Results 261-280 of 587 for speaker:James Breen

Leaders' Questions. (23 Nov 2005)

James Breen: What is the Government doing about it?

Leaders' Questions. (23 Nov 2005)

James Breen: I nearly died from it.

Tourism Revenue. (29 Nov 2005)

James Breen: Does the Minister of State share the views of his colleague, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, who has discouraged senior citizens from coming here to live or visit by saying this is a very expensive country? Was the Minister speaking on behalf of the Government or was he speaking off his own bat? His comment appeared in newspapers, which does not give a good image...

Written Answers — Housing Policy: Housing Policy (29 Nov 2005)

James Breen: Question 14: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the progress of implementing the report Property Rights under the Constitution. [31504/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Nov 2005)

James Breen: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be provided for a sports hall for a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36756/05]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (30 Nov 2005)

James Breen: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new foreign companies brought by the IDA to Ennis, Scariff, Kilrush and Miltown Malbay in County Clare since 2000; the number of jobs in those companies; the number of jobs originally projected in those companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37055/05]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (30 Nov 2005)

James Breen: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided in the 2006 rural transport initiative to provide transport from west Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37037/05]

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

James Breen: I wish to share time with Deputies Crowe and Sargent. I have major reservations about the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005 in its current form. Why is the Government seeking to introduce this flawed legislation? I am not alone in having these reservations, as many Members, including those on the Government benches, have similar reservations. Why is the Government so keen to...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Is the Minister of State certain of that? If the Government claims its purpose is to bring Ireland into line with European Union legislation, the Bill will not achieve its objective. The measures are excessive and unfair to Irish fishermen and the proposed fines and punishments for infringements are disproportionate in comparison with those in place in other EU countries. For example, the...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Perhaps he did not say it but someone did. Why did he not help the fishermen involved or give them money to restore their fishing boat? Will he ensure proper berthing facilities are developed to allow fishermen to rest in their beds without the fear their boats will sink if a storm occurs? That is a small price to pay. The Minister of State should not shake his head. He comes from County...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

James Breen: We have a site.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Did I give the Minister of State the name of the appropriate person? I look forward to his promise being met. On the previous occasion I raised this matter in the House, I asked him whether the facilities would be in place within 12 months. That is the challenge and I know the Minister of State, as a Donegal man, will accept it and deliver on it.

Written Answers — Hospital Visiting Policy: Hospital Visiting Policy (6 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Question 213: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if strict regulations will be introduced on visiting hours at hospitals and nursing homes and if not more than two visitors per day will be allowed to visit a patient as this could reduce the spread of the MRSA superbug; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38073/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Question 214: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if installation of a CT scanner in Ennis General Hospital will be sanctioned in view of the fact that it will not impact on the Health Service Executive budget as funding is in place for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38074/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (6 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Finance if all contracts awarded by the Government and local authorities will oblige the successful tenderers to employ at least one marginalised person and former offender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37765/05]

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (6 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if more training and employment officers will be employed to carry on and enhance the great service provided by the existing staff of 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37766/05]

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Disgraceful.

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Desperate.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (13 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 404 of 6 December 2005, when a visa application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Clare. [38948/05]

EU Services Directive: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

James Breen: The fight for workers' rights and good working conditions has been a long and arduous battle, championed by the trade union movement and strong political figures, both local and national, down through the decades. This country now attracts workers and employers on a world scale. In theory, these workers and our own labour force have had the security of our national licensing and monitoring...