Results 241-260 of 5,126 for speaker:Joan Collins

Written Answers — Arts Policy: Arts Policy (18 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for sustained funding and job creation in the arts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29853/11]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (18 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if all staff employed by the Houses of the Oireachtas are covered by the Working Time Act and all relevant health and safety regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29738/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (18 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 325: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that when Sligo County Council sought and received sanction from him for a term loan of €15 million in 2010 it stated in its application that the purpose to which the loan was to be applied was "to fund balances on our capital account that remain unfunded -...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (18 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 326: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding he allocated for the regeneration of Cranmore estate, Sligo, between 2004 and 2011; the amount spent in each year on the regeneration programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29540/11]

Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme) and Remuneration Bill: Second Stage (19 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: This is yet another attack on living standards and working conditions that were fought for and hard won. The outrageous media campaign suggesting that public sector workers are overpaid and underworked and receive fat pensions is scandalous. None of it is based on actual fact. Comparisons with public sector numbers and pay levels in other OECD countries show that numbers and pay levels in...

Written Answers — Onshore Exploration: Onshore Exploration (19 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reports in the US that have found that hydraulic fracturing has caused environmental and societal damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30234/11]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (19 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the president of a foreign company (details supplied) signed a memorandum of agreement with an Irish company in County Sligo in July 2010 in respect of its decision to establish its main European manufacturing base there with the creation of 100 jobs over the next three...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his input into NewERA; if he will comment on the discussion about the disposal of State assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30235/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (19 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that he stated on 23 June 2011 that two radiographers would be appointed later in 2011 to allow for the resumption of the mammography service at Sligo General Hospital, County Sligo; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that the Health Service Executive, due to the current financial...

Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: I am a member of the Defend Our Homes League which was established in July in response to the crisis people are facing in respect of repossessions and evictions. The membership of the league comprises, among others, New Beginning, Irish Homeowners Unite and many of the Independent Members. The league was formed as a result of the fact that everyone was aware a crisis was developing in...

Waste Management (20 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: We used to have a well regulated waste disposal service before 2000 when the bin tax was introduced. Does the Minister expect private companies to challenge the new system that it is intended to franchise? Is he aware of the significant opposition to Dublin City Council's move towards tendering from 5 December when the waste collection service will be privatised?

Household Charge (20 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: When the Minister announced the proposed household tax in August, there was a huge uproar. People said they could not afford it. Therefore, the proposal needs to be reconsidered by the Minister. We have just discussed the issues of mortgage debt, credit debt and the burden on families as they try to stay in their homes. People are facing an austerity package of a minimum of €10 billion...

Household Charge (20 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: That is what Mr. John FitzGerald has said.

Household Charge (20 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: He knows how much tax the Government will be bringing in in a few years time.

Household Charge (20 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: We know it is an accurate reflection of the plans for this charge.

Household Charge (20 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Some 1.6 million people will be affected by this tax. It will be a heavy burden.

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (25 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 93 industrial and provident societies have failed consecutively for the past five years to submit annual returns to the Registry of Friendly Societies; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the non-filing of annual returns constitutes an offence under the...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (25 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the fact that societies registered by the Registrar for Friendly Societies are required by law to file an annual return with the Registry of Friendly Societies no later that the 31 March each year and that the non-filing of annual returns constitutes an offence under the Industrial and...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (25 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 363: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the name of the successful applicant for the post of Sligo regeneration community liaison person; the location of the liaison person's office in Sligo; the number of hours that the liaison person has been employed since they were appointed on 1 September 2011; the number of hours the liaison person has...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (25 Oct 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 649: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if all local authorities submitted their revised restoration improvement three-year programme, restoration improvement schemes maps, restoration maintenance schemes forms to the National Roads Authority by 16 March 2011, in compliance with the contents of circular RLR 2/2011; the local authorities, if any, that did not submit...