Results 30,201-30,220 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

Green Paper on Energy: Statements. (10 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to share time with Deputies Ferris and Cowley. Energy is moving up the political agenda because we face two fundamental, long-term challenges, the first of which is the imminent peak in global oil production. This does not mean we will run out of oil but that after that date we will see an inexorable decline in the availability of cheap oil each year of 2% to 2.5%. Oil which has...

Proposed Aer Lingus Takeover. (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: I put it to the Minister that what is abundantly clear is that this has been one of the worst decisions and the most obvious mistake made by any Minister in the many years I can remember. It has taken a week for the folly of his course of action to emerge. As Deputy Shortall stated, this was argued against on this side of the House. Our party was strongly against it. It was an incredibly...

Proposed Aer Lingus Takeover. (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: I am talking down Fianna Fáil.

Proposed Aer Lingus Takeover. (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: Aer Lingus will not exist in a week.

Proposed Aer Lingus Takeover. (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: For someone who has just thrown away the national airline, the Minister is remarkably calm.

Proposed Aer Lingus Takeover. (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: There you are.

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the allocations made under the Dormant Accounts Fund since recent changes in its operation. [31224/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding his Departments relocation process. [31225/06]

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: We will have to await his wisdom.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to raise a point of order.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: The Minister for Finance rightly said we can order our business through the Whips but there are certain items which are urgent.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: We have provision for Private Notice Questions.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: I ask the Ceann Comhairle to allow a Private Notice Question.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (5 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise an issue of urgent public importance, namely, the proposed takeover of Aer Lingus by Ryanair and the implications of such a move for competition in the Irish airline industry; and the strategic implications of the possible loss of a major air carrier into Ireland for the Irish economy and society.

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (4 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: Question 129: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of water which was used in buildings owned or leased by his Department in the last year for which figures are available; if he will provide the details of any water audits undertaken; the current or future conservation plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31090/06]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (4 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of energy which was used in buildings owned or leased by his Department in the last year for which figures are available; the energy source and suppliers used; the details of energy audits undertaken; current or future conservation plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31089/06]

Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to share time with Deputy Crowe.

Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: I believe the Minister will receive support from across the House to get this short Bill through as quickly as possible. My party is in full agreement with the provisions outlined. We understand the need for them. It is regrettable but understandable how such mistakes can be made. I do not think anyone here is beyond reproach in this regard. We have made similar mistakes ourselves in the...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (3 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether it was premature to embark upon a recruitment drive for the proposed Garda Síochána Reserve in view of the ongoing refusal of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors and the Garda Representative Association to co-operate with the reserve; the way in which the Reserve Force...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (3 Oct 2006)

Eamon Ryan: Question 183: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the advances made to date to implement the recommendations contained in the report of the Barr Tribunal, in particular the recommendations that the Emergency Response Unit be equipped with stun guns and other non-lethal options and that improvements in Garda training in the context of siege situations be...