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Seanad: Access to Education: Motion (10 Oct 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: That is the point I was making.

Seanad: Access to Education: Motion (10 Oct 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: notes the record level of activity under the school building and modernisation programme in recent years and the innovations in the design and delivery of school buildings that have been put in place to ensure that extra accommodation is delivered as quickly as possible; further notes the...

Seanad: Access to Education: Motion (10 Oct 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: If that works, I will try it.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I concur with Senator Ó Domhnaill in regard to the 2012 Olympic Games. I am a former Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs which drew up a report on this matter. Given that the committee structure is not up and running yet I hope we can have a debate on this matter to maximise information exchange. It would be...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: It would be appropriate to talk about this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: On a point of clarification, a call was made yesterday for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to come to the House to discuss the job situation in the north west, which seemed to broaden out to asking the Minister to discuss IDA Ireland. I had made a separate call that we examine the north-western Border region, the new dispensation that exists and the opportunity to develop...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: Every time I saw the advertisement, I never saw reference to Donegal in it. I believe there is a new dispensation in the north-west Border counties that needs to be maximised. It has new potential and it involves the jurisdiction in the Six Counties. Therefore, we must find some mechanism to develop discussion, debate and interaction to maximise that potential. Far be it from me, coming...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I echo Senator Butler's congratulations to the Cathaoirleach and his thanks to local councillors. As my party's spokesperson on education and science, I support Senator Coffey's request for a debate on catchment areas. In my opinion, such a debate may come within the remit of the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Deputy Haughey. However, the House should also...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (26 Apr 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when a response will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15669/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Apr 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when a response will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15670/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (25 Apr 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a neurologist will be appointed for the north west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15548/07]

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: That would be of real benefit to Mayo.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: We are going to——

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I made my first speech on my first day here.

Social Welfare Benefits. (24 Apr 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I raise the matter of the €1,000 early childcare supplement payment announced in the 2005 budget, which commenced for children under six in April 2006. l again seek clarity on the status of this payment as it pertains to all children and ask the Minister to confirm that the current interpretation is treating all children equally in this Republic. All children under six whose parents are...

Written Answers — Legal Profession: Legal Profession (24 Apr 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way many solicitors and others qualifying in the legal field can fulfil their training in view of the lack of apprenticeships positions currently available nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14392/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Apr 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 98: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14104/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Apr 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 106: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14145/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Apr 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 167: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14722/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Apr 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14721/07]