Results 101-120 of 204 for speaker:Peter Kelly

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Peter Kelly: I congratulate the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, on the job she did. We are lucky to have a Minister with a keen interest in education who loves her brief. As a former teacher, she has great practical experience in the area. It is a pleasure to work with her for the betterment of education facilities. Last Monday, the staff and students at Athlone Institute of...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Peter Kelly: I am still sharing.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Peter Kelly: Deputy Brady is here and very welcome. It is good to see him. He is one of rural Ireland's most popular personalities and the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Peter Kelly: I thank the Acting Chairman. The Bill gives VECs the power to carry out inquiries, which will strengthen the process of pursuing fraudulent claims, although up to now I have definitely not heard of any fraudulent claims. Provision is made for the recovery of debt and the sharing of acquired personal information to verify information supplied as part of the application process. The existing...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (12 Feb 2008)

Peter Kelly: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of passport applications in 1994 and 2007 that were the subject of representations, or were transmitted or routed through, or in any way facilitated by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4705/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (12 Dec 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Defence if the military authorities have reported to him on their examination of the military police investigation into the road accident at Granard, County Longford; when he expects to receive the recommendations of the study group established to examine the introduction of roll over protection systems in troop carrying vehicles; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse (12 Dec 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel tested under the drug testing programme in 2006 and to date in 2007; the number and rank of those tested positive; the type and class of drugs detected; the action taken when a member tests positive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33989/07]

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Peter Kelly: That is agreed.

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Peter Kelly: Since 2004 eastern Chad has hosted some 240,000 Sudanese refugees, who have fled the fighting in Darfur, in 12 camps. In addition, Chad faces a surge in the number of internally displaced persons now totalling more than 170,000. These people have fled attacks, widespread banditry and criminality, and clashes between rebel and government forces on both sides of the porous Chad-Sudan border....

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Oct 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people here with deaf blindness; and if there are policies or strategies in place to address this condition specifically. [23490/07]

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Peter Kelly: I wish to share my time with Deputy Aylward.

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Peter Kelly: I am proud to have served on the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs from 2002 to 2007 and to have been a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. Over the years, a number of initiatives have been taken with regard to committees. The number of committees has increased, their role and remit has...

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Peter Kelly: That is a great idea.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (10 Oct 2007)

Peter Kelly: I wish to express my sympathy to the late Seán Keegan's wife, Mary; his sons, Tom and Gearóid; his daughters, Marie, Nan and Nuala; his sisters, Dill, Bridie, Ita and Sisters Gemma and Teresa; his brother, Fr. Tom in Australia; his in-laws; and to all his other relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. I would like to pay tribute to Seán Keegan, a fellow Fianna Fáil Deputy for...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Apr 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of the Garda force employed in Counties Longford and Westmeath; the number of community Garda by location; the increase in Garda numbers in this division between 1997, 2002 and to date in 2007 and the Garda stations in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13847/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 Apr 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 549: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the water schemes completed and in planning in Counties Longford and Westmeath since 1997, to date in 2007; and the investment made, and future allocation. [13836/07]

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (Resumed) (4 Apr 2007)

Peter Kelly: I request that Dáil Éireann commend the National Climate Change Strategy 2007-2012 and the energy White Paper, Delivering a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland. The national climate change strategy published by the Government on Monday provides the platform for Ireland to develop into a low-carbon economy. It puts forward a comprehensive and coherent approach to meeting Ireland's Kyoto...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (7 Mar 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces serving overseas, their locations and a brief description of their duties there; the expected participation in each mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8646/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (7 Mar 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress he has made to date to encourage greater opportunities for both general service recruits and experienced non commissioned officers to become commissioned officers of the Defence Forces; his future plans in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8647/07]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (6 Feb 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress under the farm waste management scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3693/07]