Results 301-320 of 559 for speaker:Seán Ardagh

Adjournment Debate Matters (26 Jun 2007)

Seán Ardagh: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Charles Flanagan — what actions the Minister proposes to take to progress and advance urgently required new capital infrastructure projects for primary schools in Portlaoise where the lack of adequate facilities is creating...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2007)

Seán Ardagh: We proceed to Leaders' Questions under Standing Order 27. The standing order allows for a brief question on a matter of topical public importance from the leader of the Fine Gael and Labour parties.

Price Inflation. (26 Jun 2007)

Seán Ardagh: We are already over time for this question.

Price Inflation. (26 Jun 2007)

Seán Ardagh: That question must be asked at another time.

Price Inflation. (26 Jun 2007)

Seán Ardagh: We will proceed to Question No. 77.

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Jun 2007)

Seán Ardagh: We are proceeding to Question No. 79.

Tax Code. (26 Jun 2007)

Seán Ardagh: I will allow a final brief supplementary question from Deputy Burton, as we are running over time.

Tax Code. (26 Jun 2007)

Seán Ardagh: That is outside the scope of this question, which deals with VAT.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Apr 2007)

Seán Ardagh: Question 611: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will amend the Self Employment Pension Act 1988 to allow citizens over the age of 80 years receive a full contributory pension regardless of the number of contributions made (details supplied). [15134/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Ardagh: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason general practitioners are charging medical card holders for signing medical fitness forms in relation to drivers licence renewal, participation in fitness classes run by FÁS, and membership of golf clubs. [12152/07]

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Ardagh: That is wishful thinking.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Ardagh: Deputy Andrews is drafting a Bill whereby a person who has committed an offence and paid his or her dues to society can have the offence struck off the record after ten years.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Ardagh: Will Deputy Howlin's amendment on any conviction in the past of any description to be brought forward be considered before Report Stage?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Ardagh: I also have some concerns about the subsection, particularly in light of the Supreme Court ruling in the Shortt case last week where the evidence of the gardaí on the facts was questioned as to whether it was the truth and the whole truth. The fact that a chief superintendent is designated in the subsection implies that a lesser mortal, such as a superintendent, an inspector or a sergeant,...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Ardagh: It is an opportune time to enter the debate. My constituents and I would agree with Deputy Jim O'Keeffe's proposals, which are necessary in principle. Many victims of crime see the perpetrators go free from court on technicalities. This issue must be examined. I do not know whether the Hogan group tabled the proposal before the Deputy, but it is of great importance.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Ardagh: I respect the fact that it would be difficult to introduce the provision as an amendment to the Bill, which is new legislation. When debating the Criminal Justice Act 2006 in detail, we saw that by adding bits and pieces towards the end of the discussion, we prolonged the affair and made it tedious. We do not have the time to extend——

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Ardagh: There were more pages previously, but there was also more time. I look forward to the enactment of this legislation, but I wonder——

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Ardagh: If I am in that position, the Deputy can be assured that I will table amendments. Regarding the proposal that evidence obtained in contravention of one's constitutional rights should be allowed, which comes first, the Constitution or legislation? If legislation allows the Constitution to be thrown to the wind to a certain extent, difficulties would arise. The question of whether a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Ardagh: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 can expect to be assessed and adequate treatment given to them. [11234/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Ardagh: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the facilities for children who have been diagnosed with Asberger's syndrome in the Health Service Executive and a clinic (details supplied); the waiting list for same and if it is expected that the waiting time will be reduced. [11235/07]