Results 441-460 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (17 Oct 2007)
John Cregan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if Shannon Development and the IDA are prepared to prioritise the promotion of the Askeaton Business Park as a suitable location for the employment of individuals in the pharmaceutical industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24457/07]
- Schools Language Policy. (16 Oct 2007)
John Cregan: The Deputy has no facility to ask a supplementary question.
- Schools Language Policy. (16 Oct 2007)
John Cregan: The Deputy is out of order.
- Schools Language Policy. (16 Oct 2007)
John Cregan: I must call the next item.
- Schools Language Policy. (16 Oct 2007)
John Cregan: I have to call the next item.
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (16 Oct 2007)
John Cregan: Question 601: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ascertain from An Post the number of transactions from January 2006 to January 2007 at Kilmallock Post Office, County Limerick. [23433/07]
- Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)
John Cregan: They are recognised.
- Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)
John Cregan: I, too, am glad to have the opportunity to say a few words in these very important statements on the setting up of committees in the Oireachtas and Dáil reform in general. I was fortunate to have been chosen by the Taoiseach as Chairman of a committee in the last Dáil, albeit for a short period before the general election. I regarded it as a great privilege, prior to which I also had the...
- Fire Services: Motion (9 Oct 2007)
John Cregan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)
John Cregan: With whom is Deputy Catherine Byrne sharing her time?
- Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)
John Cregan: The Deputy's time has expired.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)
John Cregan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate which relates to the restoration of connectivity between Shannon and Heathrow. In August Aer Lingus dealt a devastating blow to the mid-west region. As a region, we were playing in the Premiership, but following the blow dealt by Aer Lingus, we are now in division one. That is hardly good enough for a region that has been...
- Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)
John Cregan: Nobody has contradicted that legal opinion or given another. It has been set out clearly. The alternative is to encourage and support another airline to fill the vacant slots, which I know the Government has been doing in consultation with the board of Shannon Airport. Perhaps I am missing something but to be honest I cannot see any other alternative at this time.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)
John Cregan: I genuinely do not know why Aer Lingus has decided to leave Shannon Airport overnight. We are told it was a commercial routeââ
- Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)
John Cregan: Absolutely. I wonder why Aer Lingus decided to do this. At a meeting in a hotel at Shannon Airport held a few days after this decision was taken and attended by a huge number of people, including respected business people and trade union representatives I was amazed to hear the statement that during the course of a board meeting that morning that a figure of â¬4.5 million was found for...
- Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)
John Cregan: Was that part of the reason? I do not know. I am also extremely concerned about Aer Lingus's commitment to Shannon Airport in respect of its long-haul routes.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)
John Cregan: I am also concerned about Michael O'Leary and Ryanair trying to profit from the people of the mid-west for their own benefit. I want to see slots reserved for Shannon Airport but I also want to see Aer Lingus remain competitive. I am supporting the motion based on what I have been told by the Taoiseach and the Minister, that every effort is being and will be made to solve this problem.
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2007)
John Cregan: Question 55: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the situation in relation to tax individualisation and particularly for parents with children with severe or ongoing medical conditions; and if the tax system will be made more family friendly for parents who out of necessity have to parent at home due to the medical condition of their child. [19464/07]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2007)
John Cregan: Question 57: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if there is tax relief available for parents of children with dyslexia; who privately arrange assessments or services. [19516/07]
- Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (5 Jul 2007)
John Cregan: Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will outline Revenue charges for laser and credit cards; and if these will be removed for senior citizens with minimal use or transactions on their accounts. [19703/07]