Results 321-340 of 1,403 for speaker:Noel Harrington

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Digital Switchover: Discussion (27 Sep 2012)

Noel Harrington: We are very grateful to the Department for allowing continued coverage with those masts so Deputy Healy-Rae and others would grace our screens. If somebody breaks an appliance in the household, they might put replacing it on the long finger, but if they lose the television, it is a disaster. Deputy Healy-Rae touched on this issue and I want to focus on the 2% who cannot get coverage on the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (2 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for respite care grants for 2011 and 2012 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41367/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (2 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the headage payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41814/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (3 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in relation to the enclosed Teaching Council list of teachers employed by County Cork Vocational Education Committee, the number of the 24 teachers (details supplied) who have registration in the Further Education Sector only, are paid on the teachers' basic scale to include increments taking into account their number of years' teaching service;...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Environmental Schemes (3 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 325 of 10 July 2012 and 421 of 17 July 2012, if he will report on developments regarding his plans and confirm his plans for the re-instatement of Reendonegan Lake, Bantry, County Cork; the timetable for completion of this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42202/12]

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: The Deputy was not there.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (4 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an appeal for a aquaculture licence (details supplied) will be processed and a decision communicated to the applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42475/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (9 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42849/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (9 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive payment of their single farm payment and their REP scheme 4 payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42737/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (9 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 653 on 19 July and 435 of 2 November 2011 and 323 of 21 June 2011, when an application for an aquaculture licence will be processed and a decision issued to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43449/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (10 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43552/12]

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: I support the Bill because more than 60% of the people and 66% of those in Cork South-West voted in favour of the referendum on 31 May. That cannot be ignored by those who speak about there being a democratic deficit. The Bill deals with the core issue of the functions of this House, namely, to raise taxes from citizens and provide that these moneys are spent for the benefit and in the...

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: However, they must remember that the people voted for the Government by a considerable majority to remedy the situation and that they confirmed that decision by voting in favour of the fiscal compact in the referendum. In simple terms, we cannot borrow money if we cannot pay it back and, to paraphrase a former Taoiseach, we are living way beyond our means. How well he knew it. According...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Public Service Obligation Bus Contracts: Discussion (17 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: I welcome the delegation. I agree that by and large, where there has been deregulation or an opening to competition, the process has worked for society as a whole. It is nevertheless unpopular with incumbents. There was a quote this morning from the 2008 OECD report, which I have not seen or read. There was mention of eight or ten cities in Scandinavia and countries in Europe. I am sure...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Public Service Obligation Bus Contracts: Discussion (17 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: Perhaps we could have a summary. It is not that I want to see the entire report but we need a more complete picture.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Public Service Obligation Bus Contracts: Discussion (17 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: I apologise for being late. I thank the delegates for their presentation. The Bus Éireann brand is trusted and provides a very strong service in both rural and urban area. The staff and vehicles are excellent. The school transport section is unique. Does Bus Éireann support or agree with the tendering of the PSO contracts? Will Mr. Nolan elaborate on the reasons for his...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (18 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 98 of 3 October 2012, regarding the Teaching Council list of 24 teachers (details supplied) registered in the further education sector and employed by County Cork Vocational Education Committee, if his Department issued any instruction, guideline or circular letter to County Cork VEC in relation to the payment...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (18 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 98 of 3 October 2012, regarding the Teaching Council list of 24 teachers (details supplied) registered in the further education sector and employed by County Cork Vocational Education Committee, if his Department issued any instruction, guideline or circular letter to County Cork VEC in relation to the payment...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Civil Registration (23 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will amend the Civil Registration Act 2004 to allow for the registration of death of an Irish citizen who has died abroad (details supplied); if this requires an amendment of the existing Act or if it will be included in a new Act; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45777/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (23 Oct 2012)

Noel Harrington: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a disadvantaged area payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45749/12]