Results 18,821-18,840 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd

Consumer Affairs. (13 May 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Does the Minister agree, because it will take nine months from establishment of the committee to the production of a report, that action needs to be taken in the interim, particularly with regard to consumer affairs? Does she also agree that the rip-off culture in Ireland is worsening? The Director of Consumer Affairs reported in her annual report of 2003 that the number of complaints has...

Consumer Affairs. (13 May 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister, while telling us what will happen, is not telling us when she will introduce the change. When will she, as the Minister responsible, insist that the fines increase from €127 to at least €3,000? It is not good enough to say that the recommendation is to increase the limit in the small claims court. That comes after due consideration by the Director of Consumer Affairs and her...

Consumer Affairs. (13 May 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: I was talking about America.

Consumer Affairs. (13 May 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: When will the Minister introduce the new fines?

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (4 May 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he is taking to put procedures in place for lost driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11034/04]

Written Answers — Central Mental Hospital: Central Mental Hospital (4 May 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the educational facilities and services that are available for a person (details supplied) detained in the Central Mental Hospital; and if there are proposals to provide further educational facilities and services. [12500/04]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 May 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a passport will be issued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [12627/04]

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is important that the two-day debate on this issue is separate from the debate on other issues of Dáil business. It is a very important debate and it is being misconstrued in many ways by the failure of the Government to offer leadership to the country in facing this very difficult issue. My fundamental point is that the Government has failed to consult other parties on the issues and...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: The arrogance of the Government, however, will not allow it to listen to what we are saying. Many on this side of the House, particularly in my own party, do not have a fundamental problem with the ultimate decision that must be made. Our problem is the lack of consultation and the fact that this vote will take place on a day when other issues will dominate the debate — negative issues,...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: It does not mean there will be more specialists coming into those hospitals.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: That was because of the existence of a centre at Mosney for asylum seekers.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: The hospital authorities welcomed that.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: On a point of order, can we have a copy of the Minister of State's speech, please?

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: On a point of order——

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: On a point of order, it is normal procedure to circulate a copy of a Minister's speech.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: When we speak the Minister of State had better not interrupt.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Should he grow a moustache?

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: How will the Minister of State vote?

Written Answers — School Discipline: School Discipline (30 Mar 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on reports by the INTO that its members were reporting significantly more problems regarding discipline in the classroom in recent months, including violence against teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9687/04]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (30 Mar 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the lottery grant applied for by a football club (details supplied) in County Louth and the application for €80,000 for club development. [9574/04]