Results 11,161-11,180 of 11,258 for speaker:Séamus Kirk

Hospital Services. (1 Dec 2005)

Séamus Kirk: This matter concerns hospital configuration in the Health Service Executive eastern region. As we all know, there has been rapid and significant demographic change in the counties of Louth and Meath, and in south Monaghan, east Cavan and north Dublin. Much of this area is served by Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, the Louth County Hospital in Dundalk, Monaghan Hospital and Our Lady's...

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

Séamus Kirk: I compliment the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources on his commitment to the fishing industry, not just during his term in Dáil Éireann but also in Brussels and Strasbourg where he represented the people of Connacht-Ulster with such distinction. The Bill's primary purpose is to modernise the legislative framework for sea fisheries. The...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Do the Deputies propose to share the time equally?

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Gaming and Lotteries Legislation: Gaming and Lotteries Legislation (8 Nov 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 514: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if changes will be made to the lotteries legislation to take account of the considerably enhanced prizes on offer in draws and lotteries compared with the period in which the legislation was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32634/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Nov 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 99: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the plans the Health Service Executive north east area has for the expansion of facilities and further capital investment at Louth County Hospital, Dundalk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32259/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Nov 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 100: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the significant demographic changes in the north east, particularly in counties Louth and Meath, her Department is reviewing hospital configuration in the area in the context of current needs and future population growth in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32260/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Nov 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position on a proposed building project at a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32293/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (3 Nov 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 312: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concerns around the country that planning objectors are demanding compensation for the withdrawal of objections to planning applications; if the matter will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32270/05]

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Before the Minister replies, Deputy Ó Snodaigh wants to contribute.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Before I call the Minister to reply, I point out that we have spent considerable time dealing with amendments Nos. 8 and 9 and I am anxious to move on.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Séamus Kirk: We are drifting somewhat from the Bill.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Séamus Kirk: We are anxious to return to the amendments.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Deputy Ó Snodaigh, we are dealing with amendments Nos. 8 and 9.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Deputy Ó Snodaigh on a point of order.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Séamus Kirk: I have allowed a certain latitude on these two amendments because there was a range of issues.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Séamus Kirk: From the Chair's point of view I do not want Members to impose on that generosity and expect that we can accede——

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Tá go maith. Deputy Jim O'Keeffe to conclude.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Séamus Kirk: I ask Deputy O'Keeffe to resume. His two minutes have nearly expired.