Results 6,981-7,000 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Deputy McHugh will look after that.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: There is no date.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: We have no date.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Yes.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Finance Bill will be published on 20 November and we hope to take it in the House on 30 November. I have the utmost respect for the competence of the Opposition spokespersons, who will be more than capable of addressing these issues very quickly. It is only Second Stage we are dealing with.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It would be no problem to the Deputy. On the other issues, if we ever get out of here there will be a meeting of the legislative committee. I know it is at 5 p.m. but we will aim for that.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: We will try to get out in time and determine a schedule. I heard much criticism that we did not have any legislation but we will now have plenty to do.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 15, Financial Motions by the Minister for Finance [2008] (motion 15, resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that parliamentary questions next for answer by the Taoiseach on EU matters shall be taken on the same day as the statements on EU Council meeting, Brussels, scheduled to be taken on Wednesday, 29 October 2008, and shall be...

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The matter has been agreed by the Whips.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: We are proposing the motion——

Written Answers — Workplace Accidents: Workplace Accidents (22 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Construction Industry Group was established to advise the Board of FÁS on training related issues for the construction industry. The Group is chaired by Mr Brian Keogh and has representatives from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC), the Health & Safety Authority (HSA), my Department and...

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I am advised by the Minister that he is actively considering this matter. There is existing legislation and he can revert to the Deputy and keep him briefed.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Not that I am aware.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: This is like a clinic.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Next year.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: No.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: We are not in a position to give anything more precise.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Early 2009. Significant issues must be addressed and it will be brought forward in 2009.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I am not aware of further legislation.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It is 12.05 p.m. I have been asked——