Results 6,401-6,420 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring

National Drugs Strategy. (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: I have had the same experience in tabling questions to the Minister of State, Deputy John Curran. I have been told that the matters concerned are not ones for him and they have been passed to the Minister for Health and Children, even though they relate to matters for which the Minister of State has responsibility.

National Drugs Strategy. (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: I appreciate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle listening to what I had to say because I find such treatment frustrating. The Comptroller and Auditor General's report on drug treatment and rehabilitation services was damning about the way in which funding for these services has been cut back. The number of people using cannabis and cocaine here has increased out of all proportion. We have an...

National Drugs Strategy. (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: The Minister of State said that the central funding would come from the Minister for Finance. My colleague, Deputy Byrne, raised the issue of the Criminal Assets Bureau and she has a valid point. The people selling drugs are the ones creating havoc on the streets. The Minister of State should talk to the Minister for Finance about taking funding from the proceeds of CAB to pay for the...

Tourism Support Services. (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in regard to recreational walkers in each county; if they have been appointed; if so, the counties in which they have been appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23870/09]

Tourism Support Services. (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: I welcome the appointment of 12 rural recreation officers, which is good news for those seeking to promote walking holidays in Ireland. Tourism is of great importance for rural areas and one of the largest sources of employment. What is the position in regard to the 200 looped walks that were promised by 2009? We are fortunate in Ireland to have wonderful countryside. The Minister has...

Funding to Support Homeless People (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: I welcome the dormant account funding for this initiative. The families of drug addicts are often forgotten and there are insufficient supports for them. The reality is that the families are often left homeless because of drug addiction. I am pleased the Minister is already supporting various groups, but I hope he will extend that support. This is no longer merely an urban problem but is...

Funding to Support Homeless People (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: We have not yet seen the list.

Funding to Support Homeless People (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: A number of the partnership and other groups which come within the remit of the Minister's Department and employ people on temporary contracts have expressed concerns. I am aware that the Minister recently met some of their representatives at his office in Connemara. Many are concerned because their contracts are due to finish in December and they do not know whether they will be renewed....

Funding to Support Homeless People (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: Yes.

Funding to Support Homeless People (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: I agree with the Minister and perhaps he will tell the House what is happening.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans in relation to the future of the community development programme; the options he has considered in respect of the future management structures for community development programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23869/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is not receiving the back to work allowance in view of the fact that they are working the required number of hours per week. [23937/09]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if a map has been drawn up (details supplied). [23948/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved and awarded farm assist. [24214/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when an oral hearing will be held for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that they were told that an oral hearing would be held in December 2008. [24312/09]

Rural Transport Programme. (23 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise the decision to suspend the transport service in seven rural areas of east and west Cork, Cavan, Sligo, Roscommon, Donegal and Laois. I cannot understand why the Government has done this. This service was established on a pilot basis in 2007. I have raised this matter with the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs many...

Rural Transport Programme. (23 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: I will raise this matter on the first Question Time in September.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to a previous parliamentary question (details supplied), the reason a full reply has not issued to date from the Health Service Executive as promised. [24486/09]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (23 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in relation to an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Longford under the health repayment scheme, where the appeals office states that a residence was governed by the terms of a private contract, she will state who this private contract was between. [24587/09]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (23 Jun 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in relation to an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Longford under the health repayment scheme where the appeals office used a term, she will explain the meaning of this term; the person who the person in question was boarded out to; and the person who made the decision to board them out. [24588/09]