Results 881-900 of 4,404 for speaker:Liz McManus

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Defence the people he has appointed or re-appointed to the board of the Irish Red Cross since taking office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24700/09]

Written Answers — Cyber Warfare: Cyber Warfare (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Defence the action taken by him to bring the national capacity for defence against cyber warfare up to the required standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24701/09]

Written Answers — Building Energy Regulation: Building Energy Regulation (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 421: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that landlords who have been issued a low building energy rating are not obliged to make their properties more energy efficient; his further views on whether there should be an obligation to carry out recommendations or improvements following a BER rating; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Building Energy Regulation: Building Energy Regulation (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 424: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the difficulties faced by building energy rating contractors who have invested significant amounts in training, insurance and registration and who are faced with low take up of BER certificates; the number of BER contractors and the amount of BER certificate applications since the beginning of...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 422: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recent UN report that claims that climate change is resulting in more than 300,000 deaths a year; his views on the need for climate change targets to be put on a legal footing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24077/09]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 423: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the need for climate change legislation; the representations he has made for higher targets at EU level; his plans for climate change talks at Copenhagen; if he expects the Taoiseach to represent Ireland at the Copenhagen talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18696/09]

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: One year ago while introducing the Broadcasting Bill the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources made a commitment that there would be provisions to deal with premium rate phone and text services.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: These are the subject of many scams and thousands of complaints have been made on behalf of customers who have been scammed. A commitment was made by this Government and I am entitled to ask about legislation.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: It relates to legislation.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: The Broadcasting Bill was to have introduced these provisions and that did not take place. It has now been passed into law.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: I am asking the Taoiseach about the legislation which will now deal with this issue and which we welcome. We do not oppose the Bill, we simply wish to see it published. However, we also wish to ensure there is provision in the Bill for refunds to be made to customers.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: The Taoiseach can provide such an assurance and allay many fears related to the legislation.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: I am sorry but I can do so.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: The Ceann Comhairle should have listened to what I said.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: I asked specifically about legislation.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: About what did I ask?

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: No, that is not it. I will give the Ceann Comhairle another chance.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: I asked about legislation.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Will I tell the Ceann Comhairle what it is?

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: I will do so. I was asking about the Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill.