Results 11,221-11,240 of 11,258 for speaker:Séamus Kirk

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (5 May 2005)

Séamus Kirk: The instructions under the Order of Business were that the Minister would have five minutes to respond.

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (5 May 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Is that agreed? Agreed. The Chair will monitor progress.

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (5 May 2005)

Séamus Kirk: I do not like the prospect of the debate straying somewhat.

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (5 May 2005)

Séamus Kirk: The Deputy should be allowed to continue and I ask him to speak to the Bill.

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (5 May 2005)

Séamus Kirk: The Deputy has spent some time outside the scope of the Bill.

Anti-Social Behaviour Project. (4 May 2005)

Séamus Kirk: During the mid 1990s Dundee City Council experienced problems with nuisance neighbours and anti-social behaviour. The policy of eviction was deemed unworkable as it became clear that this approach was not solving the problem. In cases that resulted in an eviction, little was done to tackle the causes of the problem. Accommodation was not available to those who had been evicted from council...

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (4 May 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a special incentive savings scheme for persons under the age of 21 with a view to reducing their spending power for binge drinking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14297/05]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Séamus Kirk: The Deputy has 30 minutes.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Séamus Kirk: It gives the Deputy considerable latitude.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Séamus Kirk: The Minister should be allowed to make a brief point of order.

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (26 Apr 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if it is intended to upgrade and expand accident and emergency services at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12929/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Apr 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 223: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if hospitals record alcohol related admissions; if her Department has statistics available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13418/05]

Written Answers — Bank Charges: Bank Charges (26 Apr 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if pensioners are facing bank charges as a result of opting for pension payments by electronic transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13420/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the high call out charge for the doctor on call in certain areas of County Louth; if her attention has further been drawn to the possibility that it is a contributory factor to attendance in accident and emergency units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12424/05]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (20 Apr 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the requirement that a minimum of 90 days expiry remain on a visitor's passport to the Czech Republic after the date of return; if representations have been made to the authorities in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12480/05]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (14 Apr 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the increase in the number of older persons in the population, consideration will be given to the establishment of a strategic planning group embracing a number of Departments to plan for the changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11576/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Apr 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 811: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has had a chance to consider the paper read by a person (details supplied) which outlines the results of research on the issue of social problems and educational disadvantage; her plans for a new approach for this vital area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9983/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code. : Tax Code. (24 Mar 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the very serious economic position of dairy farmers, he will consider the possibility of allowing farmers offset losses in 2005 against profits for any relevant year, or years, within the past 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9804/05]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (24 Mar 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider the initiation of a feasibility study regarding the possibility of establishing cross-Border development centres in such areas as Crossmaglen, County Armagh and Sheelagh, County Louth with a view to establishing business parks containing sites for service companies, warehousing and so on; and if he will...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (24 Mar 2005)

Séamus Kirk: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Transport if progress has been made on the possible reopening of Dunleer railway station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9803/05]