Results 61-80 of 240 for speaker:M J Nolan

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

M J Nolan: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the names of all board appointments made by him for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8720/06]

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

M J Nolan: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Social and Family 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. [8721/06]

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

M J Nolan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Transport the names of all board appointments made by him for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8722/06]

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

M J Nolan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht 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. [8723/06]

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

M J Nolan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the names of all board appointments made by her for the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8724/06]

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

M J Nolan: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the names of all board appointments made by him for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8725/06]

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

M J Nolan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the names of all board appointments made by her for the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8726/06]

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

M J Nolan: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Defence the names of all board appointments made by him for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8727/06]

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

M J Nolan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the names of all board appointments made by him for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8728/06]

Lourdes Hospital Inquiry: Statements (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

M J Nolan: I wish to share time with Deputy Fiona O'Malley. It is important that the House debate this important report on which I commend and congratulate Judge Maureen Harding Clark. The report highlights serious shortcomings in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda and I suspect the issues it addresses may not be once-off difficulties. This is a tragic case and the report's contents must be...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

M J Nolan: I commend the Minister on tabling the amendments. Like previous speakers, I also spoke on Second Stage of the Bill. Most Deputies speaking in this debate acknowledged the difficulties they experience in their various constituencies, given the significant increase in criminal activity and anti-social behaviour in towns and rural areas such as my own area.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

M J Nolan: It is of great concern to us all. The House enacts a Finance Act and Social Welfare Act every year. Given the changing nature of criminal activity and anti-social behaviour, we could consider an annual update of legislation dealing with criminal activity. For the observer, it seems criminals with access to huge amounts of money can employ the best legal brains. In some cases, it seems they...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

M J Nolan: The nature of the Garda force is that individuals are on a promotional trail and I do not want to be seen to interfere or suggest there is anything wrong with that. However, we must be mindful, as must senior Garda management, of the significant and important role played by superintendents and senior gardaí in a county or town. Much of the debate has focused on the increase in gun crime and...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Apr 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be available for the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14026/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Apr 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be made available for the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14027/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Apr 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 625: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a person, details supplied, in County Carlow will have their naturalisation application finalised. [14251/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Apr 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 626: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a person, details supplied, in County Carlow will have their naturalisation application finalised. [14252/06]

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

M J Nolan: I wish to share time with Deputies Devins and Fiona O'Malley. Listening to the debate last night, what struck me most forcefully is that ten years ago, this country received 85% of its gas requirements from the Kinsale gas field. We are now dependent on outside supplies for 90% of our gas requirements. We need an indigenous gas supply because in the future, Ireland will be at the end of a...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

M J Nolan: Deputies are living in a fantasy if they believe we will ever reach a stage where someone will guarantee zero risk. In no project, be it road building, railways or telecommunications, would anyone say there is zero risk involved. I know this because we experience the same problems every time we want to build wind farms. Locals object and say there will be problems or difficulties due to...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

M J Nolan: Last night, the Minister told the House there are 13 offshore exploration licences, including 11 frontier licences. We are striving to encourage people to look for gas and oil off our coast and develop that sector. As fossil fuels are depleted and expertise increases, we will find that companies will drill in deeper waters and be able to extract more oil and gas. I hope the significant costs...