Results 481-500 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the situation regarding the ongoing campaign for crèche charges to be tax deductible; the reasoning and decision to reflect this when decided on by Cabinet in 2006; the position regarding actions to assist parents with child care costs at that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18355/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the situation in relation to promotion panels for Departments that are under going decentralisation planning; the situation regarding promotions coming up in Dublin; if all promotions are for decentralised positions; if there is a standard practice being operated by all Government Departments or if individual policies exist; the...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current charges on laser, credit cards and current accounts; the annual tax from this source; his views on dropping these charges and the cost of same for pensioners with free banking as currently many of these bank accounts held by elderly people have few transactions through them and often are only held to process crossed...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 95: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the situation in relation to the tax treatment of the cost of private carers; if such costs are fully allowable against tax for the person being cared for or for a relative of same; if the service must be provided by a formal company; if informal services can also be claimed for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18358/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the trace changes in exemption limits for pensioners, single or couples over the past ten years; if he will provide inflation CPI figures for corresponding years to show real or true increase in the income tax exemption limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18359/07]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 97: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the situation in relation to VRT free cars for disabled persons; if the facility is available to blind persons; if not, if he will reconsider as blind persons need total assistance and must have a separate driver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18360/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to new rules regarding €100 a week approximately being taken from clients on disability allowance who are long-stay patients or clients in residential homes for persons with intellectual disability; if this deduction was not always done in such homes as with elderly in nursing homes; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to charges being levied on pensioners' medical cards when they spend a few months in respite care; if the matter of charging respite beds of a few months duration can be clarified; if the Health Service Executive will be informed not to charge such short term stays if the establishment is deemed to be an...

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding funding provided by her Department or the Health Service Executive to the Alzheimer Society with a breakdown of what the funding is in respect of; if core funding or related services are provided; her views on reports that the society must raise 30% of all funding itself; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the dispute with dentists on provision of services to medical card holders; if data on the number of dentists who have withdrawn services are available; the basis of the dispute; if there is a considerable difference in fees paid by the Department of Social and Family Affairs and her Department; if emergency...

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding MRSA; if it is a notifiable disease; if data are available regarding the numbers who contracted MRSA or who died from same; the process or procedure available to relatives of people affected in relation to information, the right to be informed and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18365/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation with regard to withdrawal of chiropodist service from medical card elderly for the past three years; the situation regarding negotiations for return of service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18366/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to the benefits received under a doctor only card and if dental treatment services are available under this as per a full medical card. [18367/07]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the situation in relation to traffic breaking the rules at traffic signals; if any traffic signals are set up with cameras to catch such law breakers; if any existing camera system by other agencies could be used; his views on same; and if he will set up some pilot projects to check their performance. [18374/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the location of Enterprise Ireland offices and the proposed move to East Point; the reason for the thinking behind this suggestion; if staff agreement has been achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18352/07]

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in relation to the labour law situation on retirement age; the source of the age 65 limit; if it is still legal; the way it is justified; if it has been legally challenged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18353/07]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the situation in relation to the number of experienced tradesmen currently or recently made redundant as a result of more competitive foreign labour; if the particular trades can be itemised and the number of each category shown; if strategy or plans to use the experience of these people can be outlined; and if he will...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 for a new school hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18342/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a two room extension to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 to include date of request, current phase and time scale for approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18343/07]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (28 Jun 2007)

John Cregan: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to services for children to be assessed for dyslexia; if the process, procedure and waiting lists can be outlined; if assistance or supports are available or can be introduced for parents who arrange for and pay for private assessments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18344/07]