Results 761-780 of 19,032 for speaker:Ruairi Quinn

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (13 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, his views on whether all states are following this convention when travelling through Irish airspace; if he is satisfied that no extraordinary rendition flights transporting prisoners for torture or imprisonment have passed through Irish or Irish controlled airspace; and if...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Finance if the mobile telephone transmitters located (details supplied) in Dublin 6 have been switched off pending the report from the interdepartmental committee on the health effects of electromagnetic radiation; the contractual changes necessary with the telecommunications companies operating these transmitters in order to shut them down; if monetary...

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: On a point of order, the Ceann Comhairle may not be aware as his back is to it, but the Press Gallery has been emptied and nobody from the press is present. Can I take it that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has succeeded in intimidating the rest of the press corps?

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: After two years.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: It used to be Deputy Jacob.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Since I made my first observation about the Press Gallery, an allegation has been made that I wish the Ceann Comhairle to investigate. I am not sure if it is proven but it would be disturbing if so. The allegation is that a member of the press was ordered from the Press Gallery because he was deemed to be wearing inappropriate attire, namely jeans. Will the Ceann Comhairle investigate this...

Written Answers — Traveller Education: Traveller Education (15 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the failure to integrate Traveller children into the education system; the action her Department will take to ensure that Traveller children are not disadvantaged and deprived of educational opportunities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39672/05]

Written Answers — Weight of Schoolbags: Weight of Schoolbags (15 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will introduce further measures to reduce the weight of schoolbags from both primary and post-primary students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39673/05]

Digital Hub. (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will provide information on the recent €118 million property deal in the digital hub; the amount of the digital hub dedicated to digital media enterprises; the amount being used for residential or commercial purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2123/06]

European Council Meeting: Statements. (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: In support of what my party leader just said, I draw the attention of the House to the following points I wish to make, which come within the context of the agreed budget. I ask the Taoiseach and his colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, whether they could address their minds to them. We have certainty until 2013, which is not far away. I am glad the Taoiseach stated on more that one...

European Council Meeting: Statements. (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: The Council conclusions provide for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to be considered as a candidate country. Will its name disappear so that the state will emerge as Macedonia and Greece's reservations in this regard will be allayed?

Written Answers — Energy Provision: Energy Provision (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to develop an east-west interconnector; if a decision has been taken on whether same will be developed on a regulated or hybrid regulated or merchant basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2104/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 314: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if EU Directive 2005/28/EC will be implemented before 29 January 2006; if the directive will not be implemented by 29 January 2006 the reason Ireland will not meet its obligations to implement this directive before the deadline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1108/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans in relation to Ashford Garda barracks, County Wicklow, which was severely damaged by fire in May 2003; if he intends to refurbish this building for continuing use as a Garda station; if the State has received an insurance payment in relation to the damage caused by the fire and, if so, the amount which has been received; the moneys being...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Finance if EU Directive 2004/17/EC will be implemented before 31 January 2006; if the directive will not be implemented by 31 January 2006 the reason Ireland will not meets its obligations to implement this directive before the deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1112/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 514: To ask the Minister for Finance if EU Directive 2004/18/EC will be implemented before 31 January 2006; if the directive will not be implemented by 31 January 2006 the reason Ireland will not meet its obligations to implement this directive before the deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1110/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Finance the price paid for the premises purchased to house the taxi regulator; if rent has been paid on these premises; the amount of rent which has been paid in each calendar year to date in 2005; the date on which the property was purchased or first rented; the cost of refurbishment; the staff capacity of the premises; the number of staff who are...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Finance if the part of EU Directive 2005/19/EC due for implementation by 1 January 2006 was implemented before 1 January 2006 the reason Ireland did not meet its obligations to implement this directive before the deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1111/06]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Finance the stage at which Ireland's application to join the Asian Development Bank is; the steps that need to be taken in order to complete the application; the timeframe involved in each of these steps; the expected timeframe for the entire process until official membership; if, in view of the fact that Irish companies cannot currently tender for Asian...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Question No. 206 of 19 October 2005, if the toxicology report has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2346/06]