Results 7,961-7,980 of 8,652 for speaker:Seán Crowe

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (7 Jun 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the alternative arrangements the Government will introduce, in view of the decision by the British Government to introduce fees in the six counties, in assisting students in this jurisdiction attending third level institutions in the six counties who may be forced to opt out due to the expense involved; if there has been north-south...

Air Services. (7 Jun 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason he has insisted on the privatisation of Aer Lingus without adequate and satisfactory consultation with the unions and without agreement from the majority of the national airline's employees; and if, in view of such opposition, he will reverse his decision. [21882/06]

Air Services. (7 Jun 2006)

Seán Crowe: I expect the Minister is aware that many of the union representatives are dissatisfied with the so-called consultation. Does the Minister understand consultation to consist essentially of him informing the workers' representatives about what he intends to do or is there a genuine consultative process involved? As regards the meetings, the Minister's strategic plan states that he will sell off...

Driving Tests. (7 Jun 2006)

Seán Crowe: The Minister referred to radical reduction and a significant effect on the backlog. I accept his statements on the difficulties involved with regard to human resources etc. In the context of current difficulties, has the Minister considered prioritising those areas where substantial backlogs exist? I refer, in particular, to areas where significant numbers of road accidents occur. Has there...

Dublin Transport Authority. (7 Jun 2006)

Seán Crowe: What about those who have to sit in traffic for hours? Is the Minister telling the people who have to sit in traffic for hours every day that they are satisfied?

Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (1 Jun 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 20: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the recent study by researchers at National University of Ireland, Galway and Queen's University Belfast showing that almost one in five people here with a medical problem are not going to see their general practitioner due to the cost, as opposed to less than two percent in the six...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (1 Jun 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 63: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will report on progress to date in the delivery of Action 89 of Quality and Fairness — A Health Strategy for You, which promised agreement on a revised consultants' contract to provide greater equity for public patients in acute hospital services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21305/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (1 Jun 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have had or intend to have discussions with the relevant parties involved in relation to the allegations made by the International Transport Federation regarding a company (details supplied) in relation to pay and work conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21363/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 May 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he or his Department has had meetings with the ESB, Railway Procurement Agency, Iarnród Éireann or the National Roads Authority in relation to placing broadband ducting along ESB lines, on railway lines and on motorways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20678/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 May 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the cooperation there has been with his northern counterparts regarding the roll-out of broadband throughout the island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20684/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (30 May 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on extending the fuel allowance for a longer period of time in view of the bad weather which has lasted longer than expected. [20871/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (30 May 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will confirm that no member from the health sector was involved in the working group on drug rehabilitation; and if this will delay the actions and recommendations of the group. [20968/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (30 May 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of heroin dealers targeted by the Criminal Assets Bureau on a yearly basis over the past five years including those brought through the courts; and the moneys recovered for direct investment in communities affected. [21004/06]

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (30 May 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 584: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that there have been approaches made to her and her Department regarding marking the Irish Famine or Great Hunger in schools here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20920/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (25 May 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the Government will fund the development of the National College of Art and Design to ensure that it remains where it is. [19948/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (25 May 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on abolishing part-time fees for students; and if she has had discussions with any of the relevant parties involved. [19947/06]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (25 May 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way in which she intends to ensure that the right of school children to an education through Irish is upheld in west Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the situation regarding a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow and the future of the children enrolled there. [20153/06]

Departmental Bodies. (25 May 2006)

Seán Crowe: Does this mean that a representative of the students' union will be appointed to the agency by the Minister? Can she make such an appointment given that six appointments are outstanding? I accept the agency's role is to oversee the lands and so on and I accept two ordinary members, including my party colleague, Mr. Christy Burke, are on the consultative group. Is there a compelling reason for...

School Transport. (25 May 2006)

Seán Crowe: Does the bus driver have overall responsibility for safety on the bus and is the decision with him or her or with the area depot manager? One hears stories about drivers being pressurised to drive buses to areas where they are uncomfortable or when they know there are faults. Is the Minister of State aware of any children being left behind owing to the new changes in regulation? If so, are...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (24 May 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the representations that he has made to his EU member state counterparts to convince the Council to take concrete steps to persuade the Israeli authorities to genuinely renounce violence, recognise Palestine's right to exist and accept previous agreements and obligations to bring about a just and lasting peace. [19646/06]