Results 41-60 of 1,494 for speaker:Deirdre Clune

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (18 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will transfer the new airport terminal to the Cork Airport Authority on a debt free basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23978/07]

Agrifood Industry: Motion (23 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: The debate is about providing information to the consumer and giving confidence to consumers that the products they buy in our shops are not labelled in a misleading way. The food industry is important to Ireland, with 200,000 people working in it. It accounts for 25% of our exports and is worth €7 billion to our economy. Ireland has a long tradition of food production and a reputation...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans she has to provide a second level school in an area (details supplied) in County Cork. [24709/07]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (23 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 622: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will alter local electoral boundaries prior to the next local elections; if so, when he will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25445/07]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (23 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 623: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the next local elections will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25446/07]

Job Creation. (24 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the discussions he has had with IDA Ireland and a company (details supplied) regarding its development and subsequent withdrawal from the facility in Carrigtwohill, County Cork. [25430/07]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (24 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to attract investment into the Cork region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25431/07]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (31 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the criteria she uses to establish a post primary school in an area; the way the provision of such a school can be initiated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26395/07]

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I am delighted this Bill has come before the Dáil. Trafficking is a global issue, compared by many to the slave trade. It is an indictment on us all that 200 years after the abolition of the slave trade the trafficking of humans takes place under our noses in cities and towns throughout Europe. Like dealing in drugs and arms, the trafficking of humans is very lucrative and attracts the...

Written Answers — Native Livestock Breeds: Native Livestock Breeds (6 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the assistance available from her Department to assist the increase in numbers of native rare breeds of cattle and sheep. [27094/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (6 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her Department's decentralisation programme is on target. [27095/07]

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I would like to share time with Deputies Terence Flanagan and Kehoe.

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: The House is discussing the serious issue that has arisen in Portlaoise. Many Deputies received an education when this shocking news became known. Seven women who had been given the all-clear in Portlaoise have now been told that there was a misdiagnosis and that they have breast cancer. These revelations have rocked public confidence in the health system. Women throughout the country who...

Written Answers — Witness Security Programme: Witness Security Programme (7 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will introduce legislation for a statutory based witness protection programme to combat gangland crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27533/07]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (7 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to tackle vandalism and anti-social behaviour, such as that which occurred on Halloween night 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27534/07]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (7 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on his meeting with the chairman of the Cork Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27795/07]

Overseas Missions. (8 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Defence the projected cost of the Irish participation in the forthcoming EU mission to Chad; if this amount will be provided in addition to the normal defence budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27767/07]

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: As a member of the roads committee of Cork City Council since 1999, I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. The Bill transfers an important element of the Minister's remit to the Department of Transport. Many speakers have expressed their scepticism about this initiative in view of the difficulty we encounter in obtaining information from the NRA. As Deputy McHugh observed,...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: The Minister should ask people in the area how they might be better served. Cork city has a low population and, in selling itself abroad, needs to improve its population base. It is a discussion for another day and a debate that is ongoing in the area. In terms of roads and services, people would be better served in coming under the remit of Cork City Council. Cork County Council is...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: There are eight minutes in total in the slot. We will return tomorrow.