Results 241-260 of 587 for speaker:James Breen

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the emergency measures she has in place to deal with overcrowding at Ennis General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14658/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 257: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the exact terms of reference of the independent consultative committee to review acute hospitals in the mid-west region; if this committee's remit will not merely be a duplication of the report of the national task force on medical staffing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15239/06]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (25 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will abolish the stipulation whereby a person on a community employment scheme reaching age 55 will be able to continue indefinitely and not be subjected to a three year extension noting the fact that some will not be able to get employment on an open labour market; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (25 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 646: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the radio system that is obsolete will be replaced in the Garda barracks, Abbey Street, Ennis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14540/06]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (25 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 647: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the district Garda patrol cars will be upgraded from 1.4 litre engines to more powerful 1.8 litre types; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14541/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 648: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason he is refusing to implement a report, details supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14542/06]

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Apr 2006)

James Breen: This Bill at long last seeks to give this country a more complete energy policy and that in itself is welcome but, like the curate's egg, it is merely good in parts. The energy and fuel landscape has changed and is changing radically. The move away from a confined number of fuel supplying countries to a more expanded market and efforts to secure long-term supplies of energy need common policy...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Energy is another area in which it appears that the Government has no head in that it only takes action when hounded to doing so. It is most welcome that measures are being introduced to regulate electricity and gas installations and to provide safety in the industry because poor standards have applied in this area for far too long. It is a minor miracle that there have not been more deaths...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Apr 2006)

James Breen: The idea of establishing such an inspectorate is to be welcomed but, for once, we should grant the body with adequate resources, a full staff complement, proper financial backing and, most important of all, arm it with the power to take action where it finds shoddy standards. This Bill is good in parts but we should not settle for that. The bad should be cast aside and a long-term cross-party...

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: In light of the betrayal of Aer Lingus workers by the Minister for Transport, will there be a debate in the House on the privatisation of the airline?

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Will there be a debate on the privatisation of Aer Lingus?

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: I appreciate that.

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: I appreciate what the Ceann Comhairle is saying but the workers do not know about their pensions rights. These matters should be clarified in the House by the Minister.

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Is it correct that there will be such a debate?

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: I am delighted that there will be a debate.

Written Answers — Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the support structures and assistance he will put in place to aid the development of renewable energy sources which, with proper expansion and support from the Government and the Commission for Energy Regulation, could answer the energy requirements of rural and farming communities; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — European Energy Market: European Energy Market (6 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of statements emanating from recent EU summits regarding the creation of a single European energy market, when the urgently required electricity interconnectors to Britain and Northern Ireland will be operational; his views on whether they will be co-financed by the EU; and if he will make a...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

James Breen: I do not.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

James Breen: Legislation to regulate management companies of apartment complexes was long-promised under the programme for Government. Residents of such complexes have sought protection under proposed legislation for years but have been met with long delays and one postponement after another. The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill highlights the weak leadership of the Government in this matter. It...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

James Breen: It is time for the Government to show, however late, that it cares for those made vulnerable by weak legislation. Heavy financial penalties must be introduced for those who fail to meet the other requirements of the Bill. It might show the Government is serious about this long-awaited legislation. It is time for the Government to get serious and take action on the promised affordable housing...