Results 81-100 of 6,728 for speaker:John Curran
- Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)
John Curran: Deputy Durkan does not even know what I am about to say, yet he is telling me I am right. He jumped in without even knowing what I was going to say.
- Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)
John Curran: If I am right about it, I will thank Fine Gael for supporting an issue I first raised in this House.
- Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)
John Curran: It concerns the fact that the affordable housing scheme is becoming more popular but one of the problems in delivering the scheme is that many of the people who qualify to participate are experiencing difficulties coming up with the deposits. The State should examine the possibility of establishing a savings scheme for first-time buyers or specifically for those who might qualify for...
- Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)
John Curran: No, I do not support the motion.
- Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)
John Curran: The Deputies opposite want real debate on the issue but the points they have made in the motion are disingenuous in terms of the progress that has been made. I will engage with the Deputies in debate but I do not support the motion.
- Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)
John Curran: The progress made is not being recognised. Regarding first-time buyers, we must address the issue of a savings scheme in respect of deposits. There is merit in that idea. That aspect of the motion, which has been raised in the House previously, will be raised again and is an issue that will be examined.
- Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will report on her efforts to develop a competitive potato sector here. [14143/05]
- Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress of REP scheme 3 to date. [14139/05]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Finance the revenues accruing to the Exchequer from the vehicle registration tax in 2004. [14336/05]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a vehicle registration tax equalisation system in order that the owners of used cars which are exported abroad receive a proportionate refund of VRT paid; the likely cost of such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14337/05]
- Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing mandatory approved training courses and statutory registration for all driving instructors; the likely cost to the Exchequer of such initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14311/05]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made regarding an application for Irish citizenship for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22. [14282/05]
- Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 492: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider the reintroduction of the radon remediation grants scheme; the likely funding required for such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14316/05]
- Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 493: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost on an annualised basis of increasing the disabled person's housing grant to cover 100% of building work. [14318/05]
- Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 494: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of increasing the disabled person's building grant to â¬30,000. [14319/05]
- Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 495: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of the funding provided for voluntary and co-operative housing in 2005. [14320/05]
- Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 496: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided by the private sector since 2000 by means of public-private partnerships for social and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14321/05]
- Written Answers — Housing Policy: Housing Policy (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 497: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to implement the recommendations of the recent NESC report on housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14322/05]
- Written Answers — Homelessness Strategy: Homelessness Strategy (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 498: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to implement the strategy on homelessness; the cost of implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14323/05]
- Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (4 May 2005)
John Curran: Question 499: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided for the construction of social and affordable housing in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005; the way in which the increase compared with the increase in house prices over those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14324/05]