Results 3,061-3,080 of 5,767 for speaker:Olivia Mitchell
- Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: The buses do not run 24 hours a day.
- Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: There is little point in Members making recommendations.
- Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (15 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of the importance of private boat hire on inland waterways to inward tourism, he will satisfy himself by liaising with the Department of Transport that all of the safety recommendations following the investigation of the July 2006 incident on Lough Derg are implemented; and if he will make a statement on...
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (15 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the new LEADER programme will commence. [18957/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a decision on the application by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16 for the necessary and urgent extension and refurbishment of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19059/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (14 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when legislation relating to lone parent reforms can be expected; if procedures have been agreed for Departmental action to support the proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18714/08]
- Order of Business (14 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: The Taoiseach yesterday announced his Ministers of State and he announced a new Minister of State with responsibility for arts. For what will this new Minister of State be responsible? As he is based in the Department of Finance, will he be responsible for the budget? Will he be in charge of dispensing lottery money? There is a great deal of interest in this.
- Order of Business (14 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I have a very pertinent question and I know you will be interested in the answer yourself.
- Order of Business (14 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Will it be necessary to amend the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 as a result of the changes to be made in the responsibilities accorded to the various Ministers of State?
- Order of Business (14 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Will he take over the budget?
- Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he is satisfied that the National Aquatic Centre will not require an operational subsidy in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18519/08]
- Written Answers — National Archives: National Archives (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the steps he is taking to ensure that the genealogical on-line research service is made available free of charge to members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18518/08]
- Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I understood the previous Minister received it but was not happy with it and asked the Department to re-examine it. A facilities audit was carried out. Has information been passed to the organisers of the London Olympics to make them aware of what is available in Ireland? Has a response been received in this regard? It was also suggested that if we did not have the training facilities for...
- Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I have a similar question as I also thought of Abbottstown. Apart from the aquatic centre, a 25,000 seater stadium was promised for field sports and athletics. Is there any prospect that this will be completed by 2012? Is it a facility we could offer to the London organisers?
- Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I am happy to accept that answer. There is nothing further to be said until we know for sure what is happening.
- Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I agree with Deputy Upton that whatever we do, we should not in any way interfere with the sporting element. Governments have many opportunities to make political points. Most athletes only get one chance at the Olympic Games as they take place only every four years. I do not believe there is a suggestion that we will interfere with them but I wish to state that I am against it.
- Arts Plan. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I am a little confused and possibly people in the arts are also confused because many plans are produced. Partnership for the Arts was the second plan of the Arts Council â the first plan it tried to produce was rejected by a former Minister. Partnership for the Arts was accepted and this year the previous Minister produced an arts and culture plan for 2008. He also introduced an arts...
- Arts Plan. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I refer to the touring experiment, which was a point of contention. It requires funding and I hope, given that the Minister is not from Dublin, he will realise the necessity to fund this experiment in order that maximum usage of the many new facilities provided around the country will be achieved. Many are lying idle and cannot put on the performances that could be made available through...
- Arts Plan. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: The Arts Council will be delighted with the Minister.
- Tourism Industry. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the concerns in the tourist industry of an aggressive immigration policy; if this matter has been raised by him with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18515/08]