Results 741-760 of 16,478 for speaker:Tommy Broughan

Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. (17 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if funding will be provided to create sports training facilities ahead of the London 2012 Olympics in order to attract competing athletes from other nations; his views on whether this is a matter of urgency in view of the short timeframe; his plan to maximise both tourism and sporting opportunities ahead of the games; and if he will...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (17 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if, in view of emphasis on obesity and fitness levels, the lack of swimming pools and the waiting list facing parents at swimming pools in Dublin city concerns him; his plans to provide funding to alleviate waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34882/05]

Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: I endorse the comments of Deputy Perry. Although the Taoiseach did not seem to be aware of it, this important report was produced and announced on the nine o'clock news and not to this House. The report has far-reaching ramifications for our inland waterways and fisheries in that it effectively abolishes the regional fisheries boards and the central fisheries board which has played an...

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: I am delighted to support the motion brought forward by the Labour Party's spokesperson on the environment, Deputy Gilmore. Many young people in particular throughout the country are delighted that at long last this issue has reached the political arena in the form of a motion before this House, which the Minister could support. What is happening is a grotesque attempt at privatisation by the...

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: They own the Minister's party.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Why then does the Minister not take action? Why does he not bring in legislation?

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: I withdraw the remark about the Minister, but not about his party.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: The ideological bent of the Taoiseach and the Government over the past nine years has been precisely to produce the kind of housing market and system which we have with 200,000 units being built over the past three years and more than 50,000 people still on housing lists for ten, 12, 13, 14 or 15 years, as the Minister is aware. The traditional housing system involved water drainage, open...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of general practitioner only cards that have been issued; the numbers of general practitioner cards waiting to be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35459/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of full medical cards which have been issued since the eligibility for such cards has been increased; the number of full medical cards to be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35460/05]

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: I believe the Ceann Comhairle called Deputy Sherlock.

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: As a brief addendum to the reply the Taoiseach gave to Deputy Rabbitte's question, rather than splitting responsibility all over the place, would the Taoiseach consider keeping together the Department with responsibility for the marine and giving it to the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, who apparently has so few responsibilities? On the minerals development Bill, would it be possible...

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: As an addendum to the comments of my Fine Gael colleague, will the Taoiseach be calling on the chief executive of An Post to accept the recommendations——

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: ——of the Labour Court given that the trade union has accepted it?

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: The Taoiseach understands the important role involved here.

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (23 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the relevant section of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 will be activated to ensure that alcohol sold in off licences is traceable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35705/05]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (23 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations in County Mayo; the number of gardaí allocated to each of those Garda stations in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35706/05]

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: On a point of information——

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: This subject was discussed last night at a meeting of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. With reference to an interjection by Deputy Breen, we discussed the issue of questions. We ask endless questions on these energy matters and we do not get answers. The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey, is asleep at the switch.