Results 23,101-23,120 of 24,382 for speaker:Seán Barrett

Foreign Conflicts (20 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: Could the Minister of State have that checked?

Overseas Development Aid (20 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views regarding the apparent lack of progress being made to deal with the many difficulties existing after the earthquake disaster in Haiti; if he has any proposals on the way Ireland and or the EU could assist further; if the present UN peace keeping force could be further strengthened to deal with the many law and order problems...

Overseas Development Aid (20 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: Did the Minister of State have the opportunity to see the recent television programmes about Haiti, particularly the programme dealing with the damage caused by escaped prisoners, of whom there are 4,000 and who have been convicted of all sorts of terrible crimes, including murder? These prisoners have caused havoc in the various shelters and temporary cities that exist in Haiti. My...

Overseas Development Aid (20 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: Anything is better than nothing but ten is very few, in this situation. The television programmes made it clear that the security situation is quite horrific. I do not expect Ireland to solve the problem but we are a key member of the European Union. We can awaken the EU to its responsibility and offer to support any peace corps that is designed to protect the forces of law and order in the...

Overseas Development Aid (20 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: What is the Minister of State's view?

International Fund for Ireland (20 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the future of the International Fund for Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to any attempts in the United States to wind up this fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3032/11]

International Fund for Ireland (20 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: I thank the Minister of State. Is he aware of a front page article that appeared in the Irish Echo regarding a statement by one of the new Representatives from the Republican Party elected to Congress to the effect that he proposes to table a Bill to abolish this fund? The piece contains several apparently contradictory quotes, including a statement from the ambassador to Washington. As...

International Fund for Ireland (20 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: I appreciate what the Minister of State said and I do not mean to be in any way derogatory towards the US. One has to accept that for over 20 years it has contributed a large sum of money to the fund, which we very much welcome. I ask the Minister of State to give an assurance today that this matter will be discussed at the highest level and that there is a clear understanding on our...

Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (19 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the current position on the future of microfinance from county enterprise boards. [2551/11]

European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: Following on the point made by Deputy Kenny, I am delighted to see that at long last some attempt is being made to use joined up thinking when it comes to dealing with European economic matters. As I said when on a recent visit with the Minister to the European institutions, our problem was not caused solely by Irish citizens. It was caused mainly by irresponsible banking arrangements...

European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: This gentleman is a former member of the Irish Defence Forces and his promotion highlights the good name of Ireland and the reputation we have achieved throughout the world in the area of peacekeeping. Mr. Ging is ideally qualified for his new position and I wish him well in it and congratulate him on behalf of all the people of the country. Before I move on to the other issues debated at...

Order of Business. (19 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: There is a 14 member Cabinet now.

Order of Business. (19 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: The Deputy is trying to be orderly.

Order of Business. (19 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: Deputy Rabbitte always is generous.

Order of Business. (19 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: Deputy O'Connor?

European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: I apologise for interrupting the Taoiseach, but may Members have a copy of his statement?

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (18 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the current economic downturn and the ensuing fragility of businesses, the rationale for the revaluation of all commercial and industrial property throughout the country which is resulting in rate liability increases of upwards of 100% in many cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2012/11]

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: Why are we only sitting for two and a half days a week?

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: We could work five days a week and get all the legislation through.

Hospital Accommodation (13 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the total number of hospital beds closed nationally as at the end of December 2010 due to the cost containment measures, refurbishment, infection control and any other matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1683/11]