Results 721-740 of 6,645 for speaker:Jimmy Deenihan

Taxi Regulations. (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Finally, could I——

Taxi Regulations. (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Could I just finish tonight? One Member left this House tonight because the Minister who was supposed to reply to the issue he was to raise was not present. I have stayed in the House and I at least deserve the courtesy of being allowed to finish.

Taxi Regulations. (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Absolutely. I have been allowed to finish in the past by the Ceann Comhairle. It is 11.10 p.m.

Taxi Regulations. (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I should at least be allowed to conclude speaking on this very important issue.

Taxi Regulations. (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I now see why Deputy Walsh left the House.

Taxi Regulations. (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is becoming a total farce and I will make that complaint directly to the office of the Ceann Comhairle.

Taxi Regulations. (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have been here in the past and the Chair was flexible.

Written Answers — Export Refunds: Export Refunds (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the way in which she plans to secure the current pre-payment procedure for export refunds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12016/06]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to revise the allocation of milk quota; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12050/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí stationed in the Kerry Garda division during 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003. 2004 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12303/06]

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: During the debate on the Arbitration (International Commercial) Bill 1998, a commitment was given that section 5 of the Arbitration Act 1980 would be reviewed as under the present legislation there is no recourse to the courts in the event of a party to an arbitration being dissatisfied with the arbitrator's decision. Is the Government preparing legislation, as promised, to correct this section?

Irish Language: Statements. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ba mhaith liom cúpla focal a rá ins an díospóireacht seo. Cosúil leis na Teachtaí eile tá meas mór agam don teanga ach níl mé cleachtúil inti, anois. Like other speakers I want to say a few words in this debate. At one stage I was relatively fluent in the language, but I just do not have the practice. That is the position with many Members of the House and it begs the question why...

Irish Language: Statements. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am glad the Minister has clarified that. I repeat, there is no compulsory requirement to take English or mathematics. The Minister for Education and Science, while speaking on this topic before Christmas, attempted to mislead the public by pretending that there were three compulsory subjects for the leaving certificate. I do not recall precisely whether it was in this House or on "Questions...

Irish Language: Statements. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: As regards the Irish language, some years ago when interest in Irish dance and culture generally was on the wane, Riverdance emerged. The Irish language needs something like Riverdance. It needs a major revival. It needs to become topical and fashionable with young people, and that can be done. I sincerely believe that one of the great advantages of Deputy Kenny becoming Taoiseach would be...

Irish Language: Statements. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: He was speaking for Deputy Deasy.

Irish Language: Statements. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: "Spiddal" and "Spideál" are similar words.

Irish Language: Statements. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is different in west Kerry.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the decentralisation of 50 Revenue staff to Listowel, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12370/06]

Written Answers — Economic Policy: Economic Policy (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance when he last met with the Central Bank to discuss economic policy. [12545/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent of bereavement counselling services provided by the State in the north Kerry area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12638/06]