Results 321-340 of 382 for speaker:Seán Connick

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (13 May 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on a review of contributory and non-contributory pension schemes for farmers who were not in a position prior to retirement to make sufficient social welfare contributions to allow them to claim a full contributory pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18062/08]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (1 May 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the status of an application by a company (details supplied) in County Wexford to purchase a foreshore lease from her Department; and when a final decision on this application will be made. [17009/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 103: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will introduce tax relief for the costs of structural works to a home necessitated by a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16093/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will introduce tax relief for the extra costs of hiring a car suitable for person with a disability when they are on holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16094/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 105: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on levying direct and indirect tax on online casinos based here at a level comparable to that levied in the Isle of Man; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16095/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of grants her Department and the Health Service Executive provided to assist with the purchase of digital directional hearing aids in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16096/08]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will review regulations preventing foster parents obtaining passports for their Irish born foster children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16101/08]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Industrial Development Authority will transfer lands in its ownership in Gorey, County Wexford to the local chamber of commerce to allow it to develop business start up facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16092/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an appeal by a school (details supplied) in County Wexford to be granted mainstream teaching staffing numbers for the 2008-2009 academic year based on their enrolment in October 2007 will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16090/08]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if further consideration has been given to the application of Waterford Institute of Technology to be upgraded to university status following the publication of the Dr. Jim Port Report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16091/08]

Written Answers — Gaming Industry: Gaming Industry (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to regulate the gaming industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16097/08]

Written Answers — Gaming Industry: Gaming Industry (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has set a date for the establishment of a gaming commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16098/08]

Written Answers — Gaming Industry: Gaming Industry (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has decided on a location for the headquarters of the gaming commission; if this location will be Gorey, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16099/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will introduce legislation on adverse possession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16100/08]

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Seán Connick: The challenges facing Irish jobs, the environment and Ireland's competitiveness today are global. Against climate change, rising energy costs, transnational crime and global economic downturns, our capacity to defend our interests on our own is minimal. Ireland's sovereignty, power and strength lie in the capacity to act for its people, to defend its prosperity, safeguard its environment...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2008)

Seán Connick: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on the Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill. I congratulate the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, on the initiative he is taking in bringing about changes to the VRT regulations for greener and more fuel-efficient cars. His initiative will, over time, bring about a considerable change in the...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2008)

Seán Connick: This time when I changed, I went green. I am delighted with my choice as diesel engines have become very fuel efficient. To anyone considering changing their car, I recommend they choose the diesel option. As well as penalising the environmentally conscious motorist, we are also creating problems for the motor industry. It will be difficult to sell new lower emission cars between now and 1...

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Seán Connick: I welcome this opportunity to discuss this Bill and the general issue of immigration. I commend the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on presenting this Bill to the House and recognise the work the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, with responsibility for integration has carried out with the immigrant community to date. I wish him well in the future, as this will be an important area....

Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

Seán Connick: It is disgraceful.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Jan 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 95: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the price of fuel accounts for one third of the gross profit of a fishing vessel; if he will cap the amount of VAT paid on a litre of fuel for fishing vessels. [2914/08]