Results 301-320 of 587 for speaker:James Breen

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (31 Jan 2006)

James Breen: Question 320: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason there are no statistics available on the number of children effected by autism here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3230/06]

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 Jan 2006)

James Breen: I welcome the introduction of this long overdue legislation. Review and reform of the system of registration of title is badly needed. Conveyancing and land and property law here are complex and archaic. It is important that our systems are brought up to date in a coherent manner. According to the Minister, the programme of reform has three stated aims. It proposes to simplify the law in this...

Vote for the Health Service Executive 2005-06: Statements. (26 Jan 2006)

James Breen: The Minister and the two Ministers of State have made a shambles of the health service.

Vote for the Health Service Executive 2005-06: Statements. (26 Jan 2006)

James Breen: I have a question. The Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children met the Ennis hospital action group 12 months ago. Will she now confirm whether Ennis General Hospital will remain an acute medical and surgical unit, with a 24-hour accident and emergency service?

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (25 Jan 2006)

James Breen: Question 347: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to her meeting victims of the MRSA superbug and their relatives, her plans to tackle this deadly virus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1327/06]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (25 Jan 2006)

James Breen: Question 348: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the amount of money which has been spent in 2005 in each county on aids and appliances for the visually impaired and the blind; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1328/06]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (25 Jan 2006)

James Breen: Question 350: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Question No. 296 of 25 October 2005, the steps she will take to ensure that east Clare has a 24-hour ambulance service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1331/06]

EU Services Directive: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

James Breen: The fight for workers' rights and good working conditions has been a long and arduous battle, championed by the trade union movement and strong political figures, both local and national, down through the decades. This country now attracts workers and employers on a world scale. In theory, these workers and our own labour force have had the security of our national licensing and monitoring...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (13 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 404 of 6 December 2005, when a visa application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Clare. [38948/05]

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Disgraceful.

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Desperate.

Written Answers — Hospital Visiting Policy: Hospital Visiting Policy (6 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Question 213: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if strict regulations will be introduced on visiting hours at hospitals and nursing homes and if not more than two visitors per day will be allowed to visit a patient as this could reduce the spread of the MRSA superbug; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38073/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Question 214: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if installation of a CT scanner in Ennis General Hospital will be sanctioned in view of the fact that it will not impact on the Health Service Executive budget as funding is in place for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38074/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (6 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Finance if all contracts awarded by the Government and local authorities will oblige the successful tenderers to employ at least one marginalised person and former offender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37765/05]

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (6 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if more training and employment officers will be employed to carry on and enhance the great service provided by the existing staff of 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37766/05]

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

James Breen: I wish to share time with Deputies Crowe and Sargent. I have major reservations about the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005 in its current form. Why is the Government seeking to introduce this flawed legislation? I am not alone in having these reservations, as many Members, including those on the Government benches, have similar reservations. Why is the Government so keen to...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Is the Minister of State certain of that? If the Government claims its purpose is to bring Ireland into line with European Union legislation, the Bill will not achieve its objective. The measures are excessive and unfair to Irish fishermen and the proposed fines and punishments for infringements are disproportionate in comparison with those in place in other EU countries. For example, the...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Perhaps he did not say it but someone did. Why did he not help the fishermen involved or give them money to restore their fishing boat? Will he ensure proper berthing facilities are developed to allow fishermen to rest in their beds without the fear their boats will sink if a storm occurs? That is a small price to pay. The Minister of State should not shake his head. He comes from County...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

James Breen: We have a site.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

James Breen: Did I give the Minister of State the name of the appropriate person? I look forward to his promise being met. On the previous occasion I raised this matter in the House, I asked him whether the facilities would be in place within 12 months. That is the challenge and I know the Minister of State, as a Donegal man, will accept it and deliver on it.