Results 161-180 of 6,044 for speaker:John O'Mahony

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (6 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 161: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress made in respect of the acquisition of a site for the offices of his Department in Charlestown, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4033/08]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (6 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans to compensate the 200 farmers in the Owenduff-Nephin complex protection area when they become REP scheme four; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3934/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she would be specific in respect of the date of the announcement of the first tranche of projects that will proceed to construction in 2008 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4034/08]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (7 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of funding made available to his Department by the European Union since Ireland's accession to the Union in respect of schemes and projects funded either in part or in whole by various Government Departments. [4248/08]

Proposed Legislation. (12 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the Irish Sports Council (Amendment) Bill will be published; the autonomy the institute of sport will have in relation to decision-making under the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4988/08]

Proposed Legislation. (12 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: I know the Bill is due for publication, but will the Minister indicate what autonomy the institute of sport will have? Returning to Deputy Mitchell's question on the Olympics this year, why is an institute of sport necessary if everything is hunky dory? It is important that the institute will have autonomy. Will it get its budget from the Sports Council or the Minister directly? In...

Proposed Legislation. (12 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: The Olympics following the Beijing games will take place in London in 2012. If the institute of sport is to be strong, vibrant and autonomous, it will need teeth. I urge the Minister to ensure, in finalising the legislation, the institute has these characteristics.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Just as with the cystic fibrosis debate last week, we are highlighting the plight of families whose children are denied what should be their right. The suffering and frustration of the families of children with autism is always there. The rest of us are only acutely aware of it when cases such as the one last week hit the headlines. I have attended meetings where the pain and suffering of...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (12 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if research has been carried out on the number of accidents that occurred causing death which could be clearly shown to be related to the taking of illegal drugs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5188/08]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (12 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the new nursing home fair deal scheme will be become operational in the Mayo area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5186/08]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (12 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the grant will issue for a project (details supplied) in County Mayo. [4702/08]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (12 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a foreshore lease will be issued to facilitate the construction of a slipway (details supplied) in County Mayo. [4704/08]

Written Answers — School Absenteeism: School Absenteeism (12 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 510: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of the figures for student absenteeism for both primary and post-primary schools in Mayo each year from 2002 to 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5184/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 511: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the grants available to a mature student who wishes to sit the leaving certificate exams in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5185/08]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (12 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 581: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions and the number of convictions that have taken place for driving under the influence of drugs each year for the past five years in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5187/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the situation regarding the decentralisation programme under way in his Department to Claremorris, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5322/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (13 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the initiatives his Department is taking, both in sport and tourism, to develop walkways and to promote walking holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5318/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (13 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the supports available to develop a school of music; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5320/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the hold up in REP scheme payments to farmers in County Mayo; when they will be receiving same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5317/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Feb 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 398: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants available from his Department for the provision of skateboard parks; the number of such grants drawn down in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5319/08]