Results 8,681-8,700 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion. (28 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: I wish to share time with the Deputies on the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's list.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion. (28 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: I am substituting for Deputy Cuffe. The last time I did so was rather eventful and I hope, for my sake and that of the Minister, that today will be less exciting. We are critical of the hotchpotch approach of the Criminal Justice Bill 2004, which throws everything into the mix. It attempts to legislate for a broad range of issues, from the use of fireworks and drug trafficking offences to...
- Leaders' Questions. (28 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: I remind the Minister, Deputy Cullen, that it is true.
- Defence Forces Deployment. (28 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces were engaged as added security on the two recent occasions when US President Bush visited Shannon Airport; the number of personnel employed; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12184/06]
- Defence Forces Deployment. (28 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: I thank the Minister for his reply. Can he confirm that security was breached at Shannon on that occasion by four peace activists? Does he agree we were very lucky that those people were peaceful? Does he share my concerns that security at Shannon could be breached at some stage by terrorists? Is he confident the Defence Forces will be in a position to defend the Irish people from a serious...
- Defence Forces Deployment. (28 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: The Minister said he was satisfied the Army Rangers could cope with a terrorist attack on Shannon.
- Defence Forces Deployment. (28 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: He did not answer the question on whether an emergency plan existed to deal with an emergency attack on Shannon.
- Defence Forces Deployment. (28 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: Can he outline what it entails?
- Written Answers — Statutory Audits: Statutory Audits (23 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, further to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland's call for an upward revision of the audit limit exemption, the number of businesses that would become exempted under such a scheme. [11385/06]
- Written Answers — National Reform Programme: National Reform Programme (23 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action he is taking to address the European Commission's criticism that the Irish national reform programme is not paying sufficient attention to adult participation in learning or the provision of affordable, high quality child care services. [11380/06]
- Care of the Elderly: Statements. (23 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: By the middle of the century, it is projected that one quarter of the population will be aged 65 and over. This demographic trend presents challenges and opportunities for the State and for society. Ireland is in a good position to deal with these challenges and opportunities. As a relatively late developer in demographic terms, we can learn from experiences in other EU countries. Moreover,...
- Care of the Elderly: Statements. (23 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: I am hoping the Minister of State is listening to what we are saying, will take account of it and will not decide to take this route. It is heartless and ill-considered. The Government is clearly going to force people to sell their homes. This has repercussions not just for the older person but also for the children. So many people now can afford to buy a home in Ireland only if they get some...
- Personal Statement by Member. (22 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: I made a comment while the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue, was speaking earlier which I thought was inaudible, but apparently it was audible. I would like to withdraw the comment and have the record corrected.
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (22 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he intends to respond to the recommendation of the Committee of Public Accounts that doctors who certify people as being unable to work and whose patients are then consistently found by medical assessors from the Department of Social and Family Affairs as being fit for work should be monitored closely. [11040/06]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (22 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he intends to approach the Department of Finance regarding the anomaly that has arisen with the ability of those in receipt of the State contributory pension to earn additional income, becoming less than those in receipt of the non-contributory pension since the introduction of the â¬100 a week income disregard. [11039/06]
- Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: On a point of order, will copies of the Minister's speech be made available to us?
- Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: The Minister is out on that much.
- Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: The Minister is a total disgrace.
- Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: He is a disgrace.
- Political Donations and Planning: Motion (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)
John Gormley: It is an absolute disgrace.