Results 4,241-4,260 of 4,491 for speaker:John Perry

Fisheries Protection. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Does the Minister realise the difficulties being encountered by many fish processing companies in the area because of these night-time restrictions? Many have had to reduce staff numbers from 1,500 people to 150. This is the major port on the west coast with its large capacity underused. Will the Minister intervene in this case? I accept the need for due process in the Garda investigation but...

Broadcasting Legislation. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Many local radio stations are being sold for extraordinary amounts of money. Given the proliferation of licences granted in Dublin, is there a possibility of allowing competition in a franchised area where only one licence operates? Does the Minister believe the independent broadcasting fund should be expanded to allow private broadcasters to invest more in public service programming?

Broadcasting Legislation. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Given the success of the local digital television service in Waterford, does the Minister have plans to promote the concept in the regions, for which a huge potential market exists?

Broadcasting Legislation. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: They will all be watching it on Saturday.

Mobile Telephony. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: ComReg has been very effective and is clearly increasingly empowered in performing its functions. What help can the Minister give the commission to ensure there will be competition in view of two players controlling 94% of the market? What timescale does the Minister envisage for measures such as sharing of masts and deregulation of facilities to allow competition and reduce prices? Is any...

Mobile Telephony. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: That is very good and I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he will end the imposition of the present operating hours for Killybegs and other major ports and restore full landing times at ports which are essential, particularly for the pelagic industry. [8068/05]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the draconian decision by the EU Fisheries Council to impose vast no fishing areas off Ireland's west coast. [8069/05]

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Does the Tánaiste agree that if one had read section 1 of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2001, one would not need to be a legal expert to understand that the charges were illegal? Will the Tánaiste comment on the Ombudsman's report of January 2001, which stated that the charges being imposed on elderly people at the time were completely illegal? I refer also to the advice of the...

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: It is a separate case.

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: The Minister received a brief on 3 December and did not read it. The Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, saw its significance. Does the Minister regret not having read that brief in light of the huge impact it had? I am totally shocked at the replies we have heard today with regard to what was known. If the Minister did not know, why was that the case? Was it necessary to get legal advice...

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Why did the former Minister, Deputy Martin, need briefing on this very important Act given that after 2001 there was no doubt about the legislation despite a certain ambiguity in its interpretation before that date? The former Minister, Deputy Martin, is hiding behind civil servants. He launched the health strategy document which was a ten-year plan. The Tánaiste has now inherited that plan...

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (9 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the level of moderate and severe literacy difficulties at primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7889/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8363/05]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (9 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the circumstances outlined by a person (details supplied) in respect of third level maintenance grant; if it will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8362/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (9 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 334: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made on the application submitted by Leitrim County Council for funding (details supplied): the amount that will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8392/05]

Written Answers — Detention of Irish Citizens: Detention of Irish Citizens (8 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has contacted his American counterpart with regard to the occasionally extended detention of Irish citizens before deportation from the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7606/05]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (8 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of EU states in which Ireland has an embassy; his plans to open embassies in the EU and throughout the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7639/05]

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

John Perry: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the avenues open to a person (details supplied) in County Sligo to ensure that a general practitioner completes his application for a medical card in view of the fact that he is scheduled to enter a treatment centre on 9 March 2005; if she will ensure that her officials issue a temporary medical card to allow this person...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (8 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason an authority to regulate adventure centre businesses has still not been set up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7541/05]