Results 15,281-15,300 of 15,510 for speaker:Brendan Griffin
- School Transport (7 Jul 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Before discussing the school transport issue, I wish to put on record my thanks to the Minister for his logical decision to retain the Kerry Education Service as a stand-alone entity. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, for his response and for the time and effort he has devoted to this issue, which he has inherited and with which he has been landed. It has caused great concern in...
- School Transport (7 Jul 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Yes. While it is understood that savings must be made, the feasibility should be investigated of making the requisite savings from the overall budget and then allocating the funding directly to schools which in turn could seek tenders from private contractors. Will the Minister of State investigate that proposal? The money being sought could be saved in a single year rather than over a...
- School Transport (7 Jul 2011)
Brendan Griffin: In particular, I seek information on the 150 routes that face an immediate threat. Serious concern is being expressed on this matter in rural areas, including in my constituency in County Kerry, particularly regarding the change from seven to ten in the minimum pupil number qualification criterion, which effectively means routes will be lost for some people.
- Health Services (6 Jul 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Recently I had the opportunity to visit the acquired brain injury rehabilitation centre in Castleisland, County Kerry, which is administered by Acquired Brain Injury Ireland. The visit was an eye-opener. I have some experience of acquired brain injury in my family, but the visit will stay with me. Many of those attending the centre have been the victims of road or various other accidents...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry satisfies criteria to qualify for a position as a Tús worker in a company (details further supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19128/11]
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (6 Jul 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Health if he will reverse cuts relating to pharmacists in respect of refrigerated items in view of the cost of dispensing these medicines and in light of the fact that these products do not attract discounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19075/11]
- Cycle Facilities (6 Jul 2011)
Brendan Griffin: I welcome the support from the Department for the Tralee to Fenit line, which is important. My wife and I visited the Newport to Mulranny line last summer. It is an impressive and fantastic infrastructure. Last Saturday morning as I cycled the Ring of Kerry I passed the Mountain Stage railway line in south Kerry. There are fantastic tunnels and viaducts along the line. At present, South...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (5 Jul 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a whole time equivalent special needs assistant will be provide to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in view of the severe issues involved in their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18732/11]
- Written Answers — Fishing Licences: Fishing Licences (5 Jul 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, following the 30 day consultation period recently concluded, when he will make a decision on the granting of salmon fishing (draft net) licences in Castlemaine Harbour, County Kerry; what the decision will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18252/11]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Jul 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 570: To ask the Minister for Health when orthodontic assessment will resume in Kenmare, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18467/11]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Jul 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 610: To ask the Minister for Health when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in respect of transport for hospital visits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18779/11]
- Written Answers — Rail Fares: Rail Fares (5 Jul 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 652: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Ãarnród Ãireann plans to reduce rail fares on the Kerry to Dublin line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18853/11]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jun 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance if incoming tour operators who bring business into Ireland will be included as a category in the forthcoming jobs initiative scheme to be implemented on 1 July 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18007/11]
- Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (30 Jun 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the action the National Parks and Wildlife Service are taking to promote angling amongst visitors to Killarney National Park, County Kerry; if he has satisfied himself that the full potential of angling in Killarney National Park is being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18129/11]
- Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (30 Jun 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has satisfied himself that the gardens at Muckross House, County Kerry are being maintained to the highest standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18130/11]
- Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (30 Jun 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he will allay fears amongst anglers regarding rumours of the introduction of a rod licence for trout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18131/11]
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (30 Jun 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will commission a report into the way Ireland can be promoted as an angling tourism destination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18128/11]
- Fishing Industry Development (29 Jun 2011)
Brendan Griffin: I would like to acknowledge the great co-operation I have received from the Minister to date on this issue. The ice plant is a strategically important facility in the town of Dingle. Local councillor, Councillor Seamus Cosaà Fitzgerald has been very active on this issue as well. Can the Minister give a guarantee that the contracts for the two workers in the ice plant, which are due to...
- Written Answers — Financial Products: Financial Products (28 Jun 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on State supported financial institutions increasing interest rates on mortgages outside of European Central Bank rate changes; his views that this is unfairly treating depositors over mortgage holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16988/11]
- Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (28 Jun 2011)
Brendan Griffin: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if grant aid for equipment is available to a new business start up in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17097/11]