Results 17,981-18,000 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd

National Spatial Strategy. (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: It might be my earphones. Perhaps the Minister should move to the Taoiseach's position.

National Spatial Strategy. (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I suggest we need somebody there at whom we can have a good laugh. I say that as a joke. I welcome the Minister's comments although I did not hear them all clearly. However, I note that he mentioned a report that he has commissioned and which will be ready shortly. I ask the Minister to put it in the public domain as soon as possible. I welcome his commitment on the North-South issue of...

Proposed Legislation. (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 102: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legislation he intends to bring forward to address the issue of corruption at local government level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5794/06]

Proposed Legislation. (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Minister for his response. However, Mr. Justice Smith, the Chairman of the Standards in Public Office Commission, commented in the 2004 annual report on the fact that the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government did not take on board the views of the commission at that time. He stated that effective whistle-blowers' legislation should be in place to promote...

Proposed Legislation. (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not accept the Minister has taken on board the proposals. A whistle-blowers' charter was called for. We have been talking about it since 1999 and it has not happened yet. The Minister is clearly not committing to it now. While welcoming the code of ethics for both employees and elected members of local government, in England there is a standards board which examines confidence in local...

Proposed Legislation. (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is the Government that has closed down the Freedom of Information Act. Will the Minister think again about closing down transparency and openness in public life in Ireland, which he continues to do?

Proposed Legislation. (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister need not bother.

Waste Management. (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister got rid of the former.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of contract beds in nursing homes (details supplied) for each year since 2000. [4489/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Review: Nursing Home Review (8 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 183: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress to date in 2006 on the analysis of deaths at a nursing home (details supplied) by a person; when the report is expected to be completed; if the report will be debated in the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4490/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Louth will have an earlier appointment for a CT scan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4537/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Louth who has to move to a bungalow for medical reasons will have the stamp duty waived; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4526/06]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (8 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will provide a full detailed reply to Question No. 224 of 24 November 2005. [4514/06]

Leaders' Questions. (8 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: It has happened.

Written Answers — Jobs for People with Disabilities: Jobs for People with Disabilities (7 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he intends to take to reduce the level of unemployment among people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4069/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 253: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Louth will be given an urgent appointment for the diagnosis of a long-term medical condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4294/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes: Nursing Homes (7 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 258: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of nursing homes in each county for the year 2005; the number, name and location of nursing homes on a county basis which have been inspected once only, twice only and three or more times in 2005; if there have been adverse reports following these inspections; if so, the names and locations of the homes; the...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes: Nursing Homes (7 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 259: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of nursing home inspectors here for each year since 2000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4352/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the situation regarding the future location of the Garda station at Dromad, County Louth. [4044/06]

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (7 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if financial support is available to assist a person (details supplied) in County Louth who has returned to education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4232/06]