Results 15,421-15,440 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (15 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason farm forest premiums are being capped at €500 per hectare. [4675/05]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (15 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason, in regard to forestry, the premium timespan is being reduced from 20 years to ten years. [4874/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (15 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will instruct the Land Registry to expedite a dealing for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [4887/05]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (15 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform why young persons travelling abroad for working holidays and education find it so difficult to acquire Garda clearance; and the reason for this difficulty. [4889/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (15 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a dealing (details supplied) in County Mayo. [4908/05]

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion. (15 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: I come from Westport which is one of the tidiest towns in Ireland and has won the tidy towns competition on many occasions. It came second last year in the overall competition and was deemed Ireland's tidiest large town. The issue tonight is not about waste, however, it is about who can afford to pay for a refuse service. I have a suggestion for the Government. I thought it had developed a...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo had surgery cancelled in Galway Regional Hospital, in view of the urgency of the situation; when they will be called for the urgent surgery; and if she will investigate this serious situation. [4438/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason all elective surgery in the new orthopaedic unit in Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar, County Mayo was cancelled; and when elective surgery will recommence. [4439/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (10 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the safety standards which are in place for the residents of Ballinboy, County Mayo, in regard to the gas processing plant that is to be built there by Enterprise Energy Ireland. [4401/05]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (10 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a work permit for a premises in County Mayo; and if an appeal will be opened on this matter. [4368/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has had unemployment assistance discontinued; and if he will give a complete and detailed breakdown of the situation over the past number of months. [4440/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the increases which have been made to the electricity allowance in the household benefits package over the past four years; and the amount his Department pays to the ESB per unit. [4471/05]

Hospital Services. (10 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 8: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of persons treated with radiotherapy at a private clinic in Galway; the intended number of patients that will be treated in any one year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4258/05]

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: I would like to raise two issues. Will the Údarás na Gaeltachta Bill be introduced in the House before the Údarás na Gaeltachta elections take place on 2 April next? When I walk in here every morning when the House is sitting, I look up to see the tricolour flying over Leinster House. As I was coming in this morning, however, I noticed that the flag was missing. Does the Tánaiste know...

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: I take it that there will not be any hangings.

Hospital Services. (9 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise on the Adjournment an important issue that affects the orthopaedic unit of Mayo General Hospital, County Mayo. Last year we were delighted the orthopaedic unit was opened at Mayo General Hospital. Everything was going well. For the first time in many years the waiting lists were reduced and many people had hip and knee operations carried...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (9 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 154: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to a project at Ballycroy National Park in County Mayo; the reason for the delay in this project; if a working group was set up between the community, the OPW and the council; when the planning process for the project will be sorted out; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Finance if VAT will be waived for community groups providing security pendants and telephone alarm systems. [4135/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (9 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason lone parents, widows and widowers are not allowed to participate in the rural social scheme; his views on whether this is discrimination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4137/05]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (9 Feb 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if teachers who have received back payments under the part-time legislation will move up a point on the pay scale. [4116/05]