Results 221-240 of 1,310 for speaker:Shane McEntee

Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: The question related to motorcyclists who consist of 1% of all our road users but 10% of all our road fatalities. Yesterday, in his presentation to the Joint Committee on Transport, Mr. Noel Brett, said it was part of policy to introduce centres where motorcyclists can be trained, which I welcome. However, I wish to ensure that happens quickly and I ask the Minister of State to try to fast...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will prioritise the immediate opening up of the Dublin Bus market to the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36005/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 252: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government intends to provide new sewerage treatment plants to meet the current and future needs of east Meath in view of its current dependence for such services on Louth County Council and Fingal County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35872/06]

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (9 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of funding to be spent on the area based rural development initiative in 2006; the type of projects which are typically funded under this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36901/06]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (9 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount spent since 2002 on streamlining the delivery of community development services; the actions which have been taken on foot of this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36912/06]

EU Directives. (15 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress of his public consultation on EU price display legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37939/06]

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: On the road safety Bill, Deputies are contacted on a daily basis in respect of road safety outside schools, particularly those on major roads. This is a serious issue. Will the Government consider handing the matter over to the Road Safety Authority, to ensure that our children, both inside and outside schools, will be safe?

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: I did. This issue pertains to the road safety Bill.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Children risk their lives on a daily basis.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (16 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will purchase some of the land at Haulbowline, County Cork that was formerly used by Irish Steel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38122/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Schemes: Defence Forces Schemes (16 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in relation to proposals for an officer's course for non-commissioned officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38120/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the incentivisation of alternative energy production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38806/06]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (21 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason the Postal Services Miscellaneous Provisions Bill was withdrawn; if it is intended to replace it with alternative legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38807/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (21 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the procedures in place in hospitals, health centres and Government offices to minimise the risk of Legionnaires' disease from showers, spray taps and ornamental fountains; if risk assessments have been carried out on all public buildings; if these risk assessments are available to the public and to staff; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the proposed health Bill will provide for controls for bacteria commonly found in water systems in hospitals and health care centres including legionella bacteria which causes Legionnaires' disease and has resulted in deaths in hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38638/06]

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: I thank Deputy Ring for sharing time. The two minutes in which I must say everything that needs to be said about road safety is about as much time as has been spent on the subject over the past ten years. It is great to see an increase of 75% to €33 million being given to the Road Safety Authority. It will be money well spent although unfortunately two thirds of it will go on...

Written Answers — Export Performance: Export Performance (22 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the medium-term implication of Ireland's export performance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39162/06]

Written Answers — Nuclear Disarmament Initiative: Nuclear Disarmament Initiative (23 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the most recent discussions that have taken place with his European counterparts regarding the European and global response to North Korea's testing of a nuclear bomb and the UN sanctions levied against them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39483/06]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (23 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the result of his meeting with representatives of the Government of France during his 30 October 2006 visit to Paris; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39504/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (28 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of post-primary schools offering the full complement of science subjects to leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40220/06]