Results 5,681-5,700 of 10,459 for speaker:Bertie Ahern
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: It will be in the defamation Bill.
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: I have not studied the judgment. I am sure it must be studied before a decision is made on whether to proceed.
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: The coroners Bill is due in the middle of this year. The heads were approved just before Christmas. On the Bill regarding alcohol products, voluntary agreements have been reached so we must await the outcome of those voluntary agreements.
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: The attachment of fines Bill is listed for this session.
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: The amended heads have not been agreed. The Bill is due later this year.
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: I do not know.
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: All those matters can be discussed by the Whips. I understand the UN mandate has been discussed by the committee, but if it must be discussed in the House that can be done. I do not have an objection to that.
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: The Bill is down for this year.
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: It will not be ready before Easter.
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: It is hoped it will be ready before summer.
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: The heads of the Bill are at an advanced stage and are expected soon. The Bill is due to come before the House later this year.
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: The minerals development Bill is listed for this year. I do not have information on the forestry amendment Bill because a comprehensive review of the sector is under way, including the potential legislative implications. This commenced in the latter half of last year and a consultative group has been established to oversee the legislative changes required. The group is expected to continue...
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: The Minister for Education and Science was waiting until some personnel became available.
- Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: The Deputy and I know both people and I understand there will be progress after Easter.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: The next steps are that the Ministers for Finance and Transport will mandate the company to negotiate with the trade unions on the package of measures to address the concerns that have been identified. I have already said they are job security, pensions and possible dilution of ESOT shareholdings, following the issue of additional shares in the company. These and others are the issues the...
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: The issue is to try to allow Aer Lingus to grow, expand and prosper. The best way of ensuring the company does not go the road of other airlines, including very strong companies such as Swissair and some of the biggest government-owned airlines in the world, is to try to allow it to grow and prosper.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: Thankfully, the number of people using our aviation industry, the strength of our tourism base and investment in the economy mean it is sensible to do this. With continued State involvement in Aer Lingus, this option will be good for the airline, staff and customers. The transaction will give the company access to the broadest range of funding available on the financial markets, enhance its...
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: If one wants Aer Lingus to survive, it must be allowed to trade and deal on the same terms as others.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: The only way the airline will thrive is to allow it to implement its own business plan, which will result in the long-haul fleet doubling in the short term and growing by more than 55% over the next five years, with the positive implications this will have for employment. This is the right way to proceed.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)
Bertie Ahern: One of the great features of parliamentary democracy is that people are entitled to hold opinions. The Deputy is entitled to his opinion but I disagree with practically everything he says and does on every issue and this one is no exception. His theory would have resulted in Aer Lingus's closure. The company still employs 3,600 people. It employed 3,000 more when it was in State ownership and...