Results 181-200 of 2,770 for speaker:Bernard Allen

Northern Ireland Issues. (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Although the Minister's statement did not depart from Government policy, it aroused deep controversy. If the statement was in line with Government policy, why did the Department of Foreign Affairs immediately rush out a memorandum to explain the Minister's statements? Why did it pointedly omit the expression that he hoped that Sinn Féin would be in government in the future? Since the...

Northern Ireland Issues. (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: I have no doubt that the statement made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Ahern, was part of a softening up process for the Irish people. If Fianna Fáil were in a tight corner after the next election, they would do a deal with the Devil himself to stay in power. The Minister spoke about arms and having peace on the island, but he did not give his views on the activities of the IRA...

Northern Ireland Issues. (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: The Minister is not comparing like with like.

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference. (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Did the Minister discuss this issue with the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste before and after the question was asked and answered? What was the trend of any conversations that took place?

Irish Language. (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Recently, I told a member of the public I would raise a question he put to me in the House at the first opportunity. Why was the status of the Irish language not addressed during our Presidency and before the accession of the new member states?

Irish Language. (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Chuir mise ceist.

Irish Language. (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: The Minister did not provide an explanation. Why was the matter not pursued during the Presidency? Why did we wait until July when it had expired to follow up the issue when the most opportune time to do so was before the accession of the new states?

Leaders' Questions. (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: It is a misprint.

Order of Business. (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: It is off the rails.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on recent discussions held with the Secretary General of the United Nations, in particular on proposals made relating to greater humanitarian, crisis management or other co-operation between the UN and the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25494/04]

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the referendum to be held to ratify the constitutional treaty for the European Union; when this referendum will be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25211/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Question 281: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the provision of a new health care centre at Glanmire, County Cork; and when funds will be made available for the construction of the centre. [25180/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Question 299: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the long delay in sanctioning the go ahead for a day care centre (details supplied) in County Cork; and when she will be in a position to sanction the commencement of the project which has been waiting for more than 15 years. [25392/04]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Question 464: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the operational hours of Glanmire Garda station, County Cork; and if there are plans to extend the operational times of the station in view of the rapidly increasing population in the area. [25178/04]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation regarding the provision of a new Garda station in Glanmire, County Cork. [25179/04]

Written Answers — Disability Support Service: Disability Support Service (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide adequate funding for the Cork accessible transport service. [25242/04]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a capital allocation will be made to a school (details supplied) in County Cork in order to commence construction of a new school as they are currently operating out of a rented property. [25238/04]

Written Answers — Local Government: Local Government (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Allen: Question 579: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to grant town status to Glanmire and to allow it to form a district council. [25181/04]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Allen: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will outline the recommendations contained in a report (details supplied) examining the investment options for Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27021/04]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Allen: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has completed an evaluation of the CIE strategy document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27022/04]