Results 321-340 of 587 for speaker:James Breen

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

James Breen: The chief of the Garda Síochána told chief superintendents recently that he would remove all gardaí from such positions if he was given permission to employ civilian personnel by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Will the Minister grant that permission?

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (29 Mar 2006)

James Breen: Question 146: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the measures she will put in place to ensure that all crèches and child care facilities are inspected on a regular basis in counties Clare and Limerick and north County Tipperary as figures in a newspaper (details supplied) reveal that 28 of 370 were inspected in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (4 Apr 2006)

James Breen: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following urgent matter: the Government's plan to partially privatise the national airline, Aer Lingus, the steps that will be taken to protect the company from corporations whose only agenda is the maximisation of profit, the plans the Government has to secure the future development of Aer Lingus, employment positions...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (4 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason there are no disabled car parking spaces in the public car park at the Regional Hospital Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12983/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (4 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the measures she will put in place to address the serious and acute shortage of rheumatologists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13161/06]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (4 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Transport if there is conflict of interest in the mid-term review of the national car testing services by PricewaterhouseCoopers noting the fact that this company provided the consultancy advice for setting up this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12984/06]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (4 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Transport if an impact study will be carried out into the effect which abolishing the bilateral agreement will have on Shannon Airport and the mid-west region; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some companies have indicated they may be forced to re-locate when this agreement comes into place in November 2006; and if he will make a statement...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

James Breen: I do not.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Legislation to regulate management companies of apartment complexes was long-promised under the programme for Government. Residents of such complexes have sought protection under proposed legislation for years but have been met with long delays and one postponement after another. The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill highlights the weak leadership of the Government in this matter. It...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

James Breen: It is time for the Government to show, however late, that it cares for those made vulnerable by weak legislation. Heavy financial penalties must be introduced for those who fail to meet the other requirements of the Bill. It might show the Government is serious about this long-awaited legislation. It is time for the Government to get serious and take action on the promised affordable housing...

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: In light of the betrayal of Aer Lingus workers by the Minister for Transport, will there be a debate in the House on the privatisation of the airline?

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Will there be a debate on the privatisation of Aer Lingus?

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: I appreciate that.

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: I appreciate what the Ceann Comhairle is saying but the workers do not know about their pensions rights. These matters should be clarified in the House by the Minister.

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Is it correct that there will be such a debate?

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: I am delighted that there will be a debate.

Written Answers — Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the support structures and assistance he will put in place to aid the development of renewable energy sources which, with proper expansion and support from the Government and the Commission for Energy Regulation, could answer the energy requirements of rural and farming communities; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — European Energy Market: European Energy Market (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of statements emanating from recent EU summits regarding the creation of a single European energy market, when the urgently required electricity interconnectors to Britain and Northern Ireland will be operational; his views on whether they will be co-financed by the EU; and if he will make a...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Apr 2006)

James Breen: This Bill at long last seeks to give this country a more complete energy policy and that in itself is welcome but, like the curate's egg, it is merely good in parts. The energy and fuel landscape has changed and is changing radically. The move away from a confined number of fuel supplying countries to a more expanded market and efforts to secure long-term supplies of energy need common policy...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Energy is another area in which it appears that the Government has no head in that it only takes action when hounded to doing so. It is most welcome that measures are being introduced to regulate electricity and gas installations and to provide safety in the industry because poor standards have applied in this area for far too long. It is a minor miracle that there have not been more deaths...