Results 2,121-2,140 of 2,406 for speaker:Tony McLoughlin

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge (13 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a Student Universal Support Ireland application on appeal was only awarded maintenance grant as the family income was very much below the requirement; the reason a full breakdown by the DCVEC showing the way they achieved their figures on this family's income has not been forthcoming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13305/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Liquor Licensing Laws (12 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is considering a review of existing licensing laws or proposing to introduce new legislation in or around late bar exemptions or on the way applications are currently being considered by District Courts. [12594/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Illegal Moneylenders (12 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislative change in the area of illegal money lenders since it is considered that current legislation prevents the vigorous pursuit of illegal money-lenders; if he will liaise closely with the credit union movement who are represented in most local areas to ensure that some form of debt solutions can be formulated with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (12 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Health on reaching the age of 23 years a full time dependant student (details supplied) in County Sligo with medical needs was automatically removed from the family drug payment card, they cannot apply for a medical card in their own right until they are 25 years; the action being taken to overcome this anomaly and the reason a full-time dependant student cannot remain...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (6 Mar 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the importance of having in place high quality broadband at Carraroe, County Sligo where there is a high level of retail activity and small and medium enterprises located in County Sligo; the reason Eircom is not proceeding to activate from their exchange at Carraroe; if the Communications Regulator is aware of...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee Stage (27 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: I thank the Minister of State for coming in and outlining some of the issues. I have a couple of queries in relation to contracting. What guarantees are there that the regional contractors will consider employing small subcontractors in local areas? Like many of my colleagues, I have been contacted by smaller contractors who have worked on group water schemes over the years. They are...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (26 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Finance the mechanism for persons who own a house or property that was modified and grant aided by a local authority to cater for a person with a physical disability, the way this would apply to them in relation to the new property tax; and where the relevant guidelines on this will be available. [10250/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Exploration (26 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the latest reports and findings on unconventional gas exploration and extraction in Germany of November 2012 and the presentation given by Mr Helmut Fehr, Kreis Steinfurt, to local groups in County Leitrim last month in relation to the district of Steinfurt in Germany who have decided to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Exploration (26 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he proposes to explore the regional economic impact of hydrofracking and gas production here using the German model (details supplied) and the way his Department will deal with each issue raised. [9736/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvements Scheme (26 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding his recent announcement that local authorities could re-establish the LIS scheme, if he will consider establishing revised guidelines in view of the fact that there will be a wide variance from one local authority to another. [10142/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvements Scheme (26 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider providing a specific fund for LIS schemes rather than asking local authorities to provide for this scheme from their existing roads budget, the 2013 scheme announcement came without specific funding and in turn some local authorities did not proceed in many cases. [10143/13]

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: In the short time available to me I propose to comment on a number of significant proposals in the Finance Bill, as set out by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan. These measures will create opportunities, particularly in the tourism sector. The inclusion of hotels, guesthouses and self-catering accommodation under the employment and investment incentive scheme is one such example. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (20 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the Student Universal Support Ireland appeal reassessments upheld on the 25 January 2013 have still not been processed to date and will have to wait a further two week for a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8992/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Expenditure (19 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total cost of providing free legal aid to persons who have been convicted of one or more previous convictions for the years 2011 and 2012 within the District Courts and Circuit Courts here; and the number of persons in total that availed of aid within the aforementioned categories. [8870/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (19 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a county breakdown of road fatalities in 2012; if he will provide comparable figures for each of the past ten years; and if he will concede that improvements on major motorway infrastructure is a contributory factor in the reduction in fatalities on our roads. [8654/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (19 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the serious safety concerns locally regarding the N4 stretch from Castlebaldwin to Colooney, County Sligo; if he is prepared to state that this road is a priority for the National Roads Authority and his Department when funding becomes available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8655/13]

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: After the Christmas break, Ministers made it clear that the proposal to pay €3.1 billion was not on, as we simply could not afford such a payment. I acknowledge that many people, including Members of this House, would argue that this note should never have been honoured and paid. Unfortunately, the last Government's solemn undertaking of September 2008 meant we were obliged not to...

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: I am thrilled, like every right thinking person, to see the issue of the promissory note dealt with. The promissory notes will be exchanged for long-term Government bonds with an average maturity of 34 to 35 years as opposed to the notes' seven to eight year average maturity. This provides Ireland with a real opportunity to deal with a debt burden that was not sustainable.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (12 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way community and local development groups will put forward proposals to acquire local Garda Stations recently vacated for community projects or facilities; if he will outline the mechanism that such groups should consider in order that any proposals they may have may be considered by the Office of Public Works. [7170/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (12 Feb 2013)

Tony McLoughlin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the position for a taxi plate owner who wishes to sell or lease their licence as he wishes to retire; the options available for such a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7152/13]