Results 721-740 of 825 for speaker:John Cregan

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the fuel allowance was last increased; if he will report on the current rules regarding income eligibility; and if he will increase the fuel allowance and income eligibility in budget 2006. [21436/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will increase the number of free units of electricity and gas given under the household free schemes due to the significant increase in energy costs in the past five years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21438/05]

Written Answers — Youth Services Funding: Youth Services Funding (22 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding to the need of a scout unit (details supplied) for specialist funds; and if necessary resources will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21444/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (22 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding the reported loss of a computer room teacher at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if the special fund-raising by the parents for this facility did not bring a promise that its staffing was exempt from the normal quota calculation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21449/05]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (22 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding a course (details supplied) for teachers; her views on concerns of some that the course will have or has potential to produce a limitless number of teachers; if her attention has been drawn to such concerns; and if any amendments will be made in the regulations to allay concerns. [21450/05]

Morris Tribunal: Motion. (21 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: On a point of order, has the Minister the floor?

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (14 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Transport the criteria which must be fulfilled by a person in order to secure a hackney licence; and if a person is already in full-time employment, if they are still entitled to hold a hackney licence. [19402/05]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (1 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 129: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will report on the progress being made regarding the provision of a specialised Alzheimer unit for St. Ita's Hospital, Newcastle West County Limerick. [18707/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 May 2005)

John Cregan: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the planned new unit in St. Vincent's Hospital for persons affected by cystic fibrosis; when it will be opened and fitted out to accept patients; if a definite date will be given as patients were advised in 2002 that this unit would be completed in 2006; and the steps which have taken place to...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 May 2005)

John Cregan: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of persons working in the health service; the division of same broken down into the main categories of workers, for example, doctors, nurses, paramedics, administrators and maintenance; if similar figures will be provided for every year or a selected number of years over the past 20 years; if data will be...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (26 May 2005)

John Cregan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance when the accompanying regulation to the Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act 2001 will be notified to local authorities in order that pension entitlements will be calculated for part-time employees. [17663/05]

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (18 May 2005)

John Cregan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if prison officers who have transferred from Spike Island prison will be made permanent at their present location; if so, when these permanent appointments will be made (details supplied). [16597/05]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (17 May 2005)

John Cregan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the next tranche of money from the dormant accounts fund will be made available. [15952/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 May 2005)

John Cregan: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [15930/05]

Written Answers — Local Government: Local Government (17 May 2005)

John Cregan: Question 387: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the functions of town commissioners. [15950/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (17 May 2005)

John Cregan: Question 388: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made regarding the Foynes and Shanagolden sewerage scheme in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15951/05]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (26 Apr 2005)

John Cregan: Question 170: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the operation of the national treatment purchase fund is under the control of her Department or the HSE; if she will report on procedures done, the cost of same to date, the impact on waiting lists and give an analysis of each category of procedure; the number of procedures in each hospital; if there is competition...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (26 Apr 2005)

John Cregan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the situation regarding work permit holders who are non-EEA nationals and in regard to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the length of time the normal restrictions on the issuance of work permits do not apply after a non-EEA national is made redundant; if the ineligible job categories apply only to persons outside...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Apr 2005)

John Cregan: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will report on the current agreement with An Post for social welfare payments; if the contract is nearing its end; if so, if it will be given to An Post again; if an open competition will be held, with tenders from different financial institutions; and if the concerns of old age pensioners will be uppermost in his mind...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Procedures: Garda Vetting Procedures (26 Apr 2005)

John Cregan: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if agency nursing staff are subject to the same Garda vetting procedures as staff employed directly by the Health Service Executive. [13252/05]