Results 101-120 of 29,211 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

Price Increases. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: That is capitalism.

Price Increases. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Would the Tánaiste not accept that the attitude she has displayed to this question is giving the green light to publicans to repeat the process on the next rugby weekend or another special occasion? She said she will do nothing other than let the market take its course, and she has invited people to shop around. That is no consolation, however, particularly for the tourism sector because...

Safety on Farms. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: While I welcome the advertising campaign and its positive impact, does the Tánaiste accept that the Health and Safety Authority is already stretched when it comes to providing staff for on-site inspections in the construction sector, much less on every farm in the State? Does she see a role for the local authorities in this area? Could building regulations have a role, with a separation in...

Written Answers — Company Investigations: Company Investigations (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 40: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the latest information available to her regarding when the report of the High Court inspectors into the affairs of companies (details supplied) will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13811/04]

Written Answers — Teacher Assistance Service: Teacher Assistance Service (18 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the recent call from the Teachers' Union of Ireland for a full-time assistance service for teachers; his views on whether the absence of such a service is contributing to the growing problem of stress in the workplace; if he will live up to the Government's commitment to provide for such services and...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (18 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he is considering introducing university tuition fees for students once they have completed three years in college; if this represents a move towards the introduction of a general three-year undergraduate degree course in universities with students opting to specialise thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason no vocational school in County Wexford was included in the recent announcement of the €30 million additional funding for primary and post-primary schools; his views on whether inadequate investment in educational facilities in County Wexford is conductive to the aim of relocating 270 civil servants from Dublin to County...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the band 2 designation assigned to phase 3 of the St. Peter's College building programme with a view to advancing the project to tender during 2004, in view of the fact that Wexford third level campus, an outreach centre of Carlow IT, now has 150 full-time students with a projected figure of 180 for September 2004,...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (25 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to Ballycanew national school, Ballycanew, Gorey, County Wexford, officials of his Department have been in touch with school authorities in relation to their application for the appointment of a full-time learning support-resource teacher for the school; the position in relation to the provision of a full-time...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (25 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Wexford does not have access to learning support or remedial teaching although the report of an educational psychologist clearly indicates that consistent learning support will be required for the remainder of this person's primary education; the...

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (1 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Government policy in regard to persons serving prison sentences arising from the murder of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16293/04]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in regard to the implications of the preliminary opinion of the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice in a case of a person (details supplied), as a stateless child, this person will be entitled to Irish citizenship under the terms of the Government's proposed Irish nationality and citizenship Bill; if this...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (1 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Transport the current waiting list for the D1 licence driving test; if in view of the fact that applicants require this licence for employment purposes, he can take steps to reduce the waiting time for tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16186/04]

Semi-State Bodies. (17 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 2: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the serious concern expressed by trade unions, commercial firms in the region and the board of the company itself regarding her proposals to break up Shannon Development; if an independent assessment has been done of her proposal to transfer the company's rental income from...

Semi-State Bodies. (17 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Will the Minister agree it is unusual for a Minister to break up one of the most successful semi-State companies under that Minister's control? Will she accept that the track record of Shannon Development is without parallel in the country, that it is the only statutory regional development engine, that it has achieved the industrialisation of the mid-west, which is second only to Dublin, and...

Semi-State Bodies. (17 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste's first reply was more characteristic of the Taoiseach, in talking about extraneous matters such as decentralisation and the amount of jobs that are being located in the area. Her second response, however, was more forthright and focused. The real reason, however, is to give some economic justification to the break-up of Aer Rianta and the stand-alone policies of the airport. Is...

Semi-State Bodies. (17 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste should replicate it, rather than damaging it.

Consumer Issues. (17 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste is supposed to answer the questions.

Semi-State Bodies. (17 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: I have already asked a similar priority question. I am intrigued by the Tánaiste's response to this question in which she said her proposal, "is fully supported by the board of Shannon Development". I was looking for a public comment by the board. The only one I could see was from Mr. Liam McElligott in The Irish Times of 21 May 2004 in which he described the Government's proposals as flawed.

Semi-State Bodies. (17 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: I refer to his comments where he said it would seriously undermine Shannon Airport's capability to play a meaningful role in regional development. That was the attitude of the chairman of Shannon Development to the Tánaiste's proposals at the end of May. I understand that reflected the view of the board. Has the Tánaiste managed to persuade the chairman of a different view? Are there any...