Results 1,721-1,740 of 15,510 for speaker:Brendan Griffin

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Fee (27 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the proposed annual fee for the registration of social workers with a view to settling on a more affordable fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52745/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will seek an extension of VAT reduction to the small pub trade in view of the labour intensive nature of the business and the role that small Irish pubs play in the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53204/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the expansion of VAT reduction to the small pub trade, in view of the labour intensive nature of the business and the role that small Irish pubs play in the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53097/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide financial assistance for students who are experiencing difficulties in receiving their student grant applications processed by Student Universal Support Ireland. [53142/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53193/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the person who designates additional special areas of conservation; the reason a farm (details supplied) in County Kerry was designated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53174/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charitable Donations (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure for making a charitable donation of a property to an organisation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53189/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment for REP scheme 4 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53164/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a disadvantaged area scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53196/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 503 of 16 October 2012, if he will provide an update in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53199/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card will not issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who has no source of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53298/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Health if a decision has been made on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53303/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Kerry; the anticipated completion date for this project; if he will ensure that the project continues to be a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53491/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Kerry; the anticipated completion date for this project; if he will ensure that the project continues to be a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53492/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Kerry; the anticipated completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53493/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commonage Division (29 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the proposals for the new commonage framework in view of the adverse affect it will have on County Kerry farmers. [53399/12]

Other Questions: EU Directives (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will revisit the issue of restrictions on slurry spreading times, taking account of the implementation method in other jurisdictions, with a view to easing the difficulties that the current calendar based system is causing for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53802/12]

Topical Issues Debate: Gas and Oil Exploration (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this matter. I call on the Government to consider establishing a State body to co-ordinate and develop the oil industry. I am anxious to see a proactive State effort to ensure the Irish people will derive the greatest possible benefit from our oil reserves. Recent significant oil-related developments off the Cork and Kerry coasts signal major...

Topical Issues Debate: Gas and Oil Exploration (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I had almost finished and was saying the agency would advise the Government on policy areas.

Topical Issues Debate: Gas and Oil Exploration (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: One does not need to wait for oil to start flowing for the money to start flowing as in itself, exploration is a major industry that offers a massive spin-off to local communities. For example, airports, seaports - as were mentioned - and local hotels could benefit greatly from such exploration. Now is the time to be proactive in this regard and to put in place a one-stop shop for the...