Results 241-260 of 6,645 for speaker:Jimmy Deenihan

Sport and Recreational Development. (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister clarify that there will be accommodation for a 10,000-seater soccer stadium on the campus? I do not know if he mentioned this. Will use be made of existing buildings on-site, for example, for office accommodation? Does the Minister not believe there is over-emphasis on team sports in the proposal he has outlined? There seems to be no balance between team sports and...

Sport and Recreational Development. (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: What about the 10,000-seater stadium?

Sport and Recreational Development. (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: The stadium was referred to in the Minister's announcement of last year.

Tourism Promotion. (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: When will the review of the PricewaterhouseCoopers report be completed? When will the Minister make a decision on it? Will he change the existing RTAs? Does the Minister agree that the main challenge for RTAs is the lack of funding for marketing? A hotelier who accompanied the western RTA told us in a committee that his budget for promoting his hotels is greater than the RTA marketing budget....

Tourism Promotion. (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: The solution the Minister finds will be critical for the spread of tourism across the country. Despite the increase in numbers of people coming to the country, many parts are experiencing a drop in numbers entering their region. Intensive marketing is the only way to attract tourists back to those regions. I appeal to the Minister to ensure the regional structures are well resourced and...

National Conference Centre. (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: The issue of the provision of a national conference centre has been dragging on since 1994. It is important that a firm commitment is given to make a decision at the very least in 2005. It is estimated that Dublin is losing at least €50 million revenue every year because of the lack of a national conference centre and approximately 30,000 visitors, not including repeat visitors, are being...

National Conference Centre. (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: A sum of €33 million has been allocated.

Order of Business. (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: In view of the response by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism at Question Time today that he will bring proposals to Cabinet shortly on the development of Campus Stadium Ireland, which incidentally will not include the 10,000 seat soccer stadium the Taoiseach promised the Football Association of Ireland, when will the Abbotstown Sports Campus Development Authority Bill be introduced?

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion. (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: The staff at Tralee General Hospital must be complimented on their dedication and commitment to patients over the years. The staff possibly do not face the same problems as staff at hospitals in urban areas. The main issue in Tralee Hospital is the safety of patients. The report by the Health and Safety Authority refers to the safety of patients in a number of sections and it clearly states...

Written Answers — Abbey Theatre: Abbey Theatre (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the availability of the Carlton Cinema site for the relocation of the Abbey Theatre; if other sites are under active consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15026/05]

Written Answers — Sports Stadium: Sports Stadium (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he expects a planning application to be lodged for the new stadium at Lansdowne Road; the likely start-up date for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15025/05]

Written Answers — Genealogical Office of Ireland: Genealogical Office of Ireland (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has planned to mark the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the European flag; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14838/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review the level of suckler cow payment made to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15355/05]

Written Answers — Schools of Music: Schools of Music (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed new Cork School of Music; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14836/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in County Kerry that are being authorised to progress through the architectural planning process with immediate effect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14837/05]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received a report from the OPW architect who visited Ballybunion, County Kerry, recently to inspect a site for the proposed amalgamation of schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14915/05]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 455: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of electrical retailers regarding the new directive on recycling of electronic waste and to the fact that there has been no consultation with the retailers regarding the disposal of such waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14914/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 471: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will allow Castleisland sewerage scheme stage II to go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15376/05]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (11 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: This is great stuff. It is powerful.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 76: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to recent reports on the local media in County Kerry expressing concern about the future of maternity services at Kerry General Hospital; if she will reassure the staff of the maternity unit and future users that these reports are unfounded; and if she will make a statement on the matter....