Results 14,101-14,120 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (6 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the Health Service Executive will inspect the living conditions of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo to progress their application for the special housing aid for the elderly scheme, considering that their application was submitted six months ago. [14175/06]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (6 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the Advantica report will be published by the Government in relation to the Corrib gas pipeline. [13970/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (6 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on allowing people who are on the one parent family allowance and are under 23 years of age who want to return to college to be assessed on their own income for the third level grant; and the action which can be taken for a person like this who wants to return to college but wants to be assessed on his or her own income....

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the legislative response that she will take in response to school discipline problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13320/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (5 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level schools itemised by type offering music to leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13321/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (5 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 168: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the status of community welfare officers is being changed; if Department of Social and Family Affairs are taking over the functions of community welfare officers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13599/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the status of community welfare officers is being changed; if his Department is taking over the functions of community welfare officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13601/06]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: I am glad that Fine Gael proposed this Bill and the Government has accepted it with its own amendment, which is fine. I agree with it because there are several problems in apartment complexes, especially where builders and developers pass the management of apartments to the householders although they have made a fortune out of the development. The Government makes 50% of the take in respect...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: I expected to see such a measure in the last budget. I thought the Government would abolish some taxes.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: It is no wonder there is a hole in the tent at the Galway Races which all these builders wish to put their big heads through to give their large cheques to Fianna Fáil because they are making so much money. They cannot even put it into offshore bank accounts because aeroplanes are not capable of carrying it. It is time to stabilise the housing market, give young couples a chance and take on...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (4 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proportion of Irish aid to Ethiopia that is given on a Government basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13020/06]

Written Answers — Arms Trade: Arms Trade (4 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his position with regard to the EU arms embargo against China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13040/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 162: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason funding is not being provided to a hospital (details supplied) in County Mayo for the contracting of private beds in nursing homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12810/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 166: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive an appointment with a psychologist in view of the fact that they have been waiting at least six months; and when this person will be helped. [12838/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person, details supplied, in County Mayo will be reassessed for orthodontic treatment. [13284/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will double the VAT refund to dairy farmers to 10%, which farmers in most EU countries are in a position to reclaim (details supplied). [13139/06]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (4 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the local authority requires a foreshore licence for its proposal to locate a new slipway at a location (details supplied) in County Mayo. [13252/06]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (4 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the local authority sought permission for its proposal to locate a new slipway in County Mayo; if there was an existing slipway at that location; if the local authority requires a foreshore licence for this work; if the proposed development is in keeping with the area; and if public consultation is necessary...

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (4 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo currently has an entitlement to sign for credits. [12834/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Apr 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to issue all social welfare payments directly into bank accounts rather than by way of payable order books; if he has examined the effect this possible proposal will have on people living in rural areas several miles from their nearest banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13084/06]