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Question· writtenPQ 826asked

928 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of community gardaí based at Mountjoy Garda station; when additional community gardaí will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24565/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

928 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of community gardaí based at Mountjoy Garda station; when additional community gardaí will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24565/05]

Question· writtenPQ 634asked

735 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is his intention to achieve the commitment of €200 per week for old age pensioners by the next general election; if it is his intention to increase the living alone allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24866/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

735 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is his intention to achieve the commitment of €200 per week for old age pensioners by the next general election; if it is his intention to increase the living alone allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24866/05]

Question· writtenPQ 622asked

724 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in circumstances where employees on low income retain lone parents allowance and the employer wishes to make an additional contribution to a special pension fund, that additional amount will be disregarded as income where otherwise it would result in the loss of the lone parents allowance. [24566/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

724 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in circumstances where employees on low income retain lone parents allowance and the employer wishes to make an additional contribution to a special pension fund, that additional amount will be disregarded as income where otherwise it would result in the loss of the lone parents allowance. [24566/05]

Question· writtenPQ 512asked

609 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assistance his Department is giving to the family of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 who was murdered in Spain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25446/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

609 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assistance his Department is giving to the family of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 who was murdered in Spain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25446/05]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

446 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the parents’ efforts in securing sponsorship for their autistic child, details supplied, for three months at the Bangor Centre, Wales, her Department will consider the recommendations of the centre at the end of that period with a view to providing funding for a further stay at the centre if that is required. [25886/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

446 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the parents’ efforts in securing sponsorship for their autistic child, details supplied, for three months at the Bangor Centre, Wales, her Department will consider the recommendations of the centre at the end of that period with a view to providing funding for a further stay at the centre if that is required. [25886/05]

Question· writtenPQ 499asked

493 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí involved in policing inside and outside Croke Park during the three U2 concerts last weekend; the costs involved; and the contribution made by the promoter. [23647/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2005

493 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí involved in policing inside and outside Croke Park during the three U2 concerts last weekend; the costs involved; and the contribution made by the promoter. [23647/05]

Question· writtenPQ 450asked

445 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on an article in a newspaper (details supplied); if her officials confirmed that sledge-hammers were used and that attempts were made to suffocate pigs; the action that has been taken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23646/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2005

445 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on an article in a newspaper (details supplied); if her officials confirmed that sledge-hammers were used and that attempts were made to suffocate pigs; the action that has been taken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23646/05]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

113 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the details of the service available at Woodlawn to a person (details supplied); if the service is designed for autistic persons; the number of other autistic persons receiving the service there; the length of time the service has been available; if all the personnel involved are fully trained for this task; if the service is headed by a psychiatrist for a child with no psychiatric illness; the reason the service is not headed by a psychologist with the necessary training in behavioural psychology; the details of the educational component in the service provided; if, pending the development of the service in Woodlawn, interim funding will be provided to send this person to the internationally recognised facility in Bangor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23605/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2005

113 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the details of the service available at Woodlawn to a person (details supplied); if the service is designed for autistic persons; the number of other autistic persons receiving the service there; the length of time the service has been available; if all the personnel involved are fully trained for this task; if the service is headed by a psychiatrist for a child with no psychiatric illness; the reason the service is not headed by a psychologist with the necessary training in behavioural psychology; the details of the educational component in the service provided; if, pending the development of the service in Woodlawn, interim funding will be provided to send this person to the internationally recognised facility in Bangor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23605/05]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

341 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) who has been resident here since 2001 completed their leaving certificate here and who is now pursuing a masters degree, will be permitted to continue to remain here. [23178/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2005

341 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) who has been resident here since 2001 completed their leaving certificate here and who is now pursuing a masters degree, will be permitted to continue to remain here. [23178/05]

Question· writtenPQ 577asked

581 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the agreed resources from the equal opportunities childcare programme have not been made available to Dublin City to establish local childcare resource centres in Dublin Central; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22060/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2005

581 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the agreed resources from the equal opportunities childcare programme have not been made available to Dublin City to establish local childcare resource centres in Dublin Central; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22060/05]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

213 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to develop a national strategy for carers giving full recognition to their role as an integral part of the health services with adequate supports provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22246/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2005

213 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to develop a national strategy for carers giving full recognition to their role as an integral part of the health services with adequate supports provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22246/05]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

792 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking to streamline the electoral register, eliminate duplication and so on; if he is considering a centralised computerised system based on PPS numbers as in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22059/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2005

792 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking to streamline the electoral register, eliminate duplication and so on; if he is considering a centralised computerised system based on PPS numbers as in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22059/05]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 314 of 20 May 2005, if, in view of the fact that the majority of gardaí performing duties in the environs of Croke Park on major match days are there to facilitate access to the match and major concerts in Croke Park, the RDS and other venues in which very large profits are generated by the event organisers, he will review the present arrangements whereby the event organisers pay nothing towards the costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21643/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

3 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 314 of 20 May 2005, if, in view of the fact that the majority of gardaí performing duties in the environs of Croke Park on major match days are there to facilitate access to the match and major concerts in Croke Park, the RDS and other venues in which very large profits are generated by the event organisers, he will review the present arrangements whereby the event organisers pay nothing towards the costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21643/05]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

247 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí on duty in 2004 for the All-Ireland football final in Croke Park, in the environs of Croke Park and elsewhere related to the influx of people attending the match; the overall cost involved; and the amount contributed by the GAA. [21504/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

247 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí on duty in 2004 for the All-Ireland football final in Croke Park, in the environs of Croke Park and elsewhere related to the influx of people attending the match; the overall cost involved; and the amount contributed by the GAA. [21504/05]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

246 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if drugs, details supplied, have come to the attention of the relevant authorities; if they are listed as illegal drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21502/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

246 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if drugs, details supplied, have come to the attention of the relevant authorities; if they are listed as illegal drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21502/05]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

237 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost of policing at major concert events at venues such as the RDS and Croke Park; and the amount paid by the concert promoters to cover policing. [21342/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

237 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost of policing at major concert events at venues such as the RDS and Croke Park; and the amount paid by the concert promoters to cover policing. [21342/05]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

187 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the concerns of staff at his Department’s Aras Mhic Diarmuida building and a petition signed by a large number of staff have been brought to his attention regarding this installation of telecommunications masts on the roof of the building; if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21532/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

187 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the concerns of staff at his Department’s Aras Mhic Diarmuida building and a petition signed by a large number of staff have been brought to his attention regarding this installation of telecommunications masts on the roof of the building; if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21532/05]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

154 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Finance the number of public buildings currently renting roof space to telecommunications companies; the number of additional public buildings from which it is proposed to rent such space for the erection of masts; the income generated in this manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21487/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

154 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Finance the number of public buildings currently renting roof space to telecommunications companies; the number of additional public buildings from which it is proposed to rent such space for the erection of masts; the income generated in this manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21487/05]

Question· writtenPQ 821asked

856 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if reports have been received from the national parks and wildlife service detailing breaches of licence conditions by coursing clubs (details supplied) in counties Laois and Offaly; if the licence to Rathdowney will be withheld for the 2005-06 season; if the licence will be withdrawn from Ballinagar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19015/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

856 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if reports have been received from the national parks and wildlife service detailing breaches of licence conditions by coursing clubs (details supplied) in counties Laois and Offaly; if the licence to Rathdowney will be withheld for the 2005-06 season; if the licence will be withdrawn from Ballinagar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19015/05]

Question· writtenPQ 667asked

695 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 278 of 15 December 2004, if a decision has been made on the extension of the sanction for the concessionary post referred to. [19160/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

695 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 278 of 15 December 2004, if a decision has been made on the extension of the sanction for the concessionary post referred to. [19160/05]

Question· writtenPQ 636asked

663 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities have received ongoing complaints regarding an off-licence (details supplied) in Dublin 7; if the off-licence had its licence withdrawn for a short period in 2004 during which anti-social activities subsided in the area; if the Garda objected to the renewal of the licence at this premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19982/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

663 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities have received ongoing complaints regarding an off-licence (details supplied) in Dublin 7; if the off-licence had its licence withdrawn for a short period in 2004 during which anti-social activities subsided in the area; if the Garda objected to the renewal of the licence at this premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19982/05]

Question· writtenPQ 631asked

658 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are now nightly incidents of anti-social behaviour at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 3; if the Garda will liaise with Dublin City Council with regard to installing locked gates at the park entrance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19822/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

658 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are now nightly incidents of anti-social behaviour at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 3; if the Garda will liaise with Dublin City Council with regard to installing locked gates at the park entrance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19822/05]

Question· writtenPQ 551asked

577 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if action will be taken against a website (details supplied) which facilitates the shooting of live animals via the Internet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19029/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

577 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if action will be taken against a website (details supplied) which facilitates the shooting of live animals via the Internet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19029/05]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

311 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Question No. 267 of 10 June 2003, if a decision has yet been made by the OPW regarding the remaining sections of the river wall at the rear of houses on Tolka Road, Dublin 3, which have not been strengthened and at which protective railings need replacement. [19480/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

311 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Question No. 267 of 10 June 2003, if a decision has yet been made by the OPW regarding the remaining sections of the river wall at the rear of houses on Tolka Road, Dublin 3, which have not been strengthened and at which protective railings need replacement. [19480/05]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

239 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if adequate funding will be made available to a centre (details supplied) by the HSE in order that the centre can run to full capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19479/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

239 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if adequate funding will be made available to a centre (details supplied) by the HSE in order that the centre can run to full capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19479/05]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

196 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 387 of 5 October 2004, the progress that has been made to correct the inaccuracies in the medical record referred to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19161/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

196 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 387 of 5 October 2004, the progress that has been made to correct the inaccuracies in the medical record referred to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19161/05]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

225 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the green space and laneway (details supplied) in Dublin 7 which attract nightly anti-social behaviour and public drinking by gangs of youths will be prioritised by patrolling gardaí so that the gangs are moved on and do not cause concern to residents late at night. [18678/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2005

225 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the green space and laneway (details supplied) in Dublin 7 which attract nightly anti-social behaviour and public drinking by gangs of youths will be prioritised by patrolling gardaí so that the gangs are moved on and do not cause concern to residents late at night. [18678/05]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

152 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Finance if a person whose gross salary in 2004 was €79,000 and whose gross salary in 2005 is €82,000 will have a reduced net take home pay after tax and PRSI reductions. [18701/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2005

152 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Finance if a person whose gross salary in 2004 was €79,000 and whose gross salary in 2005 is €82,000 will have a reduced net take home pay after tax and PRSI reductions. [18701/05]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

485 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of hares removed from the wild under licence by coursing clubs in each of the years 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05. [18249/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2005

485 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of hares removed from the wild under licence by coursing clubs in each of the years 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05. [18249/05]

Question· writtenPQ 437asked

453 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science the assistance her Department has given to a club (details supplied) in Dublin 1; if additional funding and staff will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18260/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2005

453 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science the assistance her Department has given to a club (details supplied) in Dublin 1; if additional funding and staff will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18260/05]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

389 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the decision to cut back funding by 10% to a project (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18261/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2005

389 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the decision to cut back funding by 10% to a project (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18261/05]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

140 D'fhiafraigh Mr. Gregory den Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta cén fáth gur dhiúltaigh an Roinn Oideachais seomra i gcomhair múinteora acmhainne a chur ar fáil do Ghaelscoil (sonraí tugtha) agus, ós rud é go mbeidh beirt mhúinteoir acmhainne sa scoil ó Mheán Fómhair 2005, go bhfuil seomra agus trealamh ag teastáil go géar anois agus freisin nach bhfuil aon seomra ríomhaire, taisce nó leabharlann ag an scoil, an bhféadfadh sí cabhrú leis an scoil. [17667/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2005

140 D'fhiafraigh Mr. Gregory den Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta cén fáth gur dhiúltaigh an Roinn Oideachais seomra i gcomhair múinteora acmhainne a chur ar fáil do Ghaelscoil (sonraí tugtha) agus, ós rud é go mbeidh beirt mhúinteoir acmhainne sa scoil ó Mheán Fómhair 2005, go bhfuil seomra agus trealamh ag teastáil go géar anois agus freisin nach bhfuil aon seomra ríomhaire, taisce nó leabharlann ag an scoil, an bhféadfadh sí cabhrú leis an scoil. [17667/05]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

124 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities at the Bridewell in Dublin 7 will liaise with Dublin City Council to agree measures to curtail the very serious anti-social behaviour causing major problems for elderly persons living in cottages at a location (details supplied). [17692/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2005

124 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities at the Bridewell in Dublin 7 will liaise with Dublin City Council to agree measures to curtail the very serious anti-social behaviour causing major problems for elderly persons living in cottages at a location (details supplied). [17692/05]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

194 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities’ attention has been drawn to the request of a residents’ association (details supplied) in Dublin 9 that a Garda cordon be extended to include an area of Dublin 9 on major match days in Croke Park in which residents are regularly prevented from free movement by parked cars obstructing them and the lack of Garda resources to remove illegally parked vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17605/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2005

194 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities’ attention has been drawn to the request of a residents’ association (details supplied) in Dublin 9 that a Garda cordon be extended to include an area of Dublin 9 on major match days in Croke Park in which residents are regularly prevented from free movement by parked cars obstructing them and the lack of Garda resources to remove illegally parked vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17605/05]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

193 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities will ensure that licensed premises in an area (details supplied) adjacent to Croke Park will not be permitted to serve alcohol to large crowds of match attendants on the public paths and roads outside these premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17604/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2005

193 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities will ensure that licensed premises in an area (details supplied) adjacent to Croke Park will not be permitted to serve alcohol to large crowds of match attendants on the public paths and roads outside these premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17604/05]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

192 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda’s attention has been drawn to concerns of local residents that an off-licence premises (details supplied) in Dublin 7 is the source of alcohol for groups of under age youths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17603/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2005

192 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda’s attention has been drawn to concerns of local residents that an off-licence premises (details supplied) in Dublin 7 is the source of alcohol for groups of under age youths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17603/05]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

191 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a green space and lane (details supplied) in Dublin 7 which attract nightly anti-social behaviour and public drinking by gangs of youths will be prioritised by patrolling community gardaí so that gangs will be moved on and will not cause concern to residents late at night. [17602/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2005

191 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a green space and lane (details supplied) in Dublin 7 which attract nightly anti-social behaviour and public drinking by gangs of youths will be prioritised by patrolling community gardaí so that gangs will be moved on and will not cause concern to residents late at night. [17602/05]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

190 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of community gardaí allocated to an area (details supplied) in Dublin 7; the areas which they cover; the plans to make additional community gardaí available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17601/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2005

190 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of community gardaí allocated to an area (details supplied) in Dublin 7; the areas which they cover; the plans to make additional community gardaí available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17601/05]