Results 981-1,000 of 16,478 for speaker:Tommy Broughan

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (15 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she intends to take following the publication of a report on participation of Travellers in post-primary education which indicated that only 2% of the young Travellers surveyed remained in school beyond junior certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5725/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of the fact that Stamullen, a village of 2,500 people in the 01 area, has no Eircom broadband service, he will state the position with regard to the roll out of broadband for the local residents of this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5909/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (15 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures which are being taken by the Government at an international level and through membership of European and global institutions to promote human rights in Burma and to bring about the release of Aung San Suu Kyi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5906/06]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (16 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the advice and support her Department has provided to food and feed producers arising from the introduction of the hygiene package; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5925/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Transport if measures will be brought forward to ensure that car owners undertaking the national car test are not charged for the re-checking of minor infringements such as having incorrect bulbs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6120/06]

Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the Broadcasting Act will be brought forward; if he is bringing forward measures to establish a single regulatory body to regulate all aspects of the broadcasting sector; if the recent awarding of a license to a company (details supplied) indicates the need for a review of the BCI's licensing process; if...

Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: I too congratulate Deputy Browne on his appointment as Minister of State to the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. The Minister has in effect decided there will be a single content regulator for the public sector broadcaster, RTE, as well as the private sector companies. What is the timeframe? Does the Minister intend to bring forward the Bill this year? Given that we...

Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: They are basically doing something similar and there is a certain sameness about them. In cities such as Stockholm——

Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Does the Minister agree we should investigate the possibility of having a more varied radio spectrum award?

Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Will the case influence legislation?

Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Not for the first time.

Wild Salmon Stocks. (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: It cannot be held in June.

Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: I thank the Minister for his answer. In his reply to a recent question he said the total contribution of biofuels to the transport sector is approximately 0.00002%. Will it not be an incredible challenge to meet the 2% target over the next few years and an even greater challenge to meet the EU target of 5.75% by 2010? Has the Government not had a deplorable record in this area? The EU...

Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: ——or, as is the case with so many other issues similar to the one I have raised, will the Government wait until this side of the House is in power and we show it what to do in this respect?

Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: This is a different Labour Party.

Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: I congratulate the Minister. I will have to save for one.

Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: One needs targets.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his strategy for maintaining and developing fishery harbours here; the reason there has been such long delays in the appointment of harbour masters in certain harbours, including Howth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6729/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the stage of preparation of the electricity Bill; when he expects same to return to the Government's legislative programme; if the delay in bringing forward the electricity Bill will have implications for commercial and strategic decision making at the ESB; if the ESB will be permitted to bring forward a new...

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Tommy Broughan: The Labour Party also opposes the guillotining of the Bill. We will only be allowed to speak for three and a half hours on the future of 8,000 people working directly in the fishing industry. Approximately 40,000 additional people depend on the industry day in day out. They do the most dangerous job in the country's economy. Their future is on the line. Instead of having a reasonable process...