Results 5,801-5,820 of 6,645 for speaker:Jimmy Deenihan

National Cultural Institutions. (31 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand these further works will cost in the region of €30 million. In view of the importance of the National Gallery, will the Minister provide this money, if possible in the Estimates, because the gallery is within his remit? I remind him that the other national institutions, namely, the Abbey Theatre and the National Concert Hall, have been allocated funds for major refurbishment or...

National Cultural Institutions. (31 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister better not give them to the Great Southern Hotel.

Greyhound Racing Industry. (31 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Earlier the Minister inadvertently referred to the "outgoing chairman". Will the Minister confirm that Mr. Taggart is the chairman of Bord na gCon and is likely to continue in that post for some time? Will the Minister agree that the leaking of the report was targeted and selective? Will he agree it was damaging to the reputation and integrity of the chairman of Bord na gCon, Mr. Taggart? He...

Greyhound Racing Industry. (31 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister ensure, if he is involved in future appointments, that two women are appointed to Bord na gCon to establish a gender balance? If I introduce my Bill on control of the doping of greyhounds in private Members' time, will the Minister accept it? From the leaks of the report, it seems there will be a new procedure where the control of doping will be taken out of the hands of the...

Ryder Cup. (31 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: In view of the fact that bringing the Ryder Cup to Ireland cost taxpayers in the region of €16 million, surely they should be entitled to at least see it free-to-air. As Deputy Wall stated, only one in five households here have Sky Sports. The Government could have included this event in the legislation. The excuse that golf is not considered part of Irish culture is rather lame. More...

Ryder Cup. (31 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I do not dispute that.

Ryder Cup. (31 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: What about the FAI?

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (30 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects mobile telephone costs here to become the lowest in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20743/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which action can be taken to prevent bullying or predatory sexual activity through the use of the mobile telephone service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20744/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (30 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will amend existing legislation to allow persons who have invested in AVCs to a refund of their contributions in special circumstances such as serious illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20891/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (30 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 558: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be provided to facilitate a transition year for pupils at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20411/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (30 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 572: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be provided to facilitate part-time teachers at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry under the heading teaching services for other institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20581/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (25 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second-level schools offering chemistry to leaving certificate level, itemised according to whether they are single or mixed-sex schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19844/06]

Written Answers — Whole School Evaluations: Whole School Evaluations (25 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of whole school evaluations completed at post-primary level to date in 2006; the projected number to be completed over the course of 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19861/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a decision will be made on the appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry against the decision to refuse them single payment entitlements under the 2005 national reserve scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20241/06]

Written Answers — Nuclear Programmes: Nuclear Programmes (24 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether offers from Russia to Iran, in respect of uranium enrichment, could constitute a potential resolution to some of the outstanding international concerns regarding nuclear development in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19569/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (24 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his most recent contact with the US Administration with regard to the practice of rendition flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19542/06]

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Further to what Deputy Rabbitte said about the Dalton report, will the Taoiseach give an assurance that the report will be discussed in the House as soon as possible? I ask the Taoiseach to carry out an investigation into the leaks that the media stated came from Government sources.

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is very important.

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is obvious that the person being targeted is the chairman of Bord na gCon.