Results 621-640 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan

Written Answers — Construction Industry: Construction Industry (8 Mar 2006)

John Cregan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to give protection by way of regulation or legislation to sub-contractors who, in some instances, are not paid by the main contractor, despite the fact that the main contractor has been paid public moneys by local authorities for public contracts, such as road building, sewerage schemes etc.; and if...

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (7 Mar 2006)

John Cregan: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will introduce a new farm retirement scheme; and if so, the date for commencement. [9216/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Mar 2006)

John Cregan: Question 471: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that additional gardaí will be posted to Newcastle West Garda station, County Limerick; when same will happen, in view of the fact that the present number attached to this section is 25, despite the fact that the population has doubled from ten years ago, when the number of gardaí attached to the...

Written Answers — Traveller Education: Traveller Education (7 Mar 2006)

John Cregan: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the Traveller education strategy will be published; and her views on the perceived lack of Traveller representation on the education disadvantage committee. [9565/06]

School Discipline: Motion (Resumed). (1 Mar 2006)

John Cregan: I am pleased to have the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. I wish to refer to the four terms of reference set in place for the task force. It was asked to examine the issue of disruptive students' behaviour as it impacts on teaching and learning, to consider the effectiveness of strategies currently employed to address this issue, to advise on existing best...

Written Answers — Trade Union Practices: Trade Union Practices (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the situation in relation to a qualified construction worker who finds it difficult to get work due to practices or agreements in the industry; if a report on brick and block laying sectors has been published or is nearing completion; if he can clarify the situation regarding a trade union (details supplied) that prevent...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation in relation to rent allowance regulations; if he will provide details of phased or reduced rent allowance which remains due to persons when they take up and return to employment; if similar concessions are available to persons in part-time or full-time work but under pressure from rent charges; and if such persons...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation regarding extra energy costs on pensioners; his views on the way in which this concern will be addressed; if an estimate of increased VAT per annum on energy can be given on full population and pensioners for home heating or energy; if it is understood that pensioners need more heat due to health grounds or being in...

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Like previous speakers, I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on such an important issue and to commend the Government for its efforts over many years now to uphold and enhance workers' rights by way of legislation and regulation. We have continued to improve compliance among the minority of employers who knowingly fail to fulfil their statutory obligations to their workers. Only a small...

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: The people who provide such care are to be commended. In looking after their elderly parents or relatives in their own homes, they save the State an enormous amount of money because the person who is sick is not required to enter a hospital or other care institution belonging to the State. The maximum leave entitlement will soon be extended to 104 weeks — practically double the current...

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: ——but we need to ensure that we have the necessary personnel in place. We need to increase the numbers of such personnel to ensure that workplace deaths are kept at a minimum. Safety at work is paramount, so it is most disquieting to see the workplace fatality statistics that have emerged in recent years. The Act is a serious wake-up call to employers who do not do enough to prevent...

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: That is the reason we need enforcement, unfortunately. We might prefer it if that was not the case, but enforcement is necessary. We require more enforcement to cut down the number of workplace deaths. Once again I commend the Minister of State with special responsibility for labour affairs for the excellent work he is doing and I wish him well in his endeavours in the future.

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: No, about 16 months.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on increasing the present axle weight restriction governing the movement of cranes from one local authority area to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6266/06]

Health Service Staff. (8 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: I thank the Acting Chairman for allowing me the opportunity to raise this important matter for my constituents in Limerick. The HSE must immediately appoint a third geriatrician to the mid-west HSE region, with particular emphasis on that post being filled in Limerick Regional Hospital, which will complement the current service to that hospital and its associated hospitals, St. Ita's...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (2 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made to date in 2006 with regard to decentralisation for Mitchelstown, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3638/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a new Garda station will be provided for Kilfinane, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3632/06]

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on this very important Bill. I welcome the timely arrival of the Bill in the House. I lobbied very strongly for the retention of the groceries order because I felt that protection was vital for many of our smaller traders. I accept and respect the decision of the Minister, Deputy Martin, because he felt that there was a better way to protect these...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: I want to outline some of the concerns raised by some of the traders and shopkeepers in my constituency. There appears to be a great emphasis on outlawing predatory pricing, irrespective of the market share of the perpetrator. This issue in particular needs to be dealt with under the Bill. I welcome the Minister's comments on the abolition of the groceries order when he said predatory pricing...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

John Cregan: We are proud of it. We will continue to do so.