Results 461-480 of 11,258 for speaker:Séamus Kirk

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 715. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the type of Broadband for the Cooley area, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34650/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Projects (16 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 1203. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he has taken to ensure the Narrow Water Bridge project goes ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35292/13]

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: When it was discussed with the others in the grouping, was it not formally moved at that stage?

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: I support the sentiments of the previous speakers in regard to this issue. What we have in effect is a legislative juggernaut driving through this House. There appears to be a serious unwillingness on the part of the Minister to accept any reasonable amendments. There is no doubt that this is one area in which the Minister has the opportunity to accept reasonable amendments to the...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: There are various amendments on the revised list. I am not sure if it corresponds with the Chair's version. I take it that when they were dealt with previously, they were formally moved.

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: I am glad to have the opportunity to add my voice to the comments and observations of a number of people who have moved amendments, including my party colleague, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, and the Minister of State, Deputy Lucinda Creighton. In many ways, their contributions anticipate what other Members have to say generally on the issue. Section 9 is where the real problem...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights Issues (10 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 25. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on collective bargaining rights for employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33576/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Issues (10 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 51. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the timeline for the joint industry Government task force on the Big Data sector; its potential for job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33567/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rebates (10 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to make on-farm micro energy installation eligible for full VAT refund on capital spend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33913/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (10 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 180. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to make investments in on-farm micro-energy installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33913/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (10 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 186. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to review and change the micro-energy generation strategy in view of its unfavourable comparison to EU norms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33911/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (10 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 204. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the scheme for taking in charge of private housing estates needs to be revised to take in the circumstances where the developer is deceased or is no longer in business, in effect the local authority has no recourse for the snag list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33910/13]

Order of Business (9 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: Is the Taoiseach aware of the press release issued by Louth County Council within recent hours to the effect that the plans for the Narrow Water bridge between Omeath and Warrenpoint have been put on hold because the tenders submitted are way out of kilter with the financial provision for the project? There is a real danger that this extremely worthwhile project may not proceed at this time....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (9 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 93. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way the Government proposes to respond to the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union on 25 April 2013 which found that the Government is liable for the shortfall in pension funds for the Waterford Crystal workers; the estimated cost to the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33219/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (9 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a student who is in receipt of a bursary and also in receipt of a maintenance grant who is midway through their studies; if the student is entitled to continue to be in receipt of the bursary and the grant as per the student grant scheme 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33047/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Administration (9 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 295. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to amend or remove the free travel scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32973/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (9 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 302. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to any pension entitlements for supervisors and assistant supervisors in community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33027/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Money Advice and Budgeting Service Staff (4 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 147. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of any cuts to staffing or to the allocation to the Money Advice and Budgeting Service office in Clondalkin, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32699/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Money Advice and Budgeting Service Staff (4 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 148. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of any cuts to staffing or to the allocation to the Money Advice and Budgeting Service office in Tallaght, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32700/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Care Guidelines (3 Jul 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 38. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the implementation of Síolta and Aistear; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32269/13]