Results 561-580 of 7,119 for speaker:Jack Wall

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of broadband services (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28272/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (12 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there is a mechanism available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare to reclaim or have waivered their charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28252/05]

Written Answers — Shooting Rights: Shooting Rights (12 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the mechanism used by Coillte in regard to allocating shooting rights for its lands and forests (details supplied); if these guidelines have been changed in the past year; the standing of a previous agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28237/05]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (12 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 413: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views regarding the attached submission (details supplied) his plans regarding same and the meetings he has had with Dublin Corporation and the owners of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28280/05]

Appointments to State Boards. (13 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the basis on which he reappointed a person (details supplied) to Bord na gCon; if he gave an undertaking to six representatives of the greyhound industry at a meeting in December 2004 that this person would not be reappointed; the reason the person was subsequently appointed; if, when reappointing the person in question his attention...

Appointments to State Boards. (13 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: I have observed the upbeat approach of the Minister to the greyhound industry and have supported him at every turn. I am amazed this appointment was made given that a number of interested bodies in the industry had made representations to the Minister. What section of the industry does this person represent? The Minister received a letter from the stud owners' representative and secretary to...

Appointments to State Boards. (13 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: The Minister has not answered my question. If so many organisations were opposed to his appointment and wrote to the Minister on 10 March, what added value could the person bring to the board? I am involved with greyhounds but I do not know another aspect of the industry that is not represented by the five people who wrote to the Minister expressing concern. If all aspects of the industry...

Appointments to State Boards. (13 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: The Minister is unfair in saying I do not support Bord na gCon. In my opening statement I said the Minister was upbeat on all occasions, and I supported him in that regard.

Tourism Industry. (13 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the growing concerns that visitors here for next year's Ryder Cup golf tournament will be exploited by hoteliers and retailers significantly increasing prices to take advantage of the influx; the efforts he will make over the next 12 months to combat this; if his attention has further been drawn to...

Tourism Industry. (13 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: I welcome the thrust of the Minister's reply and the action he has outlined to ensure that the tourism industry does not suffer following this world famous event. We have seen the figures quoted in magazines and newspapers about the cost of houses and accommodation close to the course. That can be damaging. Keeping a watching brief on this is of utmost importance. I hope that through the...

Tourism Industry. (13 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: I thank the Minister for such a detailed reply. It seems Ireland has become a short-stay destination. The Ryder Cup was referred to in the previous question. Golfers stay longer and I am hopeful the Ryder Cup will have an influence in tempting people to travel outside the Pale and visit golf courses in the regions. I suggest they be given a badge to allow them visit all the golf courses in a...

National Conference Centre. (13 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: I accept that.

Ticket Touting. (13 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Despite the Minister's reservations, I support the concept of legislation to deal with this problem. The fact that unfortunate people with young families are being ripped-off outside some of the major events by the touts is not acceptable. I ask the Minister to re-examine the legislation to ensure that what he said is the up-to-date position in the matter. He should reconsider the matter...

Written Answers — Sports Policy: Sports Policy (13 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received a copy of the Economic and Social Research Institute's report, the Social and Economic Value of Sport in Ireland; his views on its main findings; his plans to implement the report's key recommendation that future policy must respect and support the social aspects of sport and take into account community...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Care: Nursing Home Care (13 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Service Executive is stating that persons in need of nursing home care may have to sell their homes or properties to obtain the necessary funding for such care; if her attention has been drawn to the trauma this is causing senior citizens; if the matter will be investigated; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (13 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Carlow is entitled to a mature student grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28450/05]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (18 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the timescale for a national roll out for cervical cancer screening; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that it is estimated that it will take at least 18 months to set up a national screening programme; if her further attention has been drawn to the fact that the State's rate of invasive cervical cancer is one...

Written Answers — Sudden Deaths: Sudden Deaths (18 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 191: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the rising number of sudden deaths of amateur or professional athletes here while participating in their chosen sports; the efforts she is making to educate sports clubs, institutions, and organisations regarding sudden deaths; if specific facilities will be available at sports fixtures and events to allow...

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (18 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 243: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to an application for the domiciliary care allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28722/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Oct 2005)

Jack Wall: Question 332: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason no dental service is available at the Athy health centre, Athy, County Kildare; if there is a waiting list for dental treatment at the centre; the plans or mechanism in place to deal with applicants for dental treatment at the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29287/05]