Results 401-420 of 447 for speaker:Brendan Kenneally

Issue of Writ: Waterford By-election (19 May 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Nevertheless, its gesture in that regard is much appreciated. Normally I agree that we should hold by-elections whenever it is prudent to do so but we are not in normal times. We are living in unprecedented times and everybody here knows that. We are coming out of a global recession. This country has been in recession and we are coming out of it.

Issue of Writ: Waterford By-election (19 May 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: I know that the people of this country would not thank us for taking our eye off the ball while we are turning things around and sending the Taoiseach, Ministers and Deputies from both sides of the House to Waterford, Donegal South-West or Dublin South to fight three by-elections which will not make a huge difference in here because the Government will still have a majority. It is more...

Issue of Writ: Waterford By-election (19 May 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: It is more important that we get on with our work here. I, along with my colleagues in Waterford, Deputies Deasy and O'Shea, are capable of representing the views and wishes of the people of Waterford in the House and will continue to do that. Nobody is coming into my clinics in Waterford to ask me when we will have a by-election and saying that we should have one. Their focus is on jobs;...

Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the Bill, which addresses the outcome of the previous High Court judgment that held that part of the Vagrancy Act was unconstitutional. In view of that decision we cannot outlaw begging entirely. I am not sure we would want to do it anyway. The legislation is necessary because begging has become a problem. People are being intimidated by...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (16 Jun 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements that are in place to approve school transport for children with special education needs, which normally is approved by the local special education needs officer, when such an officer is on holiday during school term and will not return until after the schools have gone on holidays; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Foreign Direct Investment: Foreign Direct Investment (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the position regarding the Horizon 2020 report; the action that has been taken since it was launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28853/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Direct Investment: Foreign Direct Investment (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the implications of the Horizon 2020 report for County Waterford; if any action has been taken to promote jobs in County Waterford since it was launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28855/10]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of jobs created by Enterprise Ireland in County Waterford during 2010; the level of funding provided for job creation in County Waterford; the other actions Enterprise Ireland will take to promote jobs in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28856/10]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer if a National Asset Management Agency type scheme were to be brought in for mortgage holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28848/10]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of joint policing committees established on a county-by-county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28847/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if any proposals to have people receiving unemployment assistance undertake limited community service have been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28888/10]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulation: Health and Safety Regulation (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farm based accidents to have occurred in the last year on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28849/10]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 275: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider extending the time limits for employment under the community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28852/10]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 283: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of appeals regarding leaving certificate results in 2009 on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28858/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 285: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of students to receive a student grant last year on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28889/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (1 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 286: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of students who were denied a student grant upon application last year on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28890/10]

Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: I would like to be associated with the good wishes that have been extended to Deputy Catherine Byrne on her elevation within Fine Gael. I wholeheartedly welcome this Bill. I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, on its introduction, which is not a moment too soon. Like the members of the public I am well aware from court reports and other sources that the problems presented by...

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: I thank Deputy Browne for sharing time. Deputy Joe Carey has left the House but I would like to congratulate him on his elevation to the position of deputy Chief Whip of Fine Gael. I was interested in his comments on the greyhound industry because he is obviously very knowledgeable about it, as is Deputy Browne. It appears as if Deputy Carey is more successful. Deputy Browne had a dog...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Finance when a stamp duty refund will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29980/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Jul 2010)

Brendan Kenneally: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who availed of the first time buyers exemption from stamp duty this year on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29436/10]