Results 281-300 of 1,856 for speaker:Seán Kenny

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: It is not illegal to buy drugs in such countries.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: In some cases the drug problem is connected to the tourist industry. Mr. Twomey mentioned the seizure of a large shipment of drugs off the south coast. Is the country being used as a "trans-shipment" area as we have a very open coastline? These yachts and boats can come in with large shipments of drugs and not all the coastline is protected or guarded.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Expenditure (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: 182. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the fuel allowance from €20 to €25 per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6726/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Staff (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: 494. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide funding for a new recruitment drive for Dublin Fire Brigade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6725/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: 533. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to re-open the local authority swimming pool programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6727/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) IAG (12 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: I will not repeat the questions asked by the Chairman and Deputy Dooley except to reiterate the importance of the Heathrow slots and the importance of connectivity to tourism and industry. I represent the constituency of Dublin North East, where many Aer Lingus employees and retirees and their families live. Many of them have expressed concern to me about their future in the context of a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) IAG (12 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: On the issue of binding collective agreements, the Government is preparing legislation on registered employment agreements. That legislation is expected to be passed before the summer recess. Would Mr. Walsh be open to converting existing agreements at Aer Lingus into registered employment agreements, thereby guaranteeing the futures of the company's employees?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Administration (11 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: 160. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the proposed location of a new primary school in Drumcondra-Marino, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6313/15]

Protection of Life in Pregnancy (Amendment) (Fatal Foetal Abnormalities) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: In accordance with Standing Order 117A(4), the division is postponed until immediately after the Order of Business on Tuesday next, 10 February 2015.

Protection of Life in Pregnancy (Amendment) (Fatal Foetal Abnormalities) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: As there are no more speakers offering, the Minister has a right to speak twice. He has five minutes.

Protection of Life in Pregnancy (Amendment) (Fatal Foetal Abnormalities) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: As the proposer of the Bill, Deputy Daly has ten minutes to reply.

Protection of Life in Pregnancy (Amendment) (Fatal Foetal Abnormalities) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: I call Deputy Catherine Byrne.

Protection of Life in Pregnancy (Amendment) (Fatal Foetal Abnormalities) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: The next speaker is Deputy Boyd Barrett and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle suggested a speaking time of seven minutes would allow everybody to contribute.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (4 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: 92. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the sale of alcohol on Good Friday; the reasons for the continued prohibition of the sale of alcohol on this day; her plans to permit the sale of alcohol on Good Friday; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5141/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information Remit (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: 291. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any semi-State companies have made a business case to his Department seeking an extension of time before that company will be subject to freedom of information legislation; if so, the names of these companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4555/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: 435. To ask the Minister for Health the way the extra €2 million allocation in the 2015 Health Service Executive service plan will be spent with regard to current pressures within the maternity services here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4556/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: 498. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to invite his Spanish counterpart to Dublin to discuss strengthening ties between the two countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4558/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Kenny: 625. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding Iarnród Éireann's plans to improve audio announcements on the DART; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4557/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: Discussion (29 Jan 2015)

Seán Kenny: I welcome the four gentlemen from the trade unions in Aer Lingus and thank them for attending at such short notice. I also thank them for their presentations, as the information they have supplied is valuable in trying to assess what the offer involves. We are suffering from a dearth of information. We are only getting it from the media, with journalists seemingly knowing more about the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (29 Jan 2015)

Seán Kenny: 96. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fines issued to motorists parked on cycle lanes in 2013 and 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4239/15]