Results 701-720 of 2,770 for speaker:Bernard Allen
- Decentralisation Programme. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: The Minister was interrupting.
- Decentralisation Programme. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: I had not got my answers.
- Human Rights Issues. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: Although the council will replace the commission and there is a commitment to setting it up as soon as possible, there are no parameters set out in the decision of the United Nations. What membership rules have been agreed? What timeframe does the Minister envisage for a set of parameters and rules for the new council? Is it six or 12 months down the line?
- Human Rights Issues. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: Years.
- Human Rights Issues. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: Is he saying there will be no commission for years?
- Human Rights Issues. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: I am just asking the question.
- Human Rights Issues. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: I know that.
- Human Rights Issues. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: We all know that but I am merely asking a simple question.
- Human Rights Issues. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: We will not have a commission and there is no agreement on a council.
- Human Rights Issues. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: But we do not have any agreement. That is the bottom line.
- Colombian Peace Process. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: Can the Minister elaborate on his discussions with the Colombian Foreign Minister? Were the activities of the Colombia three resurrected during the EU discussions earlier this week? Did the Minister have any discussions with the Colombian Foreign Minister about the damage done to Ireland's reputation by the activities of the Colombia three? Was the question of possible discrimination against...
- Colombian Peace Process. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: However, Irish citizens will continue to be required to apply for visas if they wish to go to Colombia.
- EU Enlargement. (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: Does the Minister agree that the accession talks involving Turkey are based on sand if agreement is not reached on the recognition of Cyprus? Was pressure brought to bear by Austria to link the opening of accession talks with Turkey with the opening of accession talks with Croatia? Was the UN war crimes prosecutor, Ms Del Ponte, asked for evidence of Croatia's level of co-operation with the...
- Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation in relation to the holding of a referendum on the EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26877/05]
- Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the holding of a referendum on the EU constitution in view of President Barroso's recent comments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27217/05]
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (6 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support a legally binding international arms trade treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26910/05]
- Third Level Fees. (11 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a new third level funding authority will be established with responsibility for institutes of technology as well as universities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27542/05]
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (11 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary school children in classes of more than 30; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27564/05]
- Leaders' Questions. (11 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: The health boards had no involvement in this decision. The Tánaiste's predecessor made the decision.
- Leaders' Questions. (11 Oct 2005)
Bernard Allen: The Tánaiste is trying to insult our intelligence. She is passing the buck.