Results 6,961-6,980 of 10,459 for speaker:Bertie Ahern

Irish Language. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I accept that cost is not always the priority especially with important documents. Deputy Rabbitte made the point that some documents were widely read but others are not. In response to a question here recently I said the cost of preparing a particular document in English was €685 but the cost of the Irish translation was just short of €17,000. In terms of some documents we should not...

Irish Language. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The sheer volume of work involved in translating everything must be kept under review. If a document is important, for example those connected with education, then it must be translated into Irish regardless of cost but the costs over a period of time are substantial and must be taken into account. We will translate everything until 2008 but we have to keep it under review.

Commemorative Events. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 4 to 11, inclusive, together. Mindful of the fundamental importance of the Rising to the establishment of the State, I believe it is appropriate that commemorative events should be organised to respectfully acknowledge the achievements and sacrifices of past generations and to inculcate an awareness and appreciation in modern Ireland of the events and issues...

Commemorative Events. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is enormously important that it be an inclusive national commemoration. Everybody, from all parties and none, should be involved in it, as happens in other countries. The Rising was a major event, regardless of the different views people may have on it. Those differences existed then as now but people from all sides of the House have forebears who were deeply involved. At one time...

Commemorative Events. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I will not anticipate the recommendations of the working group on commemoration. It will prepare a plan for next year and for a centenary programme that takes account of all the suggestion made. We will leave that to the group. A number of events are planned. UCD will hold a conference on the issue over Christmas and UCC will hold a conference early in the new year. A commemorative stamp will...

Commemorative Events. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: We will, of course, try to ensure the process is as inclusive as possible. It is important that everyone is involved not just in the restarting of the 1916 commemorative parade but in the events that will take place in the period ahead and that they are organised in a thoughtful and useful way. I should have mentioned that educational scholarships in the names of the leaders of the 1916...

Commemorative Events. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I do not want to anticipate the group's recommendations. We had a commemoration of the First Dáil and it is a matter for the House if Members wish to do more. We have also examined commemorations of other traditions this year and next year. A number of commemorative events have taken place. A stamp commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme was printed and colours of Irish...

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Order of Business is No. 22a— Budget Statement and the financial motions by the Minister for Finance 2005, to be taken on the conclusion of questions to members of the Government. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that: (1) the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m and the motion for the General Financial Resolution shall be moved not later than 12 midnight...

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: That is acceptable.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Minister for Finance thought he should inform the Opposition his statement will be longer than last year's and it will take 75 minutes.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The terms "this session" is always used but this session runs to the start of the next session in January and, therefore, it will be published this session.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It will be published next year.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Bill is a priority. As I said yesterday, it is a large Bill going back over very old regulations, Acts and practices. It will be ready next year.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No. The other amendments are being prepared.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: As I said, this session runs to the start of the next one and both Bills will be published this session.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The heads of the sale of alcohol Bill have been approved, the Bill is being drafted and it is hoped to have it by the middle of next year. The coroners Bill will be ready next year.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: As the Deputy said, I think it involves secondary legislation but I will have to check.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: With the co-operation of the Opposition, the Government would like to get that Bill through the House next week if possible.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I suppose we cannot get it through next week. We could initiate it in the Seanad. The Bill is ready to proceed.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No legislation is promised in respect of the first issue. The second Bill will be brought forward next year.