Results 26,141-26,160 of 26,350 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister, without interruption. The Deputy has the right to respond.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25210/10]

Message from Seanad (3 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Seanad Éireann has passed the Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010, without amendment.

Health Service Staff (3 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I ask the Deputy to allow the Minister of State to continue. If he is not satisfied with the response, he can table a parliamentary question.

Health Service Staff (3 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister of State should continue with his reply.

Health Services (3 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: The matter raised is clear. It is printed on the document before us and is general rather than specific in nature.

Health Services (3 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: We will allow the Minister of State to respond. He can note the specific issue raised by the Deputy and respond later.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (1 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the progress of the Geothermal Bill 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23332/10]

Interception of Gaza Humanitarian Flotilla: Motion (1 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I wish to share time with Deputies Chris Andrews and Finian McGrath.

Interception of Gaza Humanitarian Flotilla: Motion (1 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome the motion and commend the Minister, Deputy Martin, and the Taoiseach on the very strong line that has been taken. Most importantly colleagues from all sides of the House who have spoken this evening have roundly condemned the unprovoked illegal attack on a humanitarian aid ship in international waters. I am concerned as to whether the Israeli authorities will pay any heed to...

Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: The previous Deputy mentioned one of the most important points in respect of begging. It is not a question of trying to criminalise people who are in genuine need. Only three weeks ago in Donabate, Fr. Peter McVerry gave a presentation to Donabate Community Council in my constituency. He was discussing the issue of homelessness, especially in respect of younger people and the issue of...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (25 May 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding his investigation into the illegal use of Irish passports by foreign agents; the outcome of his discussions with the Israeli authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21723/10]

Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Does Deputy Durkan now agree there is no problem-----

Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the Bill. It was interesting to listen to Deputy Durkan's contribution. As Deputy Flynn noted, he single-handedly brought his party back into the EU fold after the rush of blood to the head his party's finance spokesman, Deputy Bruton, experienced last week when he commented on fiscal sovereignty and the threat to corporation tax rates....

Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Whatever way one looks at the issue, the Government has stabilised the unemployment rate. We are now focusing on returning to growth this year. According to all projections, the country will return to growth in the second half of this year and will achieve a significant growth rate of between 3% and 3.5% next year.

Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: No one contests the fact that Ireland will return to modest economic growth levels later this year and more significant growth next year. This will not occur by accident but as a result of Government taxation measures and expenditure cuts worth billions of euro taken to bridge the budget deficit and regain control of the public finances. The British Government has announced it will reduce by...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 May 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 251: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if a special needs unit is planned to be provided as part of the permanent school building in schools (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19465/10]

Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Connick on his elevation to his new role. It is a pity he has just left the Chamber. While the senior Minister, Deputy Smith is present, I take this opportunity to appeal to him to see his way to assisting Fingal County Council on funding for maintaining the harbours in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Loughshinny, but especially Balbriggan and...

Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I will talk to Deputy Jim O'Keeffe later.

Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: The Bill proposes a new system of administrative sanctions for fisheries offences. The Fine Gael Bill claims to establish a much improved enforcement mechanism for less serious fisheries infractions, promote a greater culture of compliance and reduce administrative and other costs for the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority and fishermen alike. Over recent years we have seen a significant...