Results 901-920 of 4,504 for speaker:Joe Carey

Order of Business. (12 May 2010)

Joe Carey: The legislation to which Deputy Tom Hayes referred, the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009, has been left in limbo in the Seanad.

Order of Business. (12 May 2010)

Joe Carey: The concern is that it will be guillotined when it comes to this House.

Order of Business. (12 May 2010)

Joe Carey: The Taoiseach should make a statement indicating when it will come before the House.

Order of Business. (12 May 2010)

Joe Carey: On another matter, 598 Irish citizens have died while abroad in the last three years. Two weeks ago the Joint Committee on Social and Family Affairs heard from a deputation on this matter. I subsequently submitted a parliamentary question to the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Ó Cuív, asking that the Civil Registration Act 2004 be amended to allow deaths of Irish nationals abroad...

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Joe Carey: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Central Bank Reform Bill 2010. Over recent months, many people have quoted Edmund Burke's remark that "there is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue". When the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, presented this legislation to the Dáil, he spoke of the admirable grittiness of the Irish people in dealing with the issues that...

Intoxicating Liquor (National Conference Centre) Bill 2010: Second Stage (13 May 2010)

Joe Carey: I am pleased to make a contribution to the Bill which will enable the national convention centre to apply for a licence to sell intoxicating liquor. I understand that the centre, which is built on the banks of the River Liffey at Spencer Dock is scheduled to open in September 2010. There is little doubt that this facility will be a world class international conference and event venue, one...

Intoxicating Liquor (National Conference Centre) Bill 2010: Second Stage (13 May 2010)

Joe Carey: -----for the village and the large hinterland it serves throughout north Clare and into places in east Clare such as Tulla and Feakle. I also wish to put on record the need to deliver the remaining elements of the western rail corridor. We have a vibrant region in the mid-west and that is good not just for the west but for the entire country. We need a counter-pole to Dublin. Balanced...

Constitutional Amendment on Children: Motion (18 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Since the publication of the recommendations of the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children last February, it has become glaringly obvious that the Government is not prioritising the needs of our children. I commend the Labour Party and Sinn Féin on their attempt to move the process forward by bringing this motion to the floor of the House. Far too often in this State,...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (18 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of beds closed to date in view of the Health Service Executive plans to close 1,100 inpatient hospital beds in 2010; the hospitals affected by these closures; her views on the impact that this will have on patients' services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20245/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in accessing speech and language therapy sessions in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19954/10]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 401 of 23 March 2010, the progress made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20030/10]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (18 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cars in the Garda fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20031/10]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (18 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cars in the Garda fleet that are more than four years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20032/10]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (18 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to upgrade the Garda fleet of cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20033/10]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (18 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the introduction of the proposed employer's PRSI scheme; when same will come into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20753/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 104 of 6 May 2010, when will the required amendments to the Civil Registration Act 2004 come before the Houses of the Oireachtas which will allow for the registration in this country of deaths of Irish persons which occur outside this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20488/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 104 of 6 May 2010, when will he have completed the review which he committed to in this reply; if he intends to publish an amendment Act or if it is his intention to deal with the issue with other legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20490/10]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (18 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 432: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will seek to amend the conditions preventing former home owners from applying for an affordable house under the affordable scheme in view of the number of persons losing their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19901/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will abolish the €10 travel tax as it continues to cause financial harm to the economies of the mid-west region and the western seaboard in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20893/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 May 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on the operation of the Speech and Language Therapy Services in County Clare; the numbers of therapists; the number of persons who are presently on the waiting list; the length of time that a new client will have to wait before receiving therapy; the typical service delivered to clients; and if she will make a...