Results 241-260 of 12,585 for in 'Written Answers' speaker:Brendan Howlin

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he expects the Charities Bill to be published by spring 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36928/05]

Written Answers — Drug Abuse: Drug Abuse (30 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the latest information his Department has on the extent of the cocaine crisis nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36929/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Wexford has been informed, in relation to her application for naturalisation on the basis of marriage to an Irish citizen, that her declaration and the affidavit of her spouse are required to be signed on the same date and that her...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons from EU countries that joined the community in 2004 who have applied for and received unemployment benefit or assistance since May 2004; his views on whether these figures show the fears of welfare tourism that were expressed at the time were unfounded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37209/05]

Written Answers — Migrant Workers: Migrant Workers (1 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position with regard to his discussions with the European Commission regarding the Government's implementation of the two year habitual residence requirement in regard to qualification for social welfare benefits; if he intends to introduce changes to the requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37208/05]

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the stance adopted by Irish Ferries in relation to its workforce, he supports a change in labour law to afford greater protection to seafarers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37900/05]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of fatal and serious accidents in the workplace which have been recorded since the enactment of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005; if he is satisfied that existing and planned resources will be sufficient to facilitate close monitoring and full implementation of all provisions of this legislation;...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of neurologists in practice here; the timescale for increasing the ratio of neurologists to population to meet the European average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37611/05]

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Decommissioning Scheme: Fishing Vessel Decommissioning Scheme (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if a decision has been made in regard to the application of persons (details supplied) in County Wexford for compensation under the recently formulated fisheries decommissioning scheme; if there will be further rounds of this scheme; if the applicant is being considered on hardship grounds; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a day care for the elderly, Travellers' pre-school, GAA club, parish and community office, and a programme of maintenance and enhancement of the local environment is staffed by an organisation which relies on the community employment scheme as well as voluntary effort to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to correspondence to which no full reply has been received from his Department, the position regarding the applications for Irish citizenship of persons (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38063/05]

Written Answers — Military Investigations: Military Investigations (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the investigation under way into the alleged misappropriation of funds by two quartermasters; the amount of money that has been recovered following the investigation; if disciplinary action was taken; if an external Garda inquiry will be initiated; the action he intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on setting a precise date by which developed country members of the WTO will provide bound duty free and quota free market access for all products originating from all least-developed country members of the WTO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38382/05]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (13 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance the proportion of the almost €2.5 billion outstanding in uncollected taxes which the Revenue Commissioners expect to recover; if new measures are planned to assist in the collection of outstanding taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38995/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (13 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to publish the report of the consultants commissioned to look at a range of tax breaks and shelters available to high earners; the amount paid to the consultants in terms of fees or remuneration arising from the consultancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38994/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (13 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 477: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application by Wexford Borough Council for approval to provide an extension to the family home of persons; if he can expedite approval in order that the work can be put in hand without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38711/05]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (13 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 478: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has received an application from Wexford County Council for pre-tender approval for a proposed sheltered housing scheme sponsored by an association (details supplied) in County Wexford; when a decision will be made in relation to this application; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 490: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to the decentralisation of his Department to Wexford; if a site has been acquired; the number of staff who have indicated their willingness to move to Wexford; when the new headquarters will begin construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39064/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (14 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the cost of the National Competitiveness Council in salaries of Forfás staff and the staff of other Departments who service the council, of imputed office rental, printing, travel and subsistence, promotional and any other costs pertaining to the work of the council for the year 2004; if he will provide an estimate of...

Written Answers — Recruitment of Teachers: Recruitment of Teachers (15 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the changes she is proposing to make to encourage more boys to enrol in primary education teaching courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39660/05]