Results 961-980 of 4,571 for speaker:Trevor Sargent

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the remit of the proposed commission of inquiry into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of 1974; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18373/05]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I hope we can avoid repetition given that we dealt with the same questions some weeks ago on 11 May regarding whether the Government is prepared to take legal action against the British Government for non-co-operation over this matter in the European Court of Human Rights. The Taoiseach indicated on that date that he needed to take legal advice as to how to pursue the matter but that he was...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: What about the Attorney General's advice?

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The cost is €600,000. Is that for——

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: For whom?

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: What about the families' costs?

Benchmarking Awards. (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the cost implications for his Department of the payment of the final phase of the benchmarking award; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18375/05]

Benchmarking Awards. (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: My question arises from the new review announced in April. I understand the Government asked for an interim report in June if any anomalies were found that would have to be addressed. Does the Taoiseach expect a report this month, and have cost implications of such a review been included in figures in his Department? Is there a way to answer questions on productivity in a definite way? Can...

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The public awareness and outrage over this matter indicate a demand for legislation. I hope that all in this House recognise the need to respond practically, with legislation, and if necessary a Supplementary Estimate if the Health Service Executive does not have the spare bed capacity, if it closes a nursing home.

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: We need legislation on the matter. If a Supplementary Estimate is needed, will it be available?

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Can I ask the Taoiseach——

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Will the Taoiseach indicate if he is approaching this issue from the same point of view as that of the British Prime Minister, recognising that the EU constitution is dead in the water?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Finance if there will be a new tax relief introduced for mental hospitals; if there are any other new tax reliefs under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18345/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has considered the benefits of making specific tax credits refundable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18344/05]

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (2 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the implications for Ireland's EU constitution referendum following the outcome of the referendums held in France and the Netherlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18371/05]

Written Answers — Undocumented Irish Emigrants: Undocumented Irish Emigrants (2 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his proposal for an on-line database for illegal Irish emigrants living in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18649/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (2 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government will be cutting its annual direct aid to Uganda to demonstrate the need for political reform in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18650/05]

Freedom of Information. (14 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department during April and May 2005; the way in which this number compares with the comparable periods in 2003 and 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19366/05]

Freedom of Information. (14 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Will the Taoiseach indicate whether the reduction in the number of freedom of information requests to his Department have allowed him to bring about the 4% reduction in staff? Is the work related to the reduction in staff? There were 80 freedom of information inquiries in the first quarter of 2003 but the number of requests is now in single figures. Does the Taoiseach see a need to amend the...

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with former US President, Mr. Bill Clinton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18374/05]