Results 461-480 of 15,491 for speaker:Eamon Gilmore

Written Answers — Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge: Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge (19 May 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 29: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cad é an laghdú atá tagtha ar líon na dteaghlach sna Forbacha atá tar éis an deontas iomlán a fháil faoi Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge i mbliana; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [16637/05]

Order of Business (Resumed). (24 May 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Has the Government approved the strategic national infrastructure Bill, or whatever it is called? When will the debate on housing, which I have sought for some time, take place in the House? The last time I asked about this debate the Taoiseach said the Government was preparing proposals on the matter.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 May 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a new study by the Economic and Social Research Institute showing that Irish pensioners have the worst deal in Europe and that the entire pensions system is in need of serious reform; if he has plans to conduct serious reform of the pensions system; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 May 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 413: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to issue guidelines governing availability of and accessibility to toilet and changing facilities in retail outlets, especially for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17058/05]

Written Answers — Countryside Access: Countryside Access (24 May 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 414: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has considered the implication of recent court cases over rights of way and the respective rights of ramblers and land owners to access the countryside; if he is considering any legislative or other measure to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17059/05]

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Production: Sugar Beet Production (25 May 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding discussions within the EU on proposed reforms of the EU sugar regime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17379/05]

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (25 May 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that adequate procedures are in place to protect against the spread of avian flu here especially in view of the recent warning from the Food and Agriculture Organisation that the virus causing bird flu may be impossible to eradicate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17378/05]

Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (31 May 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of inspections carried out by the labour inspectorate of his Department to ensure payment of the national minimum wage; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by labour inspectors that they do not have adequate resources to police the national minimum wage; the steps he is taking to address...

Written Answers — Legislative Review: Legislative Review (31 May 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made to date with regard to review of the Employment Agency Act 1971 as agreed under the Sustaining Progress agreement; if the proposed policy paper has been finalised and circulated; when this process will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18012/05]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 May 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 483: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the preparation and publication of a restated version of the Electoral Acts under the Statute Law (Restatement) Act 2002 or, alternatively, of an informal consolidated version of the Electoral Acts, in particular the Electoral Act 1992, will be arranged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18240/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the "Prime Time Investigates" programme, transmitted on 23 May 2005 which highlighted a whole range of tax shelters and schemes available only to the well-off; if his attention has further been drawn to the concerns among ordinary PAYE taxpayers of the extent to which others are able to minimise their tax...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of claims made by taxpayers for refunds of overpaid tax in each of the past five years and in 2005 to date; the amount being claimed in applications currently before the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18276/05]

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: On the same subject, I was at the committee on Tuesday when this matter was discussed. Many of the questions asked were not replied to satisfactorily. These regulations propose to deal with the issue of waste of electronic goods and provide for an arrangement whereby consumers can give back old electronic and electrical equipment in disuse. The idea behind the EU directive was that...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (2 Jun 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his estimate of the loss of civilian life in Iraq; his views on the escalating loss of life and the deflection of funds from the task of reconstruction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18484/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (2 Jun 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the discomfort he expressed at the term "battlegroup" at a recent meeting of the Forum on Europe, he has held discussions with the United Nations' General Secretary and other high ranking officials in the UN regarding any suggested regional rapid reaction force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18483/05]

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: On the previous occasion I asked the Taoiseach about the possibility of a debate on the many reports on housing published in the past two years, he indicated that the Government was preparing some proposals in this area. Has the Government concluded its preparation of these proposals, will they be brought before the House and will we have a debate on the various housing reports before the end...

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Is this a promise the Taoiseach will keep?

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (14 Jun 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if more than 1,000 primary schools have no educational psychologist and 20% of secondary schools are without one; the steps which are being taken to deal with this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19660/05]

Written Answers — Student Councils: Student Councils (14 Jun 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to implement the recommendations contained in the recent report, Second Level Student Councils in Ireland, produced by the children's research centre in Trinity College, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19659/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Jun 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 450: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason social welfare recipients who opt for payment to a bank account are paid in arrears, whereas those who opt for payment by book are paid in advance; if he has received any representations on this matter; if all social welfare recipients will be paid in advance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19878/05]