Results 7,561-7,580 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I will have to communicate with the Deputy on the issue of migrant workers as I do not wish to mislead him. The issue of collective bargaining is being discussed by the social partners.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: We must await the outcome of discussions with the social partners before a final decision is made on a number of pertinent issues. I do not wish to pre-empt the outcome.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I am not aware that legislation is promised but I will communicate with the Deputy if there is to be transposition.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Health Information Bill will come before the House next year. I indicated last week that no date had been finalised for the Foreshore (Amendment) Bill. I will have to revert to the Deputy on the other issues, directives and conventions because I do not have the full information.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: For clarity, I will point out that the process is as follows. The Government will make its decisions on Tuesday. There will be a debate on all these issues in the House on Wednesday and Thursday for nine and a half hours. There are no proposals to introduce Supplementary Estimates to the House.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: That matter did not arise from Government sources. It is prudent and proper for the Cabinet to make its decisions on Tuesday. It will be fully informed of the decisions that must be made by the Minister for Finance and the outcome will be discussed in the House.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: No Supplementary Estimates have been promised.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: There are no proposals to introduce legislation in this area. There are no proposals for a debate on the matter.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: No legislation is promised or necessary in any of these areas.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: As the House is aware, the judgment in question was announced this morning. Officials will examine it. I will advise the Minister of the Deputy's interest.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 13, motion on the proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2008 — back from committee; No. 2, Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007 — amendments from the Seanad; and No. 23, statements on climate change. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 13 shall be decided without...

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I am aware that briefings were given to Opposition Members prior to the debate and a full and frank discussion was held with the Minister. He offered to remain with the committee for as long as necessary. All the issues have been dealt with and there has been absolute clarity regarding the matters raised here last Thursday. As it was agreed by the committee that it would revert to the...

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I dtaobh na moltaí ón Seanad ar Bille na nDlí-Chleachtóirí (An Ghaeilge) 2007, níl ach dhá moltaí teicniúla ag éirí as an Acht a bhí againn cheana agus molfaidh an tAire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta, An Teachta Éamon Ó Cuív, na moltaí sin don Dáil. Athruithe teicniúla atá iontu a cuideoidh go mór le dlíodóirí.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Ar dtús báire, tá sé i gceist go mbeidh deis ag aon duine a rinne cúrsa céime abhcóide dlí faoi an Acht Lucht Cleachtaithe Dlí (Cáilíocht) 1929 agus nach raibh Alt 3 den Acht sin comhlíonta aige nó aici, an coinníoll sin a chomlíonadh faoin Acht nua.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Táthar ag caint anseo faoi duine ar bith a chríochnaigh a chúrsa oideachais faoi Acht 1929, agus clúdaítear sin san Acht úr. Ní chuireann seo isteach go mór ar éinne. Is é an fáth go bhfuil seo os comhair na Dála ag an mbomaite seo ná chun a bheith cúramach agus ceart.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: On the health legislation, Deputies will be aware there is no need for further legislation on the basis of proposals received from the HSE.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: On the final issue raised, Deputy Kenny is aware the matter of investment in disabilities was clarified yesterday. That matter has been dealt with.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: We all echo and share Deputy Gilmore's sentiments in regard to the rescue of Ingrid Betancourt. I am delighted she and many others have been freed from incarceration. The House will debate the issue of the economy for nine and a half hours next week. Following agreement by Cabinet next Tuesday of the motion, it will be made available to everyone in the House.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: On the HSE, Deputy Gilmore, as leader of the Labour Party, will be aware this is what was sought in his party's document. I do not understand his concern in this regard.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I am advised by the Department of Health and Children there is no necessity for new legislation. This matter is being dealt with by the HSE which will discuss it with the unions. At the end of the day, it is right and proper to move ahead with proposals which ensure the consumer is best served and supported.