Results 26,841-26,860 of 27,055 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I also congratulate Deputy Catherine Byrne on her elevation to the Fine Gael Front Bench. I wish her well in her new post. This Bill, in the context of how it relates to communities, is one of the most crucial that has been introduced in the House. I first became aware of the matter to which it relates some two years ago in the town of Balbriggan in my constituency. At that time, I and...

Patient Safety: Motion (Resumed) (30 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on this motion. All of us will agree that the cases which have emerged in the media - those of Melissa Redmond and other women who were incorrectly diagnosed as having miscarried - have led to a great deal of anger and fear and caused many questions to be asked. My heart genuinely goes out to Melissa and the other people who have endured such...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Jun 2010)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that the funding for the special needs assistants at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will be maintained in order that the children in this special needs unit have access to the supports that they require; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27098/10]

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

Darragh O'Brien: Amendment No. 5 is out of order.

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

Darragh O'Brien: Amendments Nos. 10 and 11 are related and may be discussed together.

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.