Results 521-540 of 2,965 for speaker:Robert Dowds

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Apr 2015)

Robert Dowds: 167. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding inheritance tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14599/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Apr 2015)

Robert Dowds: 864. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether Iarnród Éireann should open the brand new railway station at Kishogue, which has been closed since its construction several years ago, when the Phoenix Park tunnel is opened to passenger traffic between Heuston Station and Connolly Station. [14165/15]

Leaders' Questions (2 Apr 2015)

Robert Dowds: So did we.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (2 Apr 2015)

Robert Dowds: 90. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the Investor State Dispute resolution mechanism of the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership trade agreement between the European Union and the United States of America will hold precedence over Irish court decisions or Irish law; and if so, if he will state his full and unequivocal opposition to any agreement...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Food Safety Standards (2 Apr 2015)

Robert Dowds: 91. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership trade agreement which is currently being discussed will allow for meat products from the United States of America, which may have been exposed to angel dust, growth hormones or other chemical treatment in their production, to be sold on Irish shelves; and if so, the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (2 Apr 2015)

Robert Dowds: 213. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he supports the recent comments of his counterpart, the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ms Margot Wallström, on the appalling treatment of women and abuse of human rights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and if he has or will indicate his support to Ms Wallström and the Swedish Government at a meeting of European Union...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pensions Levy (31 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: 255. To ask the Minister for Finance when the pension levy on private pensions will be removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12720/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (31 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: 372. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the new legislation for asylum seekers; and when she expects it to be before Dáil Éireann; and the implications it will have for the long-standing asylum seekers here. [12686/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (31 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: 438. To ask the Minister for Health the reason only patients with certain long term-illnesses are eligible for free medication that is not means tested, while patients with other chronic long-term illnesses such Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis receive no assistance with the cost of their medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13563/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (31 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: 501. To ask the Minister for Health when the implementation of the national positive ageing strategy will commence; and when the consultation process will commence. [13225/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (31 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: 541. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the legislation on school enrolment will be enacted; and the current directive from her Department on enrolment in primary and post-primary schools. [12675/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Standards (31 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: 650. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the pressures that will be applied by private landlords to their tenants in order for them to keep their premises clean and up to a certain standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13011/15]

Firearms (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (26 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: At 11 a.m. this morning, two men were shot in Drumcondra, one of whom is now dead. This is an issue right across the State which we must deal with.

Firearms (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (26 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Firearms (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (26 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled Firearms (Amendment) Bill 2015.This Bill is about illegal firearms, not legal firearms. Some time ago I had sad cause to visit the family of a man who had been shot and left in a vegetative state. He had been shot by somebody wielding an illegal firearm, in a case of mistaken identity. This type of incident happens far too...

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: We get it all right.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Constitutional Amendments (26 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: 244. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reasons the Government could not proceed with a referendum to insert a clause into the Constitution to prohibit the privatisation of water at any point in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12465/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (25 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: 151. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the recent election results in Israel and the Israeli Prime Minister reneging on his commitment to a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, if he will be arguing for trade and other economic sanctions to be imposed by the European Union at the next meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council. [12271/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Offices (24 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: 166. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there is an update on the proposed Intreo office in Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11216/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance (24 Mar 2015)

Robert Dowds: 564. To ask the Minister for Health the reason he is encouraging persons under 35 years of age who can afford private health insurance to do so before 30 April 2015. [11203/15]