Results 401-420 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan
- Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (5 Feb 2008)
John Cregan: Question 642: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the delay in processing Garda clearances for prospective employees in the health care sector; if he will assist in having this process expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3666/08]
- Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (5 Feb 2008)
John Cregan: Question 661: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on changing the present system to permit motorists purchasing new vehicles with low emissions before July 2008, to avail of the lower rate of motor tax and VRT in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4036/08]
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 Jan 2008)
John Cregan: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the Health Service Executive will be advertising vacancies for physiotherapists; the number of vacancies that will be available and the location of these positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1295/08]
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 Jan 2008)
John Cregan: Question 1234: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if responsibility for policing the Kilbehenny area of County Limerick is changing from Mitchelstown, which is in very close proximity to the area and has served it very will for many years, to Bruff Garda Station, which would be situated much further from the Kilbehenny area; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (30 Jan 2008)
John Cregan: Question 1335: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an Irish citizen working in the US is entitled to cast a vote in a general election here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1324/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Limerick will be admitted to Limerick Regional Hospital for cataract surgery. [35778/07]
- Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (18 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if applications to the Health Service Executive by persons (details supplied) to foster children will be expedited in view of the extenuating circumstances involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35395/07]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the fact that her Department's financial Estimates have been allocated, she will confirm that the building project at a school (details supplied) in County Limerick can proceed to tender stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35394/07]
- Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: The Deputy has one minute remaining. Allow Deputy Barry Andrews.
- Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a consultant led cystic fibrosis service is available in the mid-west region in order to continue the care at present being provided for children up to the age of 18 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33301/07]
- Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (11 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: I am pleased to have an opportunity to welcome this important legislation. The social welfare package of â¬900 million provided for in the Bill represents almost half of the Government's current expenditure. I am pleased that we will spend so much money in this area. I congratulate the Minister for Social and Family Affairs on the package. Like his colleagues, I am sure he has had many...
- Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (11 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: I agree with my colleague, Deputy Durkan, who has criticised certain State agencies on a number of occasions for not providing a satisfactory service. I state clearly that such a service is the least we require and deserve.
- Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (11 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: I expect that many Deputies will speak about carers during this debate. I do not want to patronise those who provide care in the home when I point out that they play a huge role in Irish society. Various reports which have been published over the years have found that the best place to care for old people is in their own homes. Many supports are available to facilitate such care â grants...
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: Deputy Mansergh without interruption. Deputy Bannon has already made his contribution.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: Deputy Bannon should desist.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: Deputy Bannon had his opportunity and should allow Deputy Mansergh to continue.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
John Cregan: Deputy Bannon should allow Deputy Mansergh to continue, without interruption.