Results 141-160 of 839 for speaker:Michael Kennedy

Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Jun 2010)

Michael Kennedy: I wish to share time with Deputy Johnny Brady. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate and I congratulate the Minister on the timely introduction of this legislation. Many of us have received representations from constituents who felt intimidated by beggars. The legislation replaces the old regime, which criminalised all forms of begging. I am happy it only seeks to make it...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Michael Kennedy: I wish to share time with Deputies Frank Fahey, Thomas Byrne, Niall Collins, the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and the Minister of State, Deputy Billy Kelleher. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill before the House. While I congratulate to some degree Deputy Varadkar on bringing it forward, I do not believe that it will fulfil its purpose, namely, a reduction in business and...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Michael Kennedy: The pharmacy sector has also endured reduced costs. I believe the emphasis of Government should be on ensuring that our budget deficit and bank credit issues are to the forefront. These are our priorities and will be the forerunners to recovery of our businesses. While Deputy Varadkar's proposals are well-intentioned, the reality is that the issues involved are a lot more complex than he...

Turbary Rights (1 Jun 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Will the Deputy get time to go out and cut a few this week?

Turbary Rights (1 Jun 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Is the Deputy sharing time?

Turbary Rights (1 Jun 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Will Deputy Hogan give him a hand later in the year?

Television Broadcasting Rights (1 Jun 2010)

Michael Kennedy: I was a little liberal with time because it is an interesting topic.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (1 Jun 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 435: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the vandalism by motorbike riders and metal detector users that is occurring consistently on an ongoing scale and on a regular basis at a particular heritage site (details supplied); the measures that will be put in place to protect the area against these activities; and if...

Written Answers — Organ Donation: Organ Donation (27 May 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when further progress will be made regarding organ donation here in view of the fact that new laws are now set to facilitate EU-wide organ donation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22453/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (27 May 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason his Department does not have records of girls referred to Magdalene laundries, in view of the facts that the Department of Education and Skills acknowledges that girls were placed in Magdalene laundries as late as 1970 and that the Department of Health and Children paid capitation grants for problem girls who...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2010)

Michael Kennedy: This debate is to adjourn at 1.30 p.m. Deputy Shatter said he wishes to put amendment No. 3 to a vote. Is that correct?

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2010)

Michael Kennedy: I ask his indulgence in endeavouring to have the division before 1.30 p.m.

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2010)

Michael Kennedy: In fairness to Members there is no time limit on their first contribution on Report Stage. I accept there has been some repetition and we all ought to expedite this legislation as quickly as we can.

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Yes, the Minister of State is entitled to make his point. However, in fairness to Members there is no limit on their contributions.

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Amendments Nos. 56 to 58, inclusive, are related to amendment No. 3. Amendment No. 57 is related and alternative to amendment No. 56. Amendment No. 59 is related and alternative to amendment No. 58. Amendments Nos. 3 and 57 to 59, inclusive, are to be discussed together.

Archaeological Sites (26 May 2010)

Michael Kennedy: I refer to this very important issue and, in particular, to the issue of the Drumanagh archeological site in Loughshinny, north County Dublin, along the coastline. This area is reckoned to be a Roman fort according to some experts and academics. There is a national monument and it has a Martello tower, built in 1803, which is a protected structure. What action can the Minister of State...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (19 May 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 204: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction the funding required for replacement of the sewer pipes along Channel Road and Sandy Road, Rush, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20787/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 May 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 232: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the fact that more than €250,000 has been spent on renting prefabs over the past ten years for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; when this school will receive the permanent buildings that it requires; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20761/10]

Constitutional Amendment on Children: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Michael Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue and I congratulate the Labour Party for bringing it before the House. I also congratulate Deputy O'Rourke and the other members of the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children, including Deputies Howlin, Shatter and Ó Caoláin, in addition to the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, and his predecessor, the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 May 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the need for Eircom to provide an upgrade in the phone exchange in Rush, County Dublin; if he will relay new cabling in the surrounding areas, particularly in Lusk, County Dublin, in order to provide an improved broadband service in these areas; and if he will make a...