Results 121-140 of 168 for speaker:John Dennehy

Written Answers — School Absenteeism: School Absenteeism (24 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 648: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied that sufficient measures are being taken to reduce truancy rates in schools; her views on the increasing trend for teenagers to take up part time jobs during the school week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34585/06]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (24 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 674: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support measures to make all official air travel by Government Ministers carbon neutral in that offsetting measures would be taken to mitigate the impact of travel on the environment. [34607/06]

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: I join previous speakers in complimenting the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, on the initiative he has taken with the Citizens Information Bill 2006. Like Deputy Hayes, I have some questions but I understand that the delivery of customer-friendly information on rights and entitlements is the mainstay of the Bill which will enable us to move on and suggest how matters...

Written Answers — Illegal Fireworks: Illegal Fireworks (1 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that sufficient measures are being taken to protect members of the public from illegal use of fireworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35398/06]

Written Answers — Making of Wills: Making of Wills (1 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 243: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage of the adult population who have made a will; and his views on a campaign to highlight the importance of making a will. [35412/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied with the provision of orthodontic services in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35410/06]

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

John Dennehy: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the development of adult neurosurgery facilities here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35411/06]

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: I reiterate the congratulations I already extended to the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when I previously spoke on this Bill. At the time, I referred to the concept behind the Bill and outlined a few reasons why it should be implemented. Since then, I have listened to radio advertisements relating to it in particular. It has taken off to a considerable degree. As I previously...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (7 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is a maximum mileage limit on Garda patrol cars; if he is satisfied that any of the cars are not old, or unsafe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36534/06]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (7 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the number of Garda traffic marked patrol cars in operation; if he is satisfied that all of these cars are sufficiently equipped with speed cameras; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36535/06]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (7 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Finance if the inter-departmental group which examined the disabled drivers schemes examined, or made recommendations regarding, the involvement of blind passengers in the scheme; if not, his views on such a course of action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36525/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the Health Service Executive decision to close local health facilities such as that at Shanbally, County Cork; if this is in conflict in any way with the published programme to bring health services into the community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36527/06]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (7 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in views of the scarcity of personnel and the potential cost to the parents involved, she would consider changing the requirement to having the two year examination by psychologists for some special needs children increased to a three year cycle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36526/06]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (14 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 231: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if all new Garda patrol cars will be fitted with mobile phone hands free kits to facilitate use of phones in the course of duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38002/06]

Written Answers — Medical Research: Medical Research (14 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to new scientific evidence in Canada that links the intake of drinking water, with high levels of aluminium, with people suffering from Alzheimer's; if research has been undertaken here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37995/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of earners exempt from income tax; the number paying at the basic rate; the number paying at the higher rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39042/06]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (22 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made under the current National Development Plan 2000-2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39041/06]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Dec 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Transport if comparisons have been made regarding the cost of road building in the UK and here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41853/06]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Dec 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the long delay in providing a school building site at a location (details supplied) in County Cork, she will consider requesting the Office of Public Works to use a compulsory purchase order; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41846/06]

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (6 Dec 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 314: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there has been progress made regarding efforts to phase out staged payments in relation to house building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41847/06]