Results 441-460 of 861 for speaker:Joe Sherlock

Nursing Home Subventions. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I am calling for the Minister for Health and Children to amend the nursing home subvention scheme under sections 22 and 23 of the Nursing Homes (Subvention) Regulations 1993 and to increase the subvention in view of the large number of families forced to avail of private nursing homes for elderly parents due to a lack of public nursing home places. Owing to the shortage of beds in community...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (17 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the specific efforts he has made to increase levels of tourism to the regions; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain rural areas remain under-developed in terms of tourism infrastructure; the efforts he has made to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34896/05]

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (16 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the role of his Department in the recent incident of migrant workers being abandoned on Colt Island off north County Dublin; if a date has been set for the provision of an emergency towing vehicle to protect mariners around the Irish coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34357/05]

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The Deputy's time has expired.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Tá an t-am beagnach istigh.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The Deputy is being provocative.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Tá deich nóiméad ag an Teachta.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I remind Deputy Eamon Ryan that he has limited time in which to speak on this matter.

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: When will the health and nursing home amendment Bill be brought before the House to clarify and standardise the application of the nursing home subvention scheme?

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (15 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the implications for farming here of the recent proposal from the President of the EU Commission, Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso, for a further reduction in EU farm payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34185/05]

Written Answers — Casement Aerodrome: Casement Aerodrome (15 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 621: To ask the Minister for Defence if major noise emissions from aircraft over a location (details supplied) in Dublin 22 will be investigated; if he will report on procedures for pilots on the flight paths and altitudes at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34121/05]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (15 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to amend the nursing home subvention scheme under section 22(3) of the nursing homes regulations of 1993 to increase this subvention in light of the large number of families forced to avail of private nursing homes for their elderly...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (10 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding projects funded by Ireland or the European Union as are under way in Gaza; the position regarding such projects if any; and the projected dates of their completion. [33497/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (10 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the figure for the appeal made by the UN Secretary General Mr. Kofi Annan in the wake of the tsunami; the pledges made by Governments and international institutions; and the amounts provided as a proportion of pledges made and aid sought. [33498/05]

Written Answers — Tax Evasion: Tax Evasion (9 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of court prosecutions initiated as a result of tax evasion in respect of each year since 1997; the number of cases in which convictions were secured; the number of cases in which prison sentences were imposed and the sentence in each case; if he is satisfied with the level of court cases taken having regard to the high level of evasion;...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (9 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Finance the current position regarding the planned sale of State property announced; the property sold to date and the amount raised; the way in which the money used has been raised; the properties it is planned to sell during 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33071/05]

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I am advised that the Technical Group has a 20-minute slot and it is up to its Members to share that time.

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (8 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the new integrated school support programme will be introduced; when she will announce which schools will be included in the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32806/05]