Results 741-760 of 839 for speaker:Michael Kennedy

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (14 Feb 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the recent presentation to the Joint Committee on Transport relating to quality bus corridor pinchpoints where buses experience the longest delays and the reason for them; if action is being taken to combat these areas, particularly at an area (details supplied); when bus operators can expect to see these...

Written Answers — Vehicle Registration: Vehicle Registration (12 Feb 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 148: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the practice of re-registering written-off UK cars here and a report (details supplied); the action being taken to curb this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5146/08]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (12 Feb 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of ambulances operating in the Swords, Skerries and Balbriggan areas; the reason for the uneven distribution of ambulance services within the Dublin area; if north Dublin will be allocated more resources for the ambulance service in view of its growing population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5197/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Feb 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the Mogolino orphanage situation in Bulgaria; if there has been further development of the issue; the extent to which the Irish authorities are monitoring the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5145/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (12 Feb 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 446: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the outcome of the discussion between her Department and a school (details supplied) in north Dublin regarding the shortfall in school places over the next four to five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4541/08]

Written Answers — Integration Policy: Integration Policy (12 Feb 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures being taken in large towns like Balbriggan where incoming, new and longer term residents are experiencing difficulties with integration; if an action plan exists to tackle any related problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5149/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (12 Feb 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 574: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the powers members of the Garda have to penalise a disqualified driver when stopped at a checkpoint; if changes are being made to give gardaí more power in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5148/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Jan 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin who has been informed that they have to wait over two and a half years for orthodontic treatment; the reason for the delay; when use of the National Treatment Purchase Fund will be an option; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36066/07]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (30 Jan 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason taxis are not permitted to use contra-flow bus lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1027/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 Jan 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 1126: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí participating in bicycle patrols in each of the stations in Swords, Malahide, Balbriggan, Skerries and Lusk/Rush; the duties they perform in this role; the length of time each have been in the role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36067/07]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (19 Dec 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the use of contra-flow bus lanes by taxis; if there are plans to allow same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35871/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Dec 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the measures being taken to ensure that funding is available for autism support at schools in north Dublin; her proposals for the future funding of schools which provide ABA facilities to children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34668/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Dec 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the grants available for parents of autistic children for home schooling; the grants available for parents who take the initiative to set up their own ABA schools, such as a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34669/07]

Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2007)

Michael Kennedy: I thank Deputy Michael McGrath for sharing time. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill and to outline the changes to our social welfare system. I was proud last Wednesday to sit on this side of the House as the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, and Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Cullen, spoke about the contents of the Bill. I applaud the Ministers for their...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

Michael Kennedy: I reflect what people tell me and I ask Deputy Deenihan to do likewise.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

Michael Kennedy: I am in the party.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

Michael Kennedy: They are not connected on the budget.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Deputy Deenihan should read The Kerryman and The Corkman on Saturday when he goes home.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

Michael Kennedy: I am pleased to speak in this debate on our budget. It is a progressive, socially caring and innovative budget and has been generally well received by the public and business. I congratulate the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen. The Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, appeared in the House just a while ago. The €4 billion package for transport is impressive. Developing our infrastructure...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

Michael Kennedy: The social welfare package is generous and affirms Fianna Fáil as the party of the people. It proves that the Taoiseach is the real, and perhaps only, socialist in the Dáil, other than the Acting Chairman, Deputy O'Connor. I welcome the overall package and the €14 and €12 increases to our senior citizens and people with disabilities. We have made great steps on the qualified adult...