Results 161-180 of 7,777 for speaker:Joe Costello
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 1134: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide sufficient funding in the summer works scheme to enable a school (details supplied) to mend the school roof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1490/05]
- Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999: From the Seanad. (27 Jan 2005)
Joe Costello: In the first instance I agree entirely with what Deputy Jim O'Keeffe has said about the procedure under which this amendment from the Seanad has come before the House. This is not a Bill that was sprung upon us as a result of an emergency that occurred today or yesterday. This Bill has been in the pipeline for six years since 1999. For a Bill that long in the pipeline one of the most crucial...
- Written Answers — Garda Pensions: Garda Pensions (27 Jan 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the Garda authorities have failed to establish an internal dispute resolution procedure for Garda pensioners as required under legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2255/05]
- Written Answers — Garda Band: Garda Band (27 Jan 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the method of recruitment of members of the Garda Band; the present number of members of the Garda Band; the duties of the members; the number of functions participated in by the band in each of the past five years; if he has plans to restructure the band; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2256/05]
- Order of Business. (1 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: In view of reports that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has purchased for a new prison a site for â¬30 million, which is between ten and 20 times greater than the market price in north county Dublin, will legislation be introduced to close Mountjoy?
- Order of Business. (1 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: Will proposals be contained in the prisons Bill as legislation is required?
- Prisons Building Programme. (1 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: I intend no reflection on the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, but I would have liked to see the Minister, Deputy McDowell, present. I do not believe the latter has graced the floor of the House on many occasions since entering office to answer matters raised on the Adjournment. This could have been his first opportunity to explain why he has just spent â¬30 million on a greenfield...
- Prisons Building Programme. (1 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: He could not be here the other evening either.
- Prisons Building Programme. (1 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: That is over 20 times the normal price.
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who paid income tax at the higher rate during 2004; the number that will pay at this rate during 2005, following the changes announced in budget 2005; the proportion of those paying tax which this figure represents for each year; his views on whether it is satisfactory that such a high proportion of persons are paying at the...
- Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (1 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Finance if tenders have been sought for the construction of a new four storey building at the Garda training college in Templemore; the number of tenders submitted; if a contract has been awarded; the value of the contract awarded; when work is due to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32491/04]
- Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (1 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the services available to women who have been victims of a sexual assault; the plans he has to improve them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2412/05]
- Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (1 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the history of the State's ownership of Broc House; if he has lobbied or advised in any way to have the purpose of its purchase as a centre of asylum seekers put aside; if it will now be used for the purpose for which it was purchased; the insurance and security costs of the house to date; and if he...
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (1 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide sufficient funding in the summer works scheme to enable a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 to mend the school roof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2370/05]
- Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Callely. The disability area is an extremely important one and at last the Disability Bill is before the House. The previous Bill on this subject came before the House in December 2001 but it was withdrawn because of the opposition of the disability sector. All of the disability organisations were vociferously opposed to it because it did not include...
- Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: I refer to St. Mary's, Drumcar, Dunleer, County Louth, where the authorities told parents a month ago that there would be no further respite care for the families, who are all now up in arms. One of the families who contacted me about the issue have a youngster with attention deficit disorder and this development is a serious blow to them. A young man in my constituency, with whom I have been...
- Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: It certainly is not and his family is furious that they have been fighting for so long trying to get a decent service for him. He entered the education system and had a brief period in a community employment scheme but, at the age of 21, there was nothing for him. There was no employment, further education or appropriate services available to him. There are also other complicated matters to...
- Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: Deputy Finian McGrath's point is a good one because the extra funding which was supposed to be provided has not reached the services for some reason, which is a constant complaint. When will the money, which was supposedly poured in by the budget, percolate down to provide services because it is not in place at present?
- Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: The Minister of State will get his chance to put everything he wishes on the record.
- Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: I am recounting my experience and that of the people I represent.