Results 30,941-30,960 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Children Act 2001: Children Act 2001 (23 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the remaining provisions of the Children Act 2001 that have not been enacted will be brought into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21611/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (22 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Transport the budget in 2005 for the safe routes to school programme; the number of schools that are involved; his plans to extend the programme; and the way in which he intends to proceed in that regard. [21097/05]

Public Transport. (22 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: The Minister's party has been in Government for 18 of the last 20 years.

Public Transport. (22 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Transport the research that has been carried out on the proposed new Luas Line to Rathfarnham as was recommended in the Dublin transportation platform for change transport plan 2002; if a preferred route alignment has been identified; and the estimated cost and timescale for the construction of the project. [21098/05]

Public Transport. (22 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: It would be nice if the Minister answered the question. Has his Department done any research since the study, A Platform for Change, was produced in 2002? The Government approved it as official policy, within which an indicative timescale was included. This Rathfarnham Luas line, which would connect with the Dundrum line, through the connectivity about which the Minister spoke earlier, would...

Public Transport. (22 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: I do not presume to pre-empt the Minister's decision, and as the Minister, it is his decision. I simply want to know if the Minister has a projected cost for this project and if so, what is it?

Public Transport. (22 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: The Minister's flattery of some of the Opposition spokespersons on transport is truly touching — such a great meeting of minds.

Public Transport. (22 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: I would worry if I were Deputy Mitchell at getting such flattering compliments from across the floor. I will move away from questions about a specific project. Six additional Luas lines were to be built as part of the platform for change. The Minister says the RPA is looking into this area. Did the Minister instruct the RPA to look at all six and come up with detailed costings and route...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (21 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the increase in rates of prostate cancer here; the steps taken to ensure that fewer deaths occur from prostate cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20944/05]

Written Answers — Cystic Fibrosis Services: Cystic Fibrosis Services (21 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 188: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will address the inadequate staffing levels for cystic fibrosis services as identified in the recently commissioned independent report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21356/05]

Written Answers — Primary Health Care Strategy: Primary Health Care Strategy (21 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 91: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason so little progress has been made in implementing the Government's primary health care strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20945/05]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (15 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has appointed a consultant to review the quantified risk assessment of the Corrib gas onshore pipeline; if further analysis of the risk of bog movement affecting the pipeline will be carried out; when he will receive a report from any newly appointed consultant; and when he will make a decision with regard...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (15 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of licences for scallop fishing vessels that were issued in each of the past five years; the level of additional engine horse power that was allowed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19915/05]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (15 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on Iarnród Éireann's decision to withdraw from the carriage of container traffic; if Iarnród Éireann had any discussions with his Department on the matter; his plans for this sector in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20238/05]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (15 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: I ask that the business of the House be suspended under Standing Order 31 to allow us debate a matter of urgent national interest, namely, the proposed closure by Iarnród Éireann of its container freight business which, following on from recent closures of other freight lines and other freight services, will further add to the pattern of increasing HGV traffic on our roads with all the...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (14 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of parents who applied for a place in a Lucan primary school and who have been forced to send their children elsewhere in September 2005. [19765/05]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (14 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason Government spending of €160 million on information and communications technology in schools is only half that of Northern Ireland; if there are plans to increase investment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19766/05]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (14 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of times a restaurant (details supplied) in County Donegal was refused a foreshore licence or asked for additional information; the length of time such applications go back; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19502/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Military Aircraft: Foreign Military Aircraft (14 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 471: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to continue the practice of reimbursing the Irish Aviation Authority for overflights in Irish airspace by foreign military aircraft; his further plans to charge foreign military aircraft for overflights in Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18966/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Military Aircraft: Foreign Military Aircraft (14 Jun 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 472: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to renegotiate the Eurocontrol agreement in order that Ireland will join other neutral countries such as Austria, Finland and Switzerland that already charge for military overflights (details supplied). [18967/05]