Results 14,681-14,700 of 26,537 for speaker:John McGuinness

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payments (26 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 204. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the threat of legal action will be withdrawn in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if an oral hearing will be arranged in order that the person can explain his circumstances at first hand; if consideration will be given to the hardship that will be caused in his case should her Department pursue the matter, in view of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (26 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 218. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application/appeal in respect of an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if the appeal will be expedited; and if an oral hearing will be considered as the medical evidence states clearly that the applicant will not be able to work for the foreseeable future. [20422/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (26 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 219. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if she will arrange an oral hearing, in view of the fact that the details and circumstances of the case need to be articulated on a one-to-one basis; and if she will expedite a positive response, in view of the fact that the decision is the cause of upset and trauma...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise Protocols (26 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 286. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to change the branding of the Customs and Excise from its current format to one that highlights Revenue rather than Customs and Excise; the rationale behind this decision; if a consultation process was put in place to determine the views and opinions of all stakeholders; if the unions were consulted; if the change of branding is part of an...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (26 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 318. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of an investigation into bullying in the work place, brought to the attention of the Office of Public Works in 2011, and relating to a number of employees in the depot in County Kilkenny; the actions taken by the Office of Public Works to resolve matters, and the time frame involved; the costs incurred, to date, by the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information (26 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 333. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of section 37 notices issued by the Information Commissioner in 2015; if he is satisfied with the conduct of State bodies, that have been issued with section 37 notices; if any prosecutions have been taken for breaches of section 37 of the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 to 2003; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (26 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 623. To ask the Minister for Health if a date will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for a tonsillectomy at the University Hospital Waterford without any further delay in view of the fact that the person's condition has deteriorated considerably; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19911/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 691. To ask the Minister for Health the occupational therapist cover for the mid-Kildare region; the number of occupational therapists working in the area; the waiting list for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20385/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Overpayments (19 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 50. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way an overpayment occurred in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; the amount of the overpayment; if the person can appeal the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19164/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (19 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 56. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has considered extending social protection supports, including jobseeker's benefit and illness benefit, to self-employed persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19251/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (19 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 67. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if she will expedite a reply. [19425/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (19 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 76. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the circumstances of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be examined as a matter of urgency, in respect of an overpayment made to that person by her Department, with a view to accepting a payment of €50 per week as an initial repayment. [19582/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (19 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 77. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent allowance will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow, in view of the special circumstances of their case. [19590/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (19 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 80. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if payment is being made and if arrears have been approved. [19605/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (19 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has examined the option of exempting all small and medium enterprises with turnover of less than €150,000 from regulatory requirements in order to lessen the administrative and financial burden; the estimated cost of this to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19256/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (19 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to make changes to the capital acquisitions tax and capital gains tax rules in order to facilitate seamless business succession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19260/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rebates (19 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has explored the possibility of offering a rebate on value added tax as paid by the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19265/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (19 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 116. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined exempting corporation tax due on small and medium enterprises; if he has explored exempting capital gains tax for all investors in small and medium enterprises; the effect of this on Exchequer revenue generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19266/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Availability (19 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 117. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has explored applying a relief similar to the United Kingdom’s entrepreneurs' relief; the cost of implementing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19267/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Liquidation (19 May 2015)

John McGuinness: 136. To ask the Minister for Finance the hourly rates being paid to the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation liquidator, and to the staff of same; the number of staff involved, and their pay grades; the estimated cost of the liquidation; and the discounts sought or received by him. [19596/15]