Results 681-700 of 839 for speaker:Michael Kennedy

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (9 Jul 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 350: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will request all local authorities to carry out a detailed audit of their social and affordable housing stock, with a breakdown of occupied and unoccupied units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28113/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (9 Jul 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the resources available for farms and enterprises interested in utilising wind and wave energy; the number of farms availing of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27871/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (9 Jul 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the resources available for farms and enterprises interested in utilising wind and wave energy; the number of farms availing of same; the capacity at which they are operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27870/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (9 Jul 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of farms using wind energy; the locations of same; the length of time they have been using wind energy; the capacity at which they are operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27868/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (9 Jul 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of farms here using wave energy; the locations of same; the length of time they have been using wave energy; the capacity at which they are operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27869/08]

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I wish to begin by passing on my condolences to the family of the late Séamus Brennan. He was a marvellous politician and a true gentleman. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important national debate tonight. The situation the Irish economy is now facing is not one for which any one party or individual is responsible. Despite what Opposition Deputies might suggest, the fault does...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the permanent building programme for a school (details supplied); when the project is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25078/08]

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this Bill and its proposals, which I see as very important in our changing society. We have heard many comments on the measures proposed in this Bill, most of which are welcoming. I am encouraged by the broad recognition that legislation is required to restrict the availability of alcohol and that restricting alcohol is not only desirable...

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I echo my colleagues' comments on the sentiment behind this Fine Gael Bill. Whatever the difference of opinion on either side of the House as to the best way to approach the provision of victims' rights, we are all agreed that victims of crime deserve to be protected in the best way possible. We all seek to achieve the same end, which...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (18 Jun 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if consideration will be given to the emergency works grant application submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Dublin in view of the condition of the school's roof, which needs to be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23835/08]

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Michael Kennedy: It has no more implications than the fact that the landowner is a member of Fine Gael.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Michael Kennedy: The owner of the land is a member of Fine Gael.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Ar dtús báire, ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an tAire nua, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, agus an Aire Stáit, Deputy Séan Haughey. Go n-éirí leo san obair thábhachtach. I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this issue, which is close to my heart. I represent Dublin North, one of the fastest growing constituencies in Ireland if not in Europe. No one can deny there is...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Perhaps that is the result of me making good representations but I thank the previous Minister for Education and Science and the current Minister for this. It may be difficult for the Opposition to accept substantial progress is being made. It should be recognised at least 120 teachers are going back into the system to take up positions in schools that are expanding. As my colleague, Deputy...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Each project is proceeding to tender and construction stage. A new secondary school will open in Donabate later this year. Fingal County Council has provided the use of Donabate Community Centre as temporary accommodation, pending the construction of another new school, which will hopefully be completed in two years. St. George's national school in Balbriggan has been awarded band 1...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (28 May 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this issue but I regret that we will not be having a vote on it. We could be doing something more important, which I will allude to later on. I am delighted that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, is present. I sincerely hope that the Constituency Commission and the Minister will reflect strongly on what...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 May 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed building project at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the stage the project is at; the works carried out to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20990/08]

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an tAire Stáit, an Teachta Dála Noel Ahern. As a member of the Joint Committee on Transport and as a resident of and Deputy for one of the country's fastest growing regions, Dublin North, I welcome the Bill because it is long overdue. No one knows this better than Deputies from Dublin North and counties Meath, Kildare and Wicklow and parts of...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Michael Kennedy: The Deputy asked for part of County Louth to be subsumed into Dublin.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Michael Kennedy: When the new lord mayor of Dublin is elected, the Deputy's constituents will welcome Louth being subsumed. I am uncertain in that regard, but the Deputy speaks for his constituents.