Results 641-660 of 740 for speaker:Gerard Murphy

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (12 Dec 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 53: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the increase in the local government fund in the Estimates 2007 is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42529/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (12 Dec 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 133: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when legislation to regulate property management companies and agents will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42530/06]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (12 Dec 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 520: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Part V of the Planning Acts applies to houses built on unzoned land (details supplied) where 60% of houses are subject to being available for short term rental; and if Part V is applicable to short term rental houses built in conjunction with hotel and golf clubs. [42473/06]

Europol (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Fine Gael is continually supportive of measures that help our police force and other European police forces to take on the enormous task they face dealing with major drug barons and people trafficking, which has emerged as a serious issue in recent times. Given the expansion of the Union, co-operation between police forces is particularly important. Our only reservation concerns whether the...

Europol (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Gerard Murphy: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for dealing with the Bill that passed easily through the House with the Opposition's support. It is an important Bill and important issues must be addressed in international law enforcement. I hope the Bill will help in that regard. I wish the Minister of State and his officials a happy Christmas.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason despite a foundation's (details supplied) best efforts there is a substantial shortfall in funding required and no certainty regarding future funding which will allow for proper planning and development of these services. [43046/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Dec 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of applications received for the back to school clothing and footwear allowance in 2006; the number of late applications received; the number of unsuccessful applications for 2006; if he will extend the timeframe for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43294/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (14 Dec 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has given consideration to extending the duration of payment of the fuel allowance by two weeks, four weeks and eight weeks respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43295/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Dec 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a group (details supplied) have benefitted under the increases announced in Budget 2007; if they will receive the allocation to accommodate another 22 and a half hour post; if there will be provision to allow them get new accommodation as their current accommodation is inadequate; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Dec 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will immediately pay all moneys due to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [43452/06]

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (14 Dec 2006)

Gerard Murphy: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a statement regarding a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will ensure that the person will not see their grant aid reduced as per current proposal, in view of the fact that they are receiving payment under the old system. [43455/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2007)

Gerard Murphy: Question 721: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount her Department will give to a clinic (details supplied) in County Cork; if she is committed to providing extra funding to the clinic in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1519/07]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (31 Jan 2007)

Gerard Murphy: Question 722: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason her Department does not recognise the need for special needs assistants in mainstream pre-schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1520/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2007)

Gerard Murphy: Question 723: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding an application for funding on behalf of a group (details supplied) in County Cork; the reason there was a reduction in funding during 2006 for this organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1521/07]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (31 Jan 2007)

Gerard Murphy: Question 1078: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding a sports capital grant application on behalf of groups (details supplied) in County Cork for development at the regional track at Cork Institute of Technology; his views on the merits of this application; if he will look favourably on the application for funding; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (31 Jan 2007)

Gerard Murphy: Question 1079: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will look favourably on a grant application under the 2007 sports capital programme for a club (details supplied) in County Cork; if their application has been assessed; and when a decision will be made on the grant applications. [2147/07]

Written Answers — Flexible Work Practices: Flexible Work Practices (31 Jan 2007)

Gerard Murphy: Question 1095: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of days a person who is working 10 hours per week are allowed in one year; if they have floating days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43734/06]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (31 Jan 2007)

Gerard Murphy: Question 1098: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the sale of IDA lands to Cork County Council particularly the lands in Kanturk, County Cork; and the reason this transaction is taking so long in view of a commitment given to Kanturk Chamber of Commerce at a special meeting with the county manager. [43792/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 Jan 2007)

Gerard Murphy: Question 1341: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make a statement regarding a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and when the remainder of money owed will be granted. [1512/07]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (31 Jan 2007)

Gerard Murphy: Question 1376: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make all due payments to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the amount that will be granted to the person in 2007; when all payments due from 2006 will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2148/07]