Results 7,561-7,580 of 10,459 for speaker:Bertie Ahern

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: It is proposed to take No. 14, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and the Republic of Albania; No. 15, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and the Republic of Tajikistan;and No. 1, Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill...

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: On the first matter raised by Deputy Kenny, on behalf of the Government I extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of Garda Brian Kelleher and fireman, Michael Liston, who died so tragically in the early hours of Sunday morning, both of whom were killed in the line of duty while attending at the scene of another crash. I extend our sympathy to their colleagues in the Garda...

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The Tánaiste did work on and assist me in negotiating the St. Andrews Agreement.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: On the release of prisoners who have served their time there is a procedure for dealing with the issue. In this case it was well known because for some weeks people were talking about the imminent release. I do not think it was——

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: As I understand it, the matter of the release of the individual was brought to my attention by a Member some time ago. The Deputy thought it was an early release but when I checked the matter I found it was the completion of the sentence served. It was known in the community that this was happening. When an individual has served his or her sentence I do not see what procedure one can lay...

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: In this case there were a number of victims.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: On the second issue raised by Deputy Rabbitte, we did have the debate two weeks ago and on Monday week last the Government published its proposals. I asked last week if the Opposition would respond directly in writing to the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Brian Lenihan, who is trying to arrange a meeting. The Government's view is that both issues are...

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I appreciate that.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: On the legislation, a voluntary agreement has been reached with the industry and the Department is holding off on the introduction of legislation pending the outcome of the voluntary agreement. Our strategy across all the issues and the children's areas since setting up the National Children's Office and appointing a Minister of State with responsibility for children is to consult with young...

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I think it was to be covered in a housing Bill but I will check the matter for the Deputy.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I am informed by the Minister that, hopefully, it will be published in the next two weeks.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The Bill will be published in 2007.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: That matter is listed for this year. I think the Tánaiste is determined to try to do it this year.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The first two Bills, both of which are linked into the T16, will come before the House in this session. In regard to the third issue I do not know what legislation is involved.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I suggest the Deputy table a question to the Minister on that matter.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I understand there is already legislation on the Statute Book to deal with these issues. It does not require new legislation.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: It will be published shortly. It is not a very complex Bill so it should be enacted quickly.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The Deputy will be aware that there are no proposals to decentralise my Department or any of the bodies under its aegis.

Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Enormous and substantive progress has been made in the past 15 or 20 years in the implementation of all aspects of the drugs strategy to deal with issues relating to drugs.

Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: In the past seven or eight years, we devised a national drugs strategy. We invested the necessary resources, people and facilities in the strategy. Approximately 500 projects have been funded under the young people's facilities and services scheme, which has been in place for ten years. Hundreds of youth workers and outreach workers are dealing with this issue. Regional drugs teams are in...