Results 501-520 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (18 May 2005)
John Gormley: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he is taking to ensure a more visible Garda presence in the Portobello area; if his attention has been drawn to the upsurge in vandalism and crime in the area; if he will take all steps in future to ensure a Garda presence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16635/05]
- Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (18 May 2005)
John Gormley: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason no progress has been made towards the Government's stated commitment that the average size of classes of children under nine will be below the international best practice guidelines of 20:1; the steps she will take to address the situation at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; and if she will make a statement on the...
- Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (18 May 2005)
John Gormley: Question 291: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the further steps he intends to take to ensure compliance with dog dirt littering laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16633/05]
- Court Actions. (19 May 2005)
John Gormley: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of court actions currently involving his Department; and the reason such actions are being heard. [16653/05]
- Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (19 May 2005)
John Gormley: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the safeguards which have been put in place following the recent events in Waterways Ireland concerning bullying; if he intends to publish the relevant report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16652/05]
- Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (24 May 2005)
John Gormley: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans for the next six months to move towards fulfilling objectives two and three in the Combat Poverty Agency's strategic plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17138/05]
- Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (24 May 2005)
John Gormley: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the recommendations made in CORI's "Pathways to Inclusion" that are relevant to his Department; the recommendations he plans to implement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17137/05]
- Written Answers — Farm Input Costs: Farm Input Costs (25 May 2005)
John Gormley: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her advice to farmers faced with a substantial rise in price from silage contractors due to a rise in diesel prices by over 30% in the past year. [17407/05]
- Written Answers — Organic Sector: Organic Sector (25 May 2005)
John Gormley: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will seek the inclusion of organic farming bodies in the social partnership process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17408/05]
- Written Answers — Common Foreign and Security Policy: Common Foreign and Security Policy (25 May 2005)
John Gormley: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the European Defence Agency steering group meeting of 2 March 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17580/05]
- Defence Forces Equipment. (26 May 2005)
John Gormley: When I last asked about the matter on 21 April, the Minister said a service level agreement was being finalised by the Departments of Health and Children and Defence. Has the agreement been finalised and will a dedicated air ambulance service be provided?
- Defence Forces Equipment. (26 May 2005)
John Gormley: Will the new helicopters be made available to the EU's rapid reaction force or battle groups as part of the headline goals?
- Overseas Missions. (26 May 2005)
John Gormley: I welcome the Minister's personal commitment to the triple lock. I wonder how much sway he will hold in Cabinet in the long term. Is it not the case that for many people the triple lock is incompatible with our participation in battle groups? Does the Minister suggest that we become à la carte members of the battle groups? If he is totally committed, as he stated, to the triple lock, why has...
- Overseas Missions. (26 May 2005)
John Gormley: Yes, but not the triple lock.
- Overseas Missions. (26 May 2005)
John Gormley: I do not think so. It is really only a matter of time before it goes. I foresee that it will go in spite of the personal commitment of the Minister.
- Military Hospitals. (26 May 2005)
John Gormley: The Minister referred to 2001 and the agreement that was reached between the then Minister, Deputy Michael Smith, and the Eastern Regional Health Authority. What progress was made and what was delivered on that? I understand ten-day care beds were promised as well as the use of an operating theatre. How much was delivered?
- National Emergency Plan. (26 May 2005)
John Gormley: I thank the Minister for his reply and join with him in extending deepest sympathy to the families of the deceased and those who have been injured in the terrible bus accident in Navan. On the national emergency plan, I understand there was an exercise in Youghal in March. I presume the success of this exercise was assessed at the task force meeting in April. I believe it involved the...
- National Emergency Plan. (26 May 2005)
John Gormley: The Minister writes for the Irish Independent.
- National Emergency Plan. (26 May 2005)
John Gormley: That is what I said.
- National Emergency Plan. (26 May 2005)
John Gormley: Is the Minister satisfied that we have the wherewithal to deal with a disaster at Sellafield?