Results 5,121-5,140 of 6,645 for speaker:Jimmy Deenihan

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (31 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 140: To ask the Taoiseach if the inter-Departmental committee he established to consider the putting in place of an annual commemoration of the Great Famine has reported to him; if so, the proposals in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26228/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the application to the health repayment scheme by a person (details supplied) was rejected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25975/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive forestry premium for 2006 and 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26387/07]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (31 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make funds available to a school (details supplied) in County Kerry to carry out essential drainage works on the soccer pitch and surrounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25974/07]

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: I had the privilege of serving in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food more than ten years ago. At that time, there was major concern about BSE. The then Minister and I confronted that challenge by putting in place adequate regulations to protect the future of the beef industry. One aspect of this was our concern to ensure the safety of Irish meat products, which we dealt with...

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: My question is whether that inspection is happening. The same standards are not being applied to meat that is imported here. The issue of the country of origin is at the core of this debate. Current regulations stipulate that if a beef product is derived from animals born, raised and slaughtered in the country in which it is being sold, the identification on the label may indicate that the...

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: With respect to the Minister, it is true.

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: That is not what I said. My point is that the Minister is naive if she does not accept that what I have outlined is happening. That is the bottom line. There is no comprehensive monitoring of the Féile Bia scheme throughout the State. It is a great concept but it has not been successful because it is inadequately regulated. I support this important motion. I am disappointed there are...

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: The IFA sometimes criticises us for not supporting agriculture and it is a pity more of its members are not here to observe this debate.

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is a pity the Minister did not listen to me.

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: There is definitely bullying going on over there.

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of aid given to organisations in Nepal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25027/07]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on purchasing a transport aircraft for the Air Corps as part of the overseas aid programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24703/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he intends introducing legislation dealing with the issues of betting exchanges here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25436/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will amend the Criminal Evidence Act, 1992 to include provisions to deal with sexual assault or any kind of sexual offence against an adult with an intellectual disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25028/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the legislation, in view of the decision delivered by Judge Patrick McCartan in the Circuit Criminal Court in Dublin (details supplied) he proposes enacting and enable a person who is the victim of rape or sexual abuse and who suffers from an intellectual disability to properly process a claim for damages against an...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide the necessary funding to enable a new bridge to be provided at Ballinagare, Lixnaw following the collapse of the original bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22292/07]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (16 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the application by a person (details supplied) for the renewal of a work permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23357/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (16 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position of the appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry regarding their one parent family payment claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23997/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision on the application for naturalisation will be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23356/07]