Results 861-880 of 2,770 for speaker:Bernard Allen

Health Services. (23 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this serious issue tonight. I am staggered and amazed that the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children is not here to answer the questions being raised by the elected Members of the people of Cork and Kerry. Her absence shows both arrogance and contempt for those people. Effectively, she is giving the two fingers to the fears,...

Health Services. (23 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: The apology is not accepted.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: The Tánaiste is interested in private facilities.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: This week we heard disturbing disclosures on the state of cancer services in the Munster area, which caused much upset. These matters are the direct responsibility of the Tánaiste. In an unprecedented Adjournment debate, five Deputies raised this issue and the Minister with direct responsibility sent an apology, which I do not accept, instead of attending.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: All we received was a parrot-like response from the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: This sends a two-fingered signal to the people of the Munster area, as she does not give a damn.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: I am not abusing anyone. I have sat patiently for the past ten minutes.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: No, I am not. I am raising the issue of the absence of the Tánaiste, who did not give a damn and did not attend last night's Adjournment debate. Will she apologise for not turning up? Can I get an answer?

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Why did the Tánaiste not turn up to answer five Deputies on an issue that took up much of the time of the House over the past week?

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Is the Ceann Comhairle threatening me again? I will support Deputy Rabbitte's motion.

Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: The Ceann Comhairle should listen to the Deputy's point of order.

Written Answers — State Airline: State Airline (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Transport if he supports the view expressed by Aer Lingus's chief executive officer that the partial sale of a share in Aer Lingus must take place at least by the third quarter of 2006; if he is working toward such a deadline and will achieve same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36009/05]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals in co-operation with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to tackle the increasing problem of drug driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36001/05]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí that have been recruited from outside of Ireland who had already served in other police forces; the training they undertook before being put on duty; and the duration of the training. [36151/05]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of recruits that have graduated from Templemore training college in the past 12 months; the number of conferring ceremonies that have taken place on each occasion that a class qualified; the stations they have been allocated to on a county basis. [36152/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 367 of 9 November 2005, the reason a newspaper (details supplied) was not amended for 1 October 2005; the person who is commanding the new reserve service support units from 1 October 2005 to date pending the formal appointment of reserve unit commanders; and the position regarding the posting of enlisted...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the level of confusion, dissatisfaction and uncertainty among officers arising from the failure to conclude proper arrangements for all appointments in the new reserve in view of the fact that the reorganisation of the Reserve Defence Force was in train since 1996. [36158/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of FCA officers who did not apply for any appointment in the new reserve; the position regarding same; if he has satisfied himself that all potential candidates for Lt. Col. were properly notified regarding all positions open to them. [36159/05]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (29 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 87: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has considered the introduction of a community dividend that would provide compensation, monetary or otherwise, for those groups or individuals located close to so-called disamenities including major infrastructural projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36592/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (29 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 125: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether major infrastructural projects such as wind turbines should be included in regional development plans and amended national spatial strategy to fast-track their construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36591/05]