Results 12,201-12,220 of 16,478 for speaker:Tommy Broughan

Aviation Industry. (9 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: While I do not wish to pre-judge the debate on budget 2010, has the Minister received a copy of the cost benefit analysis of €10 travel tax prepared by Amsterdam Aviation Economics on behalf of the three major airlines operating here, namely, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and CityJet? Irrespective of whether the travel tax is abolished this afternoon, as I hope it will be, will the Minister provide...

Aviation Industry. (9 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Fares are still cheaper than they were in the past. The Minister needs to learn a little about economics.

Rail Services. (9 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Transport the recommendations he has made on the proposed public service obligation funding for Irish Rail for 2010; if he has been informed by Irish Rail of the service reductions on DART, commuter and other rail services in the new 2010 rail timetable; his plans for improved rail services in 2010, 2011 and 2012; if these plans will include a national...

Rail Services. (9 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Does the Minister ever examine the rail timetables? I have the new timetable before me, effective from November. It is quite clear there has been a significant deterioration in services. I am informed by Rail Users Ireland that the service between Dublin and Drogheda has been especially badly hit. The services from Dublin to Limerick and Dublin to Cork are also badly hit. The journey...

Rail Services. (9 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: The Minister cut the money.

Rail Services. (9 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: The Minister is doing the opposite.

Rail Services. (9 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I accept that.

Rail Services. (9 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Commuters are hopping mad. I understand there have been large meetings of commuters in Drogheda, who are very angry about the deterioration in the service. The opposite of the Minister's statement appears to be the case. Rush hour trains are less frequent, with greater frequency at off peak times, which no one can understand. However, there is one good news story. At last, a new station...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in receipt of a medical card on 30 November 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45537/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in receipt of a doctor only medical card on 30 November 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45538/09]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (8 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Transport if EU Directive 1371/2007 on rail passenger rights was transposed into law by 3 December 2009 as required; if he sought derogations from this directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45436/09]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (8 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 303 of 6 May 2009, if he has decided which body will be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the regulation 1371/2007 here as per article 30 of the regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45437/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will establish an advisory consumer panel under the aegis of the National Transport Authority as per the commitment in the Government Statement on Economic Governance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45438/09]

Written Answers — Code of Practice: Code of Practice (8 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Transport the State Agencies under the aegis of his Department to which the new code of practice for the governance of State bodies applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45439/09]

Written Answers — Code of Practice: Code of Practice (8 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Transport if all the boards of State agencies under the aegis of his Department which are required to implement the new code of practice for the governance of State bodies have formally adopted the code at a board meeting; if they have undertaken training to ensure proper implementation of the code; if they have put in place monitoring procedures to...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (8 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss the following matter of national importance and life and death, namely, that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government make an urgent statement to Dáil Éireann regarding the critical fire safety risks at the Priory Hall apartment complex, Hole-in-the-Wall Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13, and, given the...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (3 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had contact from a bank (details supplied) regarding the possible participation of another bank in the National Asset Management Agency; if so, his plans to accept the application; and the amount of the £15 billion quarantined loans he plans to incorporate into the NAMA scheme. [44859/09]

Written Answers — Anglo Irish Bank: Anglo Irish Bank (3 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether claims that Anglo Irish Bank requires in the region of €5.7 billion in order to restore its capital levels to international and regulatory norms are valid; his further views on winding down the institution over further recapitalisation; if he will comment on the announcement by the European Union Competition Commissioner's...

Order of Business (2 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I have three brief questions. First, we dealt with Second Stage of the Merchant Shipping Bill. When will it reappear? Second, regarding the threat to 3,500 jobs in Aer Lingus, when will the Minister for Transport answer questions in the House? The Ceann Comhairle facilitated a short debate on the matter last week but the Minister was missing. The Minister who turned up did not have a...

Order of Business (2 Dec 2009)

Tommy Broughan: The Minister for Transport is present now. There is a major crisis and he has nothing to say.