Results 25,101-25,120 of 26,653 for speaker:John McGuinness
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Where was it when all of the 133 committee meetings were going onââ
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: ââand the interests of agriculture and business were being debated?
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Fine Gael was in Opposition, asleep.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: It was in Opposition in a coma for the past ten years and still has not come out of it.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Deputy Creed still does not understand what is being done out there. I would appeal to him, again, to understand what is being put before him todayââ
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: ââand to join us, with the IFA and Irish business, in defending the Irish position rather than talking it down.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal for a full medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved in view of the medical circumstances of the applicant. [13694/08]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an application for a medical card by persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved in view of the circumstances of the case. [13695/08]
- Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: I first reassure Deputy Varadkar that, unlike what he said in his contribution, Fianna Fáil is not just geared up but is out there campaigning heavily for this referendum, as much as Fine Gael. We are deeply committed to the treaty and have had many meetings, not just in my constituency but throughout the country, where members of our organisationââ
- Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: They were meetings of the organisation and public meetings, including the European Union information meeting in Kilkenny. They have been good, well-attended meetings. We are doing as much as anybody else to ensure there is a "Yes" vote. I congratulate our new leader, Deputy Cowen. I have no doubt that once that business is finished, we will focus completely on ensuring there is a huge...
- Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: I join with my Government colleagues who placed on record their appreciation for the Taoiseach's contribution to expanding the economy from 1997 onwards and to peace and prosperity. The foundations were laid during that time for the changing economy and for us looking outward with confidence to build business at home and to attract foreign direct investment. I wish him well in whatever role...
- Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Fine Gael Members failed to acknowledge the role of the SME sector and how fast it is expanding. Men and women get up in their thousands every day to make decisions on job creation and investment. Air-Con Group Ltd. is a typical example. In spite of what Fine Gael says, that company's managers would not base their decisions on the party's analysis. Their glass is half full, not half...
- Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: The policies successive Governments have put in place since 1997 ensured exports increased by 7% or â¬157 billion last year and our strategy in developing markets in Asia has resulted in a rapid increase in trade to that region of between 30% and 40%. I accompany representatives of Irish companies on trade delegations to those markets and they have consistently punched above their weight....
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a mobility grant will be approved or continued in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a response. [11968/08]
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Section 56 of the Company Law Enforcement Act 2001 requires the liquidator of an insolvent company to provide a report to the Director of Corporate Enforcement in the form prescribed by Regulations. There are no legal requirements on liquidators in relation to the disclosure or non-disclosure of such Reports or their contents and, accordingly, it is a matter for liquidators to determine...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 573: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) with a view to granting the benefit applied for in view of the exceptional circumstances of the case. [11966/08]
- Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (2 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 800: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 27 June 2006, if school transport will be provided for a child (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the special circumstances of the case. [12133/08]
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 889: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if all documentation relative to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has been submitted; and when a decision will be made regarding family reunification. [11967/08]
- Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (11 Mar 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 27 June 2006, if school transport will be provided for this child in view of the special circumstances of the case. [10043/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Mar 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if an early date will be set for assessment. [9905/08]