Results 121-140 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of orthodontists now fully trained and practising in the sponsored training scheme; the length of time they are tied to working in the public service; the locations at which they are working and the progress which has been made on waiting lists; the cost of installation of new clinics; the reason it is not...

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to medical screening of persons who arrive here from areas of infections; if tests or screening are voluntary or compulsory; the screening which is available; if it is part of any legislation or status granting procedure; the period within which it is offered or carried out, from arrival; the way...

Written Answers — Health Sector Reports: Health Sector Reports (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 151: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reports, publications and other data available for students studying health sector procurement of pharmaceuticals; the way in which they can be obtained in each case. [23820/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the dental benefits available to a pensioner on an over-70 medical card; if all dental services are available free of charge; if the free service is for basic dentistry only; if she will outline same; if it is in order for a dentist to charge for services or to make top up charges; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 155: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding persons (details supplied); if any fast track system will be set up for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23824/05]

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Finance the requirements which SSIA holders must satisfy prior to the cashing in of their investment accounts in the short term and at the end of the maximum investment period; when the first SSIAs will mature; if the holders will be written to; if they must initiate repayment; if they will be offered further investment terms; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons over 70 who pay tax; the total and average amount paid; the highest figure paid; if a total exemption for all persons over 70 is recommended; if a gradual increase in the exemption limit is more advisable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23768/05]

Written Answers — Stamp Duty: Stamp Duty (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider changes to stamp duty due to the perceived view that it is a tax on freedom of movement, is a disincentive against trading up and an unfair tax in settled and established areas; if he will consider alternations to allow the tax rate on that bracket only rather than on full sale value; if he will consider a further increase in...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the perceived delays with correspondence and queries in the Dublin PAYE offices; if delays can be quantified; the reason for the delays; if a timetable for working off arrears will be given. [23770/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied).

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Finance when the tax age allowance was first introduced; the rate of same when introduced; when it was last increased; the level to which it was increased; and if he will consider an increase in the allowance in budget 2006. [23987/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on ongoing staff negotiations at An Post; the reason matters are being allowed to drift on; if he is directly involved; if they are being left to management; the details of increases in payment to the board and the chair; and the reason for same. [23751/05]

Written Answers — National Conference Centre: National Conference Centre (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the national conference centre; the target dates for progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23742/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the living alone allowance was first introduced; the rate of same when introduced; when it was last increased; the level to which it was increased; if he will consider an increase in the allowance; and if it will be increased to all persons over 66 years living alone whether receiving a social welfare pension or not. [23990/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position for persons on social welfare payments who change the payment system from book to bank account and who feel they lose a week's payment in the process; if he will report on the system; if a week's loss will be avoided; and if the system will be changed to avoid the perception of loss. [24172/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation with regard to the granting of supplementary benefits by community welfare officers to immigrants and others in need; his views on the stories of persons obtaining grants towards purchasing cars and so on due to racist taunts on public transport; the number of times such grants were given; the number of times...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation with regard to policy and commitment to women over 65 years who have no payment or recognition for their years of work in the home; and if he will report on the system of credit stamps currently given to women taking time off from work to rear families; when this system was introduced; the system which can be...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Transport if the deficiency in the Aer Lingus pension fund for existing pensioners, who received annual increases far below the equivalent of other semi-State employees, will be corrected with a substantial transfer of financial resources into the pension fund from the proposed future partial privatisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Vehicle Safety: Vehicle Safety (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Transport the checks or requirements regarding the drivers and vehicles of full size private hire buses; the organisation which checks on the roadworthiness of such vehicles; if they are subject to annual NCT tests or the equivalent; if such evidence should be available to clients hiring a bus; and the person who checks on concerns or reports of clients...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 529: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a householder who has lost house deeds; the agency under his Department which will provide a new set; and the way in which a person should process his or her requirements. [23941/05]