Results 281-300 of 8,500 for speaker:Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Written Answers — Performing Arts: Performing Arts (22 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the circumstances which led to the recent collapse of the Irish National Opera Company; the losses incurred by the State; his plans to rejuvenate opera here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16491/11]

Order of Business (Resumed) (23 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Yesterday I asked the Taoiseach what advice the Government had received from the Attorney General in regard to a referendum being put to the people on the European Stability Mechanism, given that the latter constitutes an amendment to the Lisbon treaty. I understand the Attorney General has advised the Government that a referendum is not necessary. Will the Government publish this advice?

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I am just waiting for a bit of ciúnas.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Taoiseach may recall that I asked him last week about the European Stability Mechanism, the fact that it requires an amendment to the Lisbon treaty and the right of the people to have a say on the matter. I understand that the Government is continuing to get advice from the Attorney General. On "The Week in Politics" the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar,...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (28 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal [17518/11]

Written Answers — Civil Registration: Civil Registration (28 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding Irish citizens born on the island of Ireland in Belfast. [17035/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (28 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 521: To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17519/11]

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: On promised changes, ahead of the last general election the Fine Gael Party education spokesperson, Ulick Burke, assured rural communities-----

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: We know that. I think I figured that one out.

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Maybe I am a naïve soul but-----

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Taoiseach will know of the strong views of rural communities regarding proposed cuts to school transport services. His party was committed to change the-----

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: When will the Taoiseach stop the cuts to the school transport service, as his party promised, which were introduced in the last Estimates?

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: So the promises made a long time ago do not count. These are promised changes. The Taoiseach's party promised it could change these cuts.

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: A Cheann Comhairle, with respect, it will take legislation to change these cuts. I want to know when the Government will introduce this legislation.

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: So the promise does not matter. I can see the Taoiseach is eager to answer my question.

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Taoiseach is desperate to answer this question.

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The only time the Deputy speaks is when-----

European Council Meetings: Statements (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: It is welcome that the Taoiseach raised the issue of Bahrain at the European Council but that does not go far enough. The situation in Bahrain has caused great alarm to many in the medical profession in Ireland. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has refused to condemn the arrest and detention of doctors, who were not only trained and are fellows of the RCSI but served as interns in...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will secure a site in Buncrana, County Donegal and commence works on the campus with new buildings for schools (details supplied). [17936/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will make provision for the completion of the balance of permanent accommodation of 2,775M2 at a college (details supplied) in County Donegal in view of the current split campus agrrangement on site which presents operational difficulties inclusive of the deterioration and maintenance of the existing temporary accommodation....