Results 41-60 of 168 for speaker:John Dennehy

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: I reiterate the congratulations I already extended to the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when I previously spoke on this Bill. At the time, I referred to the concept behind the Bill and outlined a few reasons why it should be implemented. Since then, I have listened to radio advertisements relating to it in particular. It has taken off to a considerable degree. As I previously...

Written Answers — Illegal Fireworks: Illegal Fireworks (1 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that sufficient measures are being taken to protect members of the public from illegal use of fireworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35398/06]

Written Answers — Making of Wills: Making of Wills (1 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 243: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage of the adult population who have made a will; and his views on a campaign to highlight the importance of making a will. [35412/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied with the provision of orthodontic services in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35410/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Nov 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the development of adult neurosurgery facilities here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35411/06]

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: I join previous speakers in complimenting the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, on the initiative he has taken with the Citizens Information Bill 2006. Like Deputy Hayes, I have some questions but I understand that the delivery of customer-friendly information on rights and entitlements is the mainstay of the Bill which will enable us to move on and suggest how matters...

Written Answers — Anti-Fraud Measures: Anti-Fraud Measures (24 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 282: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to combat identity fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34603/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (24 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support extending the age range for which women are invited for a free breast check every two years from the current 50-64 years to 70 years as part of the general extension of the service in view of the fact that increasing age is a significant risk factor associated with breast cancer; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (24 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that sufficient measures are being taken to encourage the use of compact fluorescent bulbs by households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34586/06]

Written Answers — Petrol Station Closures: Petrol Station Closures (24 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 478: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the recent trend for petrol stations to be closed and re-developed as housing developments, particularly in view of the implications of this trend for competition and consumer interests; and if he will discuss with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures which can be...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (24 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that proper regulation exists to ensure that blue badge parking permits for disabled people are only provided to appropriate people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34587/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (24 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that driving a 13 miles per gallon 4x4 vehicle rather than a 25 miles per gallon for a year will waste more energy than leaving a refrigerator open for seven years, leaving a television on for 32 years or leaving a light bulb on for 34 years. [34589/06]

Written Answers — School Absenteeism: School Absenteeism (24 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 648: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied that sufficient measures are being taken to reduce truancy rates in schools; her views on the increasing trend for teenagers to take up part time jobs during the school week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34585/06]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (24 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 674: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support measures to make all official air travel by Government Ministers carbon neutral in that offsetting measures would be taken to mitigate the impact of travel on the environment. [34607/06]

Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: I too welcome the opportunity to contribute to the discussion on the Bill. Much of the content of the Bill and of what is involved in its implementation is highly technical, but that should not stop us from commenting on the general principles involved. There will be little public interest in the content of the Bill, despite the fact the topic is important to the world at large. I agree...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (18 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he intends modifying or examining the legal restraints governing RTÉ which prevents it from broadcasting both radio and television into the UK thus depriving the Irish community there of a potential source of contact with Irish affairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33303/06]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (18 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the case of persons (details supplied) in County Cork who have been refused school transport for their child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33311/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, arising from the work of the study group, proposals have been put forward to cater for the discrepancies in cystic fibrosis services for children and adults in the Cork region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32010/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of home care packages that have been sanctioned in County Cork; the number applied for in Cork; the proposals for increasing the scheme on a national basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32011/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (10 Oct 2006)

John Dennehy: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding measures to implement a testing process for drugged driving; the measures proposed to prevent such driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32029/06]