Results 381-400 of 2,965 for speaker:Robert Dowds

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Construction Contracts (23 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: 594. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if there are ways to block rogue builders from any further involvement in the construction industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24711/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (23 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: 595. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if exemptions from water charges are available to persons who suffer from Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis or other debilitating conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24712/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Resolution Board Remit (23 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: 609. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the responsibilities of the Pyrite Resolution Board in relation to repair of roads, footpaths, and pipework within an estate adversely affected by the presence of pyrite. [24968/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (23 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: 662. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the sale of art and artefacts from the Beit Collection; if she will intervene to prevent the sale of any further artworks or artefacts from the collection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25017/15]

Urban Regeneration and Housing Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: I never realised Deputy Nolan was so influenced by his spell in Germany until I heard him speak today and earlier in the week. He wants to put order on everything. In the case of the housing situation, he is absolutely correct. In welcoming this Bill I see it as an essential part of a major job that must be done. There are some important steps in that job. In respect of Part V provisions...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (18 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: Chairman can I ask for an update on the question I asked on the position of Mr. Matt Merrigan and Mr. Jack Kelly appearing before the committee again? I believe the clerk may have something to add to that.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (18 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: Thank you.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (18 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: I agree with Deputy Costello that it would be good to get a written response from NAMA. Is the Comptroller and Auditor General aware that assets put on the market are open to competition in a way that might not have been possible earlier in the process when nobody wanted to bid for anything?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant (18 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: 243. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the Health Service Executive will supply bathroom adaptations for persons with a disability living in council-owned accommodation. [24337/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant (18 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: 244. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the Health Service Executive Cherry Orchard facility, Dublin 10, will supply bathroom adaptations for persons with disabilities living in council-owned accommodation; his views on best practice in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24338/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant (18 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: 245. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the Health Service Executive will install a walk-in-shower in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22. [24339/15]

Employment Equality (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: In supporting this Bill, I wish first to praise my former party leader, Deputy Eamon Gilmore. We would not be where we are today but for his insistence that there be a referendum on marriage equality. I imagine that when he insisted on this, many people felt that there was no guarantee that it would go through. It is a sign of his far-sightedness that the threshold could be crossed. As...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: I thank all our visitors for turning up. I apologise for having to be out of the room for some time because of some of the demands of this place. I strongly agree with the comments that have been made about the register of voters. I agree with the witnesses and the speakers on this side who have said there are very serious problems in that regard. This issue alone presents a very good...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: I hope Professor Marsh is not proposing that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: Dr. MacCárthaigh has never voted five times in a single election, as one person told me he had done in Belfast.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (16 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: 864. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the legal standing of the closed circuit television footage which is due to commence at the accident blackspot at the red line Luas in Dublin 7. [22970/15]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: I presume that this debate will adjourn at midday.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: I will try to finish in that time. I welcome this Bill. The Labour Party is the party of work and it is correct that a Labour Party Minister of State would ensure good working conditions for people. I congratulate him on the work that he has done in this regard, which has been welcomed in the trade union movement. It is important the Bill progresses through the Houses as quickly as...

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: I would be happy if the Minister of State stayed in his position. I was not forecasting the demise of the Government. I was reckoning that Ministers get shifted around. It is not that I am forecasting the Minister of State's demise. I ask that this legislation be examined continually so as to ensure that the best conditions are available to workers.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 Jun 2015)

Robert Dowds: A few days ago I was approached by an active trade unionist who asked me what the position was on Mr. Matt Merrigan and Mr. Jack Kelly appearing before the committee again.