Results 521-540 of 587 for speaker:James Breen

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (22 Mar 2005)

James Breen: A Cheann Comhairle, I will not resume my seat.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (22 Mar 2005)

James Breen: A Cheann Comhairle, this is taking advantage of the minorities in this House. I amended what I submitted to your office.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (22 Mar 2005)

James Breen: I amended it.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (22 Mar 2005)

James Breen: I did that.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (22 Mar 2005)

James Breen: A Cheann Comhairle, I did what you asked but you did not allow me to finish my statement.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (22 Mar 2005)

James Breen: No, a Cheann Comhairle.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (22 Mar 2005)

James Breen: I amended what you asked me to amend but you did not allow me to finish. I amended the statement.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (22 Mar 2005)

James Breen: I have it too, as it was submitted. Here it is and you can see what I took out of it.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (22 Mar 2005)

James Breen: A Cheann Comhairle, this is not right. What I wished to say is that the abysmal failure of this Government to provide a proper health service for the people of Clare can no longer be tolerated. You would not let me finish it, a Cheann Comhairle, but now I have done so.

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (8 Mar 2005)

James Breen: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the matter of amnesty for illegally resident Irish citizens in the USA will be raised with President Bush during his visit to the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8105/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Mar 2005)

James Breen: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason enrolment has stopped at a special needs school (details supplied) in County Clare; if this school will not close; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7554/05]

Written Answers — Health Records: Health Records (8 Mar 2005)

James Breen: Question 205: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a nationwide campaign will be launched to encourage people to carry a health curriculum vitae on their person at all times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7787/05]

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

James Breen: My first comment on the Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004 is about the ridiculous backlog of people waiting to sit their test. Current pass rates at national level are approximately 55%. Not only does almost every second person fail, but candidates have to wait six months for the privilege of doing so. Waiting times for driving tests are up to 42 weeks. A temporary visitor to...

Common Agricultural Policy. (2 Mar 2005)

James Breen: A part-time farmer who has applied for installation aid cannot get time off from his employer to go through the processes involved. Could that farmer apply under the force majeure procedure to have his installation aid restored without doing the examination or will the Department consider putting a mechanism in place to help people like that gentleman and several others who cannot get time...

Special Educational Needs. (1 Mar 2005)

James Breen: I raise this matter as a result of a reply to a question I tabled last week to the Minister for Education and Science. She did everything but answer my question on that occasion. She kicked for touch on the issue, and when the Minister kicks for touch in answering a question, she would do justice to O'Gara or O'Driscoll. Many Ministers do the same. Ennis has a population of approximately...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions. : Nursing Home Subventions. (1 Mar 2005)

James Breen: Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if next of kin will be allowed to draw moneys owed to patients in a nursing home who are incapable of making a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6893/05]

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (1 Mar 2005)

James Breen: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the Health and Safety Authority will carry out a safety audit on the installation of a telephone mast on top of a water tower at Whitegate, County Clare, in order that the residents of the area can be assured that there is no health risk involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6616/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 Mar 2005)

James Breen: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made in relation to autism facilities of a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6911/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Retirement Scheme: Local Authority Retirement Scheme (1 Mar 2005)

James Breen: Question 411: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider paying gratuity to long-serving members of local authorities who retired before the scheme was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6610/05]

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed). (23 Feb 2005)

James Breen: I welcome the progress that has been made in the area of special needs education, including the passage of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. I strongly believe that it is our place to stand by children and vulnerable adults who are sometimes unable to speak up for themselves, to demand equality of opportunity and adequate resources for a first class service,...