Results 301-320 of 382 for speaker:Seán Connick

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Seán Connick: The 31 December deadline was brought in to recognise the specific weather conditions that exist in Ireland. It is an absolute condition from the Commission that this deadline is adhered to if we are to seek grant aid for this scheme. I and many other rural Fianna Fáil Deputies have spoken to the Minister on this matter. He has obtained several important concessions from the European...

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Seán Connick: The Fine Gael Members know this and all they are doing in bringing forward this motion today is raising false hopes among farmers that the deadline can be extended. Fianna Fáil has always protected our rural and farming communities. We have done so in the past and will continue to do so well into the future.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (10 Jul 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm the regulations under which the Health Service Executive have the right to refer a person with an intellectual disability for a residential placement as an emergency case; the criteria used to determine if a referral is an emergency case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29019/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (10 Jul 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 575: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the request he has made to the Attorney General to examine the possibility of introducing administrative rather than criminal penalties for fishermen; when he expects to receive a response from the Attorney General; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29015/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (10 Jul 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 576: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the commitment of the European Fisheries Commissioner to examine the possibility of increasing the access of Irish fishermen to cod stocks in the Celtic Sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29016/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (10 Jul 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 577: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his proposals to introduce regulations on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing following the agreement of a new regulation by the Council of Fisheries Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29017/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (10 Jul 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 578: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress to date in implementing the recommendations of the Cawley report; when he expects the recommendations to be fully implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29018/08]

Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)

Seán Connick: I also am delighted to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate.

Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)

Seán Connick: It is good that the fishing industry has been the highlight of Members' attention during statements in the House a fortnight ago and again tonight under Private Members' business. As I come from County Wexford, I am acutely aware of the crisis and the difficulties faced by fishermen in Ireland at present. I have been left in no doubt regarding the dire crisis they face. Some time ago, I...

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2008)

Seán Connick: I wish to share time with Deputy Cuffe.

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2008)

Seán Connick: I welcome publication of this Bill. I hope this debate gives us an opportunity to examine not only the specifics of this Bill but also the wider issue of the place of alcohol in Irish society. Alcohol has always played a central role in Irish social life. For the vast majority of people, a trip down to the local pub to have a few drinks is an important part of their week and is a central...

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Seán Connick: I welcome the justice for victims initiative recently announced by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern. The Minister gave a comprehensive outline of his proposals to the House last night. These proposals mark a radical change in the way in which victims of crime interact with the criminal justice system. It is significant that the justice for victims...

Fishing Industry: Statements (19 Jun 2008)

Seán Connick: I wish to share time with Deputy Calleary.

Fishing Industry: Statements (19 Jun 2008)

Seán Connick: I am glad to have the opportunity to address the crisis faced by the fishermen of Ireland, and of my county, Wexford. On 19 May I was invited to a public meeting at Kilmore Quay with more than 40 fishermen and fisherwomen to discuss the biggest crisis they have ever faced. Several issues were brought to my attention. The fishermen are concerned with the price of fuel which makes it...

Lisbon Reform Treaty Report: Statements (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Connick: I wish to share time with Deputy Dooley. As Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny, I welcome this opportunity for Members to discuss the findings of the recently published special report on the enhanced role for national parliaments in the Lisbon reform treaty. I also wish to take this opportunity to compliment the Chairman, Deputy Perry, other members and officials of...

Lisbon Reform Treaty Report: Statements (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Connick: They are two extraordinary men.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (28 May 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 244: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her strategy to deliver new sources of employment to County Wexford. [21330/08]

Written Answers — Summer Works Scheme: Summer Works Scheme (28 May 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will re-introduce the summer works scheme in 2009. [21327/08]

Written Answers — University Recognition: University Recognition (28 May 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the need to establish a university in the south east to ensure balanced regional development. [21328/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 May 2008)

Seán Connick: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 348 of 29 April 2008, the outcome of an appeal by a national school (details supplied) in County Wexford to be granted mainstream teaching staffing numbers for the 2008/2009 academic year based on their enrolment in October 2007. [21329/08]