Results 81-100 of 240 for speaker:M J Nolan

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

M J Nolan: In fairness to everyone——

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

M J Nolan: The Norwegians are drilling in much shallower waters of 200 m whereas we are drilling in 1.5 km deep waters.

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

M J Nolan: Yes, but the costs involved are fundamentally different also. This project is worthwhile. It needs and deserves the support of not just the Government, but of the people. From what I hear, it also has the support of the vast majority of the people of County Mayo.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 May 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a transfer in a herd number will be completed for persons (details supplied) in County Carlow. [17760/06]

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 May 2006)

M J Nolan: I welcome the Institutes of Technology Bill 2006 and commend the Minister for Education and Science for its introduction. The legislation follows on from several Bills introduced for the education sector, particularly at third level, further enhancing its reputation. The OECD recently completed a review of higher education in Ireland in 2004. One key recommendation from the report was to...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will arrange for the assessment of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny by the autism team in Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18907/06]

Written Answers — Education Needs Assessment: Education Needs Assessment (18 May 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the education needs assessment for Carlow and its environs report which was promised to be available by Easter 2006 will now be available. [18997/06]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (14 Jun 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will sanction funding applied for by a school (details supplied) in County Carlow for the installation of a sewerage supply system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23012/06]

Waste Management: Motion (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

M J Nolan: I propose to share time with Deputies Fiona O'Malley and Kitt. I listened with interest to the debate last night. It is topical because waste management has become a major global issue in recent years. My role is not to criticise the Green Party. In fact, although it is not popular to do so, I commend it for the work it did in this area. Most mainstream parties now address the idea of saving...

Written Answers — Military Medals: Military Medals (22 Jun 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Defence his proposals for the replacement of 1916 and War of Independence medals for those families who feel proud of their ancestors service and contribution to the founding of the State and would like a visible expression of same, in view of the recent Easter 1916 commemorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23309/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (22 Jun 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent visit to Kosovo; the number of Irish troops serving there; the nature of the mission; his assessment of the situation there; his assessment of how long Irish troops will be deployed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23310/06]

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

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation. Many people have been affected by contaminated blood, not only women, as many previous speakers indicated, but also men. This has had a catastrophic effect on the individuals concerned and their families and friends. While the Minister's proposals will not compensate them for the grief and suffering they have endured, it will go some way...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Sep 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 951: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in relation to decentralising part of his Department to Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29103/06]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (27 Sep 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 1388: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when will she sanction funding applied for by a school (details supplied) in County Carlow for the installation of a sewerage supply system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29664/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Sep 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 1390: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be made available for the provision of four extra classrooms to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29666/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (10 Oct 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when approval will be given for the construction of extra classrooms for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow. [31509/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Oct 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects broadband to be rolled out to an area (details supplied) in County Carlow; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the lack of this service is contributing to the daily deterioration in commuting traffic between counties such as Carlow and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (24 Oct 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 681: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will sanction an application by Carlow County Council for the construction of an extension to the house of persons (details supplied) in County Carlow which has been with his Department for some time for approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34028/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (8 Nov 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will encourage a company (details supplied) in County Carlow to implement the terms as recommended by the Labour Court for a redundancy package for its employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36920/06]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (8 Nov 2006)

M J Nolan: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application for an extension by a school (details supplied) in County Carlow. [36917/06]