Results 561-580 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan
- Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2006)
John Cregan: They were his own savings.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)
John Cregan: I am glad to have an opportunity to make a brief contribution to the debate on the release of the report on the Leas Cross nursing home saga, which is an important matter. Many Deputies recall the appalling footage we saw on our television screens some months ago, when an RTE documentary highlighted the lack of care given to elderly people who were residing in Leas Cross nursing home at a...
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)
John Cregan: What we saw was appalling, but an investigation has taken place. It is right that we should want to know the results of that investigation as quickly as possible to ensure we do not have a repeat of the Leas Cross incident. It is important we acknowledge the results of the investigation and deal with them at the earliest possible time. However, the Health Service Executive has stated that...
- Company Closures. (27 Sep 2006)
John Cregan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise what to my constituents is an extremely important matter. I also thank the Minister for his presence. We raise matters on the Adjournment on several occasions over the year and it is not always possible for the appropriate Minister to reply. Tonight he shows by his presence how seriously he is treating the imminent demise of...
- Company Closures. (27 Sep 2006)
John Cregan: We have been very dependent on food processing in west Limerick and I concede that there have been difficulties throughout Ireland's chicken processing industry, although not to the same extent as in Castlemahon. This news has not come as a surprise to me since closure has been threatened for some time. While people were devastated when the final announcement was made, I have taken the...
- Company Closures. (27 Sep 2006)
John Cregan: They both responded in whatever way they could. At the time of the most recent restructuring in Castlemahon, we were promised reinvestment and modernisation.
- Company Closures. (27 Sep 2006)
John Cregan: That did not happen. I understood I hadââ
- Company Closures. (27 Sep 2006)
John Cregan: All that reinvestment and modernisation happened at the parent company in Armagh, the O'Kane Group, rather than in Castlemahon, something that I very much regret. I once again appeal to the Minister to make every effort possible. He has very kindly made himself available at my request to meet people in the coming days and I hope we can work together to try to replace those jobs.
- Written Answers — Death Certificates: Death Certificates (27 Sep 2006)
John Cregan: Question 567: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay of up to nine months, in issuing death certificates to bereaved families in the Limerick region; if measures are being taken to ensure that death certificates are being issued to families within a reasonable timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29842/06]
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (27 Sep 2006)
John Cregan: Question 729: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on the progress of the proposed provision of a special dementia unit and hospice beds at St. Ita's Hospital, Newcastle West, County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29263/06]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2006)
John Cregan: Question 1152: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the offset of money against other payments due to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28169/06]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Jul 2006)
John Cregan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation in relation to start up and annual taxes, stamp duty on credit and debit cards; when these charges commenced; the number of cards which exist and annual revenue from same; the reason tax charge was raised in the first case; if such charges are made by other governments in the EU; if many complaints are received in relation to the...
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Jul 2006)
John Cregan: Question 691: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the registered number of pupils and staffing level in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if the school has received additional teachers in the past five years; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that several classes have up to 35 pupils; the maximum number of pupils allowed per class; and if she will make a statement...
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 Jul 2006)
John Cregan: Question 692: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to pensions for caretakers in primary schools particularly with regard to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; if pensions exist for some caretakers or other non-teaching staff; if such a scheme is being worked on; the target date for commencement; if it will apply to staff who have recently retired or...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Jul 2006)
John Cregan: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding entitlements to the primary school dental service; if entitlement extends to children attending a private or fee-paying school; the reason for refusals and the legislative base for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27173/06]
- Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (5 Jul 2006)
John Cregan: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if breakdown data for the medical or physical condition of successful applicants to the disabled drivers scheme is available. [27178/06]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 Jul 2006)
John Cregan: Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the waiting times for a standard x-ray from the main Dublin hospitals (details supplied); and the reason general practitioners are not asked to refer people elsewhere when the situation is known and not changing significantly. [27179/06]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (5 Jul 2006)
John Cregan: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will clarify the situation regarding a person in receipt of an over 70 medical card, who is being charged for a BI2 injection which they received free of charge until recently; the reason for same; if the medical card does not cover such charges; if general practitioners are allowed to make such charges; and the...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2006)
John Cregan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Finance the rates of stamp duty on private dwellings; the various thresholds; the amount it would cost if the â¬318,000 exemption level was given as an exemption against all sales, to all first time buyers and all buyers up to â¬500,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27175/06]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (5 Jul 2006)
John Cregan: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax take from DIRT tax in 2004 and 2005; if there is an analysis of the size of accounts or age of account holders; if tax take from accounts under â¬100,000 is known or can be estimated; if tax take from accounts under â¬100,000 held by pensioners can be estimated; and if DIRT can be abolished in total or part as it is adding to the...