Results 161-180 of 15,452 for speaker:Michael Ring

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (17 Jun 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 150: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concern in consumer, food retailing and many farming sectors regarding the sweepingly increased use of human sewage from public treatment plants in agriculture; if the Department of Health and Children or the Food Safety Authority were consulted before he gave...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jun 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason, when a person, details supplied, in County Mayo arrived for an appointment with a medical assessor in relation to an application for the disability benefit, the medical assessor did not turn up. [18232/04]

Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: He is the reluctant Minister. He is like the reluctant bride, and we all know what happened to her.

Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: I wish to share time with Deputies Crawford and Neville, by agreement.

Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: I thank the Labour Party for putting the motion before the House. I congratulate, Deputy Penrose, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Social and Family Affairs, and its members. The committee spent many long days working over the summer but did not get much media coverage. Furthermore, it was the only committee that did not use consultants. We brought in the real professionals, the people who...

Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: We on this side of the House are often criticised for seeking further funding for carers. The Minister's problem could be resolved overnight in a very simple way. What I propose would benefit the country and it was the Minister of State, Deputy Power's remarks that suggested the idea to me. Last year there was a big row involving Mr. John Magnier and Mr. Alex Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson is manager...

Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: I must mention names.

Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: Manchester United nearly collapsed. It does not pay a penny in taxation to the Exchequer here, but if the Government imposed a tax of 5% on Manchester United it would pay for all the carers in the country and they would not have to beg resources from the State. It would be a very simple way to obtain the money. Manchester United nearly collapsed and that man's business nearly collapsed...

Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: E-voting.

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress to date in the provision of transport to islands, the provision of airstrips and the provision of connecting bus services as part of certain ferry and air contracts. [22729/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which he envisages the rural social scheme will be funded into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22703/04]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a forestry maintenance payment. [23576/04]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a payment or compensation can be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo following the discovery of a reactor in their herd in April 2004 in view of the hardship this matter has imposed on them. [23402/04]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive the REP scheme payment for 2004. [23423/04]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the compensation available to persons (details supplied) in County Mayo following the outbreak of BSE in their herd; when they will be compensated for the slaughtered stock; and the help available to them. [23570/04]

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason persons (details supplied) in County Mayo were refused licences for traditional pot fishing boats. [23257/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for eye cataract surgery; the length of time they have been on the pre-assessment list or treatment list; and when they will be given an appointment. [23273/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Western Health Board will arrange the reassessment of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo for orthodontic treatment. [23424/04]

Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not been approved for home help. [23425/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Oct 2004)

Michael Ring: Question 385: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person, details supplied, in County Galway will be called for assessment for a tonsillectomy; the date this person was placed on the list; and when they can expect to be called for assessment. [23557/04]