Results 28,661-28,680 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

Community Employment Schemes. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: It was originally envisaged as such.

Community Employment Schemes. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: That is interesting.

Community Employment Schemes. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I am intrigued by the Minister's response, since I feel the scheme has evolved well beyond a simple labour market initiative and into an acknowledgement of important work. My question's basic thrust was whether the Minister would present a revised scheme retaining the labour market initiative component within his Department and finally acknowledging an important social employment, full-time...

Community Employment Schemes. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: For the Progressive Democrats, there is no such thing as community employment.

Community Employment Schemes. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, is a sensitive soul.

Consumer Prices. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern expressed in recent months by consumers at prices and general cost of living issues as reflected by the public reaction to the "Rip Off Republic" television programmes and the opinion poll in the Irish Examiner showing that cost of living and "Rip off Ireland" was now...

Consumer Prices. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Is the Minister aware that a recent opinion poll published in the Irish Examiner showed that 25% of the population believe we live in a rip-off culture and that 49% regarded consumers being fleeced as the biggest single item concerning them, ahead even of the health service? Does the Minister agree that the people are right? Does he accept that it aggravates people to hear him talk of low...

Consumer Prices. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The people are aware of the Minister's inaction on the issues.

Consumer Prices. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Government parties have been in office for eight years.

Consumer Prices. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Did the Minister read the report?

Consumer Prices. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I will be glad to answer questions from the Minister when I sit in his seat. However, right now he must answer my questions. What does he have to say about the 100% increase in VHI charges, the 25% increase in gas charges which will occur in October, and the 44% increase in electricity charges since 2002? What does the Minister have to say about his record, which is under scrutiny in the...

Consumer Prices. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: We are not talking of income tax. I am talking of stealth taxes.

Consumer Prices. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: We are not talking of income tax. The corporation tax rates were agreed by the rainbow Government.

Consumer Prices. (28 Sep 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister is indifferent to the price rises.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Jun 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 472: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn, despite her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 379 of 19 April 2005, to the fact that plans to move the beef carcase classification unit to Portlaoise are apparently being pursued within her Department; if she will clarify the position regarding decentralisation in regard to this specific unit; and if...

Written Answers — Immigration Issues: Immigration Issues (30 Jun 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 536: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in relation to a person (details supplied), his attention has been drawn to the fact that while this person's passport has been returned, his Department is still holding other documentation despite requests for their return; if these documents will be returned to the person without further delay; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Immigration Issues: Immigration Issues (30 Jun 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 537: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the application by a person (details supplied) to remain here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23949/05]

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (30 Jun 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 589: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received a letter dated 17 June 2005 from the principal of a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; her views on whether the contents of the letter have the most serious implications for continuity of educational provision in the town in which the school is situated; if she will accede to the request for...

Pension Provisions. (30 Jun 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the efforts he is making to address inadequate pension provision here; his views on whether the issue is now developing into a major crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23021/05]

Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Is legislation promised?