Results 17,761-17,780 of 19,032 for speaker:Ruairi Quinn
- Leaders' Questions (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: -----they will be brought to this House and debated. It will be open to this House to add, subtract or amend in whatever way it so decides.
- Leaders' Questions (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: It is called Parliament, Deputy.
- Leaders' Questions (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: I did not catch all of the details of the concerns expressed by Deputy Joan Collins, but it would be appropriate if she chose to attempt to have the terms of reference of that commission of investigation amended.
- Leaders' Questions (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: I appreciate the Deputy's concern for these matters. I am in no way doubting her sincerity. However, this is not the way to do business in an assembly like this. We have decided to establish a commission of inquiry into very serious allegations of a practice that has been going on for the past 30 years-----
- Leaders' Questions (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: Just let me finish, please. That practice could have significant implications for a range of matters that we do not yet know, as we have not had a chance to find out what is on those tapes and what their consequences could be. I suggest respectfully to the Deputy and every other Member of the House that we establish that commission and debate it in the Chamber. The Executive will, with Mr....
- Leaders' Questions (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: -----we will proceed.
- Leaders' Questions (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: It would be irresponsible of me, on behalf of the Government, to give an instant response to Deputy Joan Collins to the effect that we would do that. There are ways-----
- Leaders' Questions (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: -----of doing business here.
- Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: It is proposed to take No. 11a, motion re the current crisis in Ukraine; and No. 25, statements on the supply of social housing and the Government's homelessness policy (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings in respect of No. 11a shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after one hour and the following arrangements...
- Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: Regarding the Deputy's question on the terms of reference of the commission of investigation, that matter will be discussed at Cabinet next week. It is our intention to have it agreed as quickly as possible with the Supreme Court judge, Mr. Justice Fennelly. It will be then brought to the House as soon as possible. I am aware of the concern people have expressed about the protections they...
- Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: On the last matter raised by the Deputy, I will have to refer back to her with an accurate answer. She will receive a letter accordingly on the matter. On the first matter, a letter has been sent to the Deputy by the Minister, Deputy Shatter. She might not have seen it yet, but it is dated 21 March.
- Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: The situation is the same as outlined in the letter. It is intended to have the heads of the Bill dealing with domestic violence completed by summer this year and to implement the legislation as quickly as possible after that.
- Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: I have no date for either of the legislative measures. However, with regard to the national children's hospital, I assure the Deputy its progress is not dependent on the legislation. Work is continuing on implementing that policy measure. As soon as I have the information requested, I will give it to the Deputy.
- Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: I am informed that it is currently with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and is in a queue. There is another legislative measure ahead of it and as soon as that legislation is completed priority will be given to that Bill. I will ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to write to the Deputy and to give him the precise timetable.
- Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: The Bill is on course to be brought to the House before the summer and, hopefully, it will be debated and de-clamped by the end of the session.
- Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: I do not know what appropriate reply I can give. Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle can assist the Deputy in that regard. We will certainly abide by the legislation which provides that by-elections must take place within six months of the vacancy occurring.
- Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: Our position is the same so it is a question of what are the implications of the absence of a Clerk of the Dáil.
- Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: It is on course to be introduced in the House before the summer recess.
- Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: We all share the Deputy's concerns about this. The intention is to have the final Bill before the summer. There are revised heads due before Easter.
- Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)
Ruairi Quinn: I am informed that it is at a stage of advanced planning, but I cannot give a time-----