Results 41-60 of 25,713 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress in improving health services for children with anaphylaxis; the steps being taken in respect of same; whether her Department is in contact with an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12020/08]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (2 Apr 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 792: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress of introducing a protocol for handling anapens in schools and the setting up of a management plan for care of anaphylaxis sufferers in the school system; and if discussions have been taking place with her Department and the Department of Health and Children to bring this protocol into being. [12019/08]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (29 Apr 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to her response to Parliamentary Question No. 792 of 2 April 2008, if she will supply a copy of the agreement (details supplied) and specifically the section of the agreement that details the procedures in place to administer medicine or drugs to pupils, should a teacher agree to do so. [15957/08]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (30 Apr 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether the European Union External Trade Commissioner has exceeded his mandate in relation to World Trade Organisation negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16470/08]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (30 Apr 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on developments with regard to the World Trade Organisation negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16469/08]

Chemicals Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 May 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: I wish to share time with Deputy Michael Fitzpatrick.

Chemicals Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 May 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: I, too, acknowledge the work of Irish members of the European Parliament in the formation of the EU REACH regulation, in particular, Liam Aylward, MEP, whom I know worked on it for more than two years. I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the Bill. Previous speakers mentioned the importance of the manufacturing industry in Ireland, in particular chemical and pharmaceutical plants...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 May 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress regarding the refurbishment and upgrading of the Health Service Executive public health clinic at New Street, Malahide, County Dublin, in order to ensure that the facility is fully accessible for people with disabilities and the elderly and that the working conditions for the staff in the clinic are brought up to...

Democratic Process in Zimbabwe: Motion (15 May 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: I am very pleased to be given the opportunity to speak on this all-party motion on the democratic process, or lack thereof, in Zimbabwe. This issue was discussed at length in the House approximately six months ago and, if anything, the situation has deteriorated further since then. The Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs has discussed the ongoing terrible situation in what could be a...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 May 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the technical assessment for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin will take place, as it was stated in the development plan for education in north Dublin that this assessment should be carried out as a matter of urgency and is still outstanding as at May 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19475/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 May 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress in relation to providing a much needed dedicated inpatient 12 bed facility for cystic fibrosis patients in Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20077/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 May 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the outpatient facilities for cystic fibrosis sufferers at Beaumont Hospital will be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20078/08]

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: I am speaking as someone who has stepped outside his car and used trains since being elected to the House. This city has serious traffic problems. I am fortunate that my area has the DART service. People will use public transport if it is efficient and frequent. Bringing all of the agencies together under a single authority must allow them to work together on behalf of the public. Deputy...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 May 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 445: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on amending the Planning and Development Act 2000, to ensure that the onus is put on a planning applicant to make contact with neighbours living in close proximity to a site on which planning is sought, in addition to the procedure of posting a planning application notice on the site, to ensure...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: What I have to say today bears no reflection on the eminent people who are members of the committee. I believe even the most eminent can make mistakes. This report contains glaring errors and inconsistencies. I listened with interest in the Chamber today and on the monitor in my office to the contributions made by Deputies Thomas Byrne, John Cregan and Charles Flanagan. Some of the...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: I could never forget Clontarf with Deputy McGrath here. The north county of Dublin has its own special identity. People do see themselves in the main as Dubs but also as Fingalians. Swords is the capital of Fingal from where Fingal County Council operates. The findings of the commission's report with the stroke of a pen transfers 13,000 voters from Swords to Dublin West. The entire River...

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (4 Jun 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the additional measures in relation to immigration and asylum seekers that would come about with the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty. [22022/08]

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (4 Jun 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures in place to monitor and restrict if necessary immigration to Ireland from EU States, including Romania and Bulgaria, and non-EU States; and if those measures can be altered in line with economic activity and needs here. [22023/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (2 Jul 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent visit to Chad and his meetings with the Irish commanders serving on the ground; his views on the duties assigned to Irish troops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25474/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (2 Jul 2008)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Defence the major equipment purchases planned for 2008 and 2009; the progress being made in sourcing new equipment and vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25475/08]