Results 421-440 of 3,026 for in 'Written Answers' speaker:Willie Penrose

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (25 Oct 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 203: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the financial constraints within his Department which prevent the introduction of a radon remediation grant scheme for householders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30298/05]

Written Answers — Multi-Denominational Schools: Multi-Denominational Schools (25 Oct 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Educate Together has over the past few years opened a significant number of new national schools despite a paltry level of State support; if, in this context, she will provide an additional €500,000 per annum to the organisation in order for it to meet its targets and if she will...

Written Answers — Multi-Denominational Schools: Multi-Denominational Schools (25 Oct 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 533: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that her Department has received a proposal from the board of Educate Together seeking additional funding to enable it to meet the escalating demand for its schools; if, in this context, she will ensure that an additional €500,000 per annum is made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30198/05]

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (26 Oct 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the recent deal that will see a continuation of payments from the EU for rural development programmes from 2007; the way in which funding will be used to promote rural development and protect culture and services in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30707/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Oct 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford who is in receipt of the one parent family payment, is not entitled to the back to school clothing and footwear allowance and other fringe benefits; the steps he will take to ensure that the person is granted same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30883/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the severe hardship facing many persons on low incomes due to the massive increase in fuel costs, over the past 12 months; if, in view of the fact that the fuel allowance has not been increased since 2002 and remains at just €9 per week, he will agree to a substantial increase in the allowance...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (27 Oct 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his proposals for the reform of the one-parent family payment system, with a view to making it easier for lone parents to enter or re-enter the workforce; if he will bring forward formal proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30942/05]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare Bodies: Animal Welfare Bodies (27 Oct 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the amount of funding made available to animal care and welfare groups each year for the past two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31173/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Oct 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if an application for additional premium quota rights which was made in 2002 and was deemed to be an investment under category B will be considered for additional units from the national reserve allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31313/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Oct 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been refused a visa; the steps he will take to have this application reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31312/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Oct 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has received an appeal against the refusal of a visa for a person (details supplied); the steps he will take to ensure a visa is granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31314/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Oct 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the appeals board has made a decision in relation to an application for additional funding by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; the steps she will take to have same expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31311/05]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (2 Nov 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will make a statement on the recently published annual competitiveness report; the steps he intends to take to address the issues raised in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31613/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 487: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to have an application for a visa by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31527/05]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (2 Nov 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 489: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he is taking to restore the national missing persons helpline; if he has received a submission from the missing in Ireland support service; if the necessary funding is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31653/05]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Nov 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to erect a new Garda station in Castlepollard, County Westmeath; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Westmeath County Council is prepared to play a positive role in the provision of the necessary site for the construction of a new station; the further steps he will take to have same...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (3 Nov 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Defence the reasons three military aircraft conducted low flights across Dublin city centre on the afternoon of 7 July 2005; his views on whether it may have been inappropriate for such exercises to have taken place on this day due to the morning bomb attacks that had taken place in London; his further views on whether these flights caused some anxiety for...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (8 Nov 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if regulations will be introduced to ensure that schools are not permitted to cherry-pick students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32817/05]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (8 Nov 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a significant increase in funding will be provided to the National Educational Welfare Board in order that it can fulfil its mandate throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32818/05]

Written Answers — Repatriation of Foreign Nationals: Repatriation of Foreign Nationals (8 Nov 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he will take to ensure that financial aid is given in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32425/05]