Results 5,901-5,920 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (3 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the works which have been carried out to date in respect of an area (details supplied) in County Mayo as previously referred to in a reply to a parliamentary question; the works that remain to be carried out; the timeframe within which they will be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8778/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (3 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a garda (details supplied) will be replaced in County Mayo. [8779/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo can apply for a payment here. [8302/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the outcome of a review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [8303/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (3 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when an appeal was lodged for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and when this appeal will be heard. [8399/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason an income exemption was disallowed for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [8400/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (3 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when an appeal will be completed and the result known in regard to the disability allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [8500/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded the farm waste management grant. [8301/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded for two animals under the suckler cow welfare scheme. [8359/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (3 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the outcome of a third level maintenance grant appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [8730/09]

Leaders' Questions (4 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: The Chair has got very worked up this morning.

Údarás na Gaeltachta. (4 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he had received legal advice regarding possible dual mandate restrictions on future guidelines surrounding Údarás na Gaeltachta elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9018/09]

Údarás na Gaeltachta. (4 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Is the Minister saying the Attorney General has confirmed to him that there is a conflict? I raise the question because I read about this in Foinse some months ago and several people who have dual membership of both contacted me. They are concerned that they might find themselves in a position where they will have to make a decision whether to remain as members of Údarás na Gaeltachta or...

Údarás na Gaeltachta. (4 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: I put it to the Minister again as it concerns me that in the last election for the European Parliament one could not be a Member of the European Parliament and a Member of the Dáil. It was not practical or possible but even now, if a Member of the Dáil stands for the European Parliament and he or she is elected, he or she must cease membership of the Dáil on the day he or she is elected...

Community Development. (4 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: I am glad to learn that the Minister will reconsider the measure, which benefited community groups, businesses and sporting organisations. City people in particular do not understand rural Ireland's problems, the greatest of which is existent, but poor quality electricity supply. Businesses are trying to operate and create employment, but it costs them a fortune to install three-phase...

Community Development. (4 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Deputy Wall undoubtedly lights up this Chamber when he speaks. I had not realised he was an electrician. While this lies partially outside the Minister's brief, the ESB recently announced that it intended to take on apprenticeships nationwide in a highly worthwhile initiative. Although the ESB will reduce its prices soon, as is appropriate, it has made a substantial profit in recent years...

Community Development. (4 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: Although I had not realised that yesterday's announcements in respect of the economy, the finances and everything else would be made, I tabled this question because I was concerned regarding cutbacks in respect of this budget. It already has been cut back by several million euro this year. Can the Minister of State guarantee Members and those who are involved in the aforementioned...

Community Development. (4 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: I accept the Minister of State has been honest. However, his reply worries me and I am concerned that these services are under threat at present, particularly those pertaining to the most vulnerable in society. Given the good work done over the years, it is highly important that the Minister of State and his senior colleague should fight to ensure that such funding is put in place. It is...

Grant Payments. (4 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: We spoke about this at the last Question Time. It is a national scandal and that is why we spoke about the one-stop shop at the last Question Time. As Deputy O'Shea says, we have too many agencies and too many organisations draw money from several agencies. That is why Deputy McHugh was frustrated. When one tables questions, the information is not with one Minister but it is with another...

Grant Payments. (4 Mar 2009)

Michael Ring: They are all State agencies but I referred to where they are not State agencies and are drawing down from various agencies without accountability. At least county councils, the Minister and other Departments——