Results 201-220 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley

Order of Business. (1 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: I welcome the Tánaiste's comments as reported in a newspaper this morning about the need to protect the privacy of individuals.

Order of Business. (1 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: I do. Does the Tánaiste agree that the protection of privacy should form part of the defamation Bill or should it be provided for in separate legislation?

Order of Business. (1 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: Hold on. I know the Tánaiste wants to answer. Given the Tánaiste's comments in the newspaper this morning, is such legislation in the pipeline?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Finance when he will implement promised measures in relation to favourable tax treatment for the production of biodiesel. [2592/05]

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil to debate a specific matter of public importance, namely the fact that the new doctor-only medical cards which the Tánaiste promised would be ready within a matter of weeks when the Estimates were published have not been issued and will not be issued for a considerable time, and the need for the Minister for Health and Children to take the necessary...

European Council Meetings: Statements. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: I thank the Taoiseach for his contribution. Every so often we make statements in this House on European Council meetings. Too often such statements are not given adequate coverage. What happens at European Council meeting is much more important than who a Minister appoints as a spin doctor, yet it receives far less coverage. Unfortunately, this lack of coverage is reflected in a disturbing...

Overseas Missions. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his discussions with the Foreign Affairs Ministers of other EU states regarding EU battlegroups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2993/05]

Overseas Missions. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: I thank the Minister for his reply. I am particularly interested in the discussions he held with the Finns and the Swedes. Will he agree that the Swedes, Finns and Austrians accept that while we are not members of a European army, we are heading towards a European common defence? Why do the Swedes and Finns now describe themselves as "non-aligned" and not "neutral"? Will the Minister agree...

Overseas Missions. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: I certainly am.

Overseas Missions. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: On a point of order, we ask the questions here and the Minister should answer them.

Overseas Missions. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: I will not lose sleep over it.

Overseas Missions. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: They are more honest.

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: I think the Deputy said he refers to an earlier response.

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: What does it mean for Deputies who were not present?

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: In light of the Irish aid effort in Asia, the Minister of State now appears to have altered his opinion about the Irish aid agencies. He was critical of the way they managed their affairs and the fact that there is too much bureaucracy. The Minister of State can clarify his remarks. However, I heard him on "Morning Ireland"——

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: This is the question. In light of the great work being done by Irish aid agencies to help alleviate the suffering of the tsunami victims, has the Minister of State now changed his opinion and does he agree they do fantastic work and should not be criticised in the way he criticised them?

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: Are they getting value for money?

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: Does the Minister agree, from his discussion with the aid agencies, that we are getting value for money? The implication from his colleague was that the aid agencies had to be watched. I listened carefully to the Minister of State's reply. Will the Minister state categorically that we are getting value for money from the aid agencies, that they are doing fantastic work and that they should...

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: What about global warming?

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

John Gormley: Some interesting suggestions emerged from several Heads of State at Davos about how to deal with global poverty. One of these, put forward by President Chirac, involves a tax on aviation fuel. Has the Government considered this proposal and would it lend its support to it?