Results 801-820 of 907 for speaker:Seán Ryan

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (6 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason he has not set down a speed limit by way of primary or secondary legislation to dictate in all circumstances the maximum speed at which vehicles may travel over DBM base course where that surface is in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41660/06]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (7 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 20: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the main proposals for dealing with child offenders following the raising of the age of criminal responsibility to 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41933/06]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (7 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the anti-social behaviour provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 will be brought into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41932/06]

Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: Shame on the Government.

Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: Just like the Minister beside the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the estimated cost to the insurance fund of removing the earning limits for all recipients of deserted wife's benefit. [42889/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals for a much needed primary school in Skerries, County Dublin; the priority it has in her Department; the proposed location in Skerries and the proposed commencement date; if she will report on the urgent need for a replacement school (details supplied); if she proposes to construct two separate schools on the same...

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: They will have to remortgage their houses.

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: The Government continues to discriminate against older people.

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: The Government is ageist.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: Deputy Penrose can introduce it in Government next year.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: It is indicative of the way politics is evolving that the media generally are only interested in soundbites for the "One O'Clock News" and the "Nine O'Clock News" and the interactions between party leaders and the Taoiseach. One would think committee work insignificant if one were to judge by the publicity it receives but if this debate has demonstrated one thing, it is the importance of...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan:

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: I will not change my mind. I must say I am very satisfied that issues we highlighted relating to this Bill have been addressed in one manner or another. The Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, was prepared to listen to us and implement ideas as we put forward general principles as politicians who saw the need for change. In regard to carers, I sat on a committee that...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: I move amendment No. 2: In page 3, before section 1, to insert the following new section: "1. —The Minister shall as soon as may be after the passing of this Act prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on the redressing the disproportionate loss of income for recipients of social insurance payments to deserted wife where earnings exceed the prescribed amount.". This...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: What is the position with regard to annual reviews and how will a person who loses her job within the six month period be affected?

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: I thank the Minister for clarifying the matter and I look forward to further progress.

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (13 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether there should be a review of the capacity of senior civil servants to lead a cohesive drugs strategy; his further views on whether senior Gardaí and judges should be given specialised training and education in relation to the national drugs problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (14 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he expects to complete his consideration of the proposed new package of reforms of State aid for lone parents; when he expects to bring forward specific proposals; if such proposals will be included in his budget package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43132/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (14 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his proposals for a review of the rent supplement scheme, particularly in view of criticism from the Comptroller and Auditor General of the cost of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43131/06]