Results 2,521-2,540 of 3,707 for speaker:Brian O'Shea

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the abolition of the regional fisheries boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14881/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 458: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the discussions he has had with the Department of Finance in the matter of the introduction of a national waiver scheme for refuse charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15183/06]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 689: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether up to 25% of crime is committed by people who are already on bail for other alleged offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14866/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 876: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the third level grant application of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14984/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 963: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to implement the commitment in the Government's water pricing policy framework to meet fully the domestic element of operating costs of new water services schemes through the local government fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14600/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 964: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to assist Waterford County Council to bring about the speedy rationalisation and upgrading of the council's 102 public water schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14601/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 965: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to assist Waterford County Council to fast-track the proposed west Waterford regional water supply scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14602/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 967: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether design, build and operate schemes take longer to process through planning and are more expensive to operate than schemes built using traditional forms of contract and operated directly by local authority staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14636/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 968: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to establish water services regional design offices, similar to those operated by the National Roads Authority, to facilitate the reduction in the timescale to deliver essential water services infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14637/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 969: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to assist with tracking the approval procedures in his Department in regard to water services infrastructure and with delegating more responsibility to local authorities in relation to these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14638/06]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 1002: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussions he has had with the Department of Finance in the matter of the introduction of a national waiver scheme for refuse charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15184/06]

Job Losses. (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: The Deputy's time has expired.

Greyhound Racing Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he intends to publish the independent report into drugs testing in the greyhound industry that was carried out by Mr. Tim Dalton; the main findings and recommendations of the report; the action he plans to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15370/06]

Greyhound Racing Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Will the Minister confirm that an outside public relations consultant was employed, at a cost of €20,000, to assist with a press conference that was held at Shelbourne Park in early February? Is the matter dealt with in Mr. Dalton's report? Does the Minister approve of expenditure of that nature?

Greyhound Racing Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: To the best of my recollection, the press conference about which I asked took place after the Minister appointed Mr. Dalton to investigate this matter. Was Mr. Dalton asked to deal with the issue of the press conference and any costs relating to it? Did he deal with those issues in his report?

National Aquatic Centre. (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: In view of the publicity that has accrued since the report of the insurer was leaked, does the Minister not agree there should be an independent inquiry to put all these matters to rest? Some of the issues raised were serious. In view of the fact that the roof blew off the building as well as the allegation concerning the enormous water loss in the operation of the aquatic centre, these...

National Aquatic Centre. (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Will the Minister indicate if full payment has been withheld from the contractor at this stage, and if all moneys that were due to Campus Stadium Ireland by Dublin Waterworld have been paid following the outcome of the High Court case?

Tourism Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: There has been a decrease in the numbers of visitors from the USA and Canada in the last quarter of 2005 compared with the same quarter in the previous year and this is of concern. I agree the escalating cost of fuel is in many ways beyond national control. Aer Lingus is introducing a surcharge on long haul flights beginning on 15 May 2006. Are any devices available to the Government to...

Tourism Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: When Irish visitors go to France they can bring back quite a quantity of duty-free wine. Is there any way this can be matched in order to entice tourists into this country? Could concessions on goods be made available on ferries?

National Stadium. (25 Apr 2006)

Brian O'Shea: The Minister's comments on the planning process are absolutely correct but a number of the objections are strong, including, for instance, those relating to the height of the stadium. Its height is proposed to be 38.5 metres compared with Croke Park, which is 35 metres high. Are there concerns that a number of the issues will not be resolved through the dialogue he mentioned? Is it possible...