Results 2,341-2,360 of 2,500 for speaker:Ciarán Cuffe

Community Welfare Services. (16 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I am delighted that 1,100 parents have been given the opportunity to remain in Ireland with their children, who are Irish citizens. It seems extraordinary, in this e-Government, that the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the community welfare officers cannot come to an agreement to submit information electronically to the Department. I understand there was a Mexican stand-off...

Community Welfare Services. (16 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Can the Minister confirm that there are thousands of people still waiting to receive their letter from the community welfare officer, even though they might have applied for this many months ago? I understand that up until a few days ago, the letters were not being issued in Galway. People are still genuinely concerned that they will not get the letters in time to make the application by the...

Community Welfare Services. (16 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: It is not rocket science.

Community Welfare Services. (16 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I only hoped the Minister might wish to take this on-board.

Community Welfare Services. (16 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Some countries are reported to be charging several hundred euro to supply identity details for passports for individuals. Can the Minister speak with his colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs to try to address the very high charges extracted from this vulnerable group of people in order to obtain confirmation of their identity from the country that they left to come to Ireland?

Garda Code. (16 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: It appears that while there is a code, it is one of silence or what the Italians would call "omerta". We need transparency and openness and to know a little more about the operating methods of the police force. From what I have heard, the code contains antiquated and Victorian stipulations on the operations of the Garda.

Garda Code. (16 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I would be grateful if the Minister would confirm whether such stipulations exist. Will he confirm that there is a requirement within the code whereby a garda shall not live within ten miles of a relative? The definition of "relative" not only includes siblings but extends to cover cousins. Will he further confirm that if a garda marries, he or she may not live within ten miles of his or her...

Garda Code. (16 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Does the Minister intend to request the reformation or scrapping of the code? From what I hear anecdotally, it seems the current wording of the code is a Victorian anachronism. I suggest respectfully the Minister should obtain a copy of the code, examine it and rewrite or scrap it in consultation with the commissioner.

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (15 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of locations in the country which have to date introduced the new 30 km/h speed limits. [4808/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (15 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of schools engaged in safe routes to schools programmes; and the budget for these projects in 2005. [4809/05]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (15 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, during the recent visit by members of the Government to China, the case of a person (details supplied) was discussed with the Chinese Government. [4498/05]

Public Relations Contracts. (15 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I raise this matter to plea that the remit and scope of the Standards in Public Office Commission be extended. Both the Quigley report and today's Standards in Public Office Commission report show that existing standards are set extremely low. To clear the air, there must be fundamental reform of the Standards in Public Office Commission to ensure the Government is accountable and transparent...

Written Answers — Influenza Pandemic: Influenza Pandemic (10 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 46: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if consultants have not been co-operating with the committee set up to deal with the possible flu pandemic; the action she intends to take in regard to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4167/05]

Written Answers — Control of Infectious Diseases: Control of Infectious Diseases (10 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 24: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the most recent steps she has taken to deal with the MRSA problem in hospitals; if there is evidence that this new strategy is working; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4168/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: The Green Party welcomes the Bill. Any measure designed to drag the police force, kicking and screaming, into the 21st century is long overdue. Confidence in the Garda Síochána must be restored. The drip feeding of revelations from the Morris tribunal remind us on a daily basis of the need to reform radically the way the force recruits, promotes and goes about its business. The Minister for...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: The Garda Síochána Bill 2004 is a step in the right direction. It is not as radical as we would have expected from the Minister, Deputy McDowell. We need to restore confidence in the Garda. We look forward to strengthening some of the provisions of the Bill on Committee Stage so that it can help to reform the force and restore confidence in its operations.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: It is a matter of dedication to the job.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: That is international practice.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: There is no clout.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: The Deputy should come over to this side of the House.