Results 81-100 of 356 for speaker:John Cregan in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a holiday visa will issue to persons (details supplied). [22530/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will consider extending extra benefits to carers looking after the more stressful and needs related clients; if, in cases in which persons take up the carer's allowance and forfeit other social welfare payments, he will consider granting such persons all or part of forfeited payments. [24174/05]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 146: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the provision of medical aids (details supplied); if they are provided free or otherwise; if it depends on whether the person is on amedical card or the €85 per month prescription-medication scheme; and if she will make a statement on the way in which help towards ESB charges is processed. [23814/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [23815/05]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 148: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will make a statement on perceived delays with the processing of applications and the completion of same for hearing aids; and the estimate of the average length of time to supply hearing aids from the start of an application process. [23817/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of orthodontists now fully trained and practising in the sponsored training scheme; the length of time they are tied to working in the public service; the locations at which they are working and the progress which has been made on waiting lists; the cost of installation of new clinics; the reason it is not...

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to medical screening of persons who arrive here from areas of infections; if tests or screening are voluntary or compulsory; the screening which is available; if it is part of any legislation or status granting procedure; the period within which it is offered or carried out, from arrival; the way...

Written Answers — Health Sector Reports: Health Sector Reports (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 151: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reports, publications and other data available for students studying health sector procurement of pharmaceuticals; the way in which they can be obtained in each case. [23820/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the dental benefits available to a pensioner on an over-70 medical card; if all dental services are available free of charge; if the free service is for basic dentistry only; if she will outline same; if it is in order for a dentist to charge for services or to make top up charges; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 155: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding persons (details supplied); if any fast track system will be set up for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23824/05]

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Finance the requirements which SSIA holders must satisfy prior to the cashing in of their investment accounts in the short term and at the end of the maximum investment period; when the first SSIAs will mature; if the holders will be written to; if they must initiate repayment; if they will be offered further investment terms; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons over 70 who pay tax; the total and average amount paid; the highest figure paid; if a total exemption for all persons over 70 is recommended; if a gradual increase in the exemption limit is more advisable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23768/05]

Written Answers — Stamp Duty: Stamp Duty (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider changes to stamp duty due to the perceived view that it is a tax on freedom of movement, is a disincentive against trading up and an unfair tax in settled and established areas; if he will consider alternations to allow the tax rate on that bracket only rather than on full sale value; if he will consider a further increase in...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the perceived delays with correspondence and queries in the Dublin PAYE offices; if delays can be quantified; the reason for the delays; if a timetable for working off arrears will be given. [23770/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied).

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Finance when the tax age allowance was first introduced; the rate of same when introduced; when it was last increased; the level to which it was increased; and if he will consider an increase in the allowance in budget 2006. [23987/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on ongoing staff negotiations at An Post; the reason matters are being allowed to drift on; if he is directly involved; if they are being left to management; the details of increases in payment to the board and the chair; and the reason for same. [23751/05]

Written Answers — National Conference Centre: National Conference Centre (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the national conference centre; the target dates for progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23742/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the living alone allowance was first introduced; the rate of same when introduced; when it was last increased; the level to which it was increased; if he will consider an increase in the allowance; and if it will be increased to all persons over 66 years living alone whether receiving a social welfare pension or not. [23990/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jun 2005)

John Cregan: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position for persons on social welfare payments who change the payment system from book to bank account and who feel they lose a week's payment in the process; if he will report on the system; if a week's loss will be avoided; and if the system will be changed to avoid the perception of loss. [24172/05]