Results 41-60 of 117 for speaker:John Bruton
- Written Answers — Steel Prices: Steel Prices (18 May 2004)
John Bruton: Question 125: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the fact that in recent months the availability and cost of steel has become extremely volatile, resulting in a scarcity of supply and in rapidly rising costs of up to 25% in the last quarter which in turn is adding up to â¬10,000 to the cost of a new apartment; if she...
- Written Answers — Steel Prices: Steel Prices (18 May 2004)
John Bruton: Question 127: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the impact of the massive increase in steel prices over the past quarter on the competitiveness of the Irish economy in the view of the fact that steel is a key component in construction and manufacturing projects; the action she is taking to try and control the price increases; the impact this will have on...
- Education for Persons with Disabilities Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed). (13 May 2004)
John Bruton: The Minister will be aware of many of the cases of which I am aware in our constituency, namely, of families which are in serious difficulty. I am aware of a case where the mother in question must go into the school each day to provide extra assistance to her son because no special classroom assistant is provided. She has being doing so for the past four or five years and has come to the view...
- Education for Persons with Disabilities Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed). (13 May 2004)
John Bruton: The Chair can amend Standing Orders to let him contribute again.
- Education for Persons with Disabilities Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed). (13 May 2004)
John Bruton: Would the Minister yield for one second?
- Education for Persons with Disabilities Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed). (13 May 2004)
John Bruton: There are already certain categories of expenditure, such as interest on debt, which are treated differently from normal, voted funds. Therefore, that could provide an opening for something to be done in this area.
- Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (4 May 2004)
John Bruton: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Transport the plans if any he has to address the driving test backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11006/04]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 May 2004)
John Bruton: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans within his Department to provide a new school for the Eureka secondary school in Kells (details supplied); the stage the process to provide the new school is at; if he has plans to meet with the school management board, the parents, or the teachers in this regard; when his Department will be making an application for...
- Driver Licensing System. (4 May 2004)
John Bruton: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Transport if he intends to abolish provisional driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11005/04]
- Constitutional Amendments. (4 May 2004)
John Bruton: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach if he has proposals to amend the provisions of the Constitution in respect of the composition and powers of Seanad Ãireann. [11624/04]
- Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)
John Bruton: He did.
- European Council Meetings: Statements. (30 Mar 2004)
John Bruton: The Taoiseach should write that down.
- European Council Meetings: Statements. (30 Mar 2004)
John Bruton: I endorse Deputy Kenny's contribution. I refer to terrorism. It is important to recognise that comprehensive EU legislation is needed to address cross-border crime. That will not happen if the unanimous agreement of all 25 member states is required. I studied the proposals put forward by the Italian Presidency as a compromise prior to the Brussels summit. A so-called emergency brake was...
- Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (17 Feb 2004)
John Bruton: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has adopted a view in regard to the financial envelope for the EU budget and the role of the European Parliament in joint decision making in this regard. [4687/04]
- Written Answers — Stability and Growth Pact: Stability and Growth Pact (17 Feb 2004)
John Bruton: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether and on the way in which the Stability and Growth Pact and the subsequent EU regulations to give it legal effect, ought to be reformed. [4397/04]
- Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (17 Feb 2004)
John Bruton: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a report (details supplied) to the effect that a disproportionate share of â¬600 million worth of EU peace and reconciliation moneys for the Border counties and Northern Ireland went to bodies associated with provisional republicanism; and if he intends to take steps in this matter. [4402/04]
- Written Answers — Age Dependency Ratio: Age Dependency Ratio (17 Feb 2004)
John Bruton: Question 180: To ask the Taoiseach the age dependency ratio (details supplied) here in 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000; his projection for 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040 and 2050; and if he will give details of the definitions used in these calculations. [4377/04]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (17 Feb 2004)
John Bruton: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the Gormanstown Military Camp lands. [4741/04]
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Feb 2004)
John Bruton: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Finance when the final report by consultants (details supplied) on flood alleviation works to be initiated along the Tolka River will be published; the meeting he has had with representatives from these consultants with regard to the final publication of their report on works to alleviate the flooding of the River Tolka in the Meath and Fingal County...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Feb 2004)
John Bruton: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will allocate sufficient funds to allow long term works to commence to provide a solution to the flooding at Mornington when the consultants report has been presented to Meath County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4717/04]