Results 6,101-6,120 of 7,777 for speaker:Joe Costello

Fisheries Protection. (9 May 2006)

Joe Costello: To what extent is the system capable of catching, by way of satellite or the transponder system, vessels bringing illicit goods into the country, as mentioned by Deputy Timmins, and foreign and Irish fishing vessels landing illegal catches?

Army Compensation Claims. (9 May 2006)

Joe Costello: I thank the Minister for his answer. Will he give a breakdown of the figures for each year since 2000?

Army Compensation Claims. (9 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Are all 59 cases being reviewed under section 13(2) of the 1923 Act wound or injury cases? What kinds of injuries are involved? Is it solely because there is the danger or suspicion of double compensation in those cases?

Army Compensation Claims. (9 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Double compensation applies to injury but not to disease if the disease is contracted in such a way that might suggest neglect. Will the Minister explain the third category and confirm that injury equates with double compensation but disease does not?

Army Compensation Claims. (9 May 2006)

Joe Costello: I will read the Minister's response in detail.

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Joe Costello: The Minister gets all the opportunities.

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Joe Costello: I am appalled at Deputy Timmins's suggestion that the Minister should make all such decisions alone without being bound by the triple lock. Until recently I was my party's spokesperson for the remit of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, and I would be appalled at the thought of the Minister in charge, Deputy McDowell, not having to refer back to the Government before he sent...

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Before we hastily dismantle the triple lock, let us consider that we might have a different Minister in charge at some point. I agree that the triple lock is good in the sense that we have a United Nations mandate and that it is referred to the Government and the Oireachtas. From that perspective, we can move forward positively in any decision of that nature. Regarding the origins of the...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (4 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 81: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to amend the Building Control Bill 2005 to allow for the setting up of an independent architects council following the recommendation of the Competition Authority that such a body is needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16474/06]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (4 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 113: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he intends to ensure that social integration of housing is achieved and that the ghettoisation effect that was prevalent in earlier decades is not repeated in an environment where developers are allowed to buy their way out of their social housing obligations; and if he will make a statement...

Order of Business. (4 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Three weeks ago, when the Tánaiste answered questions on the Order of Business, was the deadline for the report on the new children's hospital. On that occasion she indicated legislation would probably be needed. What is the reason for the delay in publishing the report and when is the legislation likely to appear?

Decentralisation Programme. (3 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Please spell them out for me.

Decentralisation Programme. (3 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Will these people have to sign a contract for promotional posts?

Decentralisation Programme. (3 May 2006)

Joe Costello: They are compulsory.

Decentralisation Programme. (3 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Why do these people have to sign a contract to move to Birr?

Decentralisation Programme. (3 May 2006)

Joe Costello: The facts are right. I find it hard to see why FÁS is on industrial action if that is the case.

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (3 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Transport the regulatory reforms he is proposing in connection with the introduction of a heavy goods vehicle ban and permit system in Dublin City. [16217/06]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which he intends to deal with the difficulties presented by Directive 2004/54/EC in respect of the Jack Lynch Tunnel. [16214/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will fund the extension of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15922/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (3 May 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Garda resources which are designated to the drug squad in Sligo; the number of Gardaí attached to the Sligo section and to the drug squad; the rank of same; if the drug squad has a female Garda attached to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16431/06]