Results 1,961-1,980 of 2,770 for speaker:Bernard Allen

Decentralisation Programme. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: The Minister of State should not be ridiculous. He does not even know where he is going.

Diplomatic Representation. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: As I have tabled Question No. 9 on Iran's nuclear programme, I will discuss that issue further when the question is being addressed. My original question concerned the communications made with the ambassador. There have been press reports that the ambassador, who came here in June, was arrested in Teheran during his summer holidays and is now being held on charges in Evin prison. Has official...

EU Directives. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Does the Minister agree that the transposition delays are unacceptable? I ask him to confirm that there are three directives with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, dating back to 2001, that have not been transposed and that four infringement proceedings have now been served on the Department. I also ask the Minister to confirm that there were seven directives awaiting...

Nuclear Armaments. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to negotiations taking place between three European Union member states and Iran with regard to nuclear capability and development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33273/05]

Nuclear Armaments. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: I thank the Minister for his response and for his earlier comments regarding the failure of the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons treaty talks. The level of hypocrisy and double standards is breathtaking. The reckless attitude of some states is something we could all live to regret because the longer the indecision and double standards continue, the greater the risk that nuclear materials...

Undocumented Irish. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent contact that he has had with the administration of the United States of America concerning the difficulties faced by the undocumented Irish there; the efforts being taken by the Government to assist these undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33560/05]

Undocumented Irish. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: My party is vigorous in its approach to the Bills before the Senate and the House of Representatives at present. The Minister referred to Deputy Kenny who was lobbying strongly in the United States last weekend. Deputy Connaughton led a group of Fine Gael Deputies to the United States earlier this year. We believe up to 50,000 undocumented Irish fear being involved in a minor breach of the...

Decentralisation Programme. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the position with regard to the decentralisation of Development Cooperation Ireland; the current timescale envisaged for the decentralisation; the latest figures for those volunteering for this decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33561/05]

Decentralisation Programme. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Does the Minister of State agree that the decentralisation fiasco puts the development aid programme at risk? He is massaging the figures. There are 26 staff members out of 123 at DCI willing to decentralise to Limerick, approximately 21%. They do not know where they are going because two years on no property has been identified or bought in Limerick. People are being asked to decide to move...

Decentralisation Programme. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: It was 42 from the Department of Foreign Affairs, and 26 from DCI.

Decentralisation Programme. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: The Minister of State should not patronise me. There are 26 people who do not know where they will go. It is a fiasco.

Decentralisation Programme. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: A total of 26 within the division then, or whatever the Minister of State wants to call it.

Decentralisation Programme. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: How many of them are senior development specialists?

Decentralisation Programme. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: I oppose the manner in which it is being done. The Minister of State should not try to put words in my mouth.

Decentralisation Programme. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Nobody suggested that. I object to the mismanagement of the move.

Decentralisation Programme. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Where in Limerick will these go?

Decentralisation Programme. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Where in Limerick will these people go?

Decentralisation Programme. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Two years down the line.

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: He is off the rails.

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (9 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the role that was played by the Irish Embassy in South Africa concerning a recent visit by Mr. Gerry Adams, MP, to that country; if meetings were arranged or facilitated concerning such a visit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33396/05]