Results 1,081-1,100 of 2,551 for speaker:Pat Carey

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: Of course I will.

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: The Deputy will have an opportunity if, or when, he reaches this side of the House. I assure the House and the public that the Government is committed to ensuring Ministers of State represent optimum value for money and that they contribute to the savings that are so necessary to put our economy and our public finances back on an even keel. Along with Ministers, Ministers of State accepted a...

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: The Government is committed to this important exercise. As never before, we need to make sure this House looks out rather than in.

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: The proposal will be brought through the sub-committee and the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. Another important matter is Oireachtas expenditure. We know that virtually no sector of our society is immune from the negative impact of the economic downturn. It is important that we in the Oireachtas show leadership by putting our own ship in order. I understand that the Oireachtas...

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: The recommended adjustments also include a cut in the free postage allowance paid to Members, a decrease in the mileage rates payable, and a reduction in the committee travel budget. These proposals are currently being considered by the Minister.

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: As Members will be aware, the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes, or "an bord snip" as it is sometimes colloquially known——

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: ——is examining in detail all aspects of public expenditure. The group will review the scope for reducing or refocusing the existing range of expenditure programmes and it will look critically at the numbers of public servants employed across all areas of the public service to assess the scope for transferring staff to priority areas, for reducing numbers overall and to identify surplus...

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I assure the House that the Government will continue to pursue these issues vigorously. I call on the House to recognise the commitment of the Government to reform and efficiency in the areas of Government and parliamentary affairs and to support the amendment.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Referral to Joint Committee (24 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009, a copy of which Order in draft was laid before Dáil Éireann on 23 March, 2009, be referred to the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in accordance with paragraph (2) of the Orders of Reference of that Committee,...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (12 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or in the Resolution of the Dáil of 14th June, 2007, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, or in the Resolution of the Dáil of 10th March, 2009, Questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Education and Science, shall be set down to Ministers in the...

Seanad: Irish Language: Statements (11 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: Tá an-áthas orm bheith anseo. Tá mé i ndáiríre mar gheall ar sin. Is pribhléid é dom bheith anseo i bhur measc. Ar nós a lán Seanadóirí, fuair mé mo chuid bunoideachais agus meánoideachais trí mheán na Gaeilge ar fad, nach mór. D'fhoglaim mé Laidin trí Ghaeilge. Tá mo chuid Gaeilge imithe chun donais, faraoir, ón lá gur chuaigh mé go dtí an ollscoil. Aontaím leis...

Seanad: Irish Language: Statements (11 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach agus gach páirtí sa Seanad as ucht na díospóireachta seo a chur ar siul. Chomh maith leis sin, táim buíoch díobh ar fad as ucht cuireadh a thabhairt dom bheith i láthair anseo tráthnóna. Mar Phríomh-Aoire an Rialtais, fáiltím an deis seo chun díospóireacht bríomhar a bheith againn ar an nGaeilge agus ar thodhchaí na teanga. Níl aon...

Planning and Development Regulations 2009: Motion (10 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: The Planning and Development (Regional Planning Guidelines) Regulations 2009, copies of which were laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 10th February, 2009."

Partnership and Co-operation Agreement: Motion (10 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Partnership and Co-operation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Turkmenistan, of the other part, signed at Brussels on 25th May, 1998, which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 22nd January, 2009."

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (10 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Resolution of the Dáil of 14th June, 2007, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Education and Science, shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence: Minister for Health and Children Minister for...

Animal Diseases: Motion (5 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that section 17A (inserted by section 2(1) of the Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001 (No. 3 of 2001)) of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (No. 6 of 1966) shall continue in force for the period ending on 8th March, 2010.

Overseas Missions: Motion (5 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves: (i) the placing of the contingent of the Permanent Defence Force serving in Chad with the UN-authorised EU-led force, known as EUFOR TCHAD/RCA, under the authority of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT), established under the authority of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1861 (2009) of 14 January, 2009;...

Overseas Missions: Motion (5 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis na Teachtaí go léir a labhair ar son an rún seo. Ní féidir leis an Aire bheith anseo inniu de bharr cúis pearsanta. Gabhann sé a leithscéal le muintir an Tí.

Overseas Missions: Motion (5 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: I thank the House for its recognition of the importance of Ireland's and the Defence Forces' contribution to international peace and security. I am particularly grateful for the kind words and compliments from Deputies regarding the manner in which the Defence Forces have discharged themselves in these missions. The debate reflects the high regard in which the Defence Forces are held...

Overseas Missions: Motion (5 Mar 2009)

Pat Carey: That will have to be decided by Government. On the issue of medical facilities to be provided, as well as a level two hospital in Abeche, there will be a level one facility with each battalion with a capacity to support a minimum of two locations. There will also be a level one-plus medical facility with the company group in Boro and access to a level two facility in N'Djamena. Norway will...