Results 7,001-7,020 of 7,126 for speaker:Alan Farrell
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Feb 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 561: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10868/12]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Feb 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Finance the rate of VAT which will be imposed on admissions to open farms according to the amendment of schedule, section 83 (1) (c) of the Finance Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9201/12]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Applications: Social Welfare Applications (21 Feb 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the procedures for persons applying for social welfare who have literacy problems or reading and writing disabilities; the way these options are communicated clearly to social welfare applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9730/12]
- Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (21 Feb 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 480: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the recommendations regarding house insurance will form part of the pyrite panel findings to reflect the difficulties that pyrite affected homeowners are currently facing when trying to renew building insurance policies; if he will outline the alternative proposals if this is not a subject that is due to...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Feb 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is possible for an adult Chinese national, currently in Ireland on a D visit visa, to apply for permanent residency here; if so, the channels they must go through; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9202/12]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Feb 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9754/12]
- Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (21 Feb 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 588: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way costs are justified in relation to an inter-country adoption between Ireland and Bulgaria following the increase in Anido costing of â¬5,256.00 to Arc costing of â¬16,650.00; the reason the costings have jumped three fold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9200/12]
- Employment Support Services (16 Feb 2012)
Alan Farrell: I want to provide the context for this issue. In 2010 some 20 courses were offered to residents of Balbriggan and the surrounding areas in the FÃS facility. In 2011 the number of courses was reduced to 12 and as of last month there is none. In terms of the number of people unemployed in the area, in 2010 that figure was 3,000, in 2011 it was 4,000 and now in 2012, it is almost 5,000, of...
- Employment Support Services (16 Feb 2012)
Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I take issue with FÃS making a decision to reduce the training facilities by 100% upon completing an investigation into the effectiveness of the courses it provides. Given that the assessment was done over the past two years, when we lost the most jobs in this State, I would have thought some consideration would be given to that fact. I am...
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Feb 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on applications for naturalisation in respect of persons (details supplied). [7663/12]
- Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)
Alan Farrell: At the outset, I wish to comment on the points made by Deputy Healy. He is absolutely correct in respect of this particular authority. A number of quangos have been targeted for abolition by the Government but this Bill proposes the establishment of a new authority. This is highly positive and I welcome the positive comments made by the Deputy. I thank the Minister for introducing this...
- Inter-Country Adoption: Statements (26 Jan 2012)
Alan Farrell: I acknowledge the respect and sensitivity reflected today by all Deputies who have spoken on this important and delicate issue. The outstanding progress made over recent months on intercountry adoptions is a result of the commitment and dedication of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and her officials along with the ongoing work of the Adoption Authority of Ireland. Two years ago...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Jan 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the delivery of the phased secondary school at Lusk, County Dublin, will also include physical education or a general purpose hall; the size of the amenity hall; the approximate date of its delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4304/12]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Jan 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the work he proposes to undertake in conjunction with Fingal County Council with regard to the Fingal schools model at the planned Lusk secondary school, County Dublin; when that proposal will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4305/12]
- Written Answers — Legal Services: Legal Services (17 Jan 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 73: To ask the Taoiseach the total cost of legal services paid by the State in 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1894/12]
- Written Answers — Legal Services: Legal Services (17 Jan 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 74: To ask the Taoiseach the fees paid to barristers for services to the State in 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1895/12]
- Written Answers — Legal Services: Legal Services (17 Jan 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 75: To ask the Taoiseach the current tendering process undertaken when accessing legal services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1896/12]
- Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (11 Jan 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of providing the increased rate of mortgage relief for first time buyers for those who purchased their homes in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41018/11]
- Written Answers — Public Sector Remuneration: Public Sector Remuneration (11 Jan 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reasons he does not collate complete data on increments across the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40820/11]
- Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (11 Jan 2012)
Alan Farrell: Question 517: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total cost incurred by the State in the proposed landfill site at Tooman, Nevitt, Lusk, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41019/11]