Results 141-160 of 4,749 for speaker:Seán Haughey

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (11 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received proposals for the sale of 32 acres by the Dublin Port Company for the development of a national conference centre; his views on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27504/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason an application for the back-to-education allowance by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 was refused; if the exceptional and compassionate circumstances of this case will be examined as provided for in the scheme; the reason the allowance will not be awarded if the person already holds a qualification at an...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason an application for the back to education allowance was refused to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 in 2004-05 and 2005-06; the reason the allowance will not be awarded if the person is not commencing the first year of a course of study; if he will review this case again with a view to reversing this decision;...

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (11 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 545: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a submission to the nuclear decommissioning authority in the United Kingdom on its draft strategy as part of the official consultation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27905/05]

Written Answers — Vehicle Registration Offices: Vehicle Registration Offices (18 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Finance the closing time for lunch in the Vehicle Registration Tax Office of the Revenue Commissioners at Furry Park Industrial Estate, Santry, Dublin 9; if the closing time is 12.45 p.m. to 2 p.m.; if so, the reason persons who wish to do business in this office sometimes are refused entry prior to 12.45 p.m., for example, at 12.34 p.m.; if there is a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 538: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the payment of the fuel allowance to the tenants of Dublin City Council senior citizen flat schemes and flat schemes generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29217/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 651: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency involving family reunification for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if their holiday visa will be extended in the meantime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28769/05]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (18 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 653: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide funding for neighbourhood watch organisations and for the installation of closed circuit television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28887/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (18 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 742: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the contact details for the National Council for Special Education; the name of the chief executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29274/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (18 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 801: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department makes advice available to retailers and producers in relation to the WEEE directive; if a company (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will be advised as to its obligations under this directive in view of the fact that this company imports the raw materials to produce cables and connectors used in...

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (25 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 255: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will provide funding for the provision of emergency hostel accommodation for psychiatric patients; her policy regarding this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30226/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the household benefits package and free travel will be awarded to all widows and widowers over 50 years of age even in cases where the late spouse was not receiving these benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30225/05]

Written Answers — Housing Projects: Housing Projects (25 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 605: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date by the Affordable Homes Partnership; if the 1999 affordable housing scheme, Part V of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2002 scheme and the affordable housing initiative scheme will be amalgamated in order that a person only has to make one application for affordable housing to...

Written Answers — Housing Projects: Housing Projects (25 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 606: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he funds voluntary organisations or housing bodies which aim to secure accommodation for returned emigrants; if he will provide contact details of these organisations and bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30228/05]

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: I wish to share time with Deputy Keaveney. I welcome the Bill before us today. We in Dáil Éireann should be more aware than anyone that our society is changing and new issues and values are emerging every day. It is our job as legislators to ensure that we produce the best possible response to these changes and leave behind us a legacy of which we can all be proud. There is no need for me...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (2 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason 10 December 1998 was selected as the cut off point for claims for refunds arising out of illegal charges collected from nursing home residents; if she will review this date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31520/05]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (2 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 226: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will mainstream the services provided through community employment schemes in centres run by the Irish Wheelchair Association; the consideration which has been given to this issue to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31521/05]

Written Answers — Public Appointments: Public Appointments (2 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Finance the procedures in place for the recruitment of all types of staff to the Civil Service on a temporary or permanent basis; the provisions in relation to canvassing by public representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31522/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 263: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if patients undergoing urostmy operations will be allowed to receive without charge drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances under the long-term illness scheme in view of the fact that for many this condition is permanent and cannot be reversed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32648/05]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (8 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 300: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for a national ambulance service; the way in which the operation of the Dublin Fire Brigade fits into these plans; if a central control room, additional ambulances, additional premises and additional staff will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32978/05]