Results 121-140 of 232 for speaker:Jim Glennon

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: I am aware that time is against me. In supporting the Government's amendment, I wish the Green Party well in their sojourn on the high moral ground. I am told it is a lonely place and cannot accommodate much of a crowd.

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: He withdrew that remark.

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: That comment was withdrawn. The Deputy should take that back.

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: I am not defending him.

Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: I am pointing out that the statement was withdrawn in this House.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (28 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of cadets and the number of private soldiers who were accepted into the Defence Forces in 2004 and 2005; the number of applications received in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11561/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (28 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the opening discussions between officials of his Department and their Swedish counterparts regarding Ireland's possible participation in the Swedish-led Nordic battlegroup; the length of time he anticipates these talks will last; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11562/06]

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: I wish to be associated with the remarks of Deputy Wilkinson, including his closing comments on the appointment of Gay Byrne to the chairmanship of the new authority. I particularly wish to be associated with Deputy Wilkinson's reference to his disappointment at Mr. Byrne's opening contribution in his new job. It is important that Mr. Byrne realises that press conferences are secondary to the...

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: Perhaps if his son went to Deputy Johnny Brady, his local Fianna Fáil Deputy, he might receive a better service than he gets from his Fine Gael Deputy. I congratulate Deputy Mitchell on her initiative. The Bill is a necessity. It is unfortunate that this is the case but that is the nature of legislation. My contribution will focus on the lack of responsibility in society in general and among...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (29 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the prospects of REP scheme three in 2006 and on progress in the REP scheme four consultation process. [12207/06]

Written Answers — Live Exports: Live Exports (29 Mar 2006)

Jim Glennon: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on progress on the recommencement of live sheep exports to the continent. [12208/06]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Jim Glennon: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion and welcome Deputy O'Dowd's initiative, which befits the recently crowned Deputy of the year.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Jim Glennon: I congratulate him on the award, but lest he gets any ideas, I remind him that he is still on the wrong side of the House.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Jim Glennon: The Deputy has been on his way a long time and is still on the way. I am delighted to have the opportunity to support the Minister's amendment to this motion. The amendment is the essence of common sense. This is a highly complex issue. We need only remember the history we learned in primary and secondary school which gave us a good grasp of the historical difficulties here with regard to...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (4 May 2006)

Jim Glennon: Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of companies which responded to the most recent request for expressions of interest in the long stay patients payment refund scheme; the number which were shortlisted; the number of tenders which were received by the closing date; the criteria which was used to assess and nominate the successful company; and if...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (4 May 2006)

Jim Glennon: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the tender competition for the long stay patents refund scheme was terminated in 2005; the number of companies which replied to the expression of interest notice; the number of companies which were shortlisted and invited to tender; the number of companies which submitted tenders by the closing date; and if she...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed). (17 May 2006)

Jim Glennon: There are two minutes remaining in this slot.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed). (17 May 2006)

Jim Glennon: I ask the Deputy to conclude.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed). (17 May 2006)

Jim Glennon: Deputy Stagg has 15 minutes in this slot.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 May 2006)

Jim Glennon: Sé nóiméad.