Results 21-40 of 168 for speaker:John Dennehy

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (15 Feb 2005)

John Dennehy: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made by the review group on the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme. [4998/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (15 Feb 2005)

John Dennehy: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will give an update on the progress of the review group dealing with the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; when their report will be published; if blind persons are included in the category of passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5014/05]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (15 Feb 2005)

John Dennehy: Question 477: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there is assistance available within her Department for the training and organisation of chess playing by school children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4818/05]

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

John Dennehy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. We are all well aware of the reason this legislation is before the House; it is to create a legal framework to apply a reasonable level of charge for the maintenance element of long-term, public residential care units and to create the legal process whereby 200,000 extra people can be granted medical cards which will permit a...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

John Dennehy: They were great people when they were building the State but they are not so good now that we want to give them a free medical card. That is a very small issue.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

John Dennehy: It is a very big issue for the person getting the medical card.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

John Dennehy: It is a very important issue, as Deputy Sherlock should know.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

John Dennehy: Deputy Sherlock's party was on our side for a long time until we granted the cards and then the party voted against us in the House. I believe the IMO is in favour of this scheme. I am sure it will get the same rate as usual. I welcome the review of eligibility guidelines for the full medical card. It is expected that at least 30,000 additional people will qualify. The actual increase is 7.5%...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

John Dennehy: That would not be viable and would not help other areas of the health service. Many people such as carers need assistance. We must use our money to the best possible advantage. As Deputy Olivia Mitchell stated, we were all concerned at the amount of money being taken in the past. Everyone who served on a health board has had that worry and voiced it in the past. We need to make changes and...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

John Dennehy: I am grateful for the opportunity to comment on the Bill. I have listened to the last four speakers with interest. Like Deputy Crowe, I am concerned that the 54% of drivers who fail their tests are allowed to drive away. However, if the Minister introduced a regulation forcing such people to leave their cars at the testing centre and take a taxi home, would Sinn Féin support that change? The...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

John Dennehy: I welcome this Bill and the opportunity to contribute to the debate. It is relatively short but very important legislation. It will significantly enhance or damage the electoral prospects of a large number of candidates in the next general election. However, it will also play a major role in deciding who will represent a large section of the electorate, especially those in the vastly changed...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

John Dennehy: From 1974 I was elected in five local elections. While in the first election I was the second candidate elected, in the other four I topped the poll. It was obviously a devastating blow to me in my career prospects but people may say that kind of treatment goes with the job and politicians need to put up with it. I accept that. I am concerned that the people affected by that exercise, the...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)

John Dennehy: I also welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill in the area of health care regulation. I am happy the Fine Gael spokesperson has welcomed the Bill. We should all work to improve this area. I am sure issues will arise which will have to be teased out on Committee Stage. The Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, told us last week that the Bill will provide a system whereby...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

John Dennehy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. As a trade unionist for most of my adult life and as a person who had to emigrate in the past, I may be able to make a few worthwhile comments and possibly put a slightly different perspective on some of the issues raised. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the legislation because it is important and timely for the...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

John Dennehy: I welcome this opportunity to contribute to the Criminal Justice Bill 2004. The intention of this Bill is to enhance the powers of gardaí to investigate and prosecute offences and provide for improvements in the operation of the criminal justice system. I join with the Minister and others in paying tribute to the late Eamon Leahy, senior counsel, for the work he has done in this regard. It...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

John Dennehy: ——and that has been proven. I will show people who advocate the theory of encouraging such participation but who are not involved in the practical side of dealing with these people sports facilities and the gangs gathered within 200 or 300 yards of them. We cannot tolerate that situation being experienced by people, especially those to whose needs we pay lip-service. We say they built the...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

John Dennehy: ——will be interested in extending the power of the prosecution to appeal in limited circumstances, particularly on points of law. Two issues that have frustrated the public are the refusal to reveal the reasons a person is not prosecuted — this is especially frustrating for victims and their families — and the failure to appeal a case in certain circumstances, especially on points of...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Oct 2005)

John Dennehy: I wish to share time with Deputy Carey.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Oct 2005)

John Dennehy: This is a relatively small but important Bill dealing with child care provision. Child care related matters have always been given high priority. The majority of members of the community have supported any initiatives taken over the years in the area of child care and to improve matters for children and for parents. Given the major changes that have taken place in the make-up of the workforce...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

John Dennehy: That sounds very bad.