Results 241-260 of 482 for speaker:Eamonn Maloney

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (1 Oct 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: 74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for making Dublin Bus a cost effective organisation, providing a quality service benefitting a capital city of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40727/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medicines and Medical Products: Discussion with Irish Medicines Board (24 Sep 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: I thank the Chair. I welcome the witnesses. This is always an opportunity to be educated in the field of medicine and terminology we do not normally hear at the committee. In his contribution Mr. O'Mahony referred to the seizure of drugs bought online, including €500,000 worth of drugs in one week. Three or four months ago I read an article in one of the UK newspapers on the same...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medicines and Medical Products: Discussion with Irish Medicines Board (24 Sep 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: The Chairman should not have asked that question.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: I have read and re-read the motion before the House and I welcome this debate because as Deputy Michael McGrath's motion suggests, no-one has all of the solutions. All of us should participate in finding a resolution to this issue. While I welcome the sentiment of the motion, I would differ slightly with Deputy Michael McGrath. He referred to the mortgage crisis as the greatest social issue...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: 1001. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the fact that 130 survivors are in the care of the former laundry proprietors, the steps being taken to ensure that Magdalene survivors receive and handle their individual compensation without undue influence or interference from former proprietors; if consideration has been given to the appointment of an advocate in both survivors...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Meeting with Department of Health and HSE: Discussion on Health Issues (25 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: I asked about the national rare disease action plan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Meeting with Department of Health and HSE: Discussion on Health Issues (25 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: I have three questions. First, regarding the national rare disease action plan, I was informed at the start of the year that the Department was working on an end of year timetable to try to finalise it. The Minister might update the committee on that. Second, regarding the mobility transport grant, a review group was set up. How does that stand in terms of a timeframe? Third, can we take...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Family Agency: Discussion with Chairman Designate (23 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: I concur with the other people in welcoming Ms Gibbons and her colleagues. I apologise for my lateness. I was overcome by the birth of the third heir to the throne.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Family Agency: Discussion with Chairman Designate (23 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: I have to present some argument for being late and that is the best I can do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Family Agency: Discussion with Chairman Designate (23 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: I will take that as a compliment. I would be worried if you thought otherwise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Family Agency: Discussion with Chairman Designate (23 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: In previous debates I have welcomed the establishment of the agency and complimented the Minister, who, in a short period, has been very innovative and committed to the subject we are discussing - that is, the welfare and protection of children. In one respect it is regrettable that our society needs such an agency. It is a reflection of some bad things in our society, of which I am a part....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rural Transport Programme: Discussion with National Transport Authority (23 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: I welcome the witnesses. As someone who represents an urban constituency, I became jealous and emotional listening to rural Deputies speak about the great townlands of counties Clare, Limerick and Kerry. They made me think of returning to the country. The rural transport programme is a very good scheme both in principle and in practice. As the report indicates, it has benefited many...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (18 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: 543. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of plans for the provision of a new Garda Divisional Headquarters in Tallaght, Dublin; the cost of accommodation for the Gardaí in the Plaza Complex, Tallaght; the cost of depot/compound storage for impounded, crashed and stolen vehicles in the Tallaght area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36257/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: He is always chuffed.

Topical Issue Debate: Sentencing Policy (9 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: Reforming the law is a tedious and slow business, but I must acknowledge that in the short period he has been in office, it looks as if the Minister might prove to be the most reforming justice Minister in the history of the State. That is to be welcomed because the legal process needs to be changed in the modern world. We need to tackle the perception which I consider to be true that the...

Topical Issue Debate: Sentencing Policy (9 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: The number of people jailed for the non-payment of fines has increased by 82% which the Minister will agree is nothing short of substantial and alarming. We as legislators must delve into this. I strongly suspect this increase is related to the economic climate. Considering the small financial quantities of some fines, why would someone bother going to jail if they had the wherewithal to...

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: I wish to inquire about a Bill which may be of some assistance when dealing with agitated backbenchers. It is the mediation Bill. After this morning's session it is becoming more desperate. Will the Bill be published by the end of the year?

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: I think it should be guillotined, by the way.

Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (3 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: Conscience.

Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (3 Jul 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: Independent of what?