Results 621-640 of 694 for speaker:Gay Mitchell

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (15 Feb 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 40: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consult with the Garda Commissioner and ensure that a structured arrangement is put in place to work continuously on the case of a person (details supplied). [5755/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Feb 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will review in detail the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if they will ensure that every possible assistance is given to them, taking into account any discretionary powers the Revenue Commissioners have in all of the circumstances. [5752/07]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Feb 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce routine screening for colonic cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6197/07]

Written Answers — Pregnancy Counselling Services: Pregnancy Counselling Services (20 Feb 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the reasonable concerns of an organisation (details supplied) are respected by her Department and the Crisis Pregnancy Agency. [5977/07]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Feb 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Transport the final cost of completing the five major interurban routes; if he is satisfied that these projects have provided good value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6593/07]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Initiative: Rural Transport Initiative (21 Feb 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Transport the outcome of his discussions with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in relation to the proposal to extend the Rural Transport Initiative to provide transport services during the night-time hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6592/07]

Written Answers — Traveller Accommodation: Traveller Accommodation (21 Feb 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 301: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will comprehensively address the serious concerns regarding the health implications of living in a location (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6799/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (22 Feb 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 95: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 29 November 2006, the consideration that has been given to the application for leave to remain on the basis of family reunification and on humanitarian grounds in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; when a decision will be made; and if he will...

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Gay Mitchell: The Taoiseach will be aware of the sale of local authority flat complexes being promised to those who live mainly in his constituency and mine. Is it intended to introduce legislation in this area before the dissolution of the Dáil?

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Feb 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 177: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the growth in ownership of SUVs and other large engine cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7411/07]

Social Welfare Code. (1 Mar 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 47 of 14 December 2006, if he has brought forward proposals and an implementation strategy on the lone parent proposals for the Government's consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7980/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Mar 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 53 and 93 of 14 December 2006, regarding a research project into the low take up rates of the family income supplement, if the tendering process has been completed and research project begun; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7979/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Mar 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the rates allowed for rental properties for persons in receipt of rent supplement are to be reviewed; when the revised rates will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8086/07]

Written Answers — Gaming and Lotteries Acts: Gaming and Lotteries Acts (7 Mar 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 162: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is a prohibition here on the purchase of British premium bonds by Irish citizens living in the State (details supplied). [9130/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (7 Mar 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will review the taxi fare assistance sought by a person (details supplied) who cannot manage to get her spouse to hospital without such assistance. [9132/07]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Gay Mitchell: This is probably the last occasion on which I will have an opportunity in the current Dáil to make a Second Stage speech. It has been a great privilege to be a Member of the House for 26 years. I came here shortly after my confirmation. On Second Stage of this Bill I wish to say a few words on the relevance and importance of politics and people using the electoral register to vote. At...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Gay Mitchell: An Ireland with proper democratic debate would have at its centre respect for the rights of others. One minor example comes to mind. Some want to see the Angelus removed from RTE television and radio schedules. While I am not in favour of this, I am open to persuasion. If we were to have a proper and respectful debate on such an issue, perhaps an accommodation could be reached. Man does...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Gay Mitchell: It is time to be more honest and open. No society stands still. The challenge is to build a new inclusive nationalism. More than 200 years ago Wolfe Tone spoke of uniting the then very different traditions of Protestant, Catholic and Dissenter under the common name of Irishmen and women. Today we must be equally visionary to develop a new broad form of inclusive nationalism. Even in...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Gay Mitchell: People do not generally kill because of business failure but they do because of the failure of politics. Thirty years of mayhem in Northern Ireland should teach us that. What happened in two world wars on the continent of Europe, when 60 million Europeans died in the first half of the last century, is the starkest reminder of what happens when politics fail. It is time for politicians to...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Gay Mitchell: Was it really in our interest to be the one EU state to reject Nice? This shows that participation in political life must be encouraged. Politics itself will become more interesting and more respected, and people will vote in bigger numbers and use the electoral register, when political parties are more clearly defined and identified by their distinctive ethos. Fine Gael will be identified...