Results 9,661-9,680 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: On occasions such as this, there is the usual call for the House to be brought back or to resume early.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The only point I can make is in the context of the legislation that may be necessary to deal with the issue of the recapitalisation of the banks.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: If necessary, the House can return. Other than that, I propose to put the question to the House.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The question was not clear.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I concur with the sentiments expressed in the House. I hope people will have time to rest and relax, and to watch their voices so they will be sharply tuned when we return. To the Ceann Comhairle and all the staff of the House, I extend our best wishes. Without a shadow of a doubt, we would all agree that the courteous manner in which we are treated by the staff of this House is superb and...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It will be next year.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I am not familiar with the particulars in the legislation but it is our intention to have it on the floor of the House as quickly as possible.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: There is none.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It will be introduced next year.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Next year is not that far away now.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Next year.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: They are both next year.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Unless the Deputy wants to sit this year. The way we are going we will get nothing done today. It is almost 11.40 a.m.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I will ask the relevant Minister to advise the Deputy as I am not aware of the specifics.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: That will be in the middle of next year.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: As the Deputy knows, we are in final discussions with the social partners on the compliance legislation, so it is our intention to introduce it as quickly as possible in the new year. We are currently carrying out a review of competition law and it is my intention to include that agreement. It will also include an amendment arising from the decision made by the IMO. Quite a considerable...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I know the recommendations are being considered, but I sincerely hope that one of them will be that we can get the Order of Business over in less than an hour.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It would be a great idea. We could get something done.

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The survey results in question are consistent with Census findings which indicate that employment participation by those with a disability, who do not express a difficulty about working, remains significantly lower than for their non-disabled peers. In regard to accessing employment in the open labour market, all FÁS Services are open to people with disabilities, and FÁS encourage people...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (18 Dec 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The buildings and premises occupied by my Department and the 8 Offices of my Department are not rented or leased by the Department or its Offices. The information requested by the Deputy is, therefore, not relevant in the case of my Department and its Offices. The Deputy may wish to know that all buildings and premises occupied by my Department and its Offices are provided by the Office of...