Results 14,981-15,000 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring

Natural Gas Grid. (30 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: The Government will not offend Shell.

Pension Provisions. (30 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the areas he has asked the pensions board to look into with regard to increasing pension coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22919/05]

Natural Gas Grid. (30 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: I would like to raise a matter of urgent national importance, namely, the jailing of five innocent land owners from Rossport and the surrounding areas who were objecting to the proposed gas pipeline on health and safety grounds. They are trying to protect their land, families and livelihood.

Natural Gas Grid. (30 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: That is what my text contains. There were two alternative ways to bring in the gas pipeline. One was stopped to save Shell money and the other was stopped for environmental reasons.

Natural Gas Grid. (30 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: Why is it that a British company gets an injunction to jail five innocent men? This project has been supported by the county council, the Government and all the resources of the State were put behind this project.

Natural Gas Grid. (30 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: On a point of order, the staff of the House changed the content of what was submitted. How can we be expected to know what they have put down? What I submitted was what I read out, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, but you did not give me an opportunity to finish it. You had better check that with the staff of the House.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the jailing of five innocent landowners from Rossport, County Mayo, who object to the proposed gas pipeline on health and safety grounds. They are trying to protect their lands, families and livelihoods, given that there are two alternative routes for the gas pipeline. One was stopped owing to...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: Five of my constituents are in prison this morning while the people who should be in prison are not. Shame on the Government.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: On a point of order, how many Members does it take to have a matter of national importance discussed?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: It is a point of order.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: I would like to know how we can have the matter discussed on the floor of the Dáil today.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the help and services available for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [22942/05]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (29 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the sections of the Gas Act that allows a company (details supplied) to construct compounds on the upstream pipeline route without having to apply for planning permission; and if a derelict house in Rossport, approximately 10 m from the proposed pipeline route, is exempt from planning permission under the Gas...

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (29 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the situation in respect of payment on three animals for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [23089/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to the completion by the OPW of its work regarding the site for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo, the position in regard to the site; if it has been selected; when it will be announced and if funding has been provided for his school. [23302/05]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (28 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 54: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the communication he has had with Northern Ireland Office officials and Ministers regarding cross-Border transportation of waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22298/05]

Written Answers — Public Relations Contracts: Public Relations Contracts (28 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 134: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent by his Department on employing the services of modelling agencies which provide models for press launches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22271/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (28 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Finance when a lease will be stamped for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [22635/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (28 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the appeal of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be heard; the way in which his Department could assess this person as having an overpayment of €17,500 when it was notified of all the changes in this person's circumstances. [22011/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 534: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been considered under the national reserve; and if their milk quota has been increased. [21887/05]