Results 5,501-5,520 of 21,588 for speaker:Denis Naughten

Telecommunications Services. (12 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: The Minister does not know.

Inland Fisheries. (12 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: The Minister of State is well used to the River Shannon.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to provide broadband coverage to areas not serviced by the national broadband scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18649/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (12 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to extend the special Civil Service incentive career break scheme to staff within the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18442/09]

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (12 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Transport the funding provided by rural transport companies in 2008 for one-off transportation to specific events; the events and cost involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18585/09]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (13 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps which he is taking to address the cost of sub-prime mortgages; the discussions he has had with the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18812/09]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (13 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps which he is taking to address the cost of fixed rate mortgages; the discussions he has had with the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18811/09]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (13 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of separated children who have gone missing from Health Service Executive care annually since 2002 to date in 2009; the facilities from which each of these children went missing; the number of children annually since 2002 to date in 2009 who have been found; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19204/09]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (13 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps which he is taking to reinstate rural transport services which have been withdrawn in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19217/09]

Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: I am sure Deputy Michael D. Higgins will be going off for a pint to go with the pub table quiz. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation. Will the Leas-Cheann Comhairle indicate when I have five minutes remaining?

Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: I am not but there is an issue I want to discuss and I do not want to get carried away.

Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: The specific aspect of the Bill on which I want to focus is section 20, which concerns the amendment of section 4A of the Marine Institute Act 1991. It pertains to the Irish Maritime Development Office and shipping services. I will focus on the specific issue of border controls at harbours around the country, in respect of which I have serious concerns. I brought this issue to the...

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (14 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps he is taking to support disadvantaged children in the classroom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19135/09]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (14 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the report of the expert group on future skills needs regarding the level of achievement in maths amongst students here; if he will implement the recommendations of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19136/09]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a second level student with more than 12 months to their leaving certificate can have their stamp 2A permit changed to stamp 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19554/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in making an organic farm payment to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19450/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (14 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position with regard to the restructuring of the agriculture offices in Roscommon town; the impact that this will have on the services provided to the farming community; the impact it will have on staff displacement and the potential decentralisation of staff from Dublin and other centres to the Property Registration...

Northern Ireland Issues. (19 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: It is a big issue.

Northern Ireland Issues. (19 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Thousands of jobs are being lost as a result.

Northern Ireland Issues. (19 May 2009)

Denis Naughten: Businesses are being decimated. That is the reality.