Results 601-620 of 907 for speaker:Seán Ryan

Sports Development. (16 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received the Irish Sports Council's assessment of the conclusions to its consideration of the review of Ireland's performance at the Athens Olympics; if an operational plan has been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20282/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the numbers of Irish businesses and households which had broadband connection on 1 January 2005 and 31 May 2005 or as close as possible to that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19936/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is disappointed to learn that Ireland has been passed out in broadband provision by most of the EU and that a wide range of countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East have embarked on more ambitious roll-outs than Ireland in view of his repeated challenges to broadband providers, most recently at the...

Special Educational Needs. (14 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: The school was not aware of it.

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (14 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the call made by the Irish language commissioner, Mr. Seán Ó Cuirreáin, for a review of Irish language education in primary and secondary schools; her response to this call; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19678/05]

Special Educational Needs. (14 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue for three children who live in my constituency. I draw to the attention of the Minister of State my serious concerns about the treatment of these three young children, aged between four and six years, by both the Department of Education and Science and the Department of Health and Children. These children have been...

Higher Education Grants. (14 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current position regarding discussions with the Department of Social and Family Affairs and the Revenue Commissioners regarding the introduction of a new higher education grants scheme; the steps being taken to bring these discussions to a conclusion; when she expects the new system will be in place; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (2 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to recent contacts in Belfast between the British Prime Minister's Chief of Staff, Mr. Jonathan Powell, and senior republicans including leading members of the Irish Republican Army; if any such meetings were held with the knowledge of his Department; if he or representatives of his Department have had...

Written Answers — International Boundaries: International Boundaries (2 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has brought proposals to Cabinet concerning the expansion of Ireland's international boundaries to allow for further offshore exploration; the potential benefits for Ireland in this regard; the likelihood of the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf to accept these proposals; and if he will make a statement...

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: Hear, hear.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: Come off it.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: The Government just made promises but would not even bring in the statutory inspectorate.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: The Government was in power and had responsibility for the area but would not bring in the legislation.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: The Taoiseach did not know that yesterday.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: The Minister of State has spoken for well over the five minutes he was allocated in this slot. He is denying other Members the opportunity to speak.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: No.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: It has been custom and practice——

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: It has.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: If the Government does not use all its time, the remaining time is allocated to the Opposition.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Seán Ryan: That is a change.