Results 3,061-3,080 of 16,478 for speaker:Tommy Broughan

Dublin Port Tunnel. (1 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Is the Minister denying reports that the final cost might be in the order of €1.25 billion? Can he provide us with any update? I understand that the NRA and Dublin City Council are in a legal action against Nishimatsu Mowlem Irishenco. What is the current state of play on that matter? What consequences could the outcome of that legal action have for the NRA, Dublin City Council and,...

Dublin Port Tunnel. (1 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: It is a subsidiary of the operator but it is not independent.

Road Network. (1 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: In terms of the economic development of the whole province, many citizens throughout Leinster would think there is great merit in the road project from Drogheda through Navan and down to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's constituency. Is the Minister saying the NRA feasibility study could be published so we would know the cost benefit analysis of proceeding with the road? Does he agree with Fred...

Road Network. (1 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Is the Green Party sending the Minister to Brussels?

Appointments to State Boards. (1 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: On a point of order, would it be of assistance to someone being considered for boards if he or she was chairperson of a Fianna Fáil cumann?

Appointments to State Boards. (1 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Does the Minister receive regular reports from the directors appointed by him? I refer specifically to the board of Aer Lingus. Has the Minister received reports in recent weeks about the massive cost cutting and job cutting programme on which the current chief executive seems to be embarking?

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (1 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Transport the contacts he has had with Aer Lingus management and unions over new cost cutting proposals that may result in job losses of up to 1,300 people at the airline; the directions he has given to the Government appointed directors on the board of Aer Lingus on this matter; the mandate that the Government appointed directors have been charged with;...

Written Answers — Departmental Budget: Departmental Budget (2 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way in which he plans to achieve a reduction of 3% in payroll costs for his Department, as announced in July 2008; if it is intended to effect reduction in staffing levels in his and his Ministers of State's private or constituency offices arising from the requirement to achieve a reduction of 3% in payroll costs; and...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (2 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the instructions given to the Garda personnel driving ministerial cars either by his Department or the Commissioner in regard to the need to observe speed limits; if no instructions are currently given, if it is intended to issue same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32839/08]

Care of the Elderly. (7 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the grants available to groups involved with the care of older persons to provide social activities for the older population here; his views on such grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33502/08]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (7 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss the following matter of national importance, namely, for the Minister for Transport to make an urgent statement to this House on the proposed new €74 million cost-cutting plan announced by Aer Lingus, including up to 1,500 proposed job losses and the massive outsourcing of ground operation jobs, and given the economic...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: I wish to ask the Ceann Comhairle if I can be involved in his generous offer of discussions on services at Valentia and Malin, given that the former Minister and the Minister for Transport, Deputy Noel Dempsey, is sitting in the front row.

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: I have indicated that Dublin, Valentia and Malin are the best combination of sites on safety grounds.

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: My question for the Taoiseach concerns the plans of Aer Lingus and the implications for jobs in north Dublin, the mid-west and the Shannon area. I ask him to arrange for the Minister for Transport, Deputy Noel Dempsey, to brief us——

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: ——given that we are deep into a recession and may be heading into a depression——

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: ——if the Government remains in power much longer.

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: We urgently need to discuss all aspects of what is being planned at Aer Lingus——

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: ——given the stated intention of its competitor, Ryanair, to take over and eviscerate the company.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (7 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of grants paid out under the community support for older people scheme for the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33501/08]

Written Answers — Job Initiative: Job Initiative (7 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has held discussions with the Department of Finance regarding new job support initiatives in view of the rise in job losses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33294/08]