Results 1,201-1,220 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: If the EU decides to offer compensation to airlines we will make a very strong case for Irish airlines. However, at this point in time, with the budgetary situation we have, we do not anticipate we will be leading a charge to have States compensating airlines. We do not have the money to do so and we cannot do so. I saw the statement issued by the EU Commissioner, which was a bit careful....

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I can raise that with the Minister for Finance. It is hoped that as a result of what has been stated here other banks will take the lead from Ulster Bank. I commend Bus Éireann on the way it responded by putting on extra buses. I am sure there is business for other companies if they want to look in that direction. We have been in contact with ferry operators and they also participated in...

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I could not undertake that the Government would underwrite those expenses. However, I would take it that insurance policies would cover them. I can certainly raise the other point the Deputy made on appointments with the Minister for Health and Children. Someone who might have missed an important medical appointment should be facilitated. I will take up that with the Minister.

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: A Cheann Comhairle, I thank you and the Deputies opposite for providing me with the opportunity to address this matter in the House. The volcanic eruptions in Iceland since last Thursday, 15 April have caused unprecedented disruption to European airline operations. In order to ensure safety for aircraft and passengers, the immediate reaction of the national air navigation authorities across...

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy has raised a number of questions. Regulation EC 261 of 2004 applies to the rights of passengers. The enforcement body for this particular regulation in Ireland is the Commission for Aviation Regulation. The rights contained in that regulation apply to all passengers departing from EU airports as well as to those passengers departing from outside the EU, but arriving at an EU...

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: There is some hope of that.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: He certainly does, with fellows like you on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: When Deputy Durkan is sitting on this side of the House he can decide on that issue.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: What about the other two questions?

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: That is a record. Three questions.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: You did well by being in order up to now.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: It is not on the list so one can use it.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Did the Deputy send him an Easter card?

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Only if it is on the record.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is such a sensitive soul.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Only if it is on the record.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: So the Deputy finally made the paper.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy McCormack is running again.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: If one cannot take it, one should not give it.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: It depends on how one says it.