Results 2,081-2,100 of 2,500 for speaker:Ciarán Cuffe

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: This is a particular concern as demonstrations require highly trained personnel.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: This is therefore an appropriate time to revise the Garda code so that gardaí can serve in an area close to where they live.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: What I am saying ——

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: The Minister is misconstruing what I said.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Can I respond to the personal remark made by the Minister?

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I would have expected better from the Minister.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I think the Minister misconstrued my earlier intervention.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I thank the Minister.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I asked the Minister to review the Garda code. I simply suggested that the section of the Garda code that specifies that a Garda cannot serve within ten miles of a relation, other than a spouse, is outdated and a reflection of a Victorian concept.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I ask the Minister to allow gardaí to decide to live wherever they wish. If the Garda code is fully enforced — I do not doubt that it is being fully enforced — many gardaí must find it very difficult to live close to the communities which they serve. That is the simple point I was making. I hope the Minister takes it in that context.

Public Transport. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Transport when the national transport regulatory office will be established; the role he expects such an office to fulfil; the geographical area it will have responsibility for; the transport modes and services he expects it to have remit over; and the legislative changes required to facilitate its introduction. [21102/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I thought things were bad earlier but I picked up another 48 pages of amendments between the start of the division and now.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I have visions of the Minister upstairs at the photocopier.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I am concerned at the ability of the House to digest the number of amendments being tabled at this late stage.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I have just received 50 pages. In addition there is an amendment in substitution for amendment No. 6 on the principal list of Government amendments. They are being pushed too quickly. I urge the Minister to give us some time. It is very difficult for us and our staff to digest and comment on the many amendments being proposed. Some look like minor amendments, for instance, changing the word...

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: In view of the concerns about high levels of radon being found in new dwellings, can the Taoiseach assure the House that the building control Bill will be introduced soon?

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I echo the comments of the previous two speakers. Normally, the Government proposes a Bill and the Opposition puts forward amendments. However, in the past few days we have received amendments from the Minister and have received notice that the Minister intends amending his amendments to his proposed legislation. Over the past few days, my fax machine has been overheating as a result of the...

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I agree with Deputy Rabbitte on the concerns about amendments being rushed through. While I accept that we are debating the need for a late sitting this evening, the prospect of the guillotine is on the horizon and it is best to raise it at as early a stage as possible. We are receiving amendments on the hour and that is not a good way to do business. We have already seen Bills coming back...

Written Answers — Cystic Fibrosis Services: Cystic Fibrosis Services (21 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 186: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she will receive the recommendations of the HSE working group on the Pollock report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21354/05]

Written Answers — Cystic Fibrosis Services: Cystic Fibrosis Services (21 Jun 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will give a commitment to provide adequate funding for the resourcing of services to address the needs of cystic fibrosis patients and ensure that the funding is stable and not at risk from other pressures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21355/05]