Results 341-360 of 1,416 for speaker:Tony Gregory

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 Jul 2007)

Tony Gregory: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 on a matter of urgent public importance, namely, the attempted importation of cocaine with a value of at least €105 million by a major international crime syndicate, its seizure by mere accident, in the context of Ireland being a gateway to the European drugs trade and in light of the worsening drugs crisis and the...

Light Rail Project. (28 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: May I share two minutes of my time with Deputy Costello?

Light Rail Project. (28 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: I thank the Minister for staying on after Question Time. It is not usual for Ministers to take Adjournment debates, and I am glad he has stayed for this. The Minister made several points in his reply, including that one of the problems was that the RPA could not contact a resident or a residents' group. In reality, within the last week the RPA arbitrarily cancelled a consultative meeting...

Light Rail Project. (28 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: It is a one-sided problem.

Light Rail Project. (28 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: I did not either.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 was refused a back to work allowance; if this decision will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18383/07]

Rail Network. (28 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the action he is taking on the failure of the Railway Procurement Agency to consult and inform residents on the change in the route of the metro north tunnel, causing great concern to residents in the Drumcondra area; if he will instruct the RPA to revert to the original agreed route [17997/07]

Rail Network. (28 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if he has approved funding for independent expertise for residents most directly affected by the metro north tunnel route; his views on a tunnel route that maximises the use of open space and minimises the impact on residential homes [17996/07]

Rail Network. (28 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Has the Minister approved the making available of funding for independent expertise for the residents concerned? His predecessor agreed this at a meeting between himself, the Taoiseach and local residents but the funding was not signed off and that is holding up the process, adding to the concerns in Drumcondra. The crux of the issue is that the RPA published a route that maximised the use...

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (27 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 190: To ask the Taoiseach if relatives of the victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings have sought voluntary disclosure of certain documents from the commission of investigation into the 1974 bombings which are in the custody of his Department; if the documents will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17987/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 201: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a company (details supplied) is registered for VAT. [17982/07]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (27 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will request a report from the Office of Public Works regarding concerns that new traffic and parking restrictions in the Phoenix Park are limiting the ability of elderly strollers to reach more scenic areas of the park. [17985/07]

Written Answers — Irish Blood Transfusion Service: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (27 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the delays in payment to haemophilia sufferers arising from the policy to appeal all legal fees awarded to appellants by the High Court; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17973/07]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (27 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the regulations and requirements for the use of an open space in a densely populated residential area as a landing site for helicopters; if ground staff are required for safety consideration; if proximity to houses is a consideration; and if concerns that children were playing on a sports field (details supplied) in Dublin 9...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (27 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will review the €80 maintenance charge on the free alarm and security light scheme for needy elderly persons as it is preventing many elderly accessing the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17986/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the request of a special school (details supplied) for an anger management qualified person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17981/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction the construction of a new school building for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 at its current location on the basis of a 40 year sub-lease of the site to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17983/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (27 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has responded to and if she will detail her response to the request from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 to clarify the commitment made in Dáil Éireann for a permanent location for the school at Grangegorman, Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17984/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of staff left in the Civil Defence school, Ratra House, Phoenix Park, Dublin 7; the plans and time-scale for its renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17979/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Jun 2007)

Tony Gregory: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Defence the timescale for the decentralisation of his Department from Parkgate Street, Dublin 7 to Newbridge, County Kildare; the options available to staff who do not wish to make the move; if a financial severance package will be available to interested staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17980/07]