Results 281-300 of 4,774 for speaker:Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: We never said that.

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The announcement of a new water body came as no surprise. As a Deputy, the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government communicated to me about a consultation period that would end on 24 February and would seek submissions from the public. I engaged with my constituents and received a number of submissions. Until recently, there has been a conversation with the public...

School Enrolments (1 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: We have come a long way from the story of Anne Lovett, a girl of 15 years who died in her school uniform while giving birth to a child in 1984. We have come a long way since a member of my own family was refused re-entry to her secondary school 20 years ago on becoming pregnant at 17 years. Irish society has moved on, but our legislation has not. It is important to recognise in this House...

School Enrolments (1 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: There are fantastic models of practice, as we have heard. Two months ago, the Joint Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education visited a project in Tallaght which is run by Frances Chance on behalf of Barnados. It also deals with student fathers, whose emotions also need to be cared for. As was suggested when we visited the project, leadership is taking place within communities and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (8 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will explain the rationale behind limiting the amount of time a person in receipt of carer's allowance can spend in employment, self-employment, education or training to 15 hours a week; if she will consider raising the hours to 17.5 hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22597/12]

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: It is not an army.

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Sinn Féin prefers austerity.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (15 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the annual allocation of funds to the National Behaviour Support Service; the nature of resources required by this service; if any qualitative analysis has been undertaken by the National Behaviour Support Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23899/12]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (16 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the situation in Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24457/12]

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill 2012: First Stage (17 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the further coordination of the activities of the National Educational Welfare Board or, in the Irish language, An Bord Náisiúnta Leasa Oideachais, in so far as they relate to matters connected with the prevention of non-attendance on the part of certain students registered with recognised schools and for those...

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill 2012: First Stage (17 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — School Expulsions: School Expulsions (17 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the numbers of second-level students that have been expelled from a school since 2009; the cost to his Department in addressing Section 29 appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24646/12]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (17 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 105: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding the provision of the option of paying car tax in monthly instalments, at present, payment can be made annually, or in six or three month instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24635/12]

Written Answers — School Inspection Reports: School Inspection Reports (23 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of whole school evaluation inspections and subject inspections that have been carried out in schools in the second level sector described as further education colleges; the number of inspections which would be proportionate to the teacher allocation of such schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25717/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on an issue regarding dental and orthodontic treatment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26057/12]

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the debate. First, the House must acknowledge the level of political apathy in Ireland. My constituency had the highest turnout in the recent referendum, but the figure did not even reach 60%. When such a high proportion of the people are so disconnected from politics that they do not even show up to vote, it highlights the fact that we have a...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will identify the schools that employed eight retired primary teachers for more than 40 days, in clear contravention of his Department's circular which stated priority be given to unemployed, qualified teachers; the action he will be take against these schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26900/12]

Energy Regulation (12 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle's office affording me the opportunity to raise this issue. I also welcome the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House to discuss this matter. I do not normally raise matters concerning constituents on the floor of the House. However, a telephone call which I received last night from a distressed person distressed me so much I felt I had to raise this matter...

Energy Regulation (12 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I appreciate the Minister's extensive reply. The case to which I referred is one I hope will not be repeated throughout the country. I am glad the regulator conducted an audit of all service providers late last year and that quarterly reviews take place. It is important to reiterate to anybody in the country under payment pressure that these criteria are in place; this agreement has been...

Written Answers — Labour Shortages: Labour Shortages (19 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the labour shortage in the culinary industry at present and the problems that this is creating by driving up costs and stunting creativity and output; his views on whether the restrictions on the amount of time a person on a student visa can work is putting a strain on the culinary...