Results 861-880 of 6,407 for speaker:Emmet Stagg

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: I do not understand how you can interpret Deputy Rabbitte's supplementary question in such a way, other than to draw a negative conclusion about your intentions in the matter.

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: I do not accept the ruling, it is wrong.

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: The Chair's rulings have been wrong regularly. He has made some strange rulings.

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: In regard to the issue raised——

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: How can we address this matter?

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: When can I do that?

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: There is a roadblock on the issue.

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Would that not be dreadful?

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: On a point of order, standard procedure for the Taoiseach's predecessors in such matters was to say it was a matter for the Whips, who would then discuss it and through which we might have got a promise from the Government. We would then be promised——

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: That was when the Ceann Comhairle was kicking the matter to touch.

Written Answers — Television Reception: Television Reception (16 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, further to his reply to this Deputy in Dáil Éireann on 20 April 2005 when he undertook personally to follow up the issue of RTE reception in Britain, he will report on the proposals he has made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30007/05]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (16 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the consultation and information his Department transmitted to interested stakeholders before the Fisheries and Marine Jurisdiction Bill appeared before the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources; the reason no briefing was given to members of the committee and Opposition spokespersons;...

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: The Minister cannot answer questions because the law does not allow it.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Order for Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: The Deputies behind the Minister have the same opinion.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Order for Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: There was no consultation.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Order for Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: As a teller and given that the Fianna Fáil backbenchers are very anxious to demonstrate their positions publicly and clearly on this matter, under Standing Order 69 I propose that the vote be taken by other than electronic means.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: It is a pity the Taoiseach did not make them before now.

Suspension of Member. (22 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: On a point of order, did the Ceann Comhairle or some member of staff give instructions to clear the Press Gallery.

Suspension of Member. (22 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Why did some of the staff under the control of the Ceann Comhairle approach them in that regard?

Suspension of Member. (22 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: The Ceann Comhairle might make inquiries, given that the Dáil is supposed to sit in public session. I know the Ceann Comhairle would like to hold it in private.