Results 22,121-22,140 of 23,618 for speaker:Michael Healy-Rae
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (28 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 179: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government since the Government was formed, the number of vacancies in State boards that have been filled by his Department without advertising the availability of the positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17042/12]
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (28 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality since the Government was formed, the number of vacancies in State boards that have been filled by his Department without advertising the availability of the positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17043/12]
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (28 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine since the Government was formed, the number of vacancies in State boards that have been filled by his Department without advertising the availability of the positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17041/12]
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (28 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Health since the Government was formed, the number of vacancies in State boards that have been filled by his Department without advertising the availability of the positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17038/12]
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (28 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport since the Government was formed, the number of vacancies in State boards that have been filled by his Department without advertising the availability of the positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17039/12]
- Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: With regard to the proposed charities (amendment) Bill 2012, is there a provision to remove the requirement on small community groups to provide an annual audit as it is an unnecessary expense for these groups?
- Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: It is the proposed charities (amendment) Bill.
- Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: I believe there is. I am sorry to have to inform the Tánaiste of that.
- Employment Levels (27 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Fine Gael is in power now.
- Parliamentary Reform (27 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Farcical Friday.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Does the Tánaiste intend bringing forward legislation to amend section 836 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997-----
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: This is promised legislation.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: That is the reason for my question.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: I am asking that question.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: I want to read a question. Does the Tánaiste intend to bring forward legislation to amend section 836 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997-----
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: -----which provides for a tax deduction under section 114 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997-----
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: -----in respect of the cost to Ministers of maintaining a second residence?
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: This section provides for what is commonly known as the dual abode allowance for Ministers. The section as it currently stands appears to allow Ministers to claim a deduction for the household charge for tax purposes as being expenses incurred in maintaining a second residence.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: I am perfectly entitled to ask this question.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Why is that so?