Results 1-20 of 587 for speaker:James Breen

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

James Breen: There is a popular saying that our young people are our future. We have to ask how much respect and dignity does the Government afford to the elderly. Some 11% of the State's population is over 65 years of age. Why do so many problems exist in regard to the care and well-being of the sick and elderly? The Government tells us on a daily and weekly basis about the millions of euro spent on...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

James Breen: Not everywhere.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (3 Feb 2004)

James Breen: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in the reorganisation that is currently taking place in education, a guarantee will be given that there will be no cutbacks in the area of special needs and resources teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2923/04]

Written Answers — Retirement Age: Retirement Age (3 Feb 2004)

James Breen: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will meet a deputation from the INTO to discuss the retirement age contained in the budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2924/04]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (3 Feb 2004)

James Breen: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason no one from the primary sector is involved in the 12 member committee reviewing special needs; if he will move to put someone from the said area on this committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2925/04]

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2004)

James Breen: Will the Taoiseach say if and when a rates Bill will be before the House?

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (17 Feb 2004)

James Breen: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if a loan of €6 million will be advanced to Clare County Council to allow it to complete the Lees Road sport complex; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5091/04]

An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2004)

James Breen: I am pleased to speak on this important Bill in regard to the amalgamation of Bord Bia and Bord Glas. As one of our major industries, farming is important to the country and every effort must be made to preserve and enhance it. The agrifood industry plays a vital role in our economy and is part of Irish culture. Incentives must be introduced to stop the flight from the land and make farming...

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (5 Oct 2004)

James Breen: I request the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss an item of local and national importance, namely, the proposed strike in Ennis national school next Thursday. In view of the atrocious conditions teachers and pupils must endure in this school, I call on the Minister to ensure that this strike will not take place and to act immediately to address the reasons for the...

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: How can the Government stand over the millions of euro that have been squandered in the name of health over the past seven years? When will the Government stand up and take notice of what is happening to ordinary people when they enter the health service? Hospitals are going backwards instead of forwards. The shortage of doctors and nurses, particularly at weekends, is adding serious stress...

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: How many recognise it now?

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: Only to Waterford.

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: What about Ennis?

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: What does the Deputy mean by that remark?

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: How dare Deputy Lenihan speak like that? What about the promises made by Government? The health service is a disgrace and scandal to the country.

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: Millions of euro have been poured down the drain. Where are the improvements? How dare the Minister of State speak like that? He is lucky that he was not moved out of his position last week. How dare he castigate any Deputy on this side of the House?

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: He should be ashamed of himself.

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: There was not one word about medical cards.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: Question 222: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Mid-Western Health Board will provide a regular chiropody service at the Shannon health centre, Shannon, County Clare. [24136/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Oct 2004)

James Breen: Question 284: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an investigation will be carried out into the admission, treatment and death of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25205/04]