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 1214: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on whether the current concept of rural development in EU terms and as applied to EU programmes is too restrictive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29764/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 1511: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if construction companies are currently complying with the requirements of the building energy rating, due to come into effect in January 2007. [29267/06]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 1553: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount by which Ireland will exceed the EU target on greenhouse gas emissions in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29796/06]

Written Answers — Driving Instructors: Driving Instructors (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have had discussions with the Road Safety Authority regarding the regulation of driving instructors; and the timescale he envisages for their regulation. [29878/06]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Transport if progress has been made on resolving the driving test backlog. [29879/06]