Results 101-120 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 747: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for naturalisation for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1358/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (26 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 1335: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a comprehensive list of all meetings attended by a person (details supplied) since the beginning of that person's contract with his Department; the date on which the meetings occurred; the persons who attended those meetings; the subject discussed; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (26 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 1336: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the steering group to oversee the work of consultants in implementing a communications strategy for the national spatial strategy was set up; the dates it met; the dates on which a person (details supplied) attended; the names of those on the steering group; the person who appointed them; and if he will...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (26 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 1337: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the names of those who tendered for the contract for communications elements related to initiatives on local government funding; the name of the successful company or companies; if this was the lowest tender; the nature of the work involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1179/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (26 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 1338: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the names of those who tendered for the contract for placing advertisements relating to the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage; the name of the successful company; if this was the lowest tender; the nature of the work involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1180/05]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (27 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the measures she intends to take to improve the standard of food labelling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1800/05]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (27 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 211: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities which have full, partial or no recycling facility available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2178/05]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (27 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 212: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the charges for removal of domestic waste in every local authority for 2005, 2004 and 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2180/05]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (27 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 213: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities in which private operators engage in the collection of domestic waste; the names of those operators; the charges they levy on households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2181/05]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance the level of disruption likely to occur in areas of Dublin where flooding occurred; the proposed drainage schemes that are implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32761/04]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with numbers of persons from within the State agencies who have indicated a willingness to decentralise with their agencies; and his views on the assessments from some of the agencies of the risk of damage to delivery of services. [2580/05]

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Shortly before Christmas I received a phone call from a friend. He was in great distress because he has a disabled son in St. Mary's, Drumcar. He had to have an operation, but could not arrange it until he was sure respite care was on offer for his son while he was in hospital. The problem was St. John of God's, Drumcar was told its funding had been cut. It could manage its own budget but...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (2 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Government representatives discussed human rights concerns with representatives of the Chinese Government during the recent trade mission to that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2631/05]

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (3 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have not seen such bad legislation since I first became a Member of the Seanad seven years ago. It is simply a grab for money from people's pockets. There is a special type of money in the dormant account funds. It comes from the accounts of people who have died and have not used their money. It also comes from insurance policies which remain dormant because the person who would have been...

Leaders' Questions. (8 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Was it Senator Mary White who briefed them?

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (8 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has finalised his proposals in the context of the broadcasting Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3659/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason for the slow progress in regard to the provision of broadband facilities nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3616/05]

Written Answers — Health Board Staff: Health Board Staff (8 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding funding for additional staff at St. Mary's, Drumcar, County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the recent meeting held in relation to St Mary's. [3425/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (8 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress to date regarding the reconstitution of the disabled driver and disabled passengers medical board of appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3426/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his Department plans to review the earnings disregard for persons with disabilities who are in rehabilitative employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3435/05]