Results 121-140 of 204 for speaker:Peter Kelly

Written Answers — Agricultural Processing Sectors: Agricultural Processing Sectors (6 Feb 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for investment in the dairy, beef and sheep processing sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3692/07]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Feb 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Defence the number and rank of Defence Force personnel tested in 2004, 2005, and 2006 under the drug testing programme; the numbers and ranks of those who 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. [2798/07]

Defence Forces Equipment. (1 Feb 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces vehicles, such as armoured personnel carriers, jeeps and trucks, currently in use on overseas missions; the number of times these vehicles are rotated back to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2797/07]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (31 Jan 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether Ireland can claim to be a competitive country; if recent job loss announcements will become a common feature in 2007; the number of jobs created from FDI in 2006; if jobs created outnumbered jobs lost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2560/07]

Written Answers — Enterprise Strategy Group: Enterprise Strategy Group (31 Jan 2007)

Peter Kelly: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of the recommendations from the Enterprise Strategy Group implemented; the number outstanding; the further action he will take on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2559/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Dec 2006)

Peter Kelly: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the effect on persons in residential institutions resulting from the payment of full disability allowance; the number who will qualify; the way the payments will be handled by institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43159/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (14 Dec 2006)

Peter Kelly: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people that qualify for the fuel allowance; the way qualification is determined; the changes that have been made to the fuel allowance recently; their expected impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43158/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (13 Dec 2006)

Peter Kelly: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will continue to implement the RAPID programme in the Longford RAPID area beyond the end of the National Development Plan 2000 to 2006. [42642/06]

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (12 Dec 2006)

Peter Kelly: Question 71: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the support his Department has given for the provision of library facilities over the past ten years; his plans to enhance the public library service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42502/06]

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (12 Dec 2006)

Peter Kelly: Question 146: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for linking the fire services more closely with local communities as outlined in the Farrell Grant Sparks Report; and his views on developing links between the fire service and the emerging first response movement. [42503/06]

Postal Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2006)

Peter Kelly: The Government recognises the challenges facing An Post with electronic substitution, postal liberalisation and competitive threats from private operators. It also recognises the substantial progress made in restoring An Post to financial stability after a series of losses between 2001 and 2003 amounting to €70 million. With low margins in the postal industry, we need to be vigilant...

Written Answers — Cluster Munitions: Cluster Munitions (23 Nov 2006)

Peter Kelly: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will take a lead role in opposing the use of cluster munitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39588/06]

Written Answers — US Immigration Reform: US Immigration Reform (23 Nov 2006)

Peter Kelly: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent contacts he has had as part of his campaign for the undocumented in America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39589/06]

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Peter Kelly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. As electricity and gas consumers, we all know the CER has recently made its determinations on ESB and Bord Gáis Éireann end-user prices for 2007. Regrettably, gas bills have increased by 33.8% since 1 October while ESB bills will increase by 19.7% from 1 January. Understandably, the energy regulator has received many queries from...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Peter Kelly: Surely it agrees that matters like this should not be subject to political or ministerial intervention.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Peter Kelly: I do not believe for one moment that it is legitimate to accuse the Minister of hiding behind the regulator when what the Minister is doing is respecting the independence of the regulator. The Opposition is trying to have it both ways. Much damage can be done by this type of talk as was done with the rip-off Ireland campaign. It is simply not on to say that Ireland is an expensive country...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Peter Kelly: There is no doubt that what happened regarding hepatitis C is the greatest public health tragedy since the foundation of the State. Large numbers of persons were infected with an incurable disease which has changed their lives and prospects as well as their family and work relationships. No monetary support or compensation can ever undo the damage. However, we as legislators must do what we...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Peter Kelly: Accordingly I wish this Bill a safe passage so the many people who are deprived at the moment of access to the insurance market because of their hepatitis C or HIV infection can avail of insurance products. Today I was contacted by the Irish Haemophilia Society and I have passed on its concerns. Our health is our wealth and we must treat all cases with the care, attention and dignity that a...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (22 Jun 2006)

Peter Kelly: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force vehicles such as armoured personnel carriers, jeeps, trucks and so on currently in use on overseas missions; how often these vehicles are rotated back to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23679/06]

National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Second Stage. (22 Jun 2006)

Peter Kelly: I wish to respond to the unfair attack on the Government.