Results 181-200 of 587 for speaker:James Breen

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Oct 2005)

James Breen: The Minister, when he informed the House that the projected level of social welfare expenditure this year is more than €12.25 billion, noted: This level of expenditure is the highest ever on social welfare and is indicative of the Government's priority to protect and improve the living standards of social welfare recipients. It is a clear demonstration of this Government's commitment to...

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (20 Oct 2005)

James Breen: Question 71: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she supports the view of the Taoiseach that the Hanly report will not be implemented during the lifetime of this Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29159/05]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (25 Oct 2005)

James Breen: Question 296: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if funding will be provided to ensure that east Clare will have 24 hour ambulance cover; if the embargo on recruitment will be lifted to enable the Health Service Executive employ the personnel for this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30659/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (25 Oct 2005)

James Breen: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the report on the regulations covering auctioneers' business here will be produced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30518/05]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

James Breen: The Bill's explanatory memorandum states, "The Bill proposes a number of amendments to the criminal law, particularly in the area of criminal investigations, which will enhance Garda powers in tackling crime and will generally improve the efficiency and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system". If this is proved to be true I would generally welcome such a move. We are now living in a...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

James Breen: Nothing.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

James Breen: No.

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

James Breen: Why is the Tánaiste refusing to meet the victims of the MRSA superbug that is rampant in our hospitals?

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

James Breen: The Tánaiste was asked for a meeting but she refused to agree to one. What is the reason for that? She came into this House last night and addressed everybody here but the most serious problem we have in this country——

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

James Breen: ——is the MRSA superbug. Why has the Tánaiste refused to meet those people? Will she agree to meet them?

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

James Breen: A Cheann Comhairle——

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

James Breen: A Cheann Comhairle——

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

James Breen: I am not out of order.

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

James Breen: I did that.

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

James Breen: The Tánaiste is kicking for touch with the Health Service Executive.

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

James Breen: It is a disgrace.

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

James Breen: God help us.

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

James Breen: We will be okay if they do as good a job as they did in Iraq.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (8 Nov 2005)

James Breen: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of local and national importance, namely, the failure of the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to provide a new station at Doolin for the Doolin coast guard and rescue service. The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Office of Public Works announced this...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (8 Nov 2005)

James Breen: Question 218: To ask the Taoiseach the number of persons with disabilities he has appointed to State boards under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33013/05]