Results 2,381-2,400 of 4,491 for speaker:John Perry
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)
John Perry: During the last general election, Fine Gael told the people that Fianna Fáil had lost its way and had become ever more complacent and incompetent as the years in office have grown. How sad that our analysis has proved to be so obviously accurate so quickly. We in Fine Gael have consistently pointed to the Government's responsibility for and indifference to the sustained loss of...
- Written Answers — Medical Certificates: Medical Certificates (8 Jul 2008)
John Perry: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intercede with the Health Service Executive on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo to ensure that they are granted a primary medical certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26931/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (8 Jul 2008)
John Perry: Question 767: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for emergency funding for a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; if he will ensure that this funding is provided as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27521/08]
- Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (8 Jul 2008)
John Perry: Question 876: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding funding for a county council (details supplied) for essential repairs grant schemes; if he will provide assurances that funding will be made available for projects which have been approved by the county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26579/08]
- Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)
John Perry: Hear, hear.
- Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)
John Perry: I know that.
- Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)
John Perry: I thank the Deputy for putting that on record.
- Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)
John Perry: I compliment Deputy Gallagher on his comments. They were highly supportive and were greatly appreciated. I hope Deputy Gallagher's colleagues in government were listening to him.
- Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)
John Perry: I broadly welcome the objectives of the Bill in seeking to tackle the growing problem of excessive alcohol consumption. Excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking by young people place a huge strain on public health resources and exacerbate the problems of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity. The Bill does not tackle the cultural problem that Ireland has with alcohol...
- Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)
John Perry: I congratulate my Fine Gael colleagues, Deputy Creed, who is our spokesman in this area, and Deputy Sheahan, on this critically important motion. If one visits coastal areas such as Killybegs, Castletownbere and Rossaveal, one will see that fishing communities throughout the country were left out in the cold over the last ten years, as the rest of the economy flourished. The previous Fianna...
- Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)
John Perry: What is the Commissionerââ
- Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)
John Perry: The Commissioner.
- Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)
John Perry: He would not listen.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Jun 2008)
John Perry: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the discussions that have taken place to define the flexibility and discretion available to community welfare officers; the way this will be retained under the remit of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24754/08]
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Jun 2008)
John Perry: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the negotiation process between her Department and the Health Service Executive in relation to the move by community welfare officers to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24755/08]
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Jun 2008)
John Perry: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had discussions with the relevant Minister to ensure the rapid introduction of legislation to facilitate US customs pre-clearance based here in view of its importance for Irish tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24518/08]
- Written Answers — Stadium Projects: Stadium Projects (24 Jun 2008)
John Perry: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if there has been contact or discussions between him and either the FAI or the IRFU since the withdrawal of a company (details supplied) from ticket sales for the FAI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24519/08]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (24 Jun 2008)
John Perry: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of the tax take that relates to residential property transactions included in the total VAT, capital gains tax and stamp duty tax take for 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24374/08]
- Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (19 Jun 2008)
John Perry: Question 45: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the recent job loss trends in the small business sector, she will liaise with the county and city enterprise boards in order to initiate a direct marketing campaign with the aim of making small businesses more aware of the services available from CEBs that will help to alleviate business...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Jun 2008)
John Perry: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will make a decision in relation to the report of Mr. John J. Fearon of October 2007 which proposed the possible decentralisation of the Coast Guard and Maritime Administration to Drogheda which could amount to 170 jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23407/08]