Results 7,541-7,560 of 10,577 for speaker:Barry Cowen

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Unfinished Housing Developments (19 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance further to acknowledgement in respect of a bond holder (details supplied) to instruct AIB Bank and its relevant engineering contractor to honour its commitment under the relevant legislation to complete outstanding works as agreed with Offaly County Council, the delay to date in this regard has led to safety concerns for residents and questions over the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (19 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money has been generated by taxation of windfall gains from rezoning sales in total and on a county basis since the introduction of the 2009 National Asset Management Agency Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8551/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Services (19 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 140. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the services that will now be fully funded by local authorities following the retention of the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8476/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Services (19 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 141. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has carried out an assessment of the service impact of a 15% reduction in the local property tax from 2015 in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8477/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: I asked six questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: Does Mr. Cowhig think it is fair, right or proper, considering what he has just said, that there are a large-scale applications in the planning process which some might argue seek to take advantage of guidelines that are not up to date? I am conscious of a decision by Offaly County Council yesterday. When the council members were asked for a comment by An Bord Pleanála on an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: It is vice versa, to be fair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: I thank the troika of speakers for their presentations, pardon the pun. We import 88% of our energy, mainly gas and oil. In 2009 we set renewable energy targets of 16% for gross final consumption by 2020 and 42% for renewable energy penetration, as Mr. D'Arcy said. Wind can be part of the mix. As Deputy Coffey said, this source of generation can only be included through a suite of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 144. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide in tabular form, the number of staff in his Department currently on a sabbatical-career break broken down by 0 to six months, six to 12 months, one year to two years, two to three years, four to five years and five years plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7635/14]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 145. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide in tabular form, the total number of uncertified sick days taken by employees in his Department and the average uncertified sick days per employee taken; the total certified sick days taken by employees; the average certified sick days per employee; the total sick days taken by employees; the average total sick days and median overall sick days per...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 150. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide in tabular form, the number of staff in his Department currently on a sabbatical-career break broken down by 0 to six months, six to 12 months, one year to two years, two to three years, four to five years and five years plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7629/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 151. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide in tabular form, the total number of uncertified sick days taken by employees in his Department and the average uncertified sick days per employee taken; the total certified sick days taken by employees; the average certified sick days per employee; the total sick days taken by employees; the average...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 171. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide in tabular form, the number of staff in his Department currently on a sabbatical/career break broken down by 0 to six months, six to 12 months, one year to two years, two to three years, four to five years and five years plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7628/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 172. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide in tabular form, the total number of uncertified sick days taken by employees in his Department and the average uncertified sick days per employee taken; the total certified sick days taken by employees; the average certified sick days per employee; the total sick days taken by employees; the average total sick days and median overall...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 251. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide in tabular form, the number of staff in his Department currently on a sabbatical-career break, broken down by 0 to six months, six to12 months, one year to two years, two to three years, four to five years and five years plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7626/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 252. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide in tabular form, the total number of uncertified sick days taken by employees in his Department and the average uncertified sick days per employee taken; the total certified sick days taken by employees; the average certified sick days per employee; the total sick days taken by employees; the average total sick days and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 260. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath may expect a decision on their application for summer works programme. [7853/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 261. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on their application for additional accommodation. [7854/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 262. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on its application for summer works programme. [7855/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 263. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on its application for summer works programme. [7856/14]