Results 1-20 of 117 for speaker:Joe Behan

Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Joe Behan: I join with Members on all sides of this House in expressing my sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the families of Brian Murray and Mark O'Shaughnessy on their untimely and tragic deaths. It is clear that Brian and Mark's selfless courage in giving up their lives in order to save others has struck a chord deep in the hearts of all people, whether they knew the men or not, and the attendance...

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (13 Nov 2007)

Joe Behan: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if discussions have taken place between his Department and the other owners of studios (details supplied) in County Wicklow regarding the future viability of the studios; if consideration has been or is being given to the possible sale of the land on which the studios are based; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Fire Service: Fire Service (13 Nov 2007)

Joe Behan: Question 509: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authority areas here currently served by a full-time fire service; the local authority areas currently served by daytime manning; the funding allocated by his Department to these local authorities to assist in the financing of their fire services; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Joe Behan: I welcome the opportunity afforded to Members to express their view on this deployment which, to quote the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, "is one of the most challenging and ambitious overseas deployments to date." I have not spoken very often since I was elected. I only spoke once so far and that was on the tragic circumstances of the fire in Bray in which two firefighters lost their...

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Joe Behan: I join Members on all sides of the House in welcoming the opportunity to take part in this debate on an issue of very significant importance for people from all walks of life throughout the country. I contrast the tone of this debate with that experienced in the health service debate over the past two days. This debate has not been swayed by party politics and the views expressed have been...

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (29 Nov 2007)

Joe Behan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the outcome of his meeting with the Wicklow county manager, Wicklow chief fire officer and the members of the Bray Fire Brigade on 15 November 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31730/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (18 Dec 2007)

Joe Behan: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the name, address, roll number, telephone number, e-mail address, principal's name, chair of board of management's name and number of pupils currently on roll in each primary and post-primary school in the constituency of Wicklow/ east Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35495/07]

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2008)

Joe Behan: I wish to share time with Deputies Mattie McGrath and Bobby Aylward.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2008)

Joe Behan: I welcome the introduction of the Bill, which is timely, if not long overdue considering it was a commitment in the previous programme for Government. It is important to note the positive contribution made by Deputy Stanton, who indicates a strong measure of support for and agreement with the principles of the Bill. In the light of statements by his party spokesperson on other issues in...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2008)

Joe Behan: We will see what happens when the time comes. Nonetheless, I agree wholeheartedly with many of Deputy Stanton's points on the Bill. As was said, this is a long overdue proposal to modernise and rationalise the student support schemes. It must be remembered that fees for those attending third level are a thing of the past. This, more than anything else, has ensured greater access generally...

Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (17 Apr 2008)

Joe Behan: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the worsening coastal erosion crisis at the Murrough in Wicklow Town; the emergency plans she has to deal with this erosion blackspot; if she has been alerted to this serious environmental problem by the local authorities in Wicklow; the outcome of discussions that have taken place on...

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (17 Apr 2008)

Joe Behan: Question 623: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is an exemption clause within the EU Water Framework Directive which allows the status quo regarding water charges to be invoked once the Government makes an application to that effect to the European Commission by the end of 2008; if he will pursue these exemptions on behalf of schools, hospitals,...

e-Government Services: Motion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Joe Behan: I speak in favour of the agreed motion. This is a subject worthy of consideration and discussion by Members. I welcome the positive political engagement that took place today between the Chief Whip and Deputy Coveney, which has resulted in a very positive and forward-looking motion that will be accepted. As Members will know, the concept of e-Government originated with an action plan in...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (26 Jun 2008)

Joe Behan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the contacts he or his officials have had with South Dublin County Council regarding the proposed disposal of hydrogen cyanide in County Wicklow; and the reason his Department does not intervene to allow time for proper consultation with local people. [25147/08]

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (26 Jun 2008)

Joe Behan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the fire services and emergency planning section of his Department is fully staffed at senior management level; if not, the reason for same; and if this situation affects the ability of the Government and local authorities to respond fully and effectively to the challenges posed by major fire and...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2008)

Joe Behan: At the outset I take the opportunity to thank the staff of the Oireachtas Library and research service whose work is vital to the quality of debate in the Dáil and Seanad Chambers. I have used the special debate packs on a number of occasions to date and I have found them to be an excellent aid to preparation and research prior to making a contribution to a debate such as this. I have read...

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Joe Behan: The farm waste management scheme was always deadline-specific. Farmers and the IFA knew that, as did Deputy Creed and his colleagues. The scheme has been a fantastic success and has transformed rural Ireland in terms of investment and modernisation. The Government has put over €600 million in funds into rural Ireland as part of this scheme and this money has been virtually matched by the...

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Joe Behan: Some Members opposite were on the benches with him at the time. He did it with a very sharp guillotine, chopping down new applicants to the scheme and leaving 12,000 already approved farmer applicants to fend for themselves. In the circumstances, we could be forgiven on this side of the House——

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Joe Behan: ——for demurring from taking lectures from Deputy Creed and his colleagues on the question of deadlines——

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Joe Behan: ——and how to implement them. We would be forgiven if we did not take any lectures from that side of the House on that issue.