Results 9,401-9,420 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring
- National Drugs Strategy. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: I appreciate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle listening to what I had to say because I find such treatment frustrating. The Comptroller and Auditor General's report on drug treatment and rehabilitation services was damning about the way in which funding for these services has been cut back. The number of people using cannabis and cocaine here has increased out of all proportion. We have an...
- National Drugs Strategy. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: The Minister of State said that the central funding would come from the Minister for Finance. My colleague, Deputy Byrne, raised the issue of the Criminal Assets Bureau and she has a valid point. The people selling drugs are the ones creating havoc on the streets. The Minister of State should talk to the Minister for Finance about taking funding from the proceeds of CAB to pay for the...
- Tourism Support Services. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in regard to recreational walkers in each county; if they have been appointed; if so, the counties in which they have been appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23870/09]
- Tourism Support Services. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: I welcome the appointment of 12 rural recreation officers, which is good news for those seeking to promote walking holidays in Ireland. Tourism is of great importance for rural areas and one of the largest sources of employment. What is the position in regard to the 200 looped walks that were promised by 2009? We are fortunate in Ireland to have wonderful countryside. The Minister has...
- Funding to Support Homeless People (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: I welcome the dormant account funding for this initiative. The families of drug addicts are often forgotten and there are insufficient supports for them. The reality is that the families are often left homeless because of drug addiction. I am pleased the Minister is already supporting various groups, but I hope he will extend that support. This is no longer merely an urban problem but is...
- Funding to Support Homeless People (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: We have not yet seen the list.
- Funding to Support Homeless People (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: A number of the partnership and other groups which come within the remit of the Minister's Department and employ people on temporary contracts have expressed concerns. I am aware that the Minister recently met some of their representatives at his office in Connemara. Many are concerned because their contracts are due to finish in December and they do not know whether they will be renewed....
- Funding to Support Homeless People (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: Yes.
- Funding to Support Homeless People (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: I agree with the Minister and perhaps he will tell the House what is happening.
- Decentralisation Programme. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will provide a progress report on the decentralisation plans for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23141/09]
- Decentralisation Programme. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: A site for the departmental headquarters was identified in Charlestown, County Mayo, but the planning application for it was refused by An Bord Pleanála. A second site was identified in Charlestown but no contract with the owner would be entered into until planning was approved. Last July, Cairn International Trade Centre, a company owned by IRD Kiltimagh Limited which administered the...
- Decentralisation Programme. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: I thank the Minister for making this and much more information on this matter available to me. He claims the Kiltimagh group did not make an approach concerning the building until July last year. How was it able to draw down a loan of â¬1 million from the Western Development Commission?
- Decentralisation Programme. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: It raises many questions about the use of â¬1 million of Government moneys.
- Official Languages Act. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: The Minister could make a ministerial order to prevent such waste.
- Official Languages Act. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: I will.
- Ministerial Travel. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: Does the Taoiseach consider it appropriate that officeholders are using Air Corps helicopters to go to provincial football finals? At the Connacht final last year I saw a Government helicopter arriving. The State car went around the back and brought the person in to attend a football match. I heard the hissing and booing and people giving out that this was their money. The Taoiseach...
- Ministerial Travel. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: The Connacht final was not official business. Or was it?
- Ministerial Travel. (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: Going to a football match in Castlebar on the third Sunday in July is not official business and the Taoiseach should condemn it.
- Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (16 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive the redundancy rebate payment. [23772/09]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Jun 2009)
Michael Ring: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when physiotherapy will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [23472/09]