Results 14,161-14,180 of 15,491 for speaker:Eamon Gilmore

Seanad Elections. (13 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: What is Government policy on the matter? Does it intend to maintain the status quo or to extend Seanad voting rights to graduates of all third level institutions?

Seanad Elections. (13 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: That is methodology, not policy.

Seanad Elections. (13 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: Is the Minister in favour of extending Seanad voting rights?

House Prices. (13 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 53: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the publication of the affordability index for house prices by EBS Building Society and DKM economic consultants; his views on the index and its findings and in particular on the conclusion that first-time buyers are spending an average of 27.25% of their net income on...

House Prices. (13 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: The affordability index by EBS Building Society and DKM economic consultants indicates that the first-time buyer couple nationally spends €1,300 per month on a mortgage and a first-time buyer in Dublin spends €1,700 per month on a mortgage, that is €325 per week nationally and €425 per week in Dublin. Does the Minister of State consider that is affordable or does he agree with the...

House Prices. (13 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: I put it to the Minister of State that it is spurious comparing affordability now with affordability in 1991-92, when interest rates shot up dramatically on foot of the currency speculation which took place at the time, and which was unique to those years. The most recently published figures show house price increases in the first four months of this year are the highest in six years since...

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (8 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the recent comments by the Inspector of Prisons, in which they described the prison service as a failure; his plans to deal with the problems in the prison service identified in the various reports submitted by the Inspector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22127/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (8 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the term of office of the Inspector of Prisons expires; if it is intended to reappoint the person; if he has plans to abolish the post of Inspector of Prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22128/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (7 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Transport his preparations for a follow-up strategy to the current road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21958/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (7 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Transport his policy in relation to the lowering of the blood alcohol concentration limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21957/06]

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: Question : To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the report from Council of Europe rapporteur, Senator Dick Marty, regarding extraordinary rendition reports in Council of Europe member states; his further views on the findings on Ireland contained in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: There is new evidence in Senator Marty's report. From the evidence supplied by Eurocontrol and the various aviation authorities, the Senator constructed what he terms the "spider's web" of flights and rendition tracks. The report criticises Ireland for what the Senator refers to as "passive collusion". In other words, acceptance at face value of the diplomatic assurances that have been given...

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: As Minister for Transport, will Deputy Cullen inquire about the passenger lists relating to planes that are using Irish airspace?

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: He knew nothing last week.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: The Minister should withdraw that comment.

Written Answers — Health Reports: Health Reports (1 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 18: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she plans to take following a recent report on concealed pregnancy which found that there are women who continue to conceal and deny pregnancy; and if she intends to follow the suggestion in the report. [21320/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (1 Jun 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she intends to take to combat the excessively high bed occupancy rates in some hospitals that reach 100 per cent and over despite internationally agreed best practice of occupancy at 85 per cent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21319/06]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (31 May 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the recent upsurge in visitor numbers here from Eastern Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21018/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 May 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on extending the fuel allowance scheme beyond its current dates of operation in view of the unusually cold weather in spring and early summer 2006, and the generally unpredictable nature of the weather in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21187/06]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (30 May 2006)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding EU measures to ban mobile roaming charges; when the legislation will be brought in; his views on whether this will lead to increased costs for mobile handsets as leading mobile operators have recently alleged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20619/06]