Results 41-60 of 240 for speaker:M J Nolan

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Nov 2005)

M J Nolan: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when sanction will be approved for an extra classroom to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35120/05]

Housing Developments: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

M J Nolan: We have all learnt from the experience of developers particularly in the 1980s and early 1990s when the economy was starting to take off. At that time many housing estates were left in an inadequate state of repair by developers, and householders in the main found that roads were not completed, public lighting was not to the standard required and they had problems with waste water and...

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

M J Nolan: It is fair to say we all recognise that climate change is a reality. Its effects are witnessed across the globe.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

M J Nolan: However, it is important to remember that this is not the first time we have seen climate changes. It is a cyclical process. For example, we have experienced ice ages. Afterwards, we experienced climate warming.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

M J Nolan: Deputy Eamon Ryan has had his chance. He should give us a chance.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

M J Nolan: The international framework for addressing climate change already contains legally binding targets through the Kyoto Protocol, under which Ireland has targets that it is fully committed to meeting. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, made this quite clear in his speech to the House. If anything, we have been far too generous in committing too much in...

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

M J Nolan: As speakers have pointed out, this Bill does not contain any information on how Ireland would achieve those reductions. Targets such as these are all very well but no country anywhere would agree targets that have the potential to do so much damage to their industries. Where would we search for foreign direct investment were we to pass this legislation? It should be reviewed. The Government...

Good Samaritan Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (7 Dec 2005)

M J Nolan: Like previous speakers from the Government benches, I commend Fine Gael, particularly Deputy Timmins, on bringing forward this Bill. After examining it, experts in the parliamentary draftsman's office acknowledged that some deficiencies and faults exist in the Bill as drafted. The sentiments expressed on all sides of the House are that the legislation is worthy of consideration and it is...

Social Services Inspectorate: Motion (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

M J Nolan: I wish to share time with Deputies O'Flynn, Cassidy, Moloney, Finneran and Sexton.

Social Services Inspectorate: Motion (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

M J Nolan: This debate is timely in so far as every Member of the House would support the allocation of more resources for the care of the elderly. It is important to acknowledge the additional €110 million of revenue funding provided in the most recent budget. We must also note that people now live longer, obtain hospital treatment faster which ensures they have a better quality of life, see more...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important legislation for the retail business. I can remember a time not so long ago when every town and village had its own retail grocery shop. Some villages had two or three grocery shops. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case and we have seen the growth of the multiples and the large supermarket chains. In the past five years, there has been...

Written Answers — Adoptive Leave: Adoptive Leave (7 Feb 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to regulate maternity leave for families who adopt children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3900/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Feb 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Finance when a final decision will be made in relation to probate tax liability with the question of interest payments in the estate of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5011/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (21 Feb 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 505: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the status of her share option in respect of a company, details supplied, in the context of the proposed sale of property by that company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6855/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 79: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she proposes to take to resolve the difficulties in the Health Service Executive south-eastern area, where only one chiropodist is currently employed; if her attention has been drawn to the hardship this is causing to medical card patients in particular in the area; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (2 Mar 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the names of all board appointments made by her for the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8715/06]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (2 Mar 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Finance the names of all board appointments made by him for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8716/06]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (2 Mar 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the names of all board appointments made by him for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8717/06]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (2 Mar 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the names of all board appointments made by him for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8718/06]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (2 Mar 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the names of all board appointments made by him for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8719/06]