Results 6,041-6,060 of 7,024 for speaker:Willie Penrose

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (7 Jun 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress on reaching an agreement with the Northern Ireland authorities on the mutual recognition of penalty points. [21980/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Jun 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that an application for a visitor's visa has been received from a person (details supplied); if he will take steps to have same expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21779/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (7 Jun 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 412: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding given to each local authority here for the provision of play areas in their jurisdiction; the amount that will be allocated to Westmeath County Council in 2006 for the provision of such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21780/06]

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Willie Penrose: Sit down, Deputy O'Flynn. (Interruptions).

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jun 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 67: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the increasing numbers of caesareans here, a full review is to be considered by her Department with direct reference to current obstetric practices employed in all maternity hospitals here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21316/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jun 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 83: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the latest estimate or assessment available to her Department in regard to the planned introduction of the early childcare supplement of the likely number of claims that could be made in respect of children not resident here and the estimated cost in respect of such payments; the procedures which will be put in place to...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (31 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he, or representatives from his Department, attended the recent international Real Green Tourism conference in Kinnitty Castle County Offaly; the efforts he has made to promote eco-tourism in the midlands and throughout the rest of the country; if Ireland can be marketed internationally as an eco-tourism destination; and if he...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: I know it very well.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: I was lucky to escape.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: Deputy Johnny Brady is confusing me with my colleague.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: It does.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important Bill. My colleague, Deputy Gilmore, set out the Labour Party's broad views on the matter. My views may not be shared by everyone. This Bill will fundamentally change our country's planning laws and some people argue this change is not for the better. Section 3 effectively provides that major construction projects,...

Courts (Register of Sentences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (30 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: The Bill's provision for a database would provide a useful and valuable tool. As Deputy Howlin outlined, it would have several important uses, not least in its use in the sphere of judicial training. Information for judges could be dissipated from the High Court to the District Courts. It is important the public has confidence in judicial sentencing. I have deep reservations about mandatory...

Written Answers — Radio Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting (30 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if in view of recent problems with local community and religious broadcasting he will request ComReg and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to re-examine their policy on local and community radio licensing and spectrum management; if he has satisfied himself regarding the present level of community radio...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (30 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Finance the profits reported by insurance companies in the non-motor vehicle sections, who operate in the Irish markets for each of the years 2003, 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006 if appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21110/06]

Written Answers — Motor Insurance: Motor Insurance (30 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Transport the profits reported by insurance companies in motor vehicle sections, who operate in the Irish markets for each of the years 2003, 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006 if appropriate; if he has satisfied himself that the significantly increased profits experienced by insurance companies engaged in the provision of motor vehicle insurance has been...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (30 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Transport the position in relation to the proposal to re-open the railway line between Mullingar, Moate and Athlone; if, in view of the fact that there are two gateway towns linked in this important proposal, he will utilise all the procedures and policies at his disposal to advance the re-opening of this railway line in the context of the National...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (30 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will take appropriate steps to ensure that a proposal to reopen the railway station at Killucan, County Westmeath is acted upon (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21121/06]

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

Willie Penrose: Question 476: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Laois will be provided with their entitlements and payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20964/06]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (30 May 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when further recruitment to An Garda Síochána will take place; the date when such recruitment will be embarked upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20435/06]