Results 621-640 of 2,137 for speaker:Jerry Cowley

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the serious implications for the Ballina area and the Moy, which depends so much on angling tourism, of the report on inland fisheries and the proposed disengagement of the State from the management and development of inland fisheries with further re-privatisation of our national assets to the...

Road Safety. (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether a greater than recognised number of road traffic accidents are due to road conditions; the steps he is taking to ensure that public safety is protected through proper observance of recommendations that already exist and may not be complied with or enforced, which enforcement would ensure a major reduction in road traffic...

Road Safety. (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for accommodating me. The Minister said road factors contribute to only 2.5% of fatal injuries. I think road factors account for a much higher percentage of fatal injuries. I raised this issue on a previous occasion in the case of Aisling Gallagher who died just after St. Stephen's day last year. I was asked by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport,...

Road Safety. (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Why did the Minister of State, Deputy Callely, not come back to me even though I submitted all the information on that case? Why did the NRA not take responsibility for this accident which was due to road conditions? Why is there not a centre for public safety as recommended in the 2000 report? Why does not somebody shout "Stop"? In the Kentstown accident, road conditions were to blame but it...

Road Safety. (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Until criminal responsibility is sorted out the road conditions will not be looked at. Surely Meath County Council is culpable in respect of road conditions.

Road Safety. (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: The regulations are not in place.

Road Safety. (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: There are no road safety regulations for road hogs.

Corrib Gas Project. (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Two days ago there was a report by an independent American consultant conducted by the Centre for Public Inquiry. The report spelt out that to proceed with the Corrib Gas project as laid down would be hazardous and would pose too great a danger to those who live beside the pipeline. This is a narrow peninsula. Even taking into account any safe distances, clearly it is not safe for those...

Corrib Gas Project. (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: What has this to do with Shell?

Corrib Gas Project. (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: It does not protect their safety.

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of residential nursing homes in County Mayo; the number of these which have respite beds; the number which have permanent respite beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36168/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the department within the Health Service Executive West region which received the financial allocation for carers; the areas in which these funds have been distributed; if they have not yet been distributed when the money will be available; the way in which a person can avail of same; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the increase announced in the education budget in the 2006 Estimates on 17 November 2005 a school (details supplied) in County Mayo and schools in the surrounding areas, will benefit from this increase; if spending in areas such as special needs assistance will be increased in order to reinstate special needs...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (29 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the second phase of arrears due to retired psychiatric nurses, retired deputy nursing officers and retired acting nursing officers in the Health Service Executive western region will be awarded since this payment was promised in December 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36452/05]

Written Answers — Gas Network: Gas Network (29 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will suspend the Corrib gas project due to the serious concerns to public safety identified in the Centre for Public Inquiry report into the Corrib gas project; and if he will take steps to ensure that a safe means in the uptake of the gas ashore can be decided upon; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (29 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether the commencement of the Innisbiggle cable car will be an addition to the tourist attraction in view of the recent allocation of funds to Ballycroy National Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36843/05]

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (29 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 474: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties facing parents of young children who are attending VTOS courses; if she intends to pay for these students during their holiday periods; her views on whether this needs addressing (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36796/05]

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (29 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 475: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that in the customer service statement of Mayo Vocational Educational Committee, it is stated that it will identify and work to eliminate barriers to access to services for persons experiencing poverty and social exclusion, and for those facing geographic barriers to services; if her...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (29 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 520: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether private meetings between An Bord Pleanála and private concerns such as Shell puts the independence of the planning process in jeopardy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36752/05]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the failure of the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to establish an ambulance base for the Mulranny, Achill and Ballycroy areas of County Mayo, considering that the health of people residing in those areas is at serious risk because of the unacceptable two-hour time lapse between...