Results 21-40 of 447 for speaker:Brendan Kenneally

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who availed of the first time buyers exemption from stamp duty this year on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29436/10]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (6 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue generated through stamp duty on a county basis to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29437/10]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (6 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received any correspondence from Iarnród Éireann concerning proposals to close the Rosslare-Waterford line; if the National Transport Authority has been contacted about this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29434/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (6 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the contributions made towards promoting and supporting a festival (details suppled); her plans to provide funding towards next year's festival; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29438/10]

Written Answers — Special Protection Areas: Special Protection Areas (6 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 494: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to make Dungarvan Harbour and the Back Strand, Tramore, County Waterford, special protection areas; when this new designation will be in place; the reason this decision was taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29439/10]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (6 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 495: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received any report from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the quality of bathing water in respect of County Waterford for 2009; the content of any such report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29440/10]

Written Answers — Local Government Audit Service: Local Government Audit Service (6 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 496: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the local government auditor criticised Waterford County Council over their deteriorating collection levels and for not properly maintaining a register of lands; if his Department have had any communications with the council regarding same; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Farm Schemes: Farm Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 577: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans, if any, to have Teagasc refund farmers who have been overcharged for participation in the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29443/10]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (6 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 646: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the level of whiteboard use in Waterford schools; and the way this compares with the level of use in other counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29442/10]

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank Deputy Browne for sharing time. Deputy Joe Carey has left the House but I would like to congratulate him on his elevation to the position of deputy Chief Whip of Fine Gael. I was interested in his comments on the greyhound industry because he is obviously very knowledgeable about it, as is Deputy Browne. It appears as if Deputy Carey is more successful. Deputy Browne had a dog...

Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: I would like to be associated with the good wishes that have been extended to Deputy Catherine Byrne on her elevation within Fine Gael. I wholeheartedly welcome this Bill. I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, on its introduction, which is not a moment too soon. Like the members of the public I am well aware from court reports and other sources that the problems presented by...

Written Answers — Foreign Direct Investment: Foreign Direct Investment (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the position regarding the Horizon 2020 report; the action that has been taken since it was launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28853/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Direct Investment: Foreign Direct Investment (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the implications of the Horizon 2020 report for County Waterford; if any action has been taken to promote jobs in County Waterford since it was launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28855/10]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of jobs created by Enterprise Ireland in County Waterford during 2010; the level of funding provided for job creation in County Waterford; the other actions Enterprise Ireland will take to promote jobs in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28856/10]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer if a National Asset Management Agency type scheme were to be brought in for mortgage holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28848/10]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of joint policing committees established on a county-by-county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28847/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if any proposals to have people receiving unemployment assistance undertake limited community service have been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28888/10]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulation: Health and Safety Regulation (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farm based accidents to have occurred in the last year on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28849/10]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 275: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider extending the time limits for employment under the community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28852/10]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 283: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of appeals regarding leaving certificate results in 2009 on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28858/10]