Results 17,381-17,400 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd
- Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: Tell that to the farmers.
- Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: Poor Charlie. I hope he does not cry.
- Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: Willie O'Dea.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: The problem with the Minister's proposal in amendment No. 28a to extend the timeframe by two weeks is that the period in question includes the Christmas holiday. As a result, the additional time available to local councils will probably be just one week. The only date not being changed is the date on which the final register must be published. This means no additions may be made to the...
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister's amendment proposes to change them.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: Why will the Minister not reduce by seven days the 19-day interregnum by extending the 2 February deadline by a week. He would still meet the 1 March deadline.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: Allowing for the holiday period, the extension of the deadline by two weeks will leave just seven additional working days. For this reason, the Minister should extend the 12 January deadline to 19 January to enable the country registrars to add further names to the register. The Electoral Act 1992 gives the Minister and county registrars powers to extend the deadline for completing the...
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: No, it is available to county registrars.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: I ask the Minister to seek clarification on the matter from his officials. I understand the 1992 Act allows the Minister and county registrars to extend the timeframe. If a registrar asks for a timeframe to be extended, the request is automatically granted. The registrar does not need to refer to anyone else once he forms the opinion that an extension is required. This power is available...
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister has done precisely that.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: I do not understand what the Minister is saying. I am interested in the county registrar's position in the Act.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: Nevertheless he has special powers to extend the time in his administrative area if he wishes.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: I do not think it is.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (29 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: That is where the opportunity exists. Modern technology allows for the transfer of information held on databases and most of the work is already done. The further period could be usefully examined.
- Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (28 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in primary classes of 35 to 39 children inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40209/06]
- Written Answers — Whole School Evaluations: Whole School Evaluations (28 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of whole school evaluations in which content has been disputed to date in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40251/06]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the blood testing or phlebotomy unit (details supplied) will be reinstated at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40302/06]
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee (28 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am reading from the legislation. It is quoted in the legislation.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee (28 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: I have it here.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee (28 Nov 2006)
Fergus O'Dowd: I was quoting from the regulations on the register.