Results 26,001-26,020 of 26,653 for speaker:John McGuinness

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (15 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if part of the money paid from the EU relative to the Greencore sugar beet issue will go towards reimbursing the pension fund which was depleted as it was used to augment pension payments for retiring workers; her views in relation to the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34279/05]

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: The motion refers to the powers of the Competition Authority as laid out in the Competition Act 2002. The Act gave appropriate powers to the authority. The extent of the authority's activities can be seen in its 2004 record of 24 warrants and 58 summonses issued. It was the first enforcement agency in Europe to secure a criminal conviction. What is in place is working. There is a need to...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: It relates to other issues in the economy which are being dealt with by the Competition Authority. Taxation was referred to which does not fall under the authority's remit. None of these general economic issues can be introduced in a debate on the Competition Authority. Other Members referred to local authority charges. In the last local government elections, Opposition councillors in some...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: They have no intention of reducing the charges.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: The Deputy knows it would be a cosmetic exercise. I will be watching it very closely.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: The Deputy is into cosmetics. There will not be much in-depth change to the charges regarding the promise made.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: The manner in which this competition runs through the economy is an issue. The area of telecommunications, the provision of ESB and similar services should be examined. These markets should be opened as this is where the real competition will take place. These will be proper cost-effective services to industry and those who are creating jobs in this country. Such an opening will assist them...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason an application for hearing aids in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow has not been responded to by the Health Service Executive south east region; the further reason correspondence on the same issue to the Health Service Executive from this Deputy dated 31 August 2005 has not been...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed]. (10 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: The protection of migrant workers is an issue we cannot ignore. It was mentioned in the context of this Bill and I have received much correspondence from different unions in my constituency on the issue. I know various officials and inspectors deal with this issue but we constantly hear the argument that there is a need for more people to be involved in the labour inspectorate to deal with...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed]. (10 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this Bill, to raise some of the issues that concern us in regard to this and other Bills which will be brought before us from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and to reflect on the experience to date in terms of what has happened in the marketplace and what jobs are available and of those who have come to this country to fill these jobs...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an appeal for an increased subvention rate in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved as the amount granted of €256.56 per week falls far short of the actual cost of €600 per week; if a response will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33363/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 205: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a nurse will be provided at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if it is the norm that nurses be provided at special schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33366/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 207: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an application for a medical card will be approved for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if a decision on the case will be expedited. [33368/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 232: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a medical card will be issued on medical grounds to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a decision. [32403/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 233: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny can be relocated to a hospital where their spouse is a patient; and if she will expedite a decision in the case. [32404/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 239: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to previous parliamentary questions regarding a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; the reason the operation cannot be arranged in view of the condition of the patient and the fact that the operation is being arranged under the treatment purchase scheme; if the files were lost in this case; if the case...

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (8 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 248: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if payment of the mobility allowance will be expedited in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [32529/05]

Written Answers — Medical Records: Medical Records (8 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 249: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if all the medical records relating to a deceased person (details supplied) will be released to the person's family; if the information requested in writing by persons will be released; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32530/05]

Written Answers — Patient Private Property Accounts: Patient Private Property Accounts (8 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 250: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the status of complaints made by a person (details supplied) relating to funds managed by the Health Service Executive for long-stay patients; if the investigation will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32531/05]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (8 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 253: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a response will be expedited from the Health Service Executive relative to the care and needs of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if a report will be provided by the medical officer relative to their requirements for home improvements and proper sanitary services. [32552/05]