Results 121-140 of 11,258 for speaker:Séamus Kirk

Lourdes Hospital Inquiry: Statements (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Séamus Kirk: I am pleased to have an opportunity to make a short contribution to this debate, one of the most important we have had in the House for some time. There is an underlying consensus in the observations of Members in the range of contributions from both sides of the House. The starting point for an examination of the issues that arise from the traumatic cases that took place in Drogheda, County...

Decentralisation Programme. (21 Mar 2006)

Séamus Kirk: I thank you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, for the opportunity to raise this issue which is important both to my constituency and the east coast generally. I refer to the decentralisation plans for Drogheda and south Louth. Some time ago, many parts of the country welcomed the Government's decision to decentralise significant portions of the public service. People recognised the significant...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (21 Mar 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Question 213: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has satisfied herself that the helicopter landing facility in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth is adequate to cater for any emergency needs which may arise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10440/06]

Written Answers — Avian Flu: Avian Flu (21 Mar 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Question 260: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the emergency arrangements in place to deal with a possible bird flu epidemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10753/06]

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Deputies have two minutes to reply to the Minister on Report Stage amendments. We allow some latitude but we would like Deputies to be brief.

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Is the Minister withdrawing amendment No. 15?

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Amendment No. 20 is in the name of the Minister. Amendment No. 21 is an alternative to Amendment No. 20, and Amendment No. 24 is an alternative to Amendment No. 23. Amendments Nos. 20, 21, 23 to 27, inclusive, 30, 31 and 39 are related and may be discussed together.

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Amendment No. 34 is cognate on amendment No. 37 and both will be discussed together.

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Séamus Kirk: The Bill, which is considered to be a Dáil initiated Bill in accordance with Article 22.2 of the Constitution, will be sent to the Seanad.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (28 Mar 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is intended to make provision along the motorways for heavy goods vehicles to park to facilitate rest periods for drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12067/06]

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

Séamus Kirk: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to contribute to this debate which affords us the chance to focus on the area of housing and multi-unit apartments. Anybody who has been in the political arena over the past ten or 12 years will have noticed the significant change in housing provision generally, whether with regard to standards or the expectations of those building, purchasing or renting....

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Deputy Catherine Murphy has two and a half minutes.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Séamus Kirk: I understand Deputies Wall, Lynch and Broughan will share time.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Deputy Wall is eroding his colleagues' time.

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 May 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Transport the position in relation to heavy goods vehicles pulling out on a two lane motorway, having regard to the new penalty points offences introduced in this area. [18685/06]

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Séamus Kirk: I realise the time available to debate the Bill is relatively short. Every speaker has alluded to the fact that the country is convulsed by the controversy arising from the surprising decision of the Supreme Court in this case. The reasons for public disquiet include the prospect that sentenced sexual predators who have in many cases pleaded guilty to offences could conceivably be released to...

Message from Select Committee. (14 Jun 2006)

Séamus Kirk: The Select Committee on Transport has completed its consideration of the Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003 and has made amendments thereto.

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Message from Select Committee. (14 Jun 2006)

Séamus Kirk: The Select Committee on Transport has completed its consideration of Vote 32 for the year ending 31 December 2006, Vote 32.

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Can the Minister of State advise as to how the time is to be divided?