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Bill· Public1998/15defeated

National Sports Council of Ireland Bill, 1998

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1998

Bill entitled an Act to make provision for the promotion, co-ordination and development of sport in Ireland and for these purposes to establish a body to be known as the National Sports Council of Ireland, to define its functions and to provide for other matters connected with the matters aforesaid

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the plans, if any, he has to introduce an emergency aid scheme to compensate market gardeners who experienced damage to their crops during the exceptional storms on 24 December 1997 in the Cork and Kerry region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5094/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 1998

6 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the plans, if any, he has to introduce an emergency aid scheme to compensate market gardeners who experienced damage to their crops during the exceptional storms on 24 December 1997 in the Cork and Kerry region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5094/98]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Allen asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the recent National Economic and Social Forum report which said that dramatic increases in wealth creation in our economy should not distract attention from our continuing problems of unemployment, poverty and social exclusion. [1188/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1998

1 Mr. Allen asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the recent National Economic and Social Forum report which said that dramatic increases in wealth creation in our economy should not distract attention from our continuing problems of unemployment, poverty and social exclusion. [1188/98]

Question· oralPQ 41asked

41 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will make a statement on his recent decision not to accept further applications for capital grants from sporting and community groups after 11 February 1988. [3425/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 1998

41 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will make a statement on his recent decision not to accept further applications for capital grants from sporting and community groups after 11 February 1988. [3425/98]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

25 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation when he will be in a position to implement a drugs testing programme for sport in Ireland, in view of the recent drug related scandals at the World Swimming Championships. [3538/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 1998

25 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation when he will be in a position to implement a drugs testing programme for sport in Ireland, in view of the recent drug related scandals at the World Swimming Championships. [3538/98]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

41 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will make a statement on his recent decision not to accept further applications for capital grants from sporting and community groups after 11 February 1988. [3425/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 1998

41 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will make a statement on his recent decision not to accept further applications for capital grants from sporting and community groups after 11 February 1988. [3425/98]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

25 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation when he will be in a position to implement a drugs testing programme for sport in Ireland, in view of the recent drug related scandals at the World Swimming Championships. [3538/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 1998

25 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation when he will be in a position to implement a drugs testing programme for sport in Ireland, in view of the recent drug related scandals at the World Swimming Championships. [3538/98]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

21 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will make a statement on the type of inquiry he intends to hold in view of the recent scandal involving the Irish Amateur Swimming Association; the steps, if any, he is taking to ensure that the code of ethics for young people in sport is being implemented by the national governing bodies of sport. [3535/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 1998

21 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will make a statement on the type of inquiry he intends to hold in view of the recent scandal involving the Irish Amateur Swimming Association; the steps, if any, he is taking to ensure that the code of ethics for young people in sport is being implemented by the national governing bodies of sport. [3535/98]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

18 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he intends to set up a licensing authority for the licensing of commercial accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21591/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 1997

18 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he intends to set up a licensing authority for the licensing of commercial accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21591/97]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

16 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the steps, if any, he has taken to deal with the negative effects on tourism of the withdrawal of Irish Ferries from the Cork to Roscoff route; and if he has spoken to the Irish Ferries Company to get them to reverse their decision, which would have a disastrous effect on tourism numbers in the Cork and Kerry region. [21589/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 1997

16 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the steps, if any, he has taken to deal with the negative effects on tourism of the withdrawal of Irish Ferries from the Cork to Roscoff route; and if he has spoken to the Irish Ferries Company to get them to reverse their decision, which would have a disastrous effect on tourism numbers in the Cork and Kerry region. [21589/97]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

5 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the current position regarding the National Conference Centre; the recent communications, if any, his Department has had with the EU regarding the centre; when a final decision will be reached regarding location; if the centre will be built by the year 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17313/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 1997

5 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the current position regarding the National Conference Centre; the recent communications, if any, his Department has had with the EU regarding the centre; when a final decision will be reached regarding location; if the centre will be built by the year 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17313/97]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the reason for directing Bord Fáilte to withdraw the trade logo which had been agreed between Bord Fáilte and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board; and the consultation, if any, which took place with his Northern Ireland counterpart, Bord Fáilte and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, prior to his decision to direct Bord Fáilte to withdraw the new logo. [17311/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 1997

2 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the reason for directing Bord Fáilte to withdraw the trade logo which had been agreed between Bord Fáilte and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board; and the consultation, if any, which took place with his Northern Ireland counterpart, Bord Fáilte and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, prior to his decision to direct Bord Fáilte to withdraw the new logo. [17311/97]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

12 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has received a submission from Cork Corporation for funding to construct a ring-road linking the north west of Cork City to the south west, thereby eliminating the heavy traffic on the Commons Road, Gerald Griffin Street, Shandon Street, Blarney Street, Shanakiel, Sunday's Well, Gurranabraher, Churchfield, Farranree, Harbour View Road and Knocknaheeny with sliproads off the estates; and the plans and costings, if any, which have been submitted on this matter. [16094/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 1997

12 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has received a submission from Cork Corporation for funding to construct a ring-road linking the north west of Cork City to the south west, thereby eliminating the heavy traffic on the Commons Road, Gerald Griffin Street, Shandon Street, Blarney Street, Shanakiel, Sunday's Well, Gurranabraher, Churchfield, Farranree, Harbour View Road and Knocknaheeny with sliproads off the estates; and the plans and costings, if any, which have been submitted on this matter. [16094/97]

Question· oralPQ 112asked

112 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2807/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

112 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2807/94]

Question· oralPQ 80asked

94 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2849/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

94 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2849/94]

Question· oralPQ 46asked

112 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2807/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

112 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2807/94]

Question· oralPQ 46asked

46 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the proposals, if any, he has in relation to the recent report by the Combat Poverty Agency showing that the current social welfare provisions for children fall short of the actual cost of rearing a child; and the proposals, if any, he has to introduce reform of child support policies. [167/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 1994

46 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the proposals, if any, he has in relation to the recent report by the Combat Poverty Agency showing that the current social welfare provisions for children fall short of the actual cost of rearing a child; and the proposals, if any, he has to introduce reform of child support policies. [167/94]

Question· oralPQ 44asked

44 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make a statement on a survey which concludes that, in terms of child benefit packages, Ireland is consistently ranked in the bottom five in a survey carried out which compared the structure and level of financial support for children in 18 countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1250/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 1994

44 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make a statement on a survey which concludes that, in terms of child benefit packages, Ireland is consistently ranked in the bottom five in a survey carried out which compared the structure and level of financial support for children in 18 countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1250/94]

Question· oralPQ 42asked

42 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of individual equality claims with his Department from women who are dependant on the reserve judgement of the High Court held in July, 1994; and the estimated value of these claims. [1667/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 1994

42 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of individual equality claims with his Department from women who are dependant on the reserve judgement of the High Court held in July, 1994; and the estimated value of these claims. [1667/94]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

46 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the proposals, if any, he has in relation to the recent report by the Combat Poverty Agency showing that the current social welfare provisions for children fall short of the actual cost of rearing a child; and the proposals, if any, he has to introduce reform of child support policies. [167/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 1994

46 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the proposals, if any, he has in relation to the recent report by the Combat Poverty Agency showing that the current social welfare provisions for children fall short of the actual cost of rearing a child; and the proposals, if any, he has to introduce reform of child support policies. [167/94]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

44 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make a statement on a survey which concludes that, in terms of child benefit packages, Ireland is consistently ranked in the bottom five in a survey carried out which compared the structure and level of financial support for children in 18 countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1250/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 1994

44 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make a statement on a survey which concludes that, in terms of child benefit packages, Ireland is consistently ranked in the bottom five in a survey carried out which compared the structure and level of financial support for children in 18 countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1250/94]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

42 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of individual equality claims with his Department from women who are dependant on the reserve judgement of the High Court held in July, 1994; and the estimated value of these claims. [1667/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 1994

42 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of individual equality claims with his Department from women who are dependant on the reserve judgement of the High Court held in July, 1994; and the estimated value of these claims. [1667/94]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

2 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the current position in relation to the settlement made by his Department with FLAC on equality claims made on behalf of women prior to 1992; when the monies will be paid; the total financial implication of the settlement; and if he will lift the confidentiality clause imposed on the settlement. [1665/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 1994

2 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the current position in relation to the settlement made by his Department with FLAC on equality claims made on behalf of women prior to 1992; when the monies will be paid; the total financial implication of the settlement; and if he will lift the confidentiality clause imposed on the settlement. [1665/94]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare his views on the recent report published by the Coolock Community Law Centre, Fit for Work - Who Decides; and if he intends to implement the recommendations of this report. [184/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 1994

1 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare his views on the recent report published by the Coolock Community Law Centre, Fit for Work - Who Decides; and if he intends to implement the recommendations of this report. [184/94]

Question· oralPQ 235asked

235 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if he will shut down the incinerators at the Cork Regional Hospital and St. Finbarr's Hospital in view of the injunction taken by Cork Corporation against the Southern Health Board in relation to the incinerator at St. Finbarrs Hospital. [1193/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 1994

235 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if he will shut down the incinerators at the Cork Regional Hospital and St. Finbarr's Hospital in view of the injunction taken by Cork Corporation against the Southern Health Board in relation to the incinerator at St. Finbarrs Hospital. [1193/94]

Question· oralPQ 158asked

158 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health when he proposes to make an allocation to Cork Regional Hospital in order that they can operate their waste management facilities; and the proposals, if any, he has in relation to the unsafe incinerators at St. Finbarr's Hospital, Cork. [17/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 1994

158 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health when he proposes to make an allocation to Cork Regional Hospital in order that they can operate their waste management facilities; and the proposals, if any, he has in relation to the unsafe incinerators at St. Finbarr's Hospital, Cork. [17/94]

Question· oralPQ 103asked

103 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if a study has been conducted to establish the current best practices in European hospitals and hospitals in the United States in respect of modern safe waste disposal; if a study has been undertaken with a view to the implementation of alternatives at Irish hospitals; and the expected time frame for the implementation of safe alternatives. [19/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 1994

103 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if a study has been conducted to establish the current best practices in European hospitals and hospitals in the United States in respect of modern safe waste disposal; if a study has been undertaken with a view to the implementation of alternatives at Irish hospitals; and the expected time frame for the implementation of safe alternatives. [19/94]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

235 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if he will shut down the incinerators at the Cork Regional Hospital and St. Finbarr's Hospital in view of the injunction taken by Cork Corporation against the Southern Health Board in relation to the incinerator at St. Finbarrs Hospital. [1193/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 1994

235 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if he will shut down the incinerators at the Cork Regional Hospital and St. Finbarr's Hospital in view of the injunction taken by Cork Corporation against the Southern Health Board in relation to the incinerator at St. Finbarrs Hospital. [1193/94]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

158 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health when he proposes to make an allocation to Cork Regional Hospital in order that they can operate their waste management facilities; and the proposals, if any, he has in relation to the unsafe incinerators at St. Finbarr's Hospital, Cork. [17/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 1994

158 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health when he proposes to make an allocation to Cork Regional Hospital in order that they can operate their waste management facilities; and the proposals, if any, he has in relation to the unsafe incinerators at St. Finbarr's Hospital, Cork. [17/94]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

103 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if a study has been conducted to establish the current best practices in European hospitals and hospitals in the United States in respect of modern safe waste disposal; if a study has been undertaken with a view to the implementation of alternatives at Irish hospitals; and the expected time frame for the implementation of safe alternatives. [19/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 1994

103 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if a study has been conducted to establish the current best practices in European hospitals and hospitals in the United States in respect of modern safe waste disposal; if a study has been undertaken with a view to the implementation of alternatives at Irish hospitals; and the expected time frame for the implementation of safe alternatives. [19/94]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

8 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make a statement on the recent claim by FLAC that his Department imposed a confidentiality clause on the settlement made on a claim on behalf of 1,800 people by FLAC for arrears of equality treatment payments.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 1994

8 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make a statement on the recent claim by FLAC that his Department imposed a confidentiality clause on the settlement made on a claim on behalf of 1,800 people by FLAC for arrears of equality treatment payments.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make a statement on the recent survey carried out by FLAC which found that the supplementary allowance system is in chaos and that the appeals procedures vary from one health board to another, the chances of winning an appeal ranging from 4 per cent in one health board area to nearly 50 per cent in another.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 1994

7 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make a statement on the recent survey carried out by FLAC which found that the supplementary allowance system is in chaos and that the appeals procedures vary from one health board to another, the chances of winning an appeal ranging from 4 per cent in one health board area to nearly 50 per cent in another.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

10 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the proposals, if any, he has to introduce alleviation measures to help persons whose family incomes have been reduced suddenly and substantially by the decisions to tax disability benefit and unemployment benefit payments coupled to the decision to reduce tax relief on mortgage interest.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 1994

10 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the proposals, if any, he has to introduce alleviation measures to help persons whose family incomes have been reduced suddenly and substantially by the decisions to tax disability benefit and unemployment benefit payments coupled to the decision to reduce tax relief on mortgage interest.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

6 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the winding up of Fóir Teoranta; if all moneys due to Fóir Teoranta from companies have been repaid; and the up-to-date position of the shares that had been taken up by Fóir Teoranta in companies.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 1994

6 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the winding up of Fóir Teoranta; if all moneys due to Fóir Teoranta from companies have been repaid; and the up-to-date position of the shares that had been taken up by Fóir Teoranta in companies.