Results 5,481-5,500 of 10,459 for speaker:Bertie Ahern

Leaders' Questions. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I have answered Deputy Rabbitte but I will answer him again. Based on the fact that the general election is next year, I have stated on many occasions that we cannot use them next year. I hope that is clear enough. I understand the Commission on Electronic Voting has carried out detailed examinations, including speaking to international experts, and is to report on that. I have not seen that...

Leaders' Questions. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: Is he saying this company has sold this equipment, as it has in many countries, on some basis that it was not satisfactory for electronic voting? Is he questioning the facts on the countries in which these machines were used, that there was something wrong with the democratic vote in these countries? Is he questioning the credibility, expertise and technological ability of these people to...

Leaders' Questions. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: Does the Deputy know this company, which invested tens of millions of euro in its product, is selling flawed equipment? If so, he should say that to the company because there is no point in saying it to me.

Leaders' Questions. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The company has been approved in many countries and it has demonstrated credibility in democratic votes in this country as well.

Leaders' Questions. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: If we cannot agree on this, it is a pity.

Leaders' Questions. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: Thankfully, this is a democracy and I am entitled to my view. It is a pity that if one votes electronically, one should also have to get a bit of paper out.

Leaders' Questions. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: Every time somebody uses this technology, he or she does not need a hard copy.

Leaders' Questions. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: There is not much point in having technology, if one goes that route. If that is the Irish solution to electronic voting in 2006, God help our ability to stay strong on software.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I understand the report is being implemented and all the relevant agencies have been involved in its implementation. The resourcing for this was reflected in the Book of Estimates. The Health Service Executive has been involved in providing services and I am not sure what crisis the Deputy is talking about. Perhaps he is referring to the Rape Crisis Centre's engagement with the Minster of...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: It is untrue that a service is not in place.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The service, which deals with therapy, treatment and psychological counselling, is good.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: Perhaps there should be more centres and my colleagues continually seek more professional staff in all areas. There is a difficulty, as I pointed to the Deputy recently regarding another service, in sourcing staff for professional and technical posts. There is a necessity to recruit highly trained professional staff and we have been recruiting such staff from abroad because we do not have...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: As I understand it, they received additional resources in the last Book of Estimates, while this report was being prepared. There was an outstanding issue with regard to some independent agencies who lacked adequate funds and who made their case. I met them to discuss this matter. While I do not know how discussions ended, the agencies made a case in that respect. As for professional...

Order of Business. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: It is proposed to take No. 12, Revised Estimates for Public Services 2006, Votes 1 to 40, back from committee; No. 1, Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad] — Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. and business shall be interrupted not later than 10 p.m. The Revised Estimates for Public Services 2006 shall be moved...

Order of Business. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: Subject to correction, my belief is that it is due shortly. I will confirm that for Deputy Kenny. I was told it was almost ready two or three weeks ago. The other Bill is a Private Members' Bill of an individual Senator. It is not a Government Bill.

Order of Business. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: Regarding the Dalton report I understand the due process based on the accusations and allegations is almost complete and it should be with the Government next week.

Order of Business. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: This refers to a disability advocacy Bill which has cleared Cabinet and should be published in approximately a week.

Order of Business. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: This session.

Order of Business. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I will communicate with the Deputy.

Order of Business. (20 Jun 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The heads of the Bill are expected soon. It will provide for a rental accommodation scheme, a revised tenant purchase scheme allowing for the sale of flats and will strengthen local authority powers to deal with anti-social behaviour.