Results 15,181-15,200 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (4 May 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 485: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the vehicles registration office in Shannon will return a copy of a registration book to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [13949/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (28 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps being taken by Ireland at international level to support the millennium development goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13488/05]

Written Answers — International Criminal Court: International Criminal Court (28 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of states that have become signatories to the charter of the International Criminal Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13518/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the negotiations which have taken place with the telephone companies with regard to giving the free schemes for mobile phones; and when an announcement on this will be made. [13769/05]

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: I disagree with many of the previous speakers. A driving licence is the most important document anybody can have in rural Ireland. We do not have the DART or Luas, nor a public bus transport service or taxis. The driving licence is the most vital document for many people in the west. This Bill will set up another money racket for the Government, just like the driving theory test and the NCT....

Care of the Elderly. (27 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue for discussion. Planning permission in respect of refurbishment and extension works has been granted for the MacBride community nursing unit in Westport, County Mayo. The unit has been open since 1974, has 49 full-time residents, one respite bed, and 20 to 25 patients availing of day care services. Extra equipment has been provided to the...

Care of the Elderly. (27 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: That information was provided in last week's Sunday Independent.

Care of the Elderly. (27 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: The Government gets a great deal of coverage in that newspaper. I do not have the privilege of writing an article for it.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself that the price of homes bought by first time buyers in Dublin will benefit from the recent stamp duty concession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13304/05]

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (27 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Finance if persons who joined the SSIA scheme in 2001 when they were residing here but who have moved abroad since and are still paying in to a SSIA will receive the same benefits in the scheme at the end of the five year term. [13720/05]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (27 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the cost of an extension to a school bus service will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [13643/05]

Leaders' Questions. (27 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: We should put some of the Government spin doctors on night duty in hospitals. There is no shortage of such persons.

Leaders' Questions. (27 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: We should put the spin doctors on duty after 6 p.m.

Written Answers — Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education (26 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the Early Start programme will be extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12952/05]

Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (26 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children who leave school before sitting the junior certificate examination for the most recent year for which statistics are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12972/05]

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

Michael Ring: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the schemes which a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will qualify for; and if they will qualify for the free schemes, the living alone scheme, the fuel scheme and any other schemes. [12763/05]

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

Michael Ring: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be assessed for farm assist. [12787/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (26 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a dealing (details supplied) in the Land Registry Office will be completed. [12756/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (26 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a dealing will be completed for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in the Land Registry Office. [12762/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (26 Apr 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a dealing (details supplied) in the Land Registry will be completed. [13461/05]