Results 641-660 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (31 Jan 2006)

John Cregan: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the training which is given to drivers of school buses employed by the vocational educational committee and other schools privately in health and safety and first aid; and the term and conditions of employment of such drivers. [2795/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Dec 2005)

John Cregan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a claim for a refund of DIRT was refused to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; his views on the matter; and if arrangements will be made to have the amount due awarded. [39919/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Dec 2005)

John Cregan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Finance the threshold for inheritance tax between brothers and sisters; if same is different if persons live together; when these thresholds were last adjusted; and if improvement is under construction. [39924/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Dec 2005)

John Cregan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has data available regarding the economic situation in Northern Ireland, particularly regarding unemployment levels in two communities; the numbers unemployed; the percentage of the workforce unemployed; the numbers unemployed five and ten years ago; and the breakdown between the two communities. [39937/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (15 Dec 2005)

John Cregan: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position for spouses of Irish citizens married for a number of years and living outside the State who wish to become Irish citizens; if a spouse of an Irish citizen born in England, married and living there for the past 20 years can apply for post nuptial citizenship or naturalisation; and if they can obtain an Irish...

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: We all recognise that climate change is a reality and that its effects are being seen across the globe. We all have a part to play. The international framework for addressing climate change already contains legally binding targets through the Kyoto Protocol. Ireland is fully committed to meeting its target under the Kyoto Protocol, as was made clear by the Minister, Deputy Roche, in his...

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: It will be found through the reduction of herd numbers in Irish farming——

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: ——and by closing Irish industries with carbon emissions.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: The ESB will be forced to charge exorbitant prices. The country will be completely unattractive for any foreign investment. The price of petrol and diesel will be out of reach for the ordinary motorist. The reduction of 30% will be achieved in my constituency of Limerick West by the closing down of Aughinish Alumina, Wyeth Nutritionals in Askeaton and Irish Cement.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: The Deputy should forget about the sugar beet because that is a separate issue which we will debate any time, any place.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: That is where the Green Party will find its targets and it is unacceptable. The Green Party, if nothing else, is consistent. I respect its views and policies, but I am surprised other parties, and my colleagues from west Limerick, are prepared to come into this House to vote to lose jobs in Aughinish Alumina and Wyeth Nutritionals Ireland in Askeaton, and I defy them to do that. That should...

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: It is factual.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: That is because the people chose it.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (29 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way in which a person (details supplied) whose work authorisation documentation was removed from him by GNIB, can go about regularising his status here; the way in which he can obtain renewal or replacement of his full work authorisation permit, or other, in order that he may remain in employment here. [36813/05]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (29 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way in which a person (details supplied) whose work authorisation documentation was removed from him by GNIB, can go about regularising his status here; the way in which he can obtain renewal or replacement of his full work authorisation permit or other in order that he may remain in employment here. [36811/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way in which a person (details supplied) can apply for citizenship and the length of time it would take to process this application. [36119/05]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (23 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if some type of compensation will be made available by her Department to farmers who joined the early retirement scheme and subsequently sold quota in 2001, resulting in a loss of entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36076/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: Question 246: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, further to her announcement of capital funding for the provision of an Alzheimer's unit for St. Ita's Hospital, Newcastle West, County Limerick she can confirm when tenders will be invited by the Health Service Executive for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35335/05]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (22 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to develop a pier at Parkmore, Kinvara, County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Parkmore pier is deteriorating at an alarming rate and that a breakwater is required on the south side with a slipway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35336/05]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (16 Nov 2005)

John Cregan: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when talks will take place between officials from her Department and the union representing bus escorts to discuss terms and conditions of employment (details supplied). [34968/05]