Results 81-100 of 881 for speaker:Peter Power

Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: Fine Gael has an enlightened view on the future of Shannon Airport. It supported the Government policy of giving autonomy to it. On the other hand, the Labour Party takes a diametrically opposed view.

Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: If the putative Government was in power tomorrow morning, will it be autonomy for Shannon Airport or will it be brought back under the umbrella of Aer Lingus under a failed policy?

Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: The second issue the people of Limerick will focus on will be the future of Aer Lingus, which the House will discuss tomorrow. Fine Gael supports the Government's reform programme in giving extra capital to Aer Lingus while the Labour Party is diametrically opposed to it.

Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: The people will ask themselves whose policy will it be; will it be the Fine Gael or Labour Party policy? It is like the three card trick merchant; one never really knows what is under the cards.

Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: The electorate will be invited to participate in an effective guessing game at the next general election. They will not have a clue which card or which of their chosen policies will come up trumps. The only policy upon they agree is that they want to get into Government and share power without sharing one single policy——

Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: ——before the people. This is an economy of full employment, of the lowest tax, the highest growth and the lowest debts in Europe. They want to get into power and throw that away.

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: It is all about electioneering. The Deputy's position has nothing to do with privatisation.

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: I compliment all those who appeared before the Joint Committee on Transport, including the unions, management, workers, retired aviation staff and individuals.

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: They were invited in and we listened carefully to the divergent and opposing views. The debate was constructive, even though there would never be agreement on this matter. People made their contributions and there was a good discussion at the meeting. I refer in particular to the pensioners. All Members will share a common view that irrespective of the Government's proposal, the pensioners...

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: To ignore that fact is to ignore the reality of the way an aviation company works. I welcome the plans to expand routes both eastwards and westwards. I compliment everybody involved in doing so. In Dermot Mannion we have a chief executive who recognises the realities of world aviation. He is the person to bring Aer Lingus forward in the new market. Deputy Broughan spoke passionately of his...

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: I accept that. It begs the obvious question. If the motion tabled by the Opposition last night relating to the Government's record had been successful and we had a general election tomorrow morning, the first question the people would ask is, if they voted for the putative Government would they get the Fine Gael option or the Labour option?

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: They would be two completely divergent and opposing views. The people would not have a clue.

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: The words "selling a pig in a poke" were used here earlier on. Is that not the ultimate pig in a poke?

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Peter Power: The people would not have a notion of what would come down the line. That will ultimately focus people's mind in the next election when they reject the Mullingar discord rather than accord that is evident across the floor.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Nov 2006)

Peter Power: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in the opening of three purpose built residential units (details supplied) in County Limerick, despite the fact that the units were built at a cost of over €1 million three years ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36210/06]

Written Answers — Medical Education: Medical Education (29 Nov 2006)

Peter Power: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on plans by the University of Limerick to develop a graduate school of medicine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40784/06]

Written Answers — Medical Education: Medical Education (29 Nov 2006)

Peter Power: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the Higher Education Authority will be issuing a call for proposals for the new graduate entry stream to medical training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40785/06]

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (6 Mar 2007)

Peter Power: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007. Before speaking on the substantive Bill I wish to make a number of preliminary comments. I do not believe there is such a thing as a "minor" offence, as has been suggested, when it comes to the sexual abuse of children. During the deliberations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Child...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Apr 2007)

Peter Power: Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of the Garda force employed in County Limerick; the number of community Garda by location; the increase in Garda numbers in this division between 1997, 2002 and to date in 2007 and the Garda stations in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13843/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (5 Apr 2007)

Peter Power: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the projects undertaken by the CLÁR programme in County Limerick; the investment made in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13720/07]