Results 4,121-4,140 of 7,119 for speaker:Jack Wall
- Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (8 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the use the Irish language on local radio; his plans to provide funding to such outlets for the provision of Irish education programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33980/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason persons (details supplied) in County Kildare had their rent subsidy stopped; when the matter will be rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34240/08]
- Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (8 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Question 301: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of shared ownership applications that were successful in each local authority area for each of the past three years; the amount of funding allocated as a result of the applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33984/08]
- Unemployment: Motion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: The Government is only looking at it. It is doing nothing.
- Unemployment: Motion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: I wish to share time with Deputies Mary Upton, Joe Costello, Kathleen Lynch, Jan O'Sullivan and Joanna Tuffy.
- Unemployment: Motion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: I am sorry the Minister for Social and Family Affairs has left the Chamber because I wanted to raise an issue with regard to the measures she proposes to reduce the processing time for dealing with the applications for assistance from those who have been unfortunate enough to lose their jobs and who are currently on waiting lists. Newbridge, which is the area office for Athy and Baltinglass,...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if grants are available from his Department to promote an event of national importance to rural Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33497/08]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be furnished with a P21 balancing statement for 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33271/08]
- Written Answers — Car Rental Industry: Car Rental Industry (7 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on correspondence (details supplied); the effect it is having in relation to increased costs to tourists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33270/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a rent subsidy has been stopped for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33367/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if consideration, for 2009, will be made for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare whose lease expires before then; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33644/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position of an application for a new primary school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33645/08]
- Care of the Elderly. (7 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: I thank the Minister for this reply. Obviously, this is a very important question, given the age profile of the population. Looking at the figure of â¬53,000 for Age Action Ireland, I am reminded that last week was Age Action Week and in my area a very active group provided all types of entertainment for the senior citizens. Ultimately, the figure of â¬53,000 does not equate to â¬2,000...
- National Drugs Strategy. (7 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: I support the initiative. My primary concern relates to the security of the caller. In recent times, computers, laptops and so on have been stolen all over the place. The confidential telephone line is of major significance to this initiative if it is to function properly and be a success, which everyone wants. I congratulate the Garda on its recent efforts in this area. However, the...
- National Drugs Strategy. (7 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the cocaine awareness campaign announced by him earlier in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33496/08]
- National Drugs Strategy. (7 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: With regard to the common helpline that was initiated at the time, is there any information on the geographical breakdown of the 10,000 hits on that line? Is there a breakdown of the callers? Were they users, parents, teachers or community activists? Can the Minister of State flesh out for us the interest people have in contacting the HSE in this regard. Some time ago the death of a person...
- National Drugs Strategy. (7 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: A report conducted by the HSE states that 42% of cocaine users did not think taking alcohol with cocaine was any more dangerous than using cocaine on its own. The report also found there was not total agreement among users on the dangers of addiction. Some 64% agreed slightly, while others disagreed cocaine was highly addictive. Some 41% of cocaine users were not concerned at all about the...
- Early School Leavers. (7 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Obviously boredom is the biggest problem for children who leave school early. They then move on to experiment with drugs, etc., and then get caught in the net of drugs misuse. The Minister of State and his predecessor would agree with me regarding the alternatives including sport and recreation which we need to develop. Any examination of those who leave school early would show that the...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if legislation is being prepared to regulate the operation of casinos here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32875/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Oct 2008)
Jack Wall: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of a personal assistant for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33045/08]