Results 101-120 of 432 for speaker:Niall Blaney

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (20 Mar 2007)

Niall Blaney: Question 658: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the level of funding which has been provided in Donegal through his Department's CLÁR scheme since 2002. [9700/07]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2007)

Niall Blaney: During my time as a Deputy and politician, different people would talk to me about how tough it must be being a politician and a Deputy representing County Donegal, but I would choose it any day before I would be a teacher. I will begin by recognising the job our teachers do for our children and society. It is not an easy job. Teachers have a tough time implementing curricula and must be...

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (21 Mar 2007)

Niall Blaney: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the military demilitarisation programme negotiated between the British and Irish Governments; and if he will push for further demilitarisation above and beyond the agreed programme. [10459/07]

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

Niall Blaney: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the projects undertaken by the CLÁR programme in County Donegal; the investment made in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13717/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 Apr 2007)

Niall Blaney: Question 525: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the water schemes completed and in planning in County Donegal since 1997 to date in 2007; and the investment made, and future allocation. [13657/07]

Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (24 Apr 2007)

Niall Blaney: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene to have home help hours increased from three hours per week to the original five hours per week for persons (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14289/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2007)

Niall Blaney: Question 814: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will expedite an application for an extension to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14278/07]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (24 Apr 2007)

Niall Blaney: Question 824: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will look favourably on an application for outdoor play facilities and library facilities under the dormant accounts fund and RAPID leverage fund small scale capital grant scheme by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14351/07]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (31 Oct 2007)

Niall Blaney: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in relation to the loss of jobs (details supplied) in County Donegal; the measures that have been or will be put in place for those that are laid off in relation to redundancy plans or training opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25979/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (31 Oct 2007)

Niall Blaney: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application for additional accommodation at a school (details supplied); if she will have it expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26394/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Nov 2007)

Niall Blaney: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will expedite an application by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal for a new eight classroom school. [27907/07]

Irish Economy: Motion (18 Feb 2009)

Niall Blaney: I thank my colleagues for sharing time. I very much welcome the opportunity to speak on the Private Members' motion and to support the Fianna Fáil amendment. With regard to the pension levy, this is certainly no easy time for any family. My colleague has depicted the global scene, including the European scene, and it is evident from this that our difficulties are no different from those of...

Irish Economy: Motion (18 Feb 2009)

Niall Blaney: If the names are released and reckless statements are made in the House, the ten individuals who should be subject to the law will not be prosecuted as they should be. I hope, for the sake of the country, that the names are not released because the other side of the House will not help matters.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Niall Blaney: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his kind words earlier in reference to my late father and his many visits to the wee thatched cottage in Rosnakill, County Donegal. Our family goes back a century or thereabouts, which is a fair length of time. I am sure the Cathaoirleach will serve his position extremely well and proudly. It is a humbling day for him and a proud day for his father and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jul 2020)

Niall Blaney: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. I second the motion of Senator Byrne in respect of the universities panel. The way in which people have obtained degrees in this country over the years has evolved and it is time that we also evolve the legislation so that everybody who has a degree has a say in the make-up of this House. There is discrimination happening on this issue where...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jul 2020)

Niall Blaney: Much has been said in the past, particularly during lockdown, about front-line workers and I second the proposal by Senator Murphy. We have all seen how hard they have worked. When we think of front-line workers, we think of those who are at the front line in the health services. Without wishing to take away anything from those workers, I would like to acknowledge today the work of our...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Niall Blaney: I thank the Minister for joining us and giving us a most informative and open statement. With her collective portfolios she is going to play a vital role in the development of rural Ireland. A couple of the issues I was going to raise today have already been raised. Senators McGreehan and Ó Donnghaile talked about the cross-Border element of tourism. It is a vital element which we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2020)

Niall Blaney: I second the proposal of Senator Gallagher about the helpline for those businesses caught up in level 4. As a former Member of the Lower House, I was once appointed co-chair of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly at a time when unionist participation had never taken place in its 20-year history. I spent the next 21 months alongside former Secretaries of State for Northern Ireland, Mr....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2020)

Niall Blaney: I am sure the House, like me, has great memories of Italia 90 and that great Donegal man, Packie Bonner, a great ambassador for football in his day and still. The reason I say this today is that Packie was once a director of football in the FAI. He and one of his colleagues and many more staff were turfed out of that organisation at a time when a member of his departmental team was raising...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Shared Island Unit: Department of the Taoiseach (12 Nov 2020)

Niall Blaney: I am delighted to have the shared island officials before the committee today. This is a wonderful time given the opportunities this new shared island could afford us. It is an exciting time in politics. I believe it leaves many people across the island with an air of anticipation. It is also a worrying time during the pandemic. My thanks to Ms O'Donoghue for the presentation. The...