Results 2,201-2,220 of 2,500 for speaker:Ciarán Cuffe

Building Regulations. (13 Apr 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: However, the Government will defer implementation.

Building Regulations. (13 Apr 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Will energy labelling on homes be introduced from 1 January 2006 or will it be deferred for three years?

Building Regulations. (13 Apr 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I thank the Minister for his clarity.

Environmental Policy. (13 Apr 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: We are an embarrassment in Europe. The level of the increase in climate change emissions here is much higher than those of any of our European neighbours in the context of the targets set. The Minister is lucky that in the past two years, the closure of the Irish Fertiliser Industry plants have led to a temporary and small drop in emissions. The national climate change strategy set strong...

Environmental Policy. (13 Apr 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: If the Minister wants to use the illogical set, then by all means he should do so.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Apr 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the concerns raised by a company (details supplied) in the human rights audit report on the operations of the Garda Síochána; his plans for addressing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10857/05]

Written Answers — Prisons Building Programme: Prisons Building Programme (12 Apr 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the financial criteria and any other criteria used in the selection of a site for a new prison in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10855/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (12 Apr 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 1068: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether a registration system should be put in place for contractual agreements that give parties an option to purchase building land. [10119/05]

Garda Equipment. (12 Apr 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I am delighted that the recruits are so well kitted. It shames some of us to hear of the contents of their own kitbags. It is my understanding that it is a requirement to pay a sum of money for the uniform but that it remains the property of the Garda Síochána at all times. Will the Minister clarify whether the items he has mentioned or the uniform remain the property of the Garda...

Garda Equipment. (12 Apr 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I am delighted to hear that. I compliment the Minister on his decision to grant leave to remain to 3,000 individuals. I applaud him on what I consider a humane decision in that instance.

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (24 Mar 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Transport the new measures he will introduce to reverse the continuing decrease in the number of persons cycling in Dublin, as witnessed by a further reduction in the number of cyclists recorded in Dublin City Council's latest annual canal cordon traffic count; his views on whether the transport environment in the city may be described as one that is safe...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Mar 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Transport the projected ratio for 2005 between capital expenditure on roads and on public transport projects, excluding the annual operating subvention to CIE; and the main areas of that public transport investment. [9746/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (24 Mar 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the deportation of a teenager in school uniform without identity papers to Nigeria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9933/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (24 Mar 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will investigate the circumstances surrounding the deportation of a person (details supplied) in their school uniform without identity papers to Nigeria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9934/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (24 Mar 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the deportation of a person (details supplied) in their school uniform without identity papers to Nigeria; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person was subsequently attacked and molested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9935/05]

Human Rights Issues: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I wish to share time with Deputies Ó Snodaigh and Harkin.

Human Rights Issues: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I remember the heady optimism of 20 years ago in Zimbabwe when I was a school child humming along to the words of Stevie Wonder, "Peace has come to Zimbabwe". Sadly, those words were optimistic and there are enormous difficulties in that country. Even in the past ten years there has been a steady decline in the economic and social life of Zimbabwe. Today, 60% of the population live on less...

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: The case of Olunkunle Eluhanla is not unique, as many other people are in similar positions.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Will the Minister look sympathetically, in the forthcoming immigration and residence Bill, at the cases of young people——

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: ——under the age of 18 who are being deported simply because they are aging out?