Results 1,241-1,260 of 2,551 for speaker:Pat Carey

Business of Dáil (30 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Dáil shall sit later than 4.45 p.m. today, and the proceedings on No. 2a (on Supplementary Order Paper) Mental Health Bill 2008, Order for Second Stage, Second and Remaining Stages shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 80 minutes and the following arrangements shall apply: (i) the proceedings on...

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (29 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: The Censuses of Population between 1926 and 1991 inclusive were carried out under the 1926 Statistics Act which did not permit any access to Census records, at any time. However, the 1993 Statistics Act repealed the 1926 and 1946 Statistics Acts and provided for the release of census forms for these Censuses 100 years after the date of the relevant Census. This is also the situation for...

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (29 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: The most recent information in respect of Garda Districts is from the 2006 census. The table provides data on the Dublin metropolitan area, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Meath, Louth and Kildare districts. An equivalent population breakdown by Garda District for the 2002 census is not available. Population of listed Garda Districts, 2006 Garda Districts Population 0223 — Galway West 180,338...

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (29 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: The exact information that the Deputy has requested is not available. It is not possible to determine the number of fully owned Irish enterprises in the State from the information made available to the CSO. However in a number of CSO annual business surveys, enterprises are asked to outline the location of the ultimate beneficial owner. The corresponding information is provided below for...

Membership of Committees: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: I move: That Deputy Ciarán Cuffe be discharged from the Committee of Public Accounts and Deputy Michael McGrath be appointed in substitution for him. That Deputy Joe Behan be discharged from the Select Committee on Education and Science and Deputy Beverly Flynn be appointed in substitution for him. That Deputy Joe Behan be discharged from the Select Committee on Finance and the Public...

Parliamentary Questions: Motion (22 Oct 2008)

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 Justice, Equality and Law Reform, shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence: Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister...

Active Citizenship. (22 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: I share the view of Deputy Morgan that the work done by the organisations mentioned has an important role to play in active citizenship. When I was in the Department to which I referred, I worked with those organisations to ensure they were able to participate fully in community development. There is a long list of key recommendations. I will refer briefly to them but can elaborate if the...

Active Citizenship. (22 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: The task force on active citizenship included that matter in its report as one of its recommendations. I have it here.

Active Citizenship. (22 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: That is being rolled out. Several other pilot projects are being developed with regard to the use of schools after hours and funding has been made available through the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs with the help of partnerships and Leader companies to examine what best use can be made of that facility. The cost of insurance and insurance cover, a grey area, was often...

Active Citizenship. (22 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: Most people understand this issue but I will explain it. The active citizenship unit in the Taoiseach's office is a facilitator and enabler that encourages others to develop a range of activities. Deputy Stanton mentioned the area of education, for example, and I shall certainly provide him with the list of schools he requested. The use of schools and greater access to community facilities...

Active Citizenship. (22 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: My initial response addressed in general terms the recommendations of the task force report on active citizenship. With the permission of the House, I will discuss in detail the progress made on each of the recommendations. The active citizenship unit has a staff of four. On participation in the democratic process, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has...

Active Citizenship. (22 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: I can only provide the information the Deputies seek if they permit me to speak. When inviting tenders, the report of the task force on active citizenship was identified as a context within which the study is being undertaken to take forward the commitment in the programme for Government. They key elements of the study are: an overview of the current arrangements for electoral...

Active Citizenship. (22 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: The whole lot, lock, stock and barrel will be made available within the next couple of days. I was asked particular questions and I was just responding to the specific requests.

Active Citizenship. (22 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: I appreciate Deputy English's comments. The terms of reference of the group are broadly to drive forward the recommendations of the task force on active citizenship. The steering group I have chosen will reflect a broad range of people who are active in a wide variety of activities. For example, the National Youth Council is represented. Mary Nally is involved and Deputy English well...

Active Citizenship. (22 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: I am well aware of the work of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority. A member of the group I have chosen is the former president of the National College of Ireland, which is based in the docklands area. NCI has a degree programme starting this year on volunteering and active citizenship. I will bear what Deputy Quinn said in mind. It is a very good example of how a statutory body...

Active Citizenship. (22 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, together. Active citizenship is a priority area for the Taoiseach and I am delighted that he has appointed me as Minister of State in his Department to lead this initiative. The Government remains committed to strengthening community activity and increasing civic engagement across all sectors of society in order to develop a nation of...

International Agreements: Motion (21 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of: (i) the instrument as contemplated by Article 3(2) of the Agreement on Extradition between the European Union and the United States of America, done at Washington on 25 June 2003, as to the application of the treaty on extradition between Ireland and the United States of America, done at Washington on 13 July 1983; and (ii) the instrument as...

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: That is insider trading.

Business of Dáil: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the Dáil of 16 October 2008, the speeches of the Minister or Minister of State and the main spokespersons from the Fine Gael Party and Labour Party shall not exceed 25 minutes in each case.

Double Taxation Relief (Socialist Republic of Vietnam) Order 2008: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Pat Carey: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Socialist Republic of Vietnam) Order 2008, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 15 September, 2008.