Results 21-40 of 6,645 for speaker:Jimmy Deenihan
- Hospital Accommodation. (4 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: At a time when the Government is planning a pre-local election spending spree on health, which would see the opening of hundreds of new beds, the appointment of up to 1,500 additional staff and the commissioning of new hospital facilities worth approximately â¬400 million, the authorities in Tralee General Hospital, County Kerry, are being forced to close a ward for three months over the...
- Written Answers — Penalty Points System: Penalty Points System (4 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Transport the plans he has to review the penalty points system. [11011/04]
- Heritage Projects. (13 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment this evening. The Jeanie Johnston project was initiated in 1995 with the aim of providing a replica of the Jeanie Johnston sailing ship which transported emigrants to the USA during the Famine. It was first intended as a Famine commemoration project and the plan was to sail the replica vessel to the USA in...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new post-primary school at Castlegregory, Tralee, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14088/04]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (18 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been made on the provision of additional special educational resources for Holy Family national school, Tralee, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14089/04]
- Abbey Theatre. (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the acquisition of a new location for the Abbey Theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15396/04]
- Abbey Theatre. (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister rule out of the equation, once and for all, the current site of the theatre? His reply seems to suggest it has not yet been fully ruled out, which is creating confusion. In view of the fact that the High Court judgment in the case involving the Carlton cinema site, which was held two months ago, is imminent, is the Minister of the opinion that it would be opportune for the...
- Abbey Theatre. (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: If the current site is unsuitable, the Carlton seems to be the only alternative if the new theatre is to be located in the city centre. As the centenary of the Abbey Theatre is on 27 December would it not be prudent to make an announcement by then to celebrate that event? To ensure a speedy decision, will the Minister request his Department to engage with the OPW and Dublin City Council and...
- National Conference Centre. (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the status of the proposed national convention centre; the expected timetable for delivery of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15397/04]
- National Conference Centre. (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: I hope this project will not be long-fingered. The tone of the Minister's reply seems to indicate that the urgency associated with this project has abated. I am sure he is aware that Ireland is losing about â¬50 million every year because we do not have an international conference centre. Ireland is not even ranked among the leading conference destinations in Europe and Dublin is ranked only...
- National Conference Centre. (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Is the Minister concerned by BUPA's recent decision, inspired by the smoking ban, not to bring an international conference to Dublin? Does the Minister believe that the ban will affect conferences in the future? Has Tourism Ireland offered any counter-arguments to allay the fears of people coming here who have similar concerns?
- Swimming Pool Projects. (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: In view of the fact that the Ballybunion pool in County Kerry is now ready to go to tender, will the Minister allow it to proceed to tender stage, in lieu of extra money being made available to his Department in 2005?
- Tourism Industry. (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Ireland seems to rank high in respect of food and drink prices â two essentials for tourists visiting this country â and recent media reports have suggested we are now almost the most expensive in Europe. The Minister's Department will soon prepare its Estimates for 2005 and I understand the expert group is examining the issue of VAT and excise duty. In that context, will the Government...
- Tourism Industry. (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: These questions form part of the main issue.
- Tourism Industry. (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: If the expert group recommended a reduction along these lines, would the proposals be accepted by the Government?
- St. Patrick's Festival. (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Does the Minister agree that what happened on St. Patrick's Day happens on most weekends of the year in many flash points in the country? The action he proposes to take for St. Patrick's Day could surely be applied to other flash points like Temple Bar, Limerick and elsewhere.
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the implementation group, established to implement the recommendations of the new horizons for Irish tourism, will report to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15360/04]
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance when a decision will be made on the acquisition of a site for the proposed new Garda station in Castleisland, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15243/04]
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a grant will be provided to move the perimeter wall in front of Fybough national school to provide a car parking space for the teachers and for parents to pick up their children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15240/04]
- Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (25 May 2004)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if school transport will be provided for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15475/04]