Results 1-20 of 27 for waste management speaker:Frances Fitzgerald

Seanad: Waste Management (3 Jul 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am disappointed the reply did not address the issue of incineration. The Minister of State said waste management policy is under review. On what date will the review be completed? Cosy meetings are being held with developers who want to build incinerators, especially in Rathcoole. What is the Government's policy on incineration while waste management policy is being reviewed and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Waste Management (6 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...significant amount of contacts from consumers and anecdotal evidence. In particular, the CCPC has concerns about the extent of competition in some areas, where consumers have little, if any, choice of waste collector. Specifically with regard to anti-competitive behaviour, a number of allegations have been received but with insufficient evidence to merit the CCPC opening formal...

Leaders' Questions (16 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: This is an issue about which the Government and I are concerned. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Simon Coveney, has asked the major waste collection companies to meet with him next week to discuss this, as well as other issues around the introduction of pay-by-weight. He will put it up to them to explain their justification for what is happening and...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...rules. What is the Fianna Fáil-Green Party policy on incineration, and how many incinerators does the Government believe are necessary in this country? We must ask serious questions about waste management policy given that exempted development and essential infrastructure are being used in this way to fast track planning applications for private developers. I would like a response from...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (12 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...significant amount of contacts from consumers and anecdotal evidence. In particular, the CCPC has concerns about the extent of competition in some areas, where consumers have little, if any, choice of waste collector. Specifically with regard to anti-competitive behaviour, a number of allegations have been received but with insufficient evidence to merit the CCPC opening formal...

Seanad: Waste Management (3 Jul 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to raise this issue that is important at a national level and at a local level to the people of Rathcoole. I am delighted to raise the Government's waste management policy, its policy on incineration, the role it sees for incineration in waste management in Ireland and the number and capacity of incinerators the Minister for the Environment,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Tax (6 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The primary purpose of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 is to reform the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments and to facilitate the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). These are bodies established for the management of such areas, the membership of which comprise the owners of residential units...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...did because the Government took tough decisions. It was not because the Government took tough decisions but because they took wrong decisions. People feel betrayed that so much money has been wasted while they are feeling the pain on the front-line. They are angry at the waste, rising unemployment and the price individual families are paying, day in and day out, for the poor management...

Leaders' Questions (16 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...householders and this was the spirit behind the legislation. We must ensure it works in that way because it would be right for the environment and for consumers if we reduce the cost for them in managing their waste. That was the intention and spirit behind the legislation. It was certainly not to see excessive and extra costs being put on consumers.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Owners Management Companies (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The position is that the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 was enacted with the primary purposes of reforming the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments and facilitating the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). These are companies registered under the Companies Act, the members of which are the owners...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (6 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...Nos. 251 and 252 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. An Garda...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...travel expenses alone that have been spent by FÁS. It is not necessarily about focusing on one man; this is about accountability from State agencies and the role of Government and Ministers in managing those agencies. It seems they have taken their eye off the ball regarding accountability, transparency and the management of these organisations. We are being told the cutbacks are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Inspections Data (27 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...Investigations Inspections A (AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING) 31 1110 B (MINING AND QUARRYING) 8 66 C (MANUFACTURING) 48 374 D (ELECTRICITY,GAS,STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY) 4 10 E (WATER SUPPLY;SEWERAGE,WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES) 7 50 F (CONSTRUCTION) 164 1881 G (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE;REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES) 69 342 H...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (3 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...(Cost of Keeping an Offender) did not give consideration to the various factors that drive costs. The revised methodology, which was introduced in 2009, is of greater benefit in the financial management of the Service than the one previously used as it facilitates the strategic measuring and comparing of costs across the prison estate. The methodology now used excludes costs which are not...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: Instead, there should be better management of public finances and an attempt to deal with the appalling waste on a variety of projects over many years. Before entering the Chamber, I received a telephone call from a woman who was concerned about her father. He is in hospital and needs a bed in a nursing home. The family does not know whether he will get a contract bed. This case is...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...outrage that the Taoiseach and, indeed, the Green Party, did not seem to share. It appears the Taoiseach, on Monday, defended what was happening. The details that emerged pointed to enormous mismanagement of a State agency. Reflecting on this, it seems to be fascinating that a public servant, rightly, falls on his sword on the basis of such revelations, but we never see a Minister taking...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...that we will have another budget very soon to correct the figures in the current budget. It is a very worrying time indeed and it is very difficult to have confidence that this Government can manage the current difficult situation. There is no doubt that it is at a time like this that one sees the values of Government coming through. The only guiding principle the Government has had for...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...situation in Haulbowline and the serious worries about the studies showing higher cancer rates. This will raise concerns throughout the country because the whole question of the disposal of toxic waste and the management of sites that need clearance are critical issues. I particularly want to raise this with the Leader and Deputy Leader because two matters have come to my attention. Last...

Order of Business (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...this week. I have no doubt the priority the Government gives to the arts will be reflected in those appointments. On the Deputy's question on the environment, the areas of climate change, air quality, the EPA and waste management are now the responsibility of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Denis Naughton, while the other areas of housing, planning...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (26 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...-confidence, imparting useful practical skills and improving social skills. On any given day, prisoners work in areas such as the laundry, kitchens, horticultural or gardening, industrial cleaning, waste management and picture framing shops where the labour they provide can be of benefit to the effective running of the prison and for which they may or may not receive accreditation. I...