Results 6,021-6,040 of 9,147 for speaker:Pat Breen
- Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (1 Jul 2009)
Pat Breen: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce new rural transport initiatives with particular reference to the threat to many rural bus routes which will leave many rural communities isolated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26730/09]
- Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (1 Jul 2009)
Pat Breen: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action taken to date or proposed to stamp out anti-social behaviour throughout County Clare, with particular reference to the number of people on the housing lists seeking house transfers as a result of incidents of anti-social behaviour; the number of prosecutions in the Clare Garda Division for 2008 and to date in...
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (1 Jul 2009)
Pat Breen: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the situation in the Middle East in which Israel has authorised the construction of 300 homes in the West Bank; if he will raise this matter with his EU counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26566/09]
- Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the processing of aquaculture licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25965/09]
- Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the reduced winter schedule of flights from the US to Shannon Airport; his plans to make funding available to market the US preclearance facility at the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25721/09]
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 153 of 4 March 2009, the status of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25723/09]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: Question 477: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 1616 of 27 January 2009, if he will report on the status of a project (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25696/09]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 533 of 29 October 2008, the progress regarding the provision of an educational service (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25722/09]
- Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: Earlier the Minister acknowledged the facility at Shannon Airport cost â¬20 million to build while the facility at the Dublin Airport cost â¬30 million which was incorporated in the building of the second terminal. It puts Shannon at a disadvantage that it must raise its preclearance charges from â¬1.50 to â¬10.50 to recoup some of the building costs. I accept Shannon's preclearance...
- Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: The Minister was one such fairy godmother for a long time.
- Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: That will not make Shannon Airport very competitive.
- Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: Will those using the Government jet use the preclearance facility at Shannon Airport when they are en route to the US?
- Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: It is a good question. Will Ministers use the preclearance facility at Shannon Airport?
- Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: Will Ministers use the preclearance facility at Shannon Airport?
- Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: I have asked a legitimate question. Will the Government jet stop at Shannon Airport on its way from Baldonnel to the United States?
- Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: All political parties welcome the passing of this important Bill. I am delighted it has gone through the House without any problems. When it is enacted, it will be very good for the mid-west region. I hope those using commercial and private airlines will avail of the preclearance facility. I encourage the Minister to initiate a similar arrangement to provide for cargo preclearance. I...
- Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: It was implemented at the wrong time.
- Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: Why impose a departure tax when passenger numbers are falling?
- Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: The Minister would not accept any suggestion made on this side.
- Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)
Pat Breen: This section refers to the functions of the Irish law enforcement officers. There are times in Shannon Airport, particularly when transatlantic flights are leaving in the morning, when customs officers and gardaà are busy. We anticipate many private aircraft coming through the airport. What happens if goods are seized and people are turned back and placed in the jurisdiction of the Irish...