Results 15,521-15,540 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: When the Taoiseach has made his decision, he will let us all know.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: Legislation on this issue is being prepared.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I am aware that this matter was discussed by the joint committee. It is important to point out that 27,500 people in this country rely on this industry and the ancillary sectors.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The Minister agrees with the view of Opposition Members that we need to provide legislation.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The Minister is of the view that legislation has to be introduced. It was mentioned in the Budget Statement.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: That legislation will be brought forward in the new year.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I am pressing the proposal.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The previous proposal was that the House would return on 19 January 2011. It was decided the House would resume on 12 January, which is much earlier than in previous years. We have had a considerable number of sittings and a considerable number of Bills have been introduced and dealt with by the House.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I appreciate once again that the leader of the Labour Party is anxious to know when he will be Taoiseach.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: However, he will have to wait until the Taoiseach decides when the dissolution of the Dáil will take place. There might be other syngergies to be addressed in the meantime to decide who will be standing in his place. It would be erroneous for people to think that any Member of this House will not be working next week. Every Member has always performed his or her duties and has always...
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: A Cheann Comhairle, on behalf of the Government I thank you and your staff for your work during the year. I also wish well the staff of the Houses, who are not often appreciated. When we finish in this Chamber they continue working to complete what takes place in the House. I wish all Members of the House a happy Christmas. There has been a considerable and long period of discussion since...
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: Yes. The Minister for Health and Children intends to publish it during the session. I am not aware of the Attorney General's views on the other issue, but we will get an update for the Deputies.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: There is promised legislation, but no date.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: It is Private Members' business and is, therefore, a matter for the Deputy himself.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: That judgment was given at 10 a.m. The Minister for Health and Children will examine the judgment carefully and she will consider any legal implications arising from it.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The deliberations are not completed on this matter, so I am not in a position to say if a referendum will take place by the time of the election.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: Clearly, I do not want that to happen in County Donegal. There is a meeting of the local authority taking place at the moment to see what strategy can be introduced to ensure that the issues arising from the weather will be addressed. I will certainly use my offices to contact the NRA on the matter.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: We will be in a position to facilitate a response to the summit on 12 January. On the other issue, I would have to discuss it with the Taoiseach and revert to the Deputy.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The first Bill referred to is awaiting Committee Stage but I am not in a position to say when it will be called. I am not aware of any developments on the repayments legislation but I can revert to the Deputy on that.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)
Mary Coughlan: It is the intention to introduce it next year.