Results 961-980 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 May 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the estimated number of waiting applicants for broadband services throughout the country; his plans to ensure such requirements are met in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20699/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 May 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the degree to which broadband is available on a county basis with particular reference to industrial and commercial needs in the various towns and villages throughout the country; if he intends to issue specific direction in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20700/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (30 May 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of civil servants employed by each Department for each year from December 1988 to 2005 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20598/06]

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (30 May 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount for each of the past two years which was paid by his Department or An Garda Síochána in respect of the use of mobile phones by members of An Garda Síochána; the number of mobile phones issued by the State or the Gardaí to individual members; the amount paid by the State to members of An Garda Síochána in...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (30 May 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 511: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the towns where closed circuit television cameras have been installed since 2002; the number of convictions that have been successful arising from this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20599/06]

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the progress to date of Ireland's implementation of the Lisbon Agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11345/06]

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made on the implementation of the Lisbon Agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17870/06]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (31 May 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he intends to introduce a new grants scheme to replace the ACCESS programme for the upgrading of arts centres nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21066/06] ]

Written Answers — Sports Grounds: Sports Grounds (31 May 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views regarding the growing phenomenon of local sports organisations selling their grounds and moving to peripheral locations in large urban centres; the possible knock on effect that this may have on local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21079/06]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (1 Jun 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 39: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the advantages to patient care by giving public hospital property to developers to build private hospitals rather than letting the developers source their own greenfield sites; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21254/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jun 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 48: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of ENT procedures cancelled at Waterford Regional Hospital in the past 12 months due to the fact that accident and emergency patients were occupying these beds when ENT patients had their procedures cancelled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21255/06]

Driving Tests. (7 Jun 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Transport the terms of the new deal to allow the outsourcing of the driving testing service; when this scheme will commence; the impact it will have on the waiting times and numbers awaiting a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21915/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (7 Jun 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made to date in progressing the roll-out of speed cameras nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21914/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Jun 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made in respect of an application (details supplied) for residency; and if he will make a decision on the matter. [21795/06]

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Phil Hogan: I thank Deputy Stanton for sharing time on this very important matter.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Phil Hogan: First, I declare my interest in that I am a greyhound owner. I am proud of this. When I come to speak about Kilkenny, I will expect the support of the Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Phil Hogan: I praise the great work done by a former Minister of State, Deputy Deenihan, when he had an opportunity to act with regard to the greyhound industry. He did not just talk about action. He developed a forward-looking greyhound plan, which could be widened to the larger community. This resulted in the significant increases in attendances and the development of first-class facilities around the...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (13 Jun 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the Building Regulations for the Conservation of Fuel and Energy to increase the energy efficiency required for nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22510/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (13 Jun 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the manner in which she plans to consult with the Government and civil society here in respect of Ireland's priority aid countries as part of the comprehensive review process of the ACP-EU Economic Partnership agreement negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22873/06]

Employment Permits Bill 2005: From the Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

Phil Hogan: I support the amendments, which are mainly of a technical nature. Can the Minister confirm that he said the enabling provision would be implemented by ministerial order, to take into account changing labour market conditions with regard to Bulgaria and Romania? Will he give an undertaking to return to the House with more than just a ministerial order? Perhaps the order can be placed before...