Results 741-760 of 1,279 for speaker:Michael Ahern
- Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (19 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: Most local authorities are controlled by Deputy Timmins's party and the Labour Party.
- Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (19 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: The Deputy's party is doing well.
- Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (19 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: Yes.
- Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (19 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: "Almost" is a big word.
- Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (18 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: Planning of a ministerial trade mission from Ireland to the Ukraine is under way and it is hoped the timing of the mission, probably early 2006, will be finalised in the near future. This initiative follows a seminar organised by Enterprise Ireland in June last on doing business in the Ukraine which was extremely well attended. The proposed trade mission will act as focus for existing Irish...
- Written Answers — Metrology Service: Metrology Service (11 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: The National Standards Authority of Ireland, NSAI, has legislative responsibility for all metrology in the State. The Metrology Act 1996 provided for the establishment of a legal metrology service within Forbairt and for its functions to be exercised through the director of legal metrology. Section 21 of that Act deals exclusively with national metrology functions and defines the legal basis...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: The Metrology Act 1996 provided for the establishment of a legal metrology service within Forbairt and for its functions to be exercised through the Director of Legal Metrology. Section 21 of that Act deals exclusively with national metrology functions and defines the legal basis and locus of responsibility for functions related to all metrology in the State. Subsequently responsibility for...
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: The Deputy did not proclaim her interest this morning.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: I withdraw nothing.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: I withdraw my remarks.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: The Opposition have one-track minds at the moment.
- Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (5 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: According to figures published by the Central Statistics Office for 2004, which is the latest year for which full year figures are available, total exports from Ireland amounted to â¬84.2 billion while total imports amounted to â¬51 billion. This resulted in an overall trade surplus of â¬32.8 billion. Ireland has had a significant trade surplus as between exports over imports for a number...
- Report of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: That is incorrect. The Taoiseach said action was being taken in the middle of last year. The Deputy is misquoting him.
- Report of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: The Deputy is saying "I think".
- Report of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: Thoughts from Dan Boyle.
- Report of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: It is not massive mismanagement. Hyperbole again.
- Report of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: The record shows Ireland has the most successful economy in the world.
- Report of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: The Deputy would be swinging off a tree in the Glen of the Downs holding up snails.
- Report of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: I am tempted.
- Report of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)
Michael Ahern: It brought about full employment.