Results 501-520 of 587 for speaker:James Breen

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (28 Nov 2006)

James Breen: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will prioritise the provision of three prefabricated buildings to a school (details supplied) in County Clare in view of the fact that two teachers are teaching pupils in corridors and one in a staffroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40028/06]

Nursing Home Inspections. (5 Dec 2006)

James Breen: Are hospitals tipped off in advance of inspections? The Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, should be concerned about the psychiatric hospital in Limerick. A few months ago, before the inspection took place, if one stood still one was cleaned. Cleaners arrived at 6 o'clock that morning but have not been seen outside regular hours since then. This suggests staff were tipped off about...

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

James Breen: The Taoiseach is speaking to the Minister for Health and Children now.

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

James Breen: Fair play to him.

Postal Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2006)

James Breen: I find it somewhat ironic to debate a motion which calls on the Government to become proactive in the operation of An Post. Several times in the past year I have submitted written questions to the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources regarding pay and pensions within An Post only to be told by the Office of the Ceann Comhairle that the Minister has no official...

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

James Breen: It is a disgrace.

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

James Breen: We will be back to see it through.

Financial Resolution No. 4: Value-Added Tax (6 Dec 2006)

James Breen: I hate to interrupt but could Deputy Johnny Brady ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food about unannounced farm inspections?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Dec 2006)

James Breen: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on extending the lower tax bracket for pensioners whose combined income might push them into the higher tax bracket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42095/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Dec 2006)

James Breen: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 257 of 25 April 2006, regarding the terms of reference of the independent consultative committee to review acute hospitals in the mid-west, when this independent review will commence; the person who is conducting the review; when that review started or is expected to start; when it is expected to...

Written Answers — Undocumented Irish: Undocumented Irish (12 Dec 2006)

James Breen: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has made representations to Senator Charles Schumer and Mr. Bruce Morrison, who are leading the plight of the undocumented Irish in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42684/06]

Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (12 Dec 2006)

James Breen: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Transport the criteria used to assess applications for the catering contract at Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42325/06]

Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (12 Dec 2006)

James Breen: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Transport if the catering contract has been awarded, for Shannon Airport, to a company which only registered as a company on 4 December 2006, despite the fact that tenders were invited long before this time; if the company has been started by three existing management staff at Shannon Airport; if that company has assets; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (12 Dec 2006)

James Breen: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of applications received under the tendering process for catering facilities at Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42327/06]

Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (12 Dec 2006)

James Breen: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Transport if €2.5 million or any State funding has been provided to help the start up expenses of the successful applicant for the catering contract at Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42328/06]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Dec 2006)

James Breen: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of his stated commitment to the development of rural Ireland, and in an effort to facilitate the creation of further employment to boost the rural economy, he will reverse the decision to discontinue the community broadband scheme, especially in view of the fact that the Mid West Regional Authority has...

Cancer Services: Motion. (31 Jan 2007)

James Breen: Deputy Joe Higgins referred to the case of Rosie in Kilkenny. This is a tragic, disturbing and shameful case. After Rosie told her story on Joe Duffy's "Liveline", the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, stated on "Questions and Answers" that hers was a once-off case. Unfortunately, however, her situation is replicated throughout the State; I am aware of three similar cases....

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (31 Jan 2007)

James Breen: Question 981: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 20 of 15 June 2006, if the 75% grant aid of the total cost for the development of Doonbeg Pier will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1573/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (31 Jan 2007)

James Breen: Question 1009: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if Ireland has met its target of 1.14% in use of biofuels and other renewable fuels in the Member States of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2252/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (31 Jan 2007)

James Breen: Question 1010: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures he is taking or proposes to take to promote the development of biorefinery industries seeking to develop the use of lignocellulose crops and certain wastes which provide chemicals that can be used to replace the national dependency on imported petroleums, diesels and petroleum based fuels; and if...