Results 861-880 of 26,465 for speaker:John McGuinness

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (21 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 869: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the policy of his Department in relation to the use of residential or commercial waste food disposers; if there is any pending legislation to ban their use; if his Department has issued guidelines or regulations in relation to their use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10421/06]

Care of the Elderly: Statements. (23 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: I preface my remarks by acknowledging the huge amount of work and funding the Government has put into the health services and in particular into the general area of care of the elderly. I acknowledge also that when the Minister was appointed I was of the view, and to a degree I remain of the view, that there is need for political goodwill on all sides to ensure she fulfils the policies that...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: I welcome the opportunity to debate this motion. On Second Stage of this Bill, Members had opportunities to raise local issues such as the numbers of gardaí and crime rates in various constituencies. During that debate, I raised the need for more time and expressed my concerns on the operation of ASBOs. The debate on this motion provides the Opposition and Government backbenchers with an...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Defence the involvement of the Defence Forces in the preparation and organisation of the 2006 Easter 1916 commemoration parade; the proposed format for the parade; the vehicles to be used in the parade; the way in which the Defence Forces record of service with the United Nations will be represented in the parade; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of commissioned non-commissioned personnel attending third level education; the range of courses involved; the cost incurred in 2004 and 2005; the funding provided for third level education under the refund of fees scheme operated by his Department; the number of applications received in 2004 and 2005; the number of applicants successful...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 146: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a medical card or a general practitioner only card will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a response. [11649/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 183: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the level of subvention being awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be increased substantially; if she will expedite the appeal and ensure the full costs of care is covered by the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11921/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an application for a medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited. [11979/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will arrange an appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will expedite a response. [11980/06]

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

John McGuinness: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 39 of 21 March 2006 if rent allowance will be awarded for a short term; if he will expedite a response; and if a short-term solution will be put in place. [11926/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if an application for sheep quota under the national reserve in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved; the timeframe involved for a decision in the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11981/06]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the change of transport arrangements for pupils attending a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if parents and other stakeholders were consulted; the group or Department responsible for introducing and implementing the change; if the views and concerns of parents will be sought and considered; and if she will...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 475: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to previous parliamentary questions, the reason for the delay in arranging an assessment of two school sites at Callan, County Kilkenny, relevant to the plans to proceed to amalgamate both schools; if she will expedite reports required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11915/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 476: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a once off grant will be paid to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny of €65,000 to cover the cost of the provision of extra accommodation which was part of the original school plan; if she will have the case reviewed and all aspects of the case examined with a view to approving the grant; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 477: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the cost of providing a third pre-fab classroom at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved and awarded in view of the confirmation given to the school principal by her Department; if she will expedite a resolution to the issue. [11917/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to previous parliamentary questions, if she will insist on the provision of appropriate educational placements for persons, details supplied, in County Kilkenny; if arrangements will be made for an independent assessment for both persons using appropriate tests to gain greater accuracy; if both persons will be provided with a...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 Apr 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to a previous parliamentary question, the reason for the delay in arranging an appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow at Waterford Regional Hospital in view of the fact that they were referred to a pain specialist by their surgeon on 14 November 2005; if the new information and request for...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Apr 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 201: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a medical card will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if a positive response will be expedited. [13190/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Apr 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 220: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an appeal for enhanced subvention payment in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited; and if a response will be given. [13413/06]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (4 Apr 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 221: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a response will be expedited to an application under the housing aid for the elderly scheme in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the reason the assessment is being delayed in view of the urgent need involved; if funding is an issue; if there is a backlog of applications; if so, the action that...