Results 761-780 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (28 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has received their full entitlement under the SSIA account scheme as they feel they should have received more. [40337/06]

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: He is not allowed ramble on.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: Deputy O'Dea should stick to the Sunday Independent.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: I am pleased to have an opportunity to say a few words on an important subject. Since the foundation of the State, the body of men and women known as the Garda Síochána has protected the State and its citizens through difficult times. The force has undergone a major transition since it was established by W. T. Cosgrave and his Government following the foundation of the State. Since then,...

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (29 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to implement the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food report on the ERS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40494/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 135: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who has applied for naturalisation. [40774/06]

Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy need not worry.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (5 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there will be a review of a decision on an application for a work permit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [41172/06]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (5 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if there have been developments in obtaining an increase in payment for people leasing for forestry purposes. [41168/06]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (5 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who has requested an extension of the school bus service in their area. [41169/06]

Leaders' Questions (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: The Taoiseach was not asked that.

Postal Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I commend Deputy Durkan for putting down this motion and bringing before the House an extremely important matter. Local post offices are a vital component of the fabric of communities in rural Ireland. Traditionally, the local Garda station, the corner shop, the parish church, the primary school and in bigger towns the secondary...

Postal Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: The post office is facing an uncertain future. A local post office is important for all people. Above all, it is crucial for the elderly. The post office is important for human interaction for elderly people who are often isolated and lonely. Proprietors of post offices, like proprietors of corner shops, played and, luckily in some places, continue to play an important role in keeping an...

Postal Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: It is time to stop ignoring the perils which communities, especially those in rural Ireland, face. The Government is punch drunk on the amount of money coming to the Exchequer, but it must focus on the future and ask what will be its legacy to rural Ireland. It seems the legacy of the Government will be the closure of Garda stations, overcrowded schools, the closure of local shops, thanks...

Road Safety. (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: In light of widespread concern about young drivers, accidents late at night and the possibility of drug use, is it possible to test for drugs?

Road Network. (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: I have a few roads that need upgrading.

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Not before time.

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: What about people on a €200,000 mortgage?

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Transport when the negotiations regarding the State's purchase of the West Link toll bridge will be completed; if it is intended that the sector of road between the N3 and N4 will also be purchased by the State; if this will form a separate contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41778/06]

Written Answers — Infrastructure Projects: Infrastructure Projects (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Transport the impact of the Critical Infrastructure Act 2006 on the development of projects contained in Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41777/06]