Results 961-980 of 2,965 for speaker:Robert Dowds
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Sep 2014)
Robert Dowds: 1703. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the numbers of persons who have had fines or legal proceedings issued against them for non-compliance with taxi regulations; and the measures taken to tackle illegal activity in the taxi industry. [33965/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Sep 2014)
Robert Dowds: 1704. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the numerous cases of taxis operating in Dublin with tinted windows and taking a number of passengers in excess of what is legal or safe; the action his Department is taking to tackle this illegal activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33966/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (17 Sep 2014)
Robert Dowds: 1721. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form the number of penalty points given to truck drivers on the Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20 for the past five years. [34278/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (17 Sep 2014)
Robert Dowds: 1781. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an féidir léi a shoiléiriú cén fáth ar seoladh ríomhphost chuig 100 duine ar bronnadh an Séala Creidiúnaithe d'Aistritheoirí orthu roimh 2013, á rá go bhfuil an Séala sin á bhaint uathu de réir cinneadh de chuid Foras na Gaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh...
- Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: Deputy Joan Collins undermined the council.
- Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: It is a pity the Deputy undermined the council system.
- Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: The Deputy is a disgrace.
- Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: I support the Greyhound workers and was out on the picket line with them last week.
- Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: I was out on the picket line with them last week.
- Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: I will wind up on this point. In that regard it is very important to monitor the work done by charitable organisations that work with people with disability because while great work is done by those organisations, in certain cases the organisations overlap. It is really important that the maximum of the money that is put into it goes to the benefit of those with disability. I support the...
- Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: I acknowledge the importance of this subject and wish to put on record my appreciation for the work done by the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, in this area. We are lucky to have somebody who is as dedicated as she is. It is an area where we all need to be on our toes all the time because no matter how much money we spend or what commitment we give there are always ways in which...
- Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: Fianna Fáil was responsible for houses built in all the wrong places.
- Business of Dáil (11 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: Rubbish.
- Topical Issue Debate: Road Toll Operators (10 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: Does it go into capital investment?
- Topical Issue Debate: Road Toll Operators (10 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: Could a warning system be introduced for motorists who forget to pay the toll in order that they are contacted because that is one of the key issues I raised? I greatly appreciate the fact that it is a barrier free toll because if it was not, we would continue to experience the appalling traffic jams of the past on the M50 bridge. From that point of view, it is a great advance. However, it...
- Topical Issue Debate: Road Toll Operators (10 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: I have received a number of complaints from constituents regarding difficulties they have had in dealing with eFlow customer services. Given that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport represents the neighbouring constituency on the north side of the Liffey, he may have received complaints as well. I would be interested in hearing his response. From the answer I received from eFlow...
- Topical Issue Debate (10 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: What can I do but agree?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Minister for Health (10 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: Can Mr. Hennessy deal with the issue raised by the Chairman and Deputy Healy? They asked whether a citizen can deal with the person who makes the decision. I appreciate the scheme must deal with a huge number of people.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Minister for Health (10 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: I remind Mr. Healy that I am awaiting a response on the CRC issue. On the questions I put on the agenda, is the Minister or Minister of State able to say anything further on the question of the motorised transport grant and the mobility allowance? Obviously, there is some kind of review taking place of the new travel subsidy scheme. When will there be clarity in this area? My second...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tobacco Seizures (8 Jul 2014)
Robert Dowds: 159. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the successful Garda operations in terms of the seizures of smuggled tobacco products over the past 12 months. [29350/14]