Results 241-260 of 1,150 for speaker:Frank Fahey

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jun 2008)

Frank Fahey: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Dempsey, and his officials on tabling this long overdue Bill. Since being appointed Chairman of the Joint Committee on Transport last September, the most striking feature of the transport and infrastructure provision in the greater Dublin area has been the lack of joined-up thinking. A serious deficit in leadership has resulted in the failure to take...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Frank Fahey: I express my appreciation of the opportunity to participate in this debate. There is a need for action in the development of services to support further the great work being done by the National Rehabilitation Institute in Dún Laoghaire. There is no doubt that excellent services are being provided there but it is always frustrating for us as Deputies to have to constantly get on to the...

Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (26 Feb 2008)

Frank Fahey: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, before an arbitrary decision is taken to cut fees of pharmacists from 1 March 2008, consideration will be given to the setting up of an independent evaluation of pharmacy services and for a fair and reasonable price to be paid for those concerns, taking into account the concerns and interests of Galway pharmacists; and if she will...

Road Safety: Motion. (11 Dec 2007)

Frank Fahey: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this motion on road safety and to outline some of the initiatives that have been implemented by the Government and those that will be implemented under the new road safety strategy. Significant initiatives realised under the two previous strategies, particularly in the last two years, include the extension of penalty points and fixed charges,...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (2 Oct 2007)

Frank Fahey: Question 524: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will respond to the request from Galway City Council for the approval of the appointment of temporary engineering staff to the proposed transport office in Galway City Council. [21818/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (2 Oct 2007)

Frank Fahey: Question 525: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the need for the appointment of staff to prepare tender documentation for the Galway bus strategy, the provision of park and ride facilities and the improvement of traffic circulation in the city with a view of improvement in public transport. [21819/07]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: 30%?

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: What bet would the Deputy like to have on that figure?

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: The figure is going up. From 30% to 37% to 39%.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: I will hold on to the transcript of the Deputy's speech.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: The Deputy had us go from 30% to 37% to 39% so he is contradicting himself.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: The Deputy should bet on 37%.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: Can I clarify a general misconception? A student can have a postal vote to his home address if he is away in college on the date of the election.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: He can have it.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: This is an important point.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: Any student can apply for a postal vote now.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: On a point of clarification——

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: I was not aware that students could apply now for a postal vote.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: The point the Deputy has highlighted is very significant.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Frank Fahey: It is a great opportunity for students who are away from home to apply now for a postal vote.