Results 821-840 of 2,770 for speaker:Bernard Allen

Nuclear Armaments. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: I thank the Minister for his response and for his earlier comments regarding the failure of the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons treaty talks. The level of hypocrisy and double standards is breathtaking. The reckless attitude of some states is something we could all live to regret because the longer the indecision and double standards continue, the greater the risk that nuclear materials...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of outstanding judgments, findings or infringement proceedings against Ireland for the failure or delay to transpose European Union regulations into Irish law or to act on applicable European directives or legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33302/05]

Written Answers — Humanitarian Disasters: Humanitarian Disasters (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the response time to natural disasters and other emergencies from the United Nations should be significantly improved in view of the experience with the recent earthquake in Pakistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33559/05]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to prevent an outbreak of avian flu here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33783/05]

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: They were only increased last week.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if achievements to date in 2005 in respect of local loop unbundling are adequate to facilitate the development of the communications industry with particular reference to ready availability to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34484/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if local loop unbundling or other requirements to facilitate broadband or other telecommunications provision or expansion has been completed to date in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34483/05]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 46: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork is being refused an electrical wheelchair. [35015/05]

Departmental Programmes. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: The answer is obviously "yes".

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: He left because he was the solution to the problem.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: The Taoiseach is acting like Pontius Pilate.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: That has been promised for a number of years. We will get it in two years' time and there is a two year waiting list. There is a two year waiting list for a mammogram.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Why is there only one in Cork?

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: The Taoiseach can talk about George Best's health and about Roy Keane. He should talk about the relevant issues. I am sick of listening to him.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: The Minister responsible is sitting beside the Taoiseach.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: That is not correct.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Next year.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Not in the south where there is a two year waiting list.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: No, I do not want to leave the House——

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: ——but there are inaccuracies there——