Results 661-680 of 16,478 for speaker:Tommy Broughan

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: It is proposed to take the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005 in the coming weeks. Will the text be the same as that published some weeks ago, which was the subject of a heated Fianna Fáil parliamentary meeting? Regarding the Taoiseach's reply to Deputy Ó Caoláin on flags of convenience, the Taoiseach outlined that the Attorney General's advice on trade unions——

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: It does arise. It concerns upcoming legislation. Is it possible that Members be given copies of the Attorney General's advice on the unconstitutionality of the——

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: He keeps saying it is unconstitutional. He is a helpless Taoiseach.

Industrial Relations. (2 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: The failure of An Post management to fulfil one of the key objectives it was mandated with, to successfully manage change and renewal at the company in the context of market deregulation and liberalisation, has been a hallmark of its performance in recent years. The management style has been by diktat rather than by facilitating a transformation in a climate of consultation, co-operation and...

Written Answers — National Consumer Strategy: National Consumer Strategy (2 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, arising from the report of the Consumer Strategy Group, it is intended to implement the recommendation that consumer considerations should be incorporated into all regulatory analysis procedures and the consumer proofing of all relevant Government decisions, which the group indicated was specifically the responsibility...

Written Answers — National Consumer Strategy: National Consumer Strategy (2 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, arising from the report of the Consumer Strategy Group, it is intended to implement the recommendation to expand social partnership to include consumer representatives on both the Government and voluntary sides, which the group indicated was the responsibility of his Department. [31583/05]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (3 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance at the recent PDFORRA annual delegate conference in Athlone; the issues he addressed in his speech to the conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31992/05]

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: I raise the same question, given that the Taoiseach is in an affable mood. He is supposed to be finding November difficult. Could we have a debate on this outrageous state of affairs?

Written Answers — Post-Primary Education: Post-Primary Education (8 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if substantial extra funding will be provided to raise the amount spent on post-primary education from the current position of 21 out of 27 OECD countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32754/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Finance the criteria he may consider in proposals to alter the balance between direct and indirect taxation for budget 2006 and in any proposals to change rates of indirect and direct taxation for budget 2006. [32443/05]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (8 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax generated by stamp duty at each of the current levels for the years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and to-date; and the amount expected to be collected by the end of 2005 and in 2006 if rates remain the same. [32444/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if any initiatives are being planned with regard to the MANS network and other similar backhaul infrastructures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32439/05]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (8 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the objectives of the Government in the forthcoming negotiations under the EU Common Fisheries Policy. [32440/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures he is currently taking to stimulate public demand for broadband technology. [32441/05]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (8 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to improve port infrastructure here and if sufficient port capacity will be available from 2007. [32442/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with van and truck car importers and manufacturers regarding improving safety features on these vehicles and utilising new technology to prevent reckless and dangerous driving; and if a common approach on this matter with his counterparts at EU level has been discussed. [32445/05]

Written Answers — Public Expenditure: Public Expenditure (9 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Finance when the 12 point programme to improve value for money in public spending, announced by him on 20 October 2005, will come into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33043/05]

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Next week we will debate the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill, presented three weeks ago. Following the comments of Deputy Noel O'Flynn in Brussels, will new legislation be introduced? Concerning the central plank of the e-Government programme, does the Minister intend to make proposals on the waste and incompetence in the roll-out of the REACH programme? The Minister, the...

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: I have not yet asked the question. Will the Minister make time available for the excellent report of the Committee of Public Accounts, drafted by Deputy Rabbitte, on a new system of Estimates, whereby Deputies could have an input into budgetary considerations? I ask in view of the fact the Minister did not answer some recent questions.

Mercantile Marine (Avoidance of Flags of Convenience) Bill 2005: First Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make further and better provision in relation to the registration of mercantile shipping and to make provision in relation to connected matters.