Results 541-560 of 16,492 for speaker:Ciarán Lynch

Electronic Voting. (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: The pertinent part of the question asked whether electronic voting will be used in next year's local elections. Judging by the Minister's response this afternoon, the answer is "No". His response mentions the commission's 2006 report which contained a number of recommendations and very clear points. Electronic voting was set up to improve the efficiency of the electoral administration,...

Electronic Voting. (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: The commission's report was put on the then Minister's desk in 2006.

Electronic Voting. (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: We know the Dutch and German position on this but we do not know the Irish position. I ask the Minister to set about establishing an Oireachtas committee with powers of compellability to examine the future of electronic voting in this country so that within six months we will have an answer to the question as to whether we will proceed.

Legislative Programme. (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: When we are in office, we will do that.

Planning Issues. (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Since I was elected, I have noted the Minister invites ideas from across the floor of the House. May I suggest regarding the nuclear test ban Bill that he removes the provision that allows only for imprisonment for 12 months or a fine of €5,000 for the detonation of a nuclear device in Ireland? Will the Department record the information from the local authorities when it is collected by...

Planning Issues. (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Speaking on this topic a month ago I put two questions to the Minister concerning the number of local authorities that have compiled this information. When the deadline of 28 June as detailed in the circular arrives, will local authorities be required to report to the Department that they have drawn up the guidelines as set out in the circular? Is it the case that these guidelines from the...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: I commend Deputy Brian Hayes for tabling this motion and share his concerns about the entire primary sector. Many of those involved in that sector are listening to the debate in the House tonight. Prior to last year's general election, I attended a meeting in Cork, which the current Minister, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe also attended. More than 1,600 parents turned up to that meeting which was on...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: There is no strategic sense to what is being proposed by the Minister. It will create greater class sizes or has the potential to create combined classes. Do we want to return to the practice of fourth and fifth classes being taught side by side, given that teachers find it difficult enough to teach one big class without having to teach two different curriculums at the same time? The...

Hospital Services. (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: I wish to share time with Deputy Kathleen Lynch.

Hospital Services. (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Last February, we raised this issue of gynaecological services in Cork. On that occasion, the Minister of State, Deputy Hoctor, was acting on behalf of the Minister, who incidentally is not in the House this evening. She stated in her response that it was planned that some minor surgical procedures would be carried out at the Cork University Hospital on a trial basis on Thursday, 27 March,...

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 463: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if plans are underway at his Department to draft and deliver an implementation plan which would set out the way the targets in the forthcoming National Homeless Strategy will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21041/08]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 117: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will implement the recommendations contained in the report by the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the future of the electoral register in Ireland published in April 2008; and when will he introduce the required legislation. [20771/08]

Written Answers — Local Government Elections: Local Government Elections (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 136: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will implement controls on candidate expenditure in the forthcoming local elections. [20782/08]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 441: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in establishing the housing aid for older people scheme with local authorities and the delay in transferring the housing aid for the elderly scheme from the Health Service Executive to the local authorities; if his attention has been drawn to the confusion and upset which this causes...

Written Answers — Dáil Reform: Dáil Reform (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 153: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to reconsider the recommendations of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Constitution regarding Dáil reform. [20321/08]

Written Answers — Dáil Reform: Dáil Reform (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 154: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to pursue the issue of reform of Oireachtas sitting times, Oireachtas procedures and strengthening the role of Committees. [20322/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is her intention to facilitate the provision of social welfare payments through credit union accounts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20655/08]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Procedures: Garda Vetting Procedures (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the mechanism in place to facilitate a person seeking Garda clearance which also involves clearance from UK police; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20654/08]

Written Answers — Firearms Controls: Firearms Controls (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is regulation in regard to the sale of plastic pellet guns; if no regulation exists, if he will introduce controls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20667/08]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (27 May 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a licence is required and the cost of same in order to fish for rainbow trout in inland fishery lakes operated by regional authorities; if there has been a recent increase in fees; if concessions are available to the elderly, the young or the unwaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20666/08]