Results 301-320 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the extent of special education supports provided at primary level for pupils with autism; her views on whether two and a half hours per week of special education supports is adequate for a pupil with autism; if there is scope for a pupil with autism to access supports additional to two and a half hours per...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (10 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that An Post is seeking a tariff increase from ComReg; if he has satisfied himself with the performance of An Post management in delivering a world class quality of postal service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8200/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (10 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his estimate of the likely cost to consumers of the proposed migration to digital broadcasting; if he intends to issue a White Paper or review on the digital switch over and the implications for Irish broadcasters and viewers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8199/05]

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: In her time in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the Tánaiste announced a review of the Groceries Order. Will she say if it is proposed to bring in amending secondary legislation on that matter or is that review concluded?

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Is such legislation promised?

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (22 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress being made on the programme for Government commitment to encourage special interest tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9189/05]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (22 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress on the commitment in the programme for Government to foster expansion and competition on air and sea routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9188/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8606/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 23: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the average number of patients on trolleys or chairs awaiting treatment or assessment in accident and emergency units for each day since 1 January 2005; her views on whether such numbers are satisfactory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9408/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 98: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the serious situation in Cork University Hospital at which patients had to be turned away due to the fact that there were more than 30 patients awaiting treatment on trolleys or chairs; the steps she intends to take to address this situation; and if she will make a statement on the...

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Where are the prudent Progressive Democrats?

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: This is unbelievable.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Another case of abuse of a migrant worker in this country has come to light today, this time in my constituency. It is virtually a daily occurrence. Will the Minister ensure that the employment permits Bill is brought to the House quickly so that we can ensure that the level of adherence to the terms and conditions which apply to the bringing of people to work in this country in good faith is...

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister should make a statement in the House.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: It is making its policy up as it goes along.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Government has done nothing for the last eight years.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Its policy is not the same today as it was yesterday.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Is the Minister running the House as well?

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Will the House be given a reply?

Human Rights Issues: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I am grateful to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, and the Government Chief Whip, Deputy Kitt, for enabling this unprecedented debate to take place. The Minister of State, Deputy Kitt, has championed the cause of African affairs over a long period. Since his appointment, the Minister of State with responsibility for overseas aid, Deputy Conor Lenihan, has expressed an...