Results 61-80 of 1,687 for speaker:Eric Byrne

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Jun 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 237: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that he will be in a position to forward funding to the community workers co-operative under the funding scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector. [16754/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Jun 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to reform the Domestic Violence Act 1996 to extend its remit or to bring forward a new domestic violence Act. [16411/11]

Written Answers — National Disability Strategy: National Disability Strategy (21 Jun 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the delivery of the national disability strategy. [16413/11]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (22 Jun 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm receipt of money in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if it will be refunded as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16805/11]

Written Answers — OSCE Presidency: OSCE Presidency (28 Jun 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in relation to Ireland's presidency of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe in 2012, if it is expected that a committee or sub-committee will be established to oversee the presidency. [17135/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Jun 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to recent changes in VAT, specifically, if retailers who do not pass on the recently announced decrease in VAT will be penalised; the way he will police the change in VAT and ensure that any change is passed onto the customer. [17193/11]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (29 Jun 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the submission and subsequent delay in processing of a Med 1 form in respect of a person (details supplied); when this claim will be processed; the reason the Revenue Commissioners have not replied to any correspondence regarding same; and if he will expedite the matter [17717/11]

Order of Business (30 Jun 2011)

Eric Byrne: In view of the serious financial implication for various local authorities, can the Minister tell us the stage of planned legislation to reform local government and appoint, by plebiscite or referendum, directly elected mayors for certain cities?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (5 Jul 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the back to school clothing and footwear grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12. [18436/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (5 Jul 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of households in receipt of rent supplement as of June 2011; and the number of households who were in receipt of rent supplement in June 2008, 2009 and 2010 respectively. [18470/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (5 Jul 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of households in receipt of rent supplement as of June 2011 who were in receipt of rent supplement for 18 months or longer. [18471/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (5 Jul 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of households in receipt of mortgage interest supplement as of June 2011; and the number of households who were in receipt of rent supplement in June 2008, 2009 and 2010 respectively. [18473/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (5 Jul 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for rent supplement who have been refused so far in 2011 and in 2010; and the number of these applications that were subsequently accepted on appeal. [18475/11]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (12 Jul 2011)

Eric Byrne: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss the following matter of urgent national importance, namely, the High Court judgment of last Thursday, 7 July, which found the JLC agreements to be unconstitutional. This decision, unless urgently addressed by government, has the potential to cause considerable chaos and distress to working people because of the...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (12 Jul 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 301: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for future development of the RAPID programmes as administered nationally but with particular reference to the geographical area of Dublin City Council; his views on the RAPID programme; if he will commit sufficient resources to it to continue to develop its programme of action; and if he will...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when it is expected that the Sale of Alcohol Bill will come before Dáil Éireann; and if it is envisaged that a minimum pricing clause will be put in place in relation to the sale of alcohol. [20401/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jul 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer in 2010, 2011 and 2012 of granting deductions for interest against rental income for residential and commercial properties to individual taxpayers. [20794/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jul 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer in 2010, 2011 and 2012 of granting deductions for interest against rental income for residential and commercial properties to companies. [20795/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jul 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Finance the expected cost to the Exchequer of tax forgone in 2010, 2011 and 2012 on property-related tax schemes, including legacy schemes that are now closed. [20797/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jul 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance the Revenue Commissioners' best estimate of the amount of Schedule D Case V losses being carried forward by individual taxpayers based on 2009 tax returns, or the latest year available. [20799/11]