Results 8,461-8,480 of 10,459 for speaker:Bertie Ahern

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Yes, that they should be given in each case.

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Yes, I am in favour of it.

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I have always followed that practice. I agree with Deputy Ó Caoláin on this issue although it is not easy to get all of the system to follow it.

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I do agree with him on it.

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I have always tried to put the heads of Bills out for debate. In the end, as with regulatory analysis, if there is more discussion on an issue it ultimately leads to better legislation and more agreement. It gives people a chance to have a direct input. I did get Departments to publish the heads of a number of Bills in the last Dáil, although I admit that some Departments have not...

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: There are several reports that have moved on. The OECD report on regulatory reform of professions suggested that competition in the professional services sector could be stronger. In response to this, the Competition Authority commenced a study of selected professionals, including engineers, architects, solicitors, barristers, veterinary surgeons, dentists, optometrists and medical...

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: It is proposed to take No. 12, statements on tackling crime, and No. 4, Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007 — Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings on No. 12 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 7 p.m. tonight and the following arrangements shall apply: the...

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: We replied to Deputy Kenny's letter this morning but he may not have had an opportunity to see the reply. I have no problem discussing the procedures. That is a good idea. In respect of some of Deputy Higgins' points yesterday, the committees do a much better job than they are given credit for and over the past 20 years committees have undertaken good work. Only a few get prominence for...

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The Government has already agreed to have a meeting regarding committees. Over the years a number of initiatives have been taken. For instance, there used to be a committee week that was dropped because Members thought it interrupted the main work of the House. The number of committees has been increased, their role and remit has been extended and they now bring before them far more...

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: No. However, there are committees other than the committee on foreign affairs.

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: It is important to have a structure and a system. As for Deputy Gilmore's query, I have been lobbied by many Members on both sides — I will not mention names — who have inquired whether there is any chance of securing a committee chairmanship or vice-chairmanship. This is not confined to Independents.

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I am not aware of it either.

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I am aware the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance does not intend to introduce any Supplementary Estimate.

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Deputy Stagg has a point. To be helpful, I am not aware of the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance bringing forward this year a Supplementary Estimate about anything.

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: That legislation is under preparation and it will probably be into the new year before it is ready. The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan, tells me that the question raised by Deputy McManus relates to internal transfer of funds, that he has an understanding with the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance on that issue, and therefore funds will be provided.

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The animal health Bill is due in the middle of next year.

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Both of those Bills are listed for this session.

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The aviation regulation Bill is due in 2008.

Written Answers — Ministerial Expenses: Ministerial Expenses (3 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Details of the amounts paid to each Minister of State in my Department during the last five years are listed in the following tables. Minister of State and Chief Whip Mary Hanafin Item 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 (up to end of Sept) Subsistence â'¬4,937 â'¬3,529 Nil Nil Nil Minister of State Dick Roche Item 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 (up to end of Sept) Mileage â'¬19,956 â'¬14,841...

Strategic Management Initiative. (9 Oct 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, together. In December 2006, the Government approved a major review of the public service by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, OECD. The review has two main objectives, namely, to benchmark the public service in Ireland against comparable countries and, to make recommendations as to future directions for public...