Results 881-900 of 19,032 for speaker:Ruairi Quinn

Overseas Development Aid. (22 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in view of the importance of capacity building to the attainment of the millennium development goals, the way in which Ireland can best contribute in the context of an expanded Irish Aid programme; his plans for enhanced educational co-operation between Ireland and programme countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6862/06]

Written Answers — Democratisation Process: Democratisation Process (22 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way in which the Government supports and engages in democratisation processes in African countries in which it operates as a donor; the measures which have been taken in response to recent political unrest in these countries, for example in Ethiopia and Uganda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6863/06]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (22 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Transport the price paid for the premises purchased to house the taxi regulator; if rent has been paid on these premises; the amount of rent which has been paid in each calendar year to date; the date on which the property was purchased or first rented; the cost of refurbishment; the staff capacity of the premises; the number of staff who are currently...

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (22 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second-level schools there are; the number there will be if all planned amalgamations, under negotiation or agreed, take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7331/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (22 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of new principals of second-level schools appointed in the calendar year 2005 or the most recent year for which data are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7333/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (22 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of new principals of primary schools appointed in the calendar year 2005 or the most recent year for which data are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7334/06]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (22 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the standard rate of capitation at primary and secondary schools for each year from 1997 to 2006 inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7335/06]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (22 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of full-time students attending categories of second level schools (details supplied) for the most recent year for which data are available. [7336/06]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (22 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of full-time second level students attending schools outside of the free fees scheme in the calendar year 2005 or the most recent year for which data are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7337/06]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (22 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the estimated additional costs in 2006, 2007, and 2008 of her proposed plans on education disadvantage arising from the implementation of the DEIS report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7338/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (23 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Defence the new tasks and responsibilities that have been given to Irish troops serving in Liberia following the expansion of their operation to provide back-up security for a war crimes court in neighbouring Sierra Leone; his views on whether the political atmosphere in the area is particularly volatile and will expose the troops to some danger; and if he...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Question No. 226 of 16 February 2006 the administrative procedures in place for a non-EEA national applying for family reunification; the sections in which these procedures are listed in his Department's freedom of information booklet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7570/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (23 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 177: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if money has been allocated during the current year for the Duleek and Donore, County Meath sewerage schemes; if the money has been paid over; if he has been advised by Meath County Council as to when the work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7519/06]

Written Answers — Tax Evasion: Tax Evasion (28 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of court prosecutions initiated as a result of tax evasion in respect of each year since 1997; the number of cases in which convictions were secured; the number of cases in which prison sentences were imposed and the sentence in each case; if he has satisfied himself regarding the level of court cases taken having regard to the high...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance his contacts with the European Commission regarding its preliminary opinion that the stallion tax exemption scheme constitutes an aid that was not compatible with the Common Market; if he has received a final opinion from the Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7866/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (28 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Transport if the CIE group has been instructed to ensure that timetables of its constituent companies are integrated to allow ease of transfer between bus and rail services; the steps which have been taken to ensure same; his views on whether the CIE group of companies should compete with each other or complement each other's services; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (28 Feb 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the maximum berthing time for boats moored at the Waterways Museum moorings at Grand Canal Basin in Dublin; if he intends to permit medium or long-term mooring at this site, either at all moorings or at a certain percentage of moorings, in view of the fact that it is the only secure mooring site in Dublin city; the...

National Stadium. (1 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to recent developments regarding the proposed redevelopment of Lansdowne Road, specifically concerning the dispute between Wanderers RFC and the IRFU regarding the demolitions and relocation of their pavilion during the construction of the new stadium; if he has met the IRFU to discuss this or any...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (1 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and value of drug seizures made by customs officers at Dublin, Shannon and Cork Airports in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8400/06]

Written Answers — Customs Staff: Customs Staff (1 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of customs officers based at Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports on the latest date for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8401/06]