Results 21-40 of 1,019 for speaker:P J Sheehan

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Jun 2007)

P J Sheehan: The south-west corridor does not touch one inch of Cork South-West, yet that is an important bulwark of the south-west region. Proper road infrastructure is of paramount importance and it is the keynote to success and to any region's sustainability. I live 240 miles from Dublin in the picturesque village of Goleen on the Mizen peninsula. I must travel one third of that distance in my car...

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: The Taoiseach can double that figure.

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: The Taoiseach should thank the elements.

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: Hear, hear.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: I wish to seek leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 on a specific and important matter of public interest requiring urgent consideration, that is, the find of a massive cocaine haul floating off the coast of south-west Cork in Dun Lough Bay near Mizen Head yesterday, 2 July 2007, valued at more than €200 million, making it the largest drugs find in...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: Extra money should be provided for coastal Garda services, which were the first to detect this haul, and the Naval Service and customs and excise.

Drug Seizures. (3 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: I thank Deputy Coveney for allowing me two minutes of his time. The find of a massive cocaine haul off the coast of south-west Cork in Dunlough Bay, near Mizen Head, yesterday, 2 July 2007, was valued at more than €300 million, making it the biggest drugs find in the history of the State. Priority must be given to policing our coastline, involving investment in our coastal defences,...

Drug Seizures. (3 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: That is nothing compared with what was seized yesterday.

Written Answers — International Criminal Court: International Criminal Court (3 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the EU has held recent discussions with the United States regarding recognition of the International Criminal Court by that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18711/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the withdrawal of dental treatment under general anaesthetics for adults with an intellectual disability in Cork University Hospital; when this service will be restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19161/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 70 of 27 June 2007, the reason Bantry General Hospital's orthopaedic service was withdrawn four years ago; her plans to restore this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19184/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 70 of 27 June 2007, if she has plans to provide a kidney dialysis treatment service in Bantry General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19204/07]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (4 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed new post primary community school in Skibbereen, County Cork which was promised in 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19291/07]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (5 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the present status of the proposed child care centre playgroup in Castletownbere; when she expects the project to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19675/07]

Written Answers — Scale Verification: Scale Verification (5 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will address the concerns of a person (details supplied) in relation to the costs involved in scale verification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19645/07]

Written Answers — Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (5 Jul 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will restore the registration process for PPS numbers in the local social welfare office in Castletownbere in view of the concerns of local employers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19625/07]

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

P J Sheehan: I wish to address the ladies and gentlemen on the opposite side of the House. It is time for them to change the captain. I have served the people of west Cork in politics and in this House for more than 21 years. I am a realist and I know that we do not have the numbers on this side of the House to force a change but the people opposite have that choice and while they may not do it today...

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

P J Sheehan: The gospel refers to the use of money. It states: This money, tainted as it is, is used to win you friends and thus make sure that when it fails you, they will welcome you into the tents of eternity. The man who can be trusted in little things can be trusted in great things. The man who is dishonest in little things will be dishonest in great things. If you cannot be trusted with money,...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (26 Sep 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 685: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 157 of 4 July 2007, she will provide a detailed response setting out the exact position in view of the concerns of one of the schools involved (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19785/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 Oct 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a new application number was issued to a person (details supplied) in County Cork in their application for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21628/07]