Results 121-140 of 29,193 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Horticulture Industry: Horticulture Industry (27 Jan 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that potato-grower numbers have declined from 956 in 2000 to 700 in 2004; that vegetable-grower numbers have halved in the past five years alone; that 385 acres of tomatoes were grown in 1980 compared to only 50 acres now; and her plans to reverse these declines. [1944/05]

Written Answers — Sugar Industry: Sugar Industry (27 Jan 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to address the crisis caused by the closure of the Carlow sugar factory; and if she has explored the possibility of producing bio-fuel from sugar beet to provide replacement employment in the area. [1943/05]

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (1 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate a matter of national interest, namely, the increasing body of scientific evidence highlighting the need for urgent action to tackle the climate change crisis and the utter failure of the Government to address this issue or to plan the dramatic cuts in carbon emissions that would be needed for us to play our part in keeping...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (1 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which €200 million in VAT returns have been lost to the Exchequer through food sales in canteens. [2595/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he proposes by way of other environmental tax measures, that will help this country meet its global environmental obligations, in view of the fact that he has confirmed his predecessor's intention not to introduce carbon tax. [2594/05]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she plans to introduce legislation to allow the Garda to police activities such as motorbike scrambling on Coillte lands; and if so, when. [2394/05]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (1 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the legislation which governs the use of scrambling motorbikes within Coillte forest roads and paths; if it is a specific offence for vehicles in such locations not to display appropriate registration plates; and if the gardaí are restricted in any manner in enforcing such regulations. [2395/05]

EU Constitution. (2 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans for the ratification procedure for the EU constitution in the various member states; the implications of any member state of the EU failing to ratify the constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2813/05]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (2 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts he has made on behalf of a person (details supplied); his views on whether the parliamentary procedures used to convict and sentence this person fell far short of internationally recognised standards; his further views on Amnesty International's opinion that this person should face trial by an independent and impartial court;...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the contract for the purchase of electricity from the anaerobic digester projects under the AER 6 scheme (details supplied) will be reviewed. [3046/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the numbers, for each category, of renewable power projects within the AER V and AER VI support mechanisms, which he expects will be able to connect to the grid before the time deadlines notified in clause 2.2.4 of the AER V competition rules and clause 2.8 of the AER VI competition rules; the number of...

Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: The need for a debate on climate change was raised at the Whips' meeting last night. Will the Government indicate whether the House will discuss this most important national and international issue.

Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: That is what I am asking. If a debate is not promised, I would like to hear why not.

Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: This is not a small matter. It is an issue——

Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Will the Ceann Comhairle tell me how we can go about this? Can I make a point of order? This is an issue which goes across every Department and has profound effects.

Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Can I hear the Minister's response?

Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: How do I find out if the Government will be willing to have a debate on the issue of climate change?

Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: How do I find that out?

Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: How do I find out the Government's position on whether we will have a debate on climate change?

School Accommodation. (3 Feb 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is planned to have additional classrooms open at a school (details supplied) for December 2005; if not, the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3061/05]