Dick Spring

7 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has any proposals, in the context of the Irish Presidency of the EC, to alter or improve EC approaches to Third World aid.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 1990

7 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has any proposals, in the context of the Irish Presidency of the EC, to alter or improve EC approaches to Third World aid.

34 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement regarding the recent reports that the Gleeson Commission on pay and allowances will not be in a position to meet the June deadline as outlined by him to Dáil Éireann earlier this year.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 1990

34 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement regarding the recent reports that the Gleeson Commission on pay and allowances will not be in a position to meet the June deadline as outlined by him to Dáil Éireann earlier this year.

3 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach the reason the President of Ireland was excluded from any involvement in the EC Summit which took place in Dublin at the end of April 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 1990

3 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach the reason the President of Ireland was excluded from any involvement in the EC Summit which took place in Dublin at the end of April 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

1 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach the amount of money paid to a person (details supplied) working for his Department on a contractual basis, between 1 January 1990 and 31 March 1990; and the amounts paid in salary, travel expenses, subsistence and any other incidental allowances.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 1990

1 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach the amount of money paid to a person (details supplied) working for his Department on a contractual basis, between 1 January 1990 and 31 March 1990; and the amounts paid in salary, travel expenses, subsistence and any other incidental allowances.

5 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will co-operate with the Standing Conference for Regional Policy of South Wales in their efforts to upgrade the service from Swansea to continental destinations, as this proposal may benefit the access of Irish producers to European markets.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 1990

5 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will co-operate with the Standing Conference for Regional Policy of South Wales in their efforts to upgrade the service from Swansea to continental destinations, as this proposal may benefit the access of Irish producers to European markets.

59 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Health if discussions with the pharmacists in relation to the new drug refund scheme have been finalised; when details of the scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 1990

59 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Health if discussions with the pharmacists in relation to the new drug refund scheme have been finalised; when details of the scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

59 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Health if discussions with the pharmacists in relation to the new drug refund scheme have been finalised; when details of the scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 1990

59 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Health if discussions with the pharmacists in relation to the new drug refund scheme have been finalised; when details of the scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

10 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement regarding his meeting with the British Prime Minister in London on 20 April 1990 in so far as Anglo-Irish relations are concerned.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 1990

10 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement regarding his meeting with the British Prime Minister in London on 20 April 1990 in so far as Anglo-Irish relations are concerned.

17 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, he has to enable Irish emigrants to vote in general, Presidential and European elections.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 1990

17 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, he has to enable Irish emigrants to vote in general, Presidential and European elections.

6 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment if he is drawing up new guidelines for the collection and disposal of refuse; and if he is satisfied with the present system of landfill as employed by most local authorities.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 1990

6 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment if he is drawing up new guidelines for the collection and disposal of refuse; and if he is satisfied with the present system of landfill as employed by most local authorities.

56 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Justice if the implications of a recent Supreme Court judgment in regard to extradition give rise to any need for changes in legislation; if the Government have discussed such implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 1990

56 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Justice if the implications of a recent Supreme Court judgment in regard to extradition give rise to any need for changes in legislation; if the Government have discussed such implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

50 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Justice if he will make a statement about the Supreme Court decision in the case of Finucane and Clarke.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 1990

50 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Justice if he will make a statement about the Supreme Court decision in the case of Finucane and Clarke.

56 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Justice if the implications of a recent Supreme Court judgment in regard to extradition give rise to any need for changes in legislation; if the Government have discussed such implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 1990

56 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Justice if the implications of a recent Supreme Court judgment in regard to extradition give rise to any need for changes in legislation; if the Government have discussed such implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

50 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Justice if he will make a statement about the Supreme Court decision in the case of Finucane and Clarke.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 1990

50 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Justice if he will make a statement about the Supreme Court decision in the case of Finucane and Clarke.

Equal Status Bill, 1990

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 1990

6 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will outline the extent to which he co-operates with his counterpart in the North of Ireland in respect of the detection of fraudulent social welfare claims by persons resident in the North; the number of such cases in which there has been successful prosecution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 1990

6 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will outline the extent to which he co-operates with his counterpart in the North of Ireland in respect of the detection of fraudulent social welfare claims by persons resident in the North; the number of such cases in which there has been successful prosecution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

13 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Energy the number of consultants' reports he has commissioned since taking office; the number presented to him; the subjects of these reports; the cost of commissioning them; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1990

13 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Energy the number of consultants' reports he has commissioned since taking office; the number presented to him; the subjects of these reports; the cost of commissioning them; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

12 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will discuss with the British Prime Minister at his next meeting with her the effects on Irish exports to Britain of the continued weakness of sterling; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 1990

12 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will discuss with the British Prime Minister at his next meeting with her the effects on Irish exports to Britain of the continued weakness of sterling; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

11 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if, in the light of recent developments in the Birmingham Six case, he expects the matter to be raised in his next meeting with the British Prime Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 1990

11 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if, in the light of recent developments in the Birmingham Six case, he expects the matter to be raised in his next meeting with the British Prime Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

3 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the arrangements for the special EC summit meeting in April 1990.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 1990

3 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the arrangements for the special EC summit meeting in April 1990.

1 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will be discussing with Chancellor Kohl the impact of the enlargement of the EC through the unification of Germany on structural funding for existing less developed regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 1990

1 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will be discussing with Chancellor Kohl the impact of the enlargement of the EC through the unification of Germany on structural funding for existing less developed regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

47 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will outline the present position in regard to the rationalisation of industrial promoton activities in the mid-west of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 1990

47 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will outline the present position in regard to the rationalisation of industrial promoton activities in the mid-west of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

47 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will outline the present position in regard to the rationalisation of industrial promoton activities in the mid-west of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 1990

47 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will outline the present position in regard to the rationalisation of industrial promoton activities in the mid-west of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

23 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps he intends to take to halt the decline in Irish beef production.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 1990

23 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps he intends to take to halt the decline in Irish beef production.

10 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps he intends to take to encourage exports of Irish beef to continental Europe.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 1990

10 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps he intends to take to encourage exports of Irish beef to continental Europe.

6 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach whether he considers that clarification of the privilege from arrest for the purposes of Article 15.13 of the Constitution is needed; and if he proposes to bring in legislation on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1990

6 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach whether he considers that clarification of the privilege from arrest for the purposes of Article 15.13 of the Constitution is needed; and if he proposes to bring in legislation on the matter.

2 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement regarding Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution in light of the recent Supreme Court judgment in the McGimpsey case; and if he is prepared to respond to overtures from Unionist leaders to discuss the possible repeal of those Articles.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1990

2 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement regarding Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution in light of the recent Supreme Court judgment in the McGimpsey case; and if he is prepared to respond to overtures from Unionist leaders to discuss the possible repeal of those Articles.

4 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement regarding his recent visit to the United States of America.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 1990

4 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement regarding his recent visit to the United States of America.

15 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment when a presidential election will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 1990

15 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment when a presidential election will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

13 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Communications if he has any plans to commercialise any of the services provided by agencies under his control in 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 1990

13 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Communications if he has any plans to commercialise any of the services provided by agencies under his control in 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

26 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Communications if he has any plans to privatise any of the agencies or companies under his control in 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 1990

26 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Communications if he has any plans to privatise any of the agencies or companies under his control in 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

59 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Social Welfare the estimated cost in a full year to the Exchequer of increasing child benefit by 25 per cent and of paying an extra month's benefit in September, to assist many families who suffer hardship of enormous additional child-related expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 1990

59 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Social Welfare the estimated cost in a full year to the Exchequer of increasing child benefit by 25 per cent and of paying an extra month's benefit in September, to assist many families who suffer hardship of enormous additional child-related expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

59 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Social Welfare the estimated cost in a full year to the Exchequer of increasing child benefit by 25 per cent and of paying an extra month's benefit in September, to assist many families who suffer hardship of enormous additional child-related expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 1990

59 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Social Welfare the estimated cost in a full year to the Exchequer of increasing child benefit by 25 per cent and of paying an extra month's benefit in September, to assist many families who suffer hardship of enormous additional child-related expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

2 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the European Trade Union Confederation; and if the European Social Charter was discussed at the meeting.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 1990

2 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the European Trade Union Confederation; and if the European Social Charter was discussed at the meeting.

62 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Labour if he will consider the establishment of a low pay council to investigate issues of low pay and to make appropriate recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 1990

62 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Labour if he will consider the establishment of a low pay council to investigate issues of low pay and to make appropriate recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

60 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Labour if, in his capacity as President of the Council of Social Affairs Ministers, he will ensure that the Social Charter and the action programme of the European Commission are given maximum priority during the period of the Irish Presidency.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 1990

60 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Labour if, in his capacity as President of the Council of Social Affairs Ministers, he will ensure that the Social Charter and the action programme of the European Commission are given maximum priority during the period of the Irish Presidency.

60 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Labour if, in his capacity as President of the Council of Social Affairs Ministers, he will ensure that the Social Charter and the action programme of the European Commission are given maximum priority during the period of the Irish Presidency.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 1990

60 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Labour if, in his capacity as President of the Council of Social Affairs Ministers, he will ensure that the Social Charter and the action programme of the European Commission are given maximum priority during the period of the Irish Presidency.

62 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Labour if he will consider the establishment of a low pay council to investigate issues of low pay and to make appropriate recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 1990

62 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Labour if he will consider the establishment of a low pay council to investigate issues of low pay and to make appropriate recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

35 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give an up-to-date report on the efforts to ensure the survival of Kerry Fashions; the meetings he has had in connection with those efforts, including any meetings with the trade unions involved; the number of potential purchasers which have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1990

35 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give an up-to-date report on the efforts to ensure the survival of Kerry Fashions; the meetings he has had in connection with those efforts, including any meetings with the trade unions involved; the number of potential purchasers which have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

35 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give an up-to-date report on the efforts to ensure the survival of Kerry Fashions; the meetings he has had in connection with those efforts, including any meetings with the trade unions involved; the number of potential purchasers which have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1990

35 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give an up-to-date report on the efforts to ensure the survival of Kerry Fashions; the meetings he has had in connection with those efforts, including any meetings with the trade unions involved; the number of potential purchasers which have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement regarding the release of Nelson Mandela from prison; and, in particular, if he will outline his attitude as President of the European Council to the maintenance of sanctions against the apartheid regime in South Africa.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 1990

Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement regarding the release of Nelson Mandela from prison; and, in particular, if he will outline his attitude as President of the European Council to the maintenance of sanctions against the apartheid regime in South Africa.

25 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline any specific steps he intends to take to secure the release of the Birmingham Six; and if the Taoiseach proposes to raise the matter personally with the British Prime Minister.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 1990

25 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline any specific steps he intends to take to secure the release of the Birmingham Six; and if the Taoiseach proposes to raise the matter personally with the British Prime Minister.

1 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he is satisfied with the progress to date of the Programme for Government 1989-1993 In the National Interest; the aspects of that programme which will be given priority by his Government in 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 1990

1 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he is satisfied with the progress to date of the Programme for Government 1989-1993 In the National Interest; the aspects of that programme which will be given priority by his Government in 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

18 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Defence the number of arrests made by the Irish Naval Service of vessels breaching fisheries regulations for each of the last five years; if he is satisfied that the trend disclosed is an accurate reflection of the effectiveness of fishery protection methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 1990

18 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Defence the number of arrests made by the Irish Naval Service of vessels breaching fisheries regulations for each of the last five years; if he is satisfied that the trend disclosed is an accurate reflection of the effectiveness of fishery protection methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

14 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Defence if he or any officers of his Department have been involved in any discussions concerning common European security policy either at home or abroad; if he will outline his attitude to any such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 1990

14 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Defence if he or any officers of his Department have been involved in any discussions concerning common European security policy either at home or abroad; if he will outline his attitude to any such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

2 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) employed by him on a full-time contract for the duration of the Irish Presidency ceases for the duration of that contract to write a weekly column in a number of newspapers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 1990

2 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) employed by him on a full-time contract for the duration of the Irish Presidency ceases for the duration of that contract to write a weekly column in a number of newspapers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

11 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will make a statement regarding the decision of Pan AM to cease operations at Shannon Airport.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990

11 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will make a statement regarding the decision of Pan AM to cease operations at Shannon Airport.

Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will make a statement on the appointment of a receiver to Sunbeam in Cork and Kerry Fashions in Tralee; and, in particular, the action he is taking to prevent the imminent threat to 600 jobs in areas already badly hit by unemployment.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1990

Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will make a statement on the appointment of a receiver to Sunbeam in Cork and Kerry Fashions in Tralee; and, in particular, the action he is taking to prevent the imminent threat to 600 jobs in areas already badly hit by unemployment.

15 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will communicate in writing with Unionist leaders in the North of Ireland, outlining in full the contents of his statement of 22 January 1990 and particularly emphasising his commitment that he will regard any dialogue with Unionist leaders as being without prejudice to their position vis-à-vis the Anglo-Irish Agreement.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1990

15 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he will communicate in writing with Unionist leaders in the North of Ireland, outlining in full the contents of his statement of 22 January 1990 and particularly emphasising his commitment that he will regard any dialogue with Unionist leaders as being without prejudice to their position vis-à-vis the Anglo-Irish Agreement.

Criminal Justice Bill, 1989

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 1989