Results 17,061-17,080 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd

Written Answers — Local Authority Schemes: Local Authority Schemes (26 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the role he played in limiting the ability of local authorities to impose punitive charges on local businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15553/07]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the reason a group (details supplied) in County Louth was unsuccessful in its recent application for sport and fitness equipment and outdoor pursuit equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15628/07]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the reason a group (details supplied) in County Louth was unsuccessful in its recent application under the sports capital programme for sport and fitness equipment in view of the fact that Donegal VEC received funding in 2006 under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15629/07]

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is an important debate on the most important issue facing the country. The conservation of water will be the major issue in Ireland over the next 15 years. The impact on global warming and climate change will significantly affect how we consider these matters worldwide. There are many good aspects to this Bill and the debate has been full, open and without personal rancour. The...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank everyone who contributed to the debate, particularly Members on this side of the House. Those on the Government benches did not take up all the time allocated to them to make contributions. This Bill is about the future, not the past. We are living in an Ireland of change. The country has changed radically in many ways. The emphasis of the contributions on this side of the House...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Twenty two hours.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I voted for myself.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy will top the poll.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I will tell Deputy Conor Lenihan.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: It will have 40 TDs.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: My children are still at college.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I only see mine when they are looking for a few bob.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Send him to the Plaza Hotel for a month.

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is an important part of the discussion on the Bill. I agree with Deputy Gilmore that a protracted period of time has passed between the initiation of the Bill and Report Stage. Public opinion has significantly changed in the interim and, in view of the issues raised today regarding Galway's water supply, the amendments need to be more fully considered because the health of the people...

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Recently in Drogheda, planning permission was sought for a house with a floor elevated above the historic flood plain. With issues such as climate change and construction on low lying areas near water courses becoming important——

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am looking forward to the visit to the park. We need to seriously reconsider these issues. I acknowledge and respect the independent role of the EPA but it needs a stronger voice in this House. We should consider the reports it compiles on the contamination of water supplies throughout the country. When representatives of the agency appear before the Joint Committee on Environment and...

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (24 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 221: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number, rank, duties and location of Gardaí located at each Garda station in County Louth for the years 2002 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15263/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason he has not supplied the detailed answer to a previous parliamentary question (details supplied) which is with his Department since 22 February 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15359/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if speech therapy services will be provided for special needs children (details supplied) in a school in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15081/07]