Results 2,521-2,540 of 26,225 for speaker:Seán Ó Fearghaíl
- Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I simply wish to ask the Tánaiste what is happening in respect of the victims of thalidomide. I very recently heard Dr. Austin O'Carroll, who is the chairman of one of the two representative groups-----
- Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is in the programme for Government.
- Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: My understanding is that under the Order of Business we are entitled to raise matters relating to the programme for Government. If the Tánaiste can very quickly tell us what is happening in that area I will be very happy.
- Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Yes. Withdraw it.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 210. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47454/13]
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will begin by expressing the sympathy of the Fianna Fáil Party and, I am sure, all Members of the House to the people and government of the Philippines on the disaster that has befallen them in recent days. It is heartbreaking to watch the reports of the national media on the scenes of devastation throughout that country. We are all thinking of the people there and of the many...
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will. In today's Irish Independent, Charlie Weston suggests that approximately 100 credit unions, some one in four, are in difficulty. Will the Tánaiste confirm that the Government's approach will be to ensure that, where credit unions get into difficulty, credit unions will be in place in local communities at the end of the resolution process to serve people's needs? Will the...
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste, as his response was in large measure positive. I take from his comments that the approach of the Government and the Central Bank will be to ensure that there will be credit unions in communities if changes have to be made on foot of resolution processes. I also thank the Tánaiste for indicating clearly that the Government and, I take it, the Central Bank will...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I join the Government Chief Whip in congratulating those who took part in the RTE programme. They succeeded in giving the public a useful insight into the work of a parliamentarian. While it may not have been all positive in terms of how the public viewed it, it was realistic and generally helpful. A Cheann Comhairle, you are to be complimented on the fact that you brought the RTE cameras...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Government promised changed. That is the point.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is not agreed.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In the programme for Government, the Government promised to restore the Freedom of Information Act. It said it would extend the remit of freedom of information "to other public bodies including the administrative side of the Garda Síochána [and] all bodies significantly funded from the public purse". The Bill that is currently being considered on Committee Stage does not extend the...
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It was.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Government is doing the direct opposite of what the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, said it would do.
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 46. To ask the Taoiseach if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by his Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48327/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 56. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by his Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48321/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 112. To ask the Minister for Finance if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by his Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48320/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 149. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by his Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48318/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 161. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by his Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48325/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 172. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by the Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48323/13]