Results 861-880 of 1,416 for speaker:Tony Gregory

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps her Department is taking to provide a new school building for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 1; the steps she is taking to obtain a site for the proposed new school; if a budget has been set aside for this purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38157/06]

Europol (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: I support all measures that maximise co-operation on a European scale between law enforcement agencies. Its necessity has been brought home to us with the recent threats against Dublin Airport and, presumably, Shannon Airport. Such international co-operation is essential. The Minister outlined the main types of organised crime that must be tackled through this legislation, such as money...

Written Answers — Lottery Licensing Laws: Lottery Licensing Laws (21 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 207: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the failure of the Gardaí and his Department to enforce the law and close down the 12 gambling casinos in the Dublin area will shortly result in the introduction of illegal roulette slot machines being introduced into betting premises here starting in...

Written Answers — Lottery Licensing Laws: Lottery Licensing Laws (21 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 208: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the 12 gambling casinos operating in contravention of the law in the Dublin area are not closed immediately pending the deliberations of the special working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38644/06]

Written Answers — Lottery Licensing Laws: Lottery Licensing Laws (21 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has taken steps to prevent 12 gambling casinos in the Dublin area from continuing to break the law here. [38645/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (21 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the maximum amount a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 can earn and still retain their medical card; if this amount referred to has changed over the past eight years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38642/06]

Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: I support the Labour Party motion on the introduction of a new national housing policy so that everyone can have a home of good quality. This may be a difficult task but, if the political will exists, it can be achieved despite the damage which has been done by the present Government and its builder and developer friends. The average cost of a house in Dublin now exceeds €420,000, while...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the requirement on elderly people who live alone to pay 21% VAT on the cost of providing a carer in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39724/06]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee (28 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: I welcome the deadline extension. I also welcome that, for the first time, an attempt is being made to achieve a reliable electoral register. I have highlighted this issue for as long as I have been a Member of this House, and that is quite a long time. During the debate on introducing electronic voting, I said we would be better off spending our time and energy streamlining the electoral...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee (28 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: The Minister is responsible.

Written Answers — Death Statistics: Death Statistics (28 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 170: To ask the Taoiseach if the number of death certificates of persons who died in nursing homes in what was the Eastern Health Board region which contains a reference to decubitus ulcers can be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39989/06]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (28 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 205: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is funding available through his Department for small grants for local neighbourhood watch groups; the way such funding may be applied for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40379/06]

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (28 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the minimum wage and the way it applies to persons under 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40378/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason for the delay in repaying back money on disability allowance due to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and when repayments will be made. [39983/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the increases to the fuel allowance implemented since Budget 2005; if an increase has been given in response to the price increases in gas and electricity; if the number of units of electricity is being increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40377/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (28 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 550: To ask the Minister for Defence the date on which the Defence Forces vacated Clancy Barracks, Dublin; the units located there prior to that date; the locations they were relocated to; the date on which the property was then sold; the person to whom it was sold; and the price involved. [40369/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (29 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 142: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 82 of 10 May 2006, if the vehicles (details supplied) have been checked by the Garda authorities; and if action will be taken. [40865/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a product (details supplied) is not available on the medical card in view of the fact that many elderly persons require the eye treatment on a permanent basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40868/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (29 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 which has not yet received permanent recognition may on a once off basis apply for the minor works grant and summer works scheme in view of its special needs including a special class for autism which requires an occupational therapy room; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Garda Reform: Statements (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Tony Gregory: I support the establishment of a police authority referred to by the Minister yesterday. He rejected this proposal on the basis that accountability should be through the Minister and the Garda Commissioner. We are debating accountability because that system has failed dismally to deliver it. A total transformation, of which an effective police authority is an essential part, is required,...