Results 61-80 of 193 for speaker:Jim McDaid

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (11 Oct 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the situation regarding the Kinsale gas fields; and the amount of reserve left according to the most recent update. [32184/06]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (11 Oct 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the length of time Ireland's natural gas resources will hold out; and the difference the availability of the Corrib gas field would be to same if it came to pass. [32185/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 May 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the application by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal for their proposed extension. [20377/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 May 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in relation to a school (details supplied) regarding their application for a building extension for the school. [20378/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 May 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 554: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date on the application for a building extension to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal in view of the safety issues at the school. [20379/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a school (details supplied) under the school building programme. [9861/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (8 Mar 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the status of the breast cancer unit in Letterkenny General Hospital; and the action her Department will take in view of the recent article in a magazine (details supplied) which states that the breast cancer unit is threatening to withdraw services from 1 September 2006. [9625/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (8 Mar 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to her statement on 2 February 2006, the stage of the sanctioning of a permanent breast surgeon based at Letterkenny General Hospital and providing full surgical services therein. [9631/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (8 Mar 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the state of discussions between clinicians north and south of the Border to serve breast cancer services in Letterkenny General Hospital. [9632/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (1 Jun 2004)

Jim McDaid: It is longstanding Government policy to recommend and promote the wearing of cycle helmets by all cyclists. The literature internationally does not agree whether the wearing of safety helmets is best achieved through the compulsory route or through other strategies. I am of the view that the wearing of cycle helmets is better achieved by way of encouragement and education rather than by...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (25 May 2004)

Jim McDaid: The format, dimensions and technical specifications of registration plates for display on motor vehicles are provided for in the Vehicle Registration and Taxation (Amendment) Regulations 1999 and were made by the Revenue Commissioners. The regulations provide, inter alia, that a registration plate shall exhibit the index mark and placename of the relevant licensing authority. They also...

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Testing: Motor Vehicle Testing (25 May 2004)

Jim McDaid: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 and 321 together. The classes of vehicles liable for vehicle testing are set out in the First Schedule to the European Communities (Vehicle Testing) Regulations 1991. Agricultural tractors do not come within their scope. The regulations apply to buses, ambulances and motor vehicles and trailers that are used for the carriage of goods. They only apply where...

Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (31 Mar 2004)

Jim McDaid: I appreciate the Senator's amendment. As I said on Committee Stage, I would like it if all the capital budget for an area of transport could be ring-fenced for capital benefits, but unfortunately the Department of Finance has informed me that the Senator's amendment would not cover that in the first place, much as I would prefer to accept this type of amendment if it was to set a precedent....

Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (31 Mar 2004)

Jim McDaid: I can answer the Senator's point by saying that once the Bill is passed the trustee can proceed without delay to the next step, if necessary. As regards my colleagues in the Department, we do not foresee any major objection in this regard. A problem that may arise is one of human nature in terms of whether people will want to go ahead with the share issue. That will be a matter for them and...

Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (31 Mar 2004)

Jim McDaid: I thank the Senators who spoke on this Bill. I welcome the amendments to it, whether tabled by Members in the other House or by Members in this House, as they gave rise to different debates. If an amendment is tabled in the other House, people may question why a similar amendment should be tabled here, but there is a different point of view in the Seanad. I respect the views of the Senators...

Written Answers — Vehicle Permits: Vehicle Permits (30 Mar 2004)

Jim McDaid: Information on the number of special permits granted by local authorities for vehicles, including off-road dumpers, is not compiled by my Department.

Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Jim McDaid: They are two separate situations — the original 5% provision remains as it was.

Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Jim McDaid: That is my interpretation at this point. The original one has finished and this is the new ESOP — the new legal structure.

Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Jim McDaid: No. I see Senator O'Toole's point. He has accepted the legal situation and the documentation. When one is reading a reply something may hit one and that is the issue one raises. I knew he would raise the ballot issue I mentioned but I still felt I had to state the position as it is something of which Members should be aware. If we were cold and calculating we could tell these people they...

Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2004)

Jim McDaid: While I accept most of the points the Senators have made, I want to reply to the latter points concerning the situation at Aer Lingus and Shannon Airport, including the accusations flying here, there and everywhere. I have heard Deputies and Senators extolling the virtues of what Willie Walsh has done for Aer Lingus but the same arguments are not made about Shannon Airport. One Senator said...