Results 401-420 of 9,147 for speaker:Pat Breen

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (18 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 144: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the assurances he will give to communities in Balbriggan and Skerries that the quality of bathing water at their beaches will be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16373/05]

Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Bill 2005: Second and Subsequent Stages. (19 May 2005)

Pat Breen: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this rushed legislation. Fine Gael is fed up with the Government's attitude to doing business. On the one hand, its attitude to the nation's infrastructure reflects paralysis and tardiness, as a result of which airports take decades to build, motorways take years and stadiums do not get built at all. On the other hand, a flurry of...

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (24 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, as promised in the NAPS, child poverty will be substantially reduced or eliminated by 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17152/05]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (24 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether the risk of being in poverty has increased substantially for elderly persons over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17153/05]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 139: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Question No. 115 of 1 February 2005, when an assessment of the needs for equipment of a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16947/05]

Written Answers — Emigrant Services: Emigrant Services (24 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will increase financial support for Irish centres in Britain to enable organisations and agencies operating there to meet increased demands for Irish emigrant services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17246/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the EU Commission and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government regarding a derogation under the nitrates directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17315/05]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (25 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the plans she has to develop the marketing potential of Bord Bia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17314/05]

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (26 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces provide security for the transportation of nuclear or chemical materials within the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17526/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (26 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of nuclear, biological and chemical suits available to the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17524/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare did not receive compensation from the ESB as a result of mast interference through his lands which has resulted in loss of forestry premium; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17681/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food , further to Question No. 334 of 26 April 2005, how much money is involved for County Clare farmers who have 25 animals or more in the special beef premium; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17716/05]

Nursing Homes: Motion. (31 May 2005)

Pat Breen: I commend Deputy O'Dowd for his emotional contribution. He has obviously put much time and research into this important subject, which has been highlighted by the Fine Gael motion. Like most of my colleagues, I recognise that excellent nursing homes exist, providing excellent care, and that many occupants are happy with that care and their surroundings. However, I compliment the makers of...

Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (31 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has satisfied himself that the necessary framework exists for those who claim to have experienced workplace bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18072/05]

Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (31 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the efforts his Department has taken to determine the level of workplace bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18068/05]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (31 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a work permit for a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17819/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare did not qualify for dental treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17996/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to Question No. 189 of 28 April 2005, if a person (details supplied) in County Clare has received the REP scheme payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17901/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs. : Special Educational Needs. (31 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 935 of 12 April 2005, if a decision has been made regarding an application for a full-time resource teacher for Travellers for a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17818/05]

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Pat Breen: I also welcome the Bill. Today is 1 June and the tourism season is beginning to get into full swing. Therefore, it is important the legislation is passed as quickly as possible. The Bill covers many safety issues regarding holidaymakers and leisure activities. Ireland is an island and it is important that we have tighter legislation in respect of this sort of activity. Deputy Connaughton...