Results 721-740 of 839 for speaker:Michael Kennedy

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (23 Apr 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress on the handing over of title of open spaces and so on at an estate (details supplied) in County Dublin to Fingal County Council following the liquidation of the developer. [15516/08]

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I propose to share time with Deputy Noel Treacy. I am thankful for the opportunity to speak on the Bill. In the presence of Deputy Connaughton, I thank Fine Gael and the Labour Party for standing so firmly alongside the Government parties on the reform treaty. There is no standing behind or in front on this issue. The treaty should transcend party politics. Its importance to the State...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Apr 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will allow persons to participate in the all-Ireland free travel scheme from the age of 65; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13463/08]

Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (9 Apr 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the recent changes made to the enrolment policy of the Balbriggan vocational educational committee, which has resulted in numerous pupils from a school (details supplied) being denied places; the action she will take to remedy this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13466/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (9 Apr 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the proposed legislation in relation to management companies; when he expects the bill to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13464/08]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (9 Apr 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of civilians employed by An Garda Síochána; the duties for which they are responsible; the number of Gardaí freed up for ordinary service in each of Swords, Balbriggan, Malahide and Skerries stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13465/08]

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the extension of Skerries Health Centre; the background to the project; the status of the project and the expected completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13107/08]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the construction of a project (details supplied); the background to the project; the status of the project and the expected completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13106/08]

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Beidh mé ag labhairt ar feadh deich nóiméid agus beidh an Teachta Áine Ní Bhrádaigh ag labhairt ar feadh deich nóiméid. Tá athás mór orm labhairt ar an mBille seo. Ba mhaith liom tacú le na Teachtaí ar fad a chur fáilte roimh an mBille seo le déanaí. I am sure the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, and the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, share my belief...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Michael Kennedy: You have interrupted my train of thought, so I will finish. Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Go raibh maith agat. Tá tusa ag déanamh iarracht a rá cúpla focal freisin, nach bhfuil?

Written Answers — Organ Donation: Organ Donation (11 Mar 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if there are plans to introduce a mandatory organ donation policy with a voluntary opt-out option; the number of patients currently on waiting lists for heart and lung transplants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10392/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 Mar 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on setting up research groups or task forces to carry out research on best practice and the latest developments in the teaching of autistic children in Europe and the USA; if she will invite representation onto these research groups from ABA groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10390/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (6 Mar 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress on a temporary school (details supplied) in Dublin north; if it will be finished by September 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9844/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (6 Mar 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a progress report on the permanent building for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9845/08]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the tax incentive schemes which exist for oil exploration companies operating in the UK and Norway; if similar incentives will be brought in here to reduce the levels of risk experienced by domestic companies and to encourage further exploration off Irish shores; the incentives currently in place for same; and if he...

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I thank the Chair for this opportunity to speak on this important issue, which, as a Deputy representing Dublin North, is close to my heart. The issues surrounding integration, permission to remain in the State and the right to work here are enormously important not only to my constituency, but to all other constituencies. Put simply, this is the consequence of having a vibrant country with...

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I am sure the Deputy is delighted——

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Michael Kennedy: ——that perhaps they will be facing the Dubs in a future game in Croke Park. These overseas bodies are coming to Ireland specifically to target the emigrants who have come here. It is right that we should act to ensure these people remain here where they have been trained and because we can offer them a good standard of living. These people will benefit from the Bill. I welcome...

Written Answers — Motor Insurance: Motor Insurance (14 Feb 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the less comprehensive legal requirements of mandatory insurance in eastern European countries and the possible ramifications this has for foreign insured drivers here and Irish insured drivers who have accidents in these eastern European regions; if there are plans to tackle same; and if he will make a...