Results 141-160 of 3,665 for speaker:Seán Power

Election of Ceann Comhairle (13 Oct 2009)

Seán Power: This is just policy on the hoof from Deputy Kenny.

Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Seán Power: It would appear Deputy Gilmore wants Mr. McCreevy to stay for another while.

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (6 Oct 2009)

Seán Power: Question 715: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide temporary travel documents for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33862/09]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (6 Oct 2009)

Seán Power: Question 1218: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he is satisfied that the provision of innovative modular buildings is an efficient and effective way of providing classrooms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33689/09]

Order of Business (6 Oct 2009)

Seán Power: Deputy Ó Caoláin is accountable to the people himself. He should not be lecturing us.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (22 Sep 2009)

Seán Power: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if outstanding legal difficulties have been resolved in relation to an application for a National Lottery grant from a sporting club (details supplied) in County Kildare; when the grant will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32201/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 Sep 2009)

Seán Power: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason there are bed closures in St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy, County Kildare; the action she will take to ensure that the beds are reopened as soon as is possible in view of the hardship and difficulties being experienced by staff, patients and their families. [31586/09]

Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

Seán Power: I listened attentively to the contributions made and, in general, I believe Members support what we are doing. I listened in particular to the point Deputy Shatter made on the pensions, which I suppose is a shortcoming, but in the current climate we are living in there are very few Members in the House who would complain in that regard. In recent times our pay and expenses have come under...

Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Seán Power: The Deputy should not take himself too seriously.

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Power: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to deal with the situation whereby many businesses are experiencing difficulties in accessing credit. [26624/09]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Power: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether men who buy sex are a crucial link in the chain of exploitation that creates an environment in which sex trafficking can flourish; his plans to tackle and reduce the demand for men to buy sex; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26621/09]

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Power: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the protection and support that are available to victims of sex trafficking here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26622/09]

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Power: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if evidence available to his Department indicates an increase in sex trafficking into Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26623/09]

Sports Funding. (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Power: The first time a player puts on the county jersey is always a very proud and special day for that player, his family and the club. For all players that moment happens only after an enormous effort by that person. It may have taken years of training and playing before reaching that memorable day. Playing for any county requires tremendous commitment and sacrifice. The fitness levels of...

Leaders' Questions (23 Jun 2009)

Seán Power: The most enviable side.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 Jun 2009)

Seán Power: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Defence the agreement reached, following a meeting of his officials with the residents association of an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare on 16 April 2008, in relation to the programme of works to be carried out for the provision of a children's play area on lands adjacent to the estate; if the licence agreement was drawn up; the amount of...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (16 Jun 2009)

Seán Power: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the provision of parking bays at various locations on the Curragh, County Kildare, in view of the number of people who use the plains and the benefits of providing proper parking rather than destroying the grasslands. [23744/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 Jun 2009)

Seán Power: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will clarify that income from the carer's allowance awarded by the Department of Social and Family Affairs is taxable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23413/09]

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Seán Power: At the outset I would like to welcome the two new Members, Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan and Deputy George Lee, to the House. In fairness to Deputy O'Sullivan, she has had a long association with the late Deputy Tony Gregory and while we differed on many issues, nobody would argue that he supported people who had been neglected in the past or who did not get the attention they deserved. It will...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Seán Power: I have no difficulty supporting the motion and voting confidence in the Government later this evening.