Results 441-460 of 26,465 for speaker:John McGuinness

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (24 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent and cost of the works being undertaken at Dunmore Cave, Kilkenny; the timeframe for completion of the works; when the facility will be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17259/05]

Regulatory Reform. (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider bringing forward legislation or plans to cut the growing costs of regulation on business such as is being planned in the UK with the Regulatory Reform Bill; if clear targets for such reductions in red tape as was adopted in the Netherlands will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a decision in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited. [17805/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 158: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of statutory inquires under her Department's remit which are ongoing; the likely cost of each in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18153/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a decision has been taken regarding the sale of a property (details supplied) in County Carlow; if the final report on services for those with autism in the south east is now available; if this report will be published; if the report suggests a use for the property; if the report will be costed; if a decision on the...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 188: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the references which were sought by the South Eastern Health Board in the employment of a person (details supplied); the number of officials involved in this interview and their names; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18403/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will abolish the €40 charge on credit cards for old age pensioners in an effort to encourage them to use the banks and not keep money in their homes where they might become prey to thieves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17813/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of increasing the home carer's tax credit to the same rate as the PAYE tax credit in 2005. [18154/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Finance the likely revenue foregone if all tax bands had been index linked in the past three budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18155/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the State of removing the exemption on State occupied property from local authority rates. [18156/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of tax breaks for research and development in 2004. [18157/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Finance the VAT threshold for small businesses in 2005; his plans to raise this threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18159/05]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Finance his estimate of the savings accruing to the Exchequer from the amendment of the Freedom of Information Act in 2003. [18160/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing refundable tax credits; the cost if adapting the tax credit system in such a manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18161/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on Exchequer revenues of increasing corporation tax to 17.5%. [18163/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Finance if the means of collecting rain water in open topped barrels at Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown, County Kilkenny is safe; if the pipes and barrels will be removed and replaced with a more acceptable method using chains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18302/05]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the funding allocated by his Department for the promotion of workplace safety in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18165/05]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the funding being allocated by his Department in 2005 for training and employment supports to those who have suffered redundancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18166/05]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of State funding allocated to inward investment projects in 2004; the funding allocated to indigenous companies in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18167/05]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (31 May 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will restore the numbers on community employment schemes to their 2002 level; the funding necessary for such an initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18168/05]