Results 28,301-28,320 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 490: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to the decentralisation of his Department to Wexford; if a site has been acquired; the number of staff who have indicated their willingness to move to Wexford; when the new headquarters will begin construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39064/05]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on setting a precise date by which developed country members of the WTO will provide bound duty free and quota free market access for all products originating from all least-developed country members of the WTO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38382/05]

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of order, during that exchange, a Minister of State accused a Member of the House of being a liar. Will that be addressed?

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: A Minister has accused a Member of the House of being a liar. Will the Ceann Comhairle deal with that issue?

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I do not recall this ever happening before.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I have not so far interjected in this debate. The Ceann Comhairle may not have heard it, but during his exchange with Deputy Seán Ryan, a Minister of State accused a Member of this House of being a liar. In my experience in this House, that has never been allowed pass.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Will the Ceann Comhairle listen to the tape? This House's proceedings are recorded.

Written Answers — Military Investigations: Military Investigations (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the investigation under way into the alleged misappropriation of funds by two quartermasters; the amount of money that has been recovered following the investigation; if disciplinary action was taken; if an external Garda inquiry will be initiated; the action he intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The order is flexible.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment announced the abolition of the groceries order with some fanfare. The Taoiseach informed the House it would require an amendment to the Competition Act. When will the amendment be introduced in the House? Will it go further than the abolition of the groceries order?

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Most of the spokespeople will be at the World Trade Organisation talks next week.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: When will the competition Bill be published if it is to be debated next week?

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister might circulate a white copy of the Bill to us until he decides where to introduce it.

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the stance adopted by Irish Ferries in relation to its workforce, he supports a change in labour law to afford greater protection to seafarers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37900/05]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of fatal and serious accidents in the workplace which have been recorded since the enactment of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005; if he is satisfied that existing and planned resources will be sufficient to facilitate close monitoring and full implementation of all provisions of this legislation;...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of neurologists in practice here; the timescale for increasing the ratio of neurologists to population to meet the European average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37611/05]

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Decommissioning Scheme: Fishing Vessel Decommissioning Scheme (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if a decision has been made in regard to the application of persons (details supplied) in County Wexford for compensation under the recently formulated fisheries decommissioning scheme; if there will be further rounds of this scheme; if the applicant is being considered on hardship grounds; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a day care for the elderly, Travellers' pre-school, GAA club, parish and community office, and a programme of maintenance and enhancement of the local environment is staffed by an organisation which relies on the community employment scheme as well as voluntary effort to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to correspondence to which no full reply has been received from his Department, the position regarding the applications for Irish citizenship of persons (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38063/05]

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: On 12 December 2002, the Tánaiste gave a commitment that workers in Comerama would be encompassed in the then promised legislation to enhance redundancy payments. Will that commitment be delivered upon?