Results 5,161-5,180 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes

Leaders' Questions. (20 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: It is easy to do so.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons who were in receipt of the rent supplement for 18 months or more who were passed on to their local authority for a housing assessment and have had their housing needs met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11919/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons who have been receiving the rent supplement for 18 months or more who have been passed on to a local authority for a housing assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11918/05]

Social and Affordable Housing: Motion. (19 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: I am very pleased at the opportunity to say a few words on this important motion and congratulate Deputy O'Dowd on tabling it. Nothing takes up so much of our time as getting people into houses — whether by loans, planning applications, social and council housing or whatever — at our constituency clinics. It is therefore good to have this motion tabled to bring our views and those of...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this wide-ranging Bill. The debate too has been wide-ranging. The Bill replaces all Acts in this area since 1924 which is a sweeping and courageous initiative that merits serious discussion. No matter who we are or where we live we depend on the Garda Síochána. We need a well-manned, well-equipped police force to make us secure in our homes, on the...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 105: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding eight infringement procedures being taken against Ireland by the European Commission regarding non-implementation of environmental legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11039/05]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 126: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he decided against a ban on ATM receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11036/05]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 287: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will qualify for consideration for a new house grant. [11489/05]

House Prices. (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 59: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a special meeting of the social partners should be convened to discuss the housing problem, with a view to establishing proposals to bridge the affordability gap that excludes many first-time buyers from the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11307/05]

House Prices. (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Would such a special meeting with nothing else on the agenda involving people with much to contribute in this area not focus people's minds and bring forward new ideas?

House Prices. (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: While the number of new houses has increased, many young people cannot get on to the housing ladder. What message does the Minister of State have for the approximately 42,500 young people who have been frustrated in their efforts to buy a home?

House Prices. (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Finding a deposit is the core problem for those trying to get on the housing ladder. Does the Minister of State intend to bring firm proposals to Government to help such people whom Deputies encounter at every constituency clinic? It would be helpful to take meaningful action in this regard.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (12 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 800: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the issue of class sizes and staffing will be addressed at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9957/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (12 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 903: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when An Agreed Programme for Government in relation to the reduction of the pupil-teacher ratio in schools will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10488/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (12 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 937: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when resource hours will be sanctioned for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [10757/05]

Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (12 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on this important motion. I commend Deputy Twomey for tabling it and bringing his knowledge in the medical field to the House. We as politicians need to be reminded of the urgency of treating cancer and the frightening experience many families have had to endure because of a close relative, neighbour or friend who has suffered from this deadly...

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Apr 2005)

Tom Hayes: I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate. The last Disability Bill was withdrawn because every organisation representing disabled persons opposed it. There was a public outcry that the Government, one of the richest in the world, was failing to give disabled people their entitlements. In examining the record of what has happened in recent years, it is clear that many...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Mar 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 11: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the 32 local health offices of the HSE will be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9496/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (23 Mar 2005)

Tom Hayes: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has had discussions with the HSE on any health staff ceilings for 2005; the outcome of those discussions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9497/05]

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy has good rural connections in Doon, County Limerick.