Results 541-560 of 839 for speaker:Michael Kennedy

Decentralisation Programme. (16 Dec 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I disagree with the Deputy.

Adjournment Debate Matters (16 Dec 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputies Frank Feighan and Jimmy Deenihan - the delay in the payment of disadvantaged area payments; (2) Deputy Mattie McGrath - the delay in the regeneration scheme for Ballylynch Estate, Carrick on Suir, County Tipperary; (3)...

Health Services. (16 Dec 2009)

Michael Kennedy: The Deputy has 20 seconds.

Health Services. (16 Dec 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I am just providing a reminder.

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. (16 Dec 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I understand that Deputy Deenihan wishes to share his time with Deputy Feighan. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. (16 Dec 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I am sorry Deputy.

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. (16 Dec 2009)

Michael Kennedy: No, you cannot. Not here. I am sorry.

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. (16 Dec 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I am moving on to the next item.

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. (16 Dec 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I am sorry Deputy, but there is no facility for answering questions.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I support-----

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I strongly support the call for the extension of the redress scheme. In addition, it is not too much for the State to provide records to siblings of these unfortunate women and to adopted children who do not know their birth mothers. It is not too difficult to remove the word "penitent" from headstones in graveyards all over Dublin and throughout the country. That is very simple. There is...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jan 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many persons who should still be entitled to mortgage interest relief since 2009 have been cut off from receiving same; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that the Office of the Revenue Commissioners website does not allow persons who have been cut off from mortgage interest relief...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (19 Jan 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the newly built arches of the Broadmeadows Viaduct at the Estuary, Malahide, County Dublin have not been designed to allow local water sports to continue on the Estuary, for example kayaking; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that local amenities are also being affected; if the...

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (19 Jan 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 861: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make funding allocations to local authorities for housing adaptation grants proportionate to the population of that local authority area in view of the fact that many local authorities are not receiving enough funding in relation to the high numbers of persons living within their remit; and if he...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Michael Kennedy: The next speaker is Deputy Chris Andrews, who I understand is sharing time with Deputy Kelly.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Michael Kennedy: We were waiting for that.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Public Sector Pay: Public Sector Pay (20 Jan 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Finance if the combined rates as per the table in circular 145/09 could be used to apply the recent pay cuts for work sharing civil servants' actual incomes to ensure that they are fair and equal for all staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2258/10]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (20 Jan 2010)

Michael Kennedy: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will allow complaints to be made by ordinary members of the public, that is, third parties, regarding the recent TV3 coverage of the Minister of Finance and his private health matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2280/10]