Results 461-480 of 587 for speaker:James Breen

Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)

James Breen: I am disappointed, but not surprised, by the now frequent and absurd U-turns by the current Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The latest fiasco surrounding legislation on outlets selling alcohol is another example of how this Minister and the Government are displaying a lack of cohesion and leadership on important issues in our society. They cited the need for a healthier society...

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

James Breen: I thank Deputy Rabbitte for his interest in the Independent Members. Hopefully he will not be coming to us to help form the next Government.

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

James Breen: I know, but I wish to thank him just the same. In view of the Tánaiste's abysmal failure to tackle the MRSA superbug which is rampant in our hospitals, is she prepared to introduce special legislation to deal with it?

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

James Breen: When will she report back to me on her promise to investigate how I was treated when I contracted the superbug in February 2004?

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

James Breen: The Tánaiste promised a report. She is good at promising.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

James Breen: The current lack of proper regulations and the lack of an independent nursing home inspectorate is a disgraceful situation. It is incredible in this day and age that such an important factor in our society, care for the elderly, is being overlooked and placed on the back burner. Many of the people in nursing homes are responsible for the success of the country. They have worked hard for most...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (31 May 2005)

James Breen: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Clare will continue to receive one to one tuition after 1 June 2005. [17968/05]

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

James Breen: I am totally opposed to any attempts by the Government to sell off the majority share of the national airline to private buyers. I reject this sale on a number of important points, namely, the betrayal of the loyalty of the Aer Lingus staff who turned the company around, the detrimental effect this sale will have on local rural economies, and the ever increasing evidence of this Government's...

Written Answers — Children's Projects: Children's Projects (24 May 2005)

James Breen: Question 162: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the HSE in the mid-west refused to sign up to the international children for children project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17224/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 May 2005)

James Breen: Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the status of Ennis General Hospital when the national forum on health is implemented; if it will remain an acute surgical hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17225/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 May 2005)

James Breen: Question 166: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 201 of 19 April 2005, when the HSE will answer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17248/05]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 May 2005)

James Breen: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Transport if Aer Lingus is in breach of the bilateral agreement having no direct flights from Shannon to New York; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17270/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (24 May 2005)

James Breen: Question 421: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to safeguard the livelihoods of small retailers whose businesses will be seriously affected by the draft EU directive on recycling of electronic waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17222/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (17 May 2005)

James Breen: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare has been informed that there is no course or facility available to help them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16039/05]

Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

James Breen: I have heard nothing from the Tánaiste regarding her commitment to the House in October 2004 to investigate my brush with the MRSA superbug. Her Department has all my records from the hospital in question.

Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

James Breen: The Tánaiste wants to answer.

Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

James Breen: I nearly lost my life because of the MRSA superbug. When will the issue be addressed?

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (11 May 2005)

James Breen: It is very stressful for anyone having to attend an accident and emergency department in any hospital. This stress is compounded by concern about themselves, long delays, overcrowding and lack of adequate resources to deal effectively with the number of patients requesting treatment for a wide variety of illnesses. It is particularly stressful if one finds oneself in the midst of people who...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (10 May 2005)

James Breen: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a deportation order will be withdrawn on humanitarian grounds against a person (details supplied) in County Clare. [15162/05]

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion. (10 May 2005)

James Breen: What about Galway and Clare?