Results 41-60 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (5 Oct 2004)

John Cregan: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation regarding future plans to reform or streamline the conveyancing system for private dwellings; his views on whether the present slow and bureaucratic system and the repetitive searches are necessary; if it is necessary for the State to have two separate agencies dealing with proof of title; and if the State...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (12 Oct 2004)

John Cregan: Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress being made regarding approval to invite tenders for the construction of the specially dedicated Alzheimer's disease unit at a hospital (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24115/04]

Industrial Disputes. (19 Oct 2004)

John Cregan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording us the opportunity of raising this issue. I will share time with Deputies Collins and Neville who are equally concerned about this issue. I congratulate the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, Deputy Brendan Smith, on his appointment and wish him well during his tenure of office. I am glad to have an opportunity to raise this...

Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (2 Nov 2004)

John Cregan: Question 238: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the three-monthly maintenance costs incurred by patients using a defibrillator will be included in the drugs and prescription refund scheme. [27113/04]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Nov 2004)

John Cregan: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation with respect to persons on rent allowance; if it is reduced on a gradual basis, if a person or adult children can take up full or part-time work; and if the situation changes when responsibility for a recipient of this allowance transfers to the local authority under the 18-month rule. [30131/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jan 2005)

John Cregan: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation in relation to a house let out by the owners in order to pay for their private nursing home fees; if such a situation would affect this person's tax situation in any way; if they would be liable for capital gains tax on the increased capital value of the house for the years it was let out; if the rental would affect the gift or...

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (26 Jan 2005)

John Cregan: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation regarding the price of diesel; if he will track the price [i]vis-À-vis[/i] petrol at wholesale or retail level; the reason diesel has increased in price [i]vis-À-vis[/i] petrol; if the increasing price of diesel is mainly due to production prices, refining or taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1987/05]

Written Answers — Betting Premises: Betting Premises (26 Jan 2005)

John Cregan: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the rules and regulations guiding the permitted opening times of betting shops and his views on the continuing concern from the public at the apparent very liberal licensing laws pertaining to the opening hours of betting shops; his plans to curtail the hours during which a betting shop may remain open; if there is any...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (26 Jan 2005)

John Cregan: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding An Post pensioners whose normal pension increases have not been awarded; if, notwithstanding industrial relations problems with workers, it is legally or morally defensible to withhold pensioners' increases; if the pension fund is totally divorced from An Post current trading; if seconded...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (26 Jan 2005)

John Cregan: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding An Post pensioners whose normal pension increases have not been awarded; if, notwithstanding industrial relations problems with workers, it is legally or morally defensible to withhold pensioners' increases; if the pension fund is totally divorced from An Post current trading; if seconded...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (26 Jan 2005)

John Cregan: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the situation in relation to public service pensions; the way in which a person with five years service in the Department of Posts and Telegraphs/Telecom, and on a pension for it, can have this pension supplemented for two years Army service between 1942 and 1944; and the way in which an application should be...

Written Answers — Heavy Goods Vehicles: Heavy Goods Vehicles (26 Jan 2005)

John Cregan: Question 595: To ask the Minister for Transport the position on the use of mud flaps on the wheels of HGVs; if the regulations are in force here; if so, if there are EU directives on the issue not yet being operated here; if there are statistics on accidents caused by spray from roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1988/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (26 Jan 2005)

John Cregan: Question 1280: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of military hospitals or facilities around the country; the size, staff and bed capacity of each; the number of patients per night and number of day procedures and visits; the purpose of retaining a large military medical establishment; the reason the facilities should not be amalgamated or linked in full or partially with the general...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Retirement Scheme: Defence Forces Retirement Scheme (26 Jan 2005)

John Cregan: Question 1281: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation in relation to Army pensions; the reason pensions are based on a maximum of 21 years service, in view of the fact that many persons have worked for 30 years or more; if this is different from the norm in other EU countries; the reason Army pensions are not based on the normal public service system; and if he has plans to make...

Job Losses. (1 Feb 2005)

John Cregan: I thank Deputy Neville for sharing time. Like Deputy Neville, I share in the sadness experienced by people in west Limerick in recent days as a result of the loss of 140 jobs in the Kerry Group at Kantoher Chickens. I am concerned for the 40 growers who depend on Kantoher and for those who provide indirect services. I call on the Kerry Group to provide west Limerick and the people of Kantoher...

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

John Cregan: I thank the Minister for sharing time. In 1997, Fianna Fáil committed itself to introducing legislation for people with disabilities. Legislation was published just before the previous general election which contained much that was modern, innovative and radical. While it certainly improved the position of people with disabilities, it attracted a firestorm of criticism and was rightly...

Agri-food Sector: Motion (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

John Cregan: I echo the words of congratulations and compliments to the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Mary Coughlan. Since her appointment and based on her subsequent performance, I have heard nothing but positive vibes from all interested groups in the agriculture sector throughout the country. I also congratulate her two deputies in the Department, Ministers of State, Deputies Browne and...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Feb 2005)

John Cregan: Question 211: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children about the necessity to have parking bays available at hospitals for disabled drivers; if such spaces should be available; if they should be free; the process available to a disabled driver who spent €500 over a seven month period while visiting their dying spouse; and the way in which such a person can process a refund....

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (2 Feb 2005)

John Cregan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation in relation to an application from management of An Post to award pensioners their due increase; the reason for this delay; if the delay or refusal is in breach of the Act setting up An Post when original Civil Service staff were guaranteed that their conditions could not be worsened; when payment will be made to pensioners; and if...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Feb 2005)

John Cregan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation in relation to liability to inheritance tax on a house transferred on death from parents to an adult child; if he will provide the thresholds; if a child is liable for the balance over the threshold; if the threshold refers to the amount received from each parent or both; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3158/05]