Results 1,121-1,140 of 2,770 for speaker:Bernard Allen

Emigrant Issues. (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: It is propaganda.

Common Foreign and Security Policy. (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Does the Minister agree that the concept of a battlegroup is that of one which is capable of responding effectively and rapidly to global crises such as genocide? The Minister for Defence attended a recent meeting of the General Affairs and External Relations Committee at which he set out his plans, which were in line with the Minister's previous comments. Could the Minister calmly clarify...

Common Foreign and Security Policy. (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: I asked the question because there is an obvious contradiction in respect of this issue. I am not attempting to make a political point.

Common Foreign and Security Policy. (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: It is a matter of common sense. The Minister spoke about the view of the Irish people on the matter but this has never been tested. If tested, it would be revealed that the Irish people believe that Irish foreign policy should not be dictated by countries like China, which would have the power to veto any Irish initiative. This is the net effect of the triple lock. A major contradiction and...

Foreign Conflicts. (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the security situation in Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13006/06]

Foreign Conflicts. (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the security situation in Iraq; if his attention has been drawn to UN concerns with regard to the safety of Palestinians living in that State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13025/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount expended in renaming Development Co-operation Ireland as Irish Aid; the amount previously expended in renaming Ireland Aid as Development Co-operation Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12999/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of principal development and senior development specialists with Irish Aid volunteering to decentralise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13300/06]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (5 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the distribution of education welfare officers on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13346/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (5 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the legislation to establish a register of persons considered unsafe to work with children will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13347/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether adequate oil, gas or other fuel storage facilities are sufficient to meet future requirements; if he has in mind proposals to improve or enhance this capability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13823/06]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way in which areas (details supplied) are protected regarding those parts of Dundalk Bay deemed as a special area of conservation and a special protection area for birds; the measures he intends to take to help conserve cockles at Dundalk Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13649/06]

National Stadium. (25 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the timescale for the commencement of the new stadium at Lansdowne Road in view of the recent questions raised by Dublin City Council planning section on issues relating to the design of the stadium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15160/06]

Written Answers — Abbey Theatre: Abbey Theatre (25 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the provision of the new Abbey Theatre at George's Dock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15161/06]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (25 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 101: To ask the Taoiseach the details of his travels abroad for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations; the people who travelled with him in their official party; the duration of the visit; and the cost. [14495/06]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (25 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 156: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the details of her travels abroad for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations; the people who travelled with her in the official party; the duration of the visit; and the cost. [14496/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 170: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on the availability of funding for a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a residential placement or shared care placement. [14563/06]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (25 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Finance the details of his travels abroad for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations; the people who travelled with him in their official party; the duration of the visit; and the cost. [14497/06]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (25 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the details of his travels abroad for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations; the people who travelled with him in the official party; the duration of the visit; and the cost. [14498/06]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (25 Apr 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of his travels abroad for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations; the people who travelled with him in their official party; the duration of the visit; and the cost. [14499/06]