Results 581-600 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (5 Jul 2006)

John Cregan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the disabled drivers scheme; the number of approvals which were given for new cars for drivers in the most recent year for which figures are available; the number of approvals for passengers that are accompanied; the estimated cost of the scheme; if the scheme has been or is under review; and the status of such a review. [27177/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2006)

John Cregan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the situation in relation to tax relief for medical bills, rent payments, service charge payments and so on for pensioners who are below the tax exemption limits which have increased in recent years; if a system to allow relief against such costs will be arranged as is the case whereby such pensioners reclaim DIRT tax...

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)

John Cregan: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the annual financial resources given to the film industry here; if his Department has input into the way staff are recruited for film work; his views on claims in relation to same (details supplied); if he will investigate same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27170/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (5 Jul 2006)

John Cregan: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress on an application for the respite care allowance for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; if the processing of such applications is up to date; the percentage of applications which have been dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27232/06]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (5 Jul 2006)

John Cregan: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the levels of capitation fees paid to primary or national schools; the movement of rates over the past 10 years; the commitments made for future movements; if she will increase capitation fees; if payments to primary schools are currently the same whether the school is primary, voluntary, gaelscoil or educate together; and if rates...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (5 Jul 2006)

John Cregan: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the pupil numbers and staffing compliment in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; the number of and the location where there are classes over 30 in size; the average number per class nationally; the average number per class in this school; if she will clarify the position in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Finance the present categories and thresholds for inheritance tax; when they were last adjusted; if they are adjusted annually for inflation increases; if the general inflation figure or that for property is used; if a person without children can nominate someone else for example a niece to receive the first category relief in a case where the niece was...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the child dependant allowances which apply to various social welfare schemes for example widows, invalidity, disability benefit, unemployment benefit and so on; when these were last adjusted; the reason they stopped increasing; if a study has taken place in relation to the effects of this policy on poverty, as child benefit or...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (14 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if changes have been made in relation to the seven year timeframe governing a missing person, where an inquest cannot be held, and the ability for their families to avail of their entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23149/06]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (13 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has plans to amend the present guidelines governing the issuing of disabled drivers' car permits, to include people with other severe disabilities of the upper limbs and body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22331/06]

Written Answers — Garda Remuneration: Garda Remuneration (13 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a special pension from An Garda Síochána will be made payable to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22332/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to Hume Street Hospital, Dublin; her future plans in relation to same; the reason hospital facilities and services are being run down; her plans for alternative services; the persons who requested same; the highest number of beds which existed in the hospital; the number of beds in recent years;...

Written Answers — Credit Cards: Credit Cards (8 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance the law for persons who change credit card companies; if he will confirm that only one annual charge for stamp duty should be paid in the year when the account changed; the evidence which is necessary to satisfy the original company of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22088/06]

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (8 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding persons who have a full driving licence from the USA; the reason they need to re-sit their driving tests here; if there are bilateral or international agreements on such issues; if Ireland or the EU are a signatory to such agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22267/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (8 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the numbers of national school teachers nationally for each of the past 10 years; they way in which the numbers of teachers compare with earlier decades; the way in which the extra teachers have been used; the number who are used as special needs or resource teachers; the improvements in class sizes over recent years; and if she will...

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: Deputy Burton is very touchy.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: I welcome the opportunity to comment on the greyhound industry. While I do not doubt Deputy Deenihan's sentiments and belief in the industry, the Bill is premature and opportunistic and puts us at risk of talking down the industry. We should talk it up and be more positive. The recent controversy resulted in an independent inquiry. The Minister appointed Mr. Dalton, an eminent retired civil...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: I will be parochial briefly. Unfortunately many of my local fundraising events have to take place in Curraheen Park in Cork or in Tralee.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: We travel in strong numbers to both venues to support the various events that take place. Thanks to this Minister and Government we look forward to a new, state-of-the-art greyhound racing track in Limerick. We have a fantastic tradition of greyhounds in Limerick including trainers, breeders and many thousands of participants through the years. We have difficulties with facilities and it is...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

John Cregan: I am sure the Minister will be open to this. He is a good listener and will not be found wanting in this and will hopefully appoint a woman to the board. I want to speak about the horse and greyhound racing fund and its importance in enhancing the infrastructure of this industry throughout the country. The horse racing and greyhound fund was established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing...