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Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (21 Feb 2008)

John McGuinness: I assume the question refers to the Company Law Review Group (CLRG). The Company Law Review Group was established under part 7 of the Company Law Enforcement Act 2001. Section 69(1) of the Act states "The Review Group shall consist of such and so many persons as the Minister from time to time appoints to be members of the Review Group". In making appointments to the CLRG nominations are...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (21 Feb 2008)

John McGuinness: Under Section 11 (1) of the Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act 2003, the board of directors of IAASA consists of not more than 14 directors appointed by the Minister under Section 11 (2) and the chief executive officer who, by virtue of that office, is a director. The board currently comprises 15 persons, including the chief executive officer. Section 11 (2) of the Act requires that the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Feb 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in providing a cataract operation for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if a date for operation will be set in view of the age of the patient and the urgent need for the operation. [7551/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (26 Feb 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 487: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of funding granted to councils (details supplied) for the purpose of building local authority houses or buying private houses for re-letting to those on the housing lists for each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008; if the same level of funding is planned for 2009; if initiatives to clear...

Seanad: Coast Guard Stations: Statements (Resumed). (27 Feb 2008)

John McGuinness: The debate over the last couple of hours has raised many interesting and useful points. I assure the House that I will pass the Senators' extensive comments on the future of Malin Head and Valentia Island Coast Guard stations to the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey. It is significant that a debate on maritime safety is taking place at national level. Regardless of our differences of...

Written Answers — Companies Registration: Companies Registration (28 Feb 2008)

John McGuinness: The Companies Registration Office monitors compliance with statutory filing requirements by measuring the number of companies up to date with their filing on a particular date. This measure is showing a continuous improvement in the numbers of companies complying with their statutory obligations. At 31 December 2007 over 89% of companies due to file an annual return were up to date. The...

Written Answers — Audiology Sector: Audiology Sector (28 Feb 2008)

John McGuinness: The National Standards Authority of Ireland has no function in relation to the regulation of the audiology sector. I understand, however, from the NSAI that a proposal for a voluntary European Standard for Hearing Services is being drafted by CEN, the European Committee for Standardisation.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Feb 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if rent allowance will be approved in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Carlow, in view of their urgent need and the medical circumstances in the case. [8650/08]

World Trade Organisation: Statements (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: I am pleased to have the opportunity to deal with some of the issues raised in the course of this debate and to address the issue of the world trade talks and their progress to date. The debate has been constructive and worthwhile. It shows that the House can have a function in the course of current events, deliberate on the issues which concern us and have an effective input into the work...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if an early date will be set for assessment. [9905/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if clothing allowance will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny on appeal under the supplementary welfare appeals scheme in view of the difficult circumstances of their case. [9904/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when full payment will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [9906/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if appropriate accommodation will be provided for a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny on the existing site or a new site; and if the engineer's report will be made available. [9902/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the architectural report is available relative to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that the inspection was carried out in summer 2007; and if funding will be made available for the health and safety works required. [9903/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (11 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 27 June 2006, if school transport will be provided for this child in view of the special circumstances of the case. [10043/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a mobility grant will be approved or continued in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a response. [11968/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: Section 56 of the Company Law Enforcement Act 2001 requires the liquidator of an insolvent company to provide a report to the Director of Corporate Enforcement in the form prescribed by Regulations. There are no legal requirements on liquidators in relation to the disclosure or non-disclosure of such Reports or their contents and, accordingly, it is a matter for liquidators to determine...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 573: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) with a view to granting the benefit applied for in view of the exceptional circumstances of the case. [11966/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (2 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 800: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 27 June 2006, if school transport will be provided for a child (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the special circumstances of the case. [12133/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 889: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if all documentation relative to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has been submitted; and when a decision will be made regarding family reunification. [11967/08]