Results 641-660 of 16,492 for speaker:Ciarán Lynch
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the actions she has taken to explore the possibility of including in the household benefits package a national waste services waiver scheme. [24795/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the changes she has sought in respect of accommodation paid for by rent supplement from the review of housing standards regulations being conducted by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. [24788/08]
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (25 Jun 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will confirm that Cork, with its extensive shoreline, is to lose its Bord Iascaigh Mhara inshore development officer; the reason for the proposed reduction of this post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24848/08]
- Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: Can the Tánaiste give an assurance that the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will come before the House before the recess? Has a date been put on the calendar for it to come before the House?
- Toxic Waste. (26 Jun 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: Two issues are at stake here, namely, public safety and the possibility of a cover-up. In her response, the Minister of State said that sub-surface excavation of waste was not part of the Department's contract with Hammond Lane Limited owing to the potential extent and nature of the waste. Does that imply that this material was not known about and was discovered by accident? If so, serious...
- Toxic Waste. (26 Jun 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: That is an appalling situation. These people and the people of the harbour region need to know what is being done and what will happen to their community to ensure they live in a safe environment.
- Toxic Waste. (26 Jun 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: Was it used in the building of roads?
- Toxic Waste. (26 Jun 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: There is no notice at Haulbowline indicating whether it is safe or not.
- Toxic Waste. (26 Jun 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: Do not blame the contractor.
- Toxic Waste. (26 Jun 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: The Minister of State can run down the clock or she can answer the question. Did she know the material was on site? Did the contractor discover this by accident?
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (26 Jun 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the changes to the programme of grants to community and voluntary organisations; the date these new changes will come into force; the reason behind the changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24955/08]
- Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (26 Jun 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views in respect of the 580 public bodies that did not respond to his Department's letter regarding the new regulations he will sign under the Official Languages Act 2003; the plans he has to write once more seeking observations on the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24973/08]
- Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: I support Deputy Coveney's proposal. Deputies who were in the House last Thursday afternoon will be aware five requests were made to the Ceann Comhairle for a Minister to come into the House to explain what was going on in Ringaskiddy. The quality of the response received was wanting. Questions raised by the community of the harbour area were not answered. I note the Minister for the...
- Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: On a point of orderââ
- Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
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- Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: There would appear to be an accusation that a Minister has misled the House.
- Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: This is quite a serious allegation.
- Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: The Minister of State needs to clarify whether this was intentional or unintentional.
- Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: What the Minister of State said last Thursday afternoon may not have been correct.
- Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Ciarán Lynch: With respect, this needs to be clarified.