Results 141-160 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes

House Prices. (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Would such a special meeting with nothing else on the agenda involving people with much to contribute in this area not focus people's minds and bring forward new ideas?

House Prices. (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: While the number of new houses has increased, many young people cannot get on to the housing ladder. What message does the Minister of State have for the approximately 42,500 young people who have been frustrated in their efforts to buy a home?

House Prices. (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Finding a deposit is the core problem for those trying to get on the housing ladder. Does the Minister of State intend to bring firm proposals to Government to help such people whom Deputies encounter at every constituency clinic? It would be helpful to take meaningful action in this regard.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 105: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding eight infringement procedures being taken against Ireland by the European Commission regarding non-implementation of environmental legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11039/05]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 126: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he decided against a ban on ATM receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11036/05]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 287: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will qualify for consideration for a new house grant. [11489/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this wide-ranging Bill. The debate too has been wide-ranging. The Bill replaces all Acts in this area since 1924 which is a sweeping and courageous initiative that merits serious discussion. No matter who we are or where we live we depend on the Garda Síochána. We need a well-manned, well-equipped police force to make us secure in our homes, on the...

Social and Affordable Housing: Motion. (19 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: I am very pleased at the opportunity to say a few words on this important motion and congratulate Deputy O'Dowd on tabling it. Nothing takes up so much of our time as getting people into houses — whether by loans, planning applications, social and council housing or whatever — at our constituency clinics. It is therefore good to have this motion tabled to bring our views and those of...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons who were in receipt of the rent supplement for 18 months or more who were passed on to their local authority for a housing assessment and have had their housing needs met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11919/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons who have been receiving the rent supplement for 18 months or more who have been passed on to a local authority for a housing assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11918/05]

Leaders' Questions. (20 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: It is easy to do so.

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Defence when the task force on emergency planning and the interdepartmental group on emergency planning last met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12321/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 58: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the level of compensation due under the national repayments scheme on nursing home charges in south Tipperary. [12565/05]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (26 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has discussed with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law the reported entry of gardaí into classrooms to seize children for deportation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12935/05]

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Does the Taoiseach intend to introduce legislation on the dormant accounts fund? The reason I ask is that many centres throughout the country are in financial difficulties and find it difficult to apply for funding under the current legislation. Will the Taoiseach clarify the situation?

Written Answers — Budgetary Procedures: Budgetary Procedures (27 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance his thinking on the possibilities for better budgetary procedures. [13290/05]

Written Answers — Arms Trade: Arms Trade (28 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the possible lifting of the arms embargo on China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13480/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 May 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the entitlements which will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary under the single payment scheme; if circumstances peculiar to this case will be taken into consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14131/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 May 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of herdowners who have entitlement under the new single farm retirement scheme. [14559/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 May 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of persons who opted for long-term land leases that overlapped the reference period and who have no entitlement. [14560/05]