Results 261-280 of 4,760 for speaker:Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Written Answers — School Absenteeism: School Absenteeism (22 Mar 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will make a legislative change to address the anomaly in the Education (Welfare) Act 2000 which does not cover four and five year olds currently enrolled in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15170/12]

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: It was the Deputy's pals who made them redundant.

Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Tá sé geallta.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (27 Mar 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 211 of 13 March 2012, if he will provide clarification to a person (details supplied) regarding their student grant application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16063/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Mar 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in relation to a school (details supplied) the position regarding the Health Service Executive recommendations compiled after inspection; the position regarding the implementation of the recommendations; if he will provide any proposals he may have regarding the training of teachers in specialised autism units, with regard to primary...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (27 Mar 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for early retirement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16965/12]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (27 Mar 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a student grant application to Dublin VEC (details supplied); and if they may appeal a decision as they did not receive correspondence from the VEC and therefore did not supply additional information. [16992/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (27 Mar 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 398: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide clarification on a matter (details supplied) relating to the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16393/12]

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on the findings of the Mahon tribunal report. I wish to raise four separate points - first the findings and what they say about Irish politics; second, the findings in regard to my party, the Labour Party; third, the recommendations of the report, many of which I agree with but concerning some of which I would have certain opinions; four, the...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Both the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Minister for Justice and Equality have stated that they are working on legislation to introduce a levy on online betting. When might that come before the House?

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am disappointed by some of the inflammatory language used on both sides of the House. Anyone who would suggest that those on social welfare benefit are in receipt of a suite of allowances should check his or her language. Anyone who recommends the introduction of biometric scanning should have that costed. We have 450,000 people on the live register and I would like to see how much...

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (19 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to make it statutory for all education institutions in the State to have an adult literacy policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19423/12]

Order of Business (20 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Is the Deputy in favour of the amendment?

Order of Business (20 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Will the Deputy vote "Yes"?

Order of Business (20 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Will the Deputy vote "Yes"?

Order of Business (20 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Will the Deputy vote "Yes"?

Order of Business (20 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Deputy is one of them.

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (24 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to make it statutory for all education institutions in the State to have an adult literacy policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19423/12]

Flood Relief (25 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I appreciate the attendance of the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, in the Chamber. I want to bring to the attention of the Minister of State the level of panic heavy weather warnings bring to areas in my constituency and others. My colleague, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, from Dublin South-East has said the same. Heavy weather warnings have been issued for today, but by 2.15 p.m. Dublin...

Flood Relief (25 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this matter to be raised. I have some questions about how the OPW is assessing climatory change and the risk of flooding in the future. I am delighted to note the level of investment at a national level. I know he joins with me in sympathising with residents who are concerned about weather reports. I...