Results 6,201-6,220 of 17,012 for speaker:Paul Kehoe

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: As I already have mentioned it, I will not mention the RTE programme again. However, the Deputy mentioned the Ceann Comhairle allowing RTE's cameras into the Dáil Chamber to facilitate the "Nationwide" programme that is broadcast after the news at 6 p.m. It was highly effective and worthwhile because it is an honour for any visitor to come into the Dáil. If one considers the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: We plan to introduce the d'Hondt system after the next election. We will do that and we have outlined that. That will be a sea change compared with what has happened in past where €20,000 was paid to 26 Members who were chairmen of committees. I remember there was only one member of Deputy Ó Fearghaíl's party from 2007 to 2011 who did not have an extra paid position. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I remind the Deputy that all rural Members are on call 24-7 as well.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: The people made their decision known on the Seanad but the Government gave the public the opportunity to vote on its abolition. It was a commitment in the programme for Government. I respect the democratic decision of the people and the Taoiseach outlined to the Seanad the week before last that he will bring forward proposals regarding the House in consultation with the Leader and all other...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: That would give every Member an opportunity to participate.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: It is amazing that Members partaking in a debate will not come to the House for the beginning of the debate and participate properly in it. They have to interrupt. That shows a person's ignorance.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: Deputy Broughan referred to two new parties, the social democratic party and the reform alliance, and speaking time during Leaders' Questions. I would love to be a fly on the wall when he is selecting a leader for his party. The issue regarding Leaders' Questions will form part of future reforms. I will take on board any ideas he has. I do not say they will be implemented but I am open to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I am glad Deputy Timmins said he is neither in government nor in opposition but in the twilight zone. There is scope for me to bring him back into the fold.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I am glad Deputy Timmins said that and I will sleep soundly tonight as a result. I take his points on board. The position of the Ceann Comhairle is a matter for Government. If the Opposition wants to bring proposals forward, they will be taken on board and will be considered by Government. I will consider a debate on the Seanad. Perhaps we can include that in a future debate on Dáil...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: There is no EirGrid Bill.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 9th March, 2011, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Finance, shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence:Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister for Education...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Migration Data (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: Annual information on migration (immigration and emigration) is published in the Population and Migration Estimates release which issues in August each year. The following table provides the most recent estimates of the number of immigrants and emigrants, by nationality, for the period ending mid April for the years 2008 to 2013. The figures for 2012 and 2013 are preliminary and are subject...

Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013,a copy of which Order in draft has been laid before Dáil Éireann on 30th October, 2013.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (13 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select sub-Committee on Finance pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Business of Dáil (14 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I move: That notwithstanding in Standing Orders the proceedings on No. 21 shall be interrupted at 11.30 a.m. to allow statements from the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste and statements in reply from the main spokespersons for Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and the Technical Group, who shall be called upon in that order but who shall not exceed five minutes in each case and the Order shall...

Business of Dáil (14 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: Can I be helpful to the Opposition? The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste want to make a statement. The Cabinet meeting finished at 11 a.m. They will come straight to the Chamber to inform the people of the decision made by Cabinet. The Order of Business will be taken directly after Leaders' Questions. I assure Members that whatever request they may put forward will be dealt with accordingly.

Business of Dáil (14 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste will come to the House for brief statements, which will finish within 20 minutes. Leaders' Question will be taken at 12.15 p.m.

Business of Dáil (14 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: If a request is put forward by the Opposition, it will be dealt with on the Order of Business.

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (14 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: Deputy Adams would know all about that.

Order of Business (14 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: We have done a great deal of work today already.