Results 781-800 of 16,478 for speaker:Tommy Broughan
- Rail Services. (24 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: It was a Fianna Fáil Government that did it before.
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the 20 buses provided to Dublin Bus as part of Transport 21; the cost of these buses; the amount provided by his Department for these 20 buses; the number of buses to be retired or otherwise put out of service once these buses become operational; the date when these buses will become operational; and if he will make a...
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which he proposes to increase bus capacity in the greater Dublin area by 80,000 places. [35894/05]
- Leaders' Questions. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: How many employment inspectors are there? This is total hypocrisy.
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the need for the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to address the outrageous and disgraceful actions by Irish Ferries management against its workforce in the Welsh ports of Pembroke and Holyhead in recent days; to outline what measures the Government is taking to bring...
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: He gave them the green light.
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: It is astonishing that the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment can deliver a speech within which there is not a single proposal to address the horrific circumstances facing the workers of Irish Ferries on the Isle of Inisfree and Ulysses. He has the absolute cheek to ask the labour movement for a new social partnership deal when 543 workers have been threatened, abused and...
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: Many would say the Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, has totally abandoned the Irish Ferries workers and is guilty of an appalling dereliction of duty on foot of his comment that there was no more he could do. Shrugging his shoulders and holding up his hands, he gave the green light to these outrageous events.
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: I have received many reports from former work colleagues regarding the officers stranded on board the two vessels. They have had the highest praise for the professionalism and competence of the officers, who have dedicated themselves to what is often a tough and difficult job with long stretches away from home and family. They do not deserve to be treated with such thuggery and contempt by...
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: Given that budget day is next week, does he not have an obligation to tell us what will happen? Mr. Rothwell has the cheek to refer to the labour relations mechanisms and state the company has been back and forth to the Labour Court, the Labour Relations Commission and the national implementation body. The direct opposite is the truth because it was he who told all those involved in the...
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: The Taoiseach is personally responsible because he did not take any action.
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: The Taoiseach is personally responsible. He was aware that the situation in Irish Ferries was developing. All Members get reports in their clinics of migrant workers being abused in shameful ways. The Taoiseach knew this was happening and he should have made preparations to meet this crisis head-on. Instead, he is nowhere to be seen. He should be here this evening to deal with one of the most...
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: It is historically accurate.
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: The Government is not behaving like a partner.
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: The Minister should kiss it goodbye.
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: Was the Bahamas turned down?
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: Did the Minister of State tell the Taoiseach to keep his mouth shut?
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: The Government better start doing something then.
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: Regarding complaints to the Garda about the outrageous methods that were used against Irish Ferries workers in Irish ports, will the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform inform the Minister if there is an ongoing Garda investigation? The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, and the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural...
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Tommy Broughan: Yes I have.