Results 121-140 of 559 for speaker:Seán Ardagh

Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Amendments Nos. 7 and 8 are related and will be discussed together.

Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 are related and will be discussed together.

Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Amendments Nos. 11 and 12 are related and maybe be discussed together.

Financial Measures (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Circumstances are such that, potentially, the sums of money in question are huge. I can understand the concern of Deputy Bruton in tabling his amendment. Having said that, I believe the reason behind the extension of the guarantee, for five-year bonds in particular, is to restore the credit system in the banking world. This will allow banks, in time, to give loans to first-time buyers for...

Financial Measures (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (23 Jun 2009)

Seán Ardagh: It is scurrilous.

Financial Measures (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (23 Jun 2009)

Seán Ardagh: That does not excuse the Deputy using a word like "cronies". She should withdraw it.

Financial Services (Deposit Guarantee Scheme) Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Jun 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Finance Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Seán Ardagh: I am delighted to have an opportunity to make a contribution to the debate on the Finance Bill. With regard to the current state of the economy, the Government is making strides in trying to resolve the issues to be addressed. Four cornerstones have been identified, the first being improving the fiscal position, which the Government is accomplishing well by bringing the general government...

Finance Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Yes, it is absolutely impossible. I am suggesting a system should be put in place which would not only set the economy right, with the credit system, an increased number of training places and job creation, but would also look after those who by necessity are suffering the greatest problems as a result of the adverse effects of what is happening. When I go knocking on doors, I note that the...

Social Welfare Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Social Welfare Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (8 Apr 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the appeal of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 to keep their teaching staff at it's current level in view of the fact that this school is in a disadvantaged area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14828/09]

Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed). (8 Apr 2009)

Seán Ardagh: This is not Question Time.

Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed). (8 Apr 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Deputy O'Donnell, this is the Minister's time.

Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed). (8 Apr 2009)

Seán Ardagh: The Minister has one minute remaining.

Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed). (8 Apr 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Thank you, Minister. I call on the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Mary Hanafin.

Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed). (8 Apr 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Would the Minister like to come to her conclusion?

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (7 Apr 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will include a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8 in DEIS band 1, as requested by the principal and chairperson of the board of management in view of the disadvantages in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14169/09]

Written Answers — Pension Levy: Pension Levy (2 Apr 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the situation in relation to the pension levy for the research staff of Trinity College (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13854/09]

Written Answers — Post-Leaving Certificate Courses: Post-Leaving Certificate Courses (1 Apr 2009)

Seán Ardagh: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views in relation to access to post-leaving certificate courses, in particular for students of disadvantaged backgrounds and in response to a letter from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13599/09]