Results 261-280 of 2,723 for speaker:Barry Andrews

Overseas Missions. (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the deployment of members of the Defence Forces as part of EUFORT Chad/RCA; the contacts he has had with his EU counterparts and the operation commander to ensure the necessary equipment and supports are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34032/07]

Overseas Missions. (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: The EU reform treaty referendum will come up next year and as a member of the Joint Committee on European Affairs I have discussed the importance of the EU having some kind of shot in the arm in terms of public relations. Is the Minister cognisant of the importance of this mission in that if it is successful and effective, those of us advocating the reform treaty can indicate it as an...

Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: I propose to share time with Deputies Cyprian Brady and Chris Andrews.

Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: Perhaps the Leas-Cheann Comhairle will let me know when there are 14 minutes remaining. Much of the Opposition comment has been to the effect that this budget was mean-minded, lacked generosity and was not cognisant of issues of poverty and people on lower incomes. I made the point that the value of the social welfare was in the region of €12 billion but it is actually €17 billion, up...

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: The Fine Gael proposal is not legislative, despite that being the normal procedure during Private Members' time. Fine Gael asked the Government to produce legislation, which it has indicated it will do. I am not sure why this motion was taken during Private Members' time——

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: ——given that a reply to a parliamentary question, by way of written answer, would have been satisfactory. Nevertheless, the issue is before the House. There is broad agreement on it and we are all delighted by the decrease in the number of road deaths, which is attributable to several factors, in particular the significant impact of television advertising. Fine Gael's proposal is...

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: I will not concede because I am under pressure to make several points. The Deputy will have time to make contributions in the normal way.

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: Some 70% of fixed charge penalties are paid on time. We are dealing with a cohort within the remaining 30%.

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: Certain people have legitimate defences for their alleged offences under the penalty point system. Let us not over estimate the scale. Last night, Deputies stated that there is a trend in people taking a gamble on court, but that is not the case. Most people pay on time and, of those who do not, a large portion simply neglect to do so. It is not a deliberate thumbs down to the courts. Let...

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: It is a good idea and I thank Deputy O'Dowd for his support. Recently, I was in Waterford and saw that Dan Shanahan is the face of waste in Dungarvan. He would be better served being paid a few quid by the RSA to visit schools. Equally, Seán Óg Ó hAilpín or another character who is well thought of. With respect to Gay Byrne, he would concede that he does not have the same cachet among...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Defence if the average age of members of the Defence Forces across each rank has fallen or risen over the past ten years; if the trend is the same for commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers and private soldiers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34031/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35373/07]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (30 Jan 2008)

Barry Andrews: Question 1235: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are protocols in place to allow the Gardaí to obtain information from other jurisdictions regarding the previous criminal convictions in those jurisdictions of non-Irish nationals arriving here, following the conviction of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1808/08]

Written Answers — EU Agencies: EU Agencies (30 Jan 2008)

Barry Andrews: Question 1236: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Government contributes directly to Frontex, the EU border monitoring agency; if it has a role in detecting drug smuggling into Ireland; if not, his views on whether its remit should be expanded to include this role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1810/08]

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (30 Jan 2008)

Barry Andrews: Question 1238: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has plans to expand the remit of the Criminal Assets Bureau towards recovering the proceeds of crime from individuals at a lower level of criminal activity than is currently the practice; if he has spoken to the Garda Commissioner in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1908/08]

Overseas Development Aid. (6 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: I also wish to ask a supplementary.

Overseas Development Aid. (6 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: There have been many problems in Kenya recently and it is easy to anticipate the difficulties that will arise in respect of the elections in Zimbabwe next month. I am disappointed that there is no intention on the part of Irish Aid to send observers to those elections. A motion agreed by the House directed the Government to take particular steps in respect of voter registration in the...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will summarise what was discussed at the Lisbon Summit in December 2007 on the subject of Zimbabwe. [3982/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (6 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: Question 158: To ask the Taoiseach the discussions that took place in South Africa with Mr. Thabo Mbeki on the issue of Zimbabwe. [3983/08]

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: I will give a full reply in due course.