Results 161-180 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 — 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]

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]

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...

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...

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]

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]