Results 2,801-2,820 of 4,085 for speaker:Dan Boyle

Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: With regard to Nos. 10 and 10a, it is a constitutional function of this House to be responsible for the sanctioning of expenditure. For the Government to propose that this function should be delegated to a committee for decision, without further debate in this House, is a negation of the responsibility of the Government and undermines the work of this House. It is not simply the usual set of...

Written Answers — EU Battle Groups: EU Battle Groups (22 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if consideration will be given to enshrining the triple lock in the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7105/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (22 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress in the decentralisation of staff from Development Co-operation Ireland to Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7106/06]

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: Tonight's motion tabled by Sinn Féin Deputies is timely and important. Labour issues are to the fore. Considerable controversy attaches to them and whether they are dealt with adequately or within the time necessary to prevent further controversy. The core of the motion seeking that the Department of labour affairs be decoupled from its present home finds favour with the Green Party. It is...

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: The House set up the tribunal.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: What does the Taoiseach need to know?

Written Answers — Energy Reserves: Energy Reserves (21 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the procedures for reporting new oil and gas discoveries here; if his Department has received confirmation of new gas discoveries in the Lough Allen basin in the North West; and the potential reserves that might be involved and the returns which would accrue to the State as a result of such a find. [6741/06]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (21 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the process by which the location for new power plants is decided and the relevant role of his Department and the Commission for Energy Regulation is in that process in view of recent reports that the Government are due to appoint consultants to examine the feasibility of the building of a new gas fired power...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (21 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 295: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce a weekly cost of disability payment to address the reality that people with disabilities have higher fuel, transport and general cost of living expenses. [7146/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (21 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 296: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce an automatic right to an assessment of need for older people as was recommended in the recent national economic and social forum report on care for older people. [7147/06]

Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Second Stage. (21 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: The Order of Business allows the opening speakers to finish before Private Member's business begins.

Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Second Stage. (21 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: There are few certainties in life but death and taxes are supposed to be on that list. In this House, we can be sure there will be a Finance Bill and two Social Welfare Bills. We may not be certain when the Bill will be published or when those of us on this side of the House can consider it, but the Bill is here and the criticisms of the delay have already been made. The first Social Welfare...

Order of Business. (21 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: Given that Ireland's level of greenhouse gases has again started to go in the wrong direction——

Order of Business. (21 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: The Minister for Finance in his budget speech referred to the development of a sinking fund to counteract this problem but this is not included in the Finance Bill.

Order of Business. (21 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: This proposed legislation has been referred to by the Minister for Finance.

Order of Business. (21 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: When will the carbon fund Bill be introduced?

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Production: Sugar Beet Production (16 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the measures she intends to take at Brussels level to encourage farmers to remain in the industry and compensate farmers who will leave in view of the fact that Ireland's sugar beet farmers do not know if they should or should not plant beet in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5971/06]

Written Answers — Social Partnership: Social Partnership (16 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the measures she intends to take to ensure that the Irish Farmers Association comes back into the partnership process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5970/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (16 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way in which she intends to respond to recent correspondence received from the board of management of a school (details supplied); and the position regarding the accommodation situation at the school. [6233/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (16 Feb 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to dispose of his Department's property at Crosshaven, County Cork; and if this land will be made available for other State agencies or for community purposes. [6234/06]