Results 21-40 of 1,278 for speaker:Robert Dowds in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 558. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources how he is ensuring, in accordance with the policy set out in One World, One Future, that the development of low carbon energy policies by his Department takes account of the actual and potential negative impacts of developed countries sourcing large quantities of bio-energy in developing countries; if his Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (10 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 581. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when each of the runways at Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Ireland West-Knock, Kerry, Shannon, Sligo and Waterford airports last had their numbers re-designated because of the movement of the magnetic North Pole; and if it is currently known when each will next need to be re-designated. [39007/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Personal Public Service Numbers (5 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 87. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the Revenue Commissioners insist on receiving a personal public service number for a deceased foreigner who is leaving a legacy to an Irish resident; and if he will ensure that the process for paying tax on such a legacy is simplified. [38716/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 167. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will clearly outline the process for getting a personal public service number on her Department's website. [37330/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 268. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why the system of acquiring personal public service numbers for non-Irish citizens was changed recently, whereby such persons now have to pre-arrange an interview online; and the reason this change was not indicated beforehand on her Department's website. [38300/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Personal Public Service Numbers (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 286. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason it is necessary to get a personal public service number for a deceased foreigner who is leaving a legacy to an Irish relative; and if he will ensure that the process for getting such a legacy is simplified. [37331/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 371. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the action he will take to tackle the problem of zero hour contracts. [38302/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 528. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure that persons visiting the Garda Síochána National Immigration Bureau offices receive information in the location of the processes involved, in terms of both getting work and getting a personal public service number. [37332/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 599. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the conditions under which a Kosovan national living in Germany may come to live here, in order to become a carer for a disabled Irish person. [38303/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 628. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on a submission (details supplied) regarding the mother and baby homes commission of investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37790/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Bioenergy Strategy (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 1133. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources given that the quantity of bioenergy on the planet is inherently limited, the steps he has taken to ensure that energy planning for transition to a low-carbon society does not assume the unlimited availability of bioenergy. [37707/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Bioenergy Strategy (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 1134. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the policies he has in place, or is considering putting in place, to ensure bioenergy use is sustainable, both qualitatively and quantitatively. [37708/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (20 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: 451. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the delivery of primary health care centres on the Convent Road in Clondalkin; on the Rowlagh in North Clondalkin; at Ballyowen; and at Lucan, in County Dublin. [36188/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (13 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: 181. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out her views on a television report (details supplied) which outlined shortcomings in the behaviour of An Garda Síochána and of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission in respect of some citizens. [35648/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (6 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: 263. To ask the Minister for Finance the income tax obligation of those who provide AirBnB in their homes. [34409/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (6 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: 264. To ask the Minister for Finance if those who provide AirBnB and who earn less than €12,000 per year in so doing, are exempt from income tax up to that amount. [34410/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (6 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: 265. To ask the Minister for Finance if persons providing AirBnB may be subject to retrospective tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34411/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (6 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: 432. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to address the high level of queries in the Garda Síochána National Immigration Bureau; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34415/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (6 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: 433. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans ensure that persons who attend the Garda Síochána National Immigration Bureau office are fully informed of the next steps they need to undertake if they are looking for employment, for example, that a job offer is required before they can apply for a personal public service number. [34416/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (6 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: 487. To ask the Minister for Health the reason Crohn's disease is not on the long-term illness scheme; the estimated number of persons who suffer from this condition; the projected change in this figure in the next ten years; his plans to add this disease to the list of conditions covered by the long-term illness scheme. [34046/15]