Results 441-460 of 1,597 for speaker:Cecilia Keaveney

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: At a time when we could have a service up and running, and given that the Tánaiste on Monday guaranteed a decision by the end of the month, this is unfortunate.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: It is disappointing that people might have to travel further than they need to because there is a good service there and we would like to keep it.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: It is not a Mickey Mouse service.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: I am here to discuss it. I am losing two minutes of my time which I consider as valuable as Deputy Cowley's.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: I am disappointed the service will be withdrawn from tomorrow.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Some people have no respect. Can I make my point? The Deputy should be quiet while some of us are contributing about our own constituencies. I will not interrupt Deputy Cowley.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: I want to talk about the Bill and I will make my point if it takes me 20 minutes to do it or even longer. We are trying to resolve this and to get the best service in the locality for the patients who deserve it. The decision was to be made by the end of the month and insurance has already been dealt with. I am, therefore, disappointed that people will have to reach beyond the service...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Given that the Deputy is not from the constituency and is not up to speed with the issue, I do not understand why he will not take information from those who are up to speed.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: I will not get a chance to come back, my 20 minutes will be gone.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: When we talk about critical infrastructure it is important that we recognise the €15 million investment made by this Government and the government that has responsibility for Derry City Airport. This will improve our area and access to it. There were difficulties with the residents but they have now been resolved, an example of the significant benefits of cross-Border co-operation. During...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: They are meeting on 9 June.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: It is unfortunate that the Deputy is not up to speed.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Medical people are speaking on the lack of services.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Consultants prefer Galway.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: The Deputy should get up to speed on the issue.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: I wished to make a point.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Jun 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position in relation to the introduction of an all-Ireland free travel scheme; the discussions he has had on the issue; and if he will make a statement on when such a scheme may be implemented. [23840/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (20 Jun 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the announcement in Northern Ireland that full broadband access will be made available to rural and remote communities in the immediate term; and if he will make a statement on the roll-out of broadband in this jurisdiction. [23839/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (20 Jun 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the efforts currently being made in cooperation with Enterprise Ireland, IDA, County Enterprise, FÁS and other agencies involved in issues to do with job creation and training to address the unemployment issues in the north west and east Donegal in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23844/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Jun 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention was drawn to the National Safety Council Newsletter of August 2003 which indicated that research into child vehicle occupant fatalities in the period from 1996 to 2000 showed that 77 per cent of child fatalities were not to have been wearing a child restraint or seatbelt; if statistics are currently available to show whether...