Results 5,901-5,920 of 6,645 for speaker:Jimmy Deenihan

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (4 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of crimes recorded and detected across all headings in Kerry Garda division for the years 1997 to 2005, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12934/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the decentralisation of 50 Revenue staff to Listowel, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12370/06]

Written Answers — Economic Policy: Economic Policy (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance when he last met with the Central Bank to discuss economic policy. [12545/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent of bereavement counselling services provided by the State in the north Kerry area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12638/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a dairy premium under the single payment scheme will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12779/06]

Written Answers — Vehicle Sales: Vehicle Sales (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the practice by the SIMI by which they exclude the courts from having jurisdiction in disputes pertaining to motor vehicles; if, in the circumstances, in view of the fact that there are specific implied conditions on the sale of motor vehicles imposed on the industry by section 13 of the...

Written Answers — Vehicle Sales: Vehicle Sales (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that if a person goes to arbitration in a dispute pertaining to the SIMI and motor vehicles, there is no right of appeal on the facts from the decision of the arbitrator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12602/06]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the necessary funding will be provided to enable the ground chamber of Carrigafoyle Castle, Ballylongford, County Kerry, to be fully restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12770/06]

Irish Language: Statements. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ba mhaith liom cúpla focal a rá ins an díospóireacht seo. Cosúil leis na Teachtaí eile tá meas mór agam don teanga ach níl mé cleachtúil inti, anois. Like other speakers I want to say a few words in this debate. At one stage I was relatively fluent in the language, but I just do not have the practice. That is the position with many Members of the House and it begs the question why...

Irish Language: Statements. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am glad the Minister has clarified that. I repeat, there is no compulsory requirement to take English or mathematics. The Minister for Education and Science, while speaking on this topic before Christmas, attempted to mislead the public by pretending that there were three compulsory subjects for the leaving certificate. I do not recall precisely whether it was in this House or on "Questions...

Irish Language: Statements. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: As regards the Irish language, some years ago when interest in Irish dance and culture generally was on the wane, Riverdance emerged. The Irish language needs something like Riverdance. It needs a major revival. It needs to become topical and fashionable with young people, and that can be done. I sincerely believe that one of the great advantages of Deputy Kenny becoming Taoiseach would be...

Irish Language: Statements. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: He was speaking for Deputy Deasy.

Irish Language: Statements. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: "Spiddal" and "Spideál" are similar words.

Irish Language: Statements. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is different in west Kerry.

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: During the debate on the Arbitration (International Commercial) Bill 1998, a commitment was given that section 5 of the Arbitration Act 1980 would be reviewed as under the present legislation there is no recourse to the courts in the event of a party to an arbitration being dissatisfied with the arbitrator's decision. Is the Government preparing legislation, as promised, to correct this section?

Taxi Regulations. (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Commission for Taxi Regulation published "Driving Forward: Action Plan 2006-2007" on Tuesday, 7 March. I welcome its publication and, as a regular user of the taxi service in this city, I agree with many of its recommendations. Nevertheless, it should be regarded as a consultation document rather than the final proposal and the implementation of any of its provisions should be deferred...

Taxi Regulations. (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Furthermore, drivers who engage in the proposed skill development programme in other counties or cities will also be permitted to ply for hire in these areas. This, in the opinion of Tralee Taxi Association, is a recipe for chaos and bedlam. Enforcement and policing of this process will surely be impossible and will certainly create another headache for an already overworked police force.

Taxi Regulations. (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: From September, taxis will be freely and legally allowed to operate in busy and more lucrative areas, as they wish. This will spawn hostility and suspicion among operators and cause a reduction in the level of service provided in quieter rural areas. It will definitely lead to confusion and a decline in public confidence in the entire taxi service.

Taxi Regulations. (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Finally, could I——

Taxi Regulations. (29 Mar 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Could I just finish tonight? One Member left this House tonight because the Minister who was supposed to reply to the issue he was to raise was not present. I have stayed in the House and I at least deserve the courtesy of being allowed to finish.