Results 1-20 of 109 for going forward speaker:Thomas Pringle

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2019)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. I hope this Government will not let the young people down and that we will not look back on the Taoiseach's contribution today and ask where was the inspiration and encouragement. We need to get beyond that now. It is one thing for the Taoiseach to say he is inspired and encouraged by what the young people are saying but when will we actually do...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2020)

Thomas Pringle: ...Friday to discuss the issue. It is interesting that the intervention today puts it back over to the House, which is probably where it should be. Will the Ceann Comhairle clarify what is actually going to be done with regard to the House discussing this issue and bringing the matter forward? It needs to be debated and we need a clear outline on how we go forward with it. We do not need...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Thomas Pringle: In fairness to the Government, I do not believe it is at fault for all of this. As the Chief Whip said, the number of Bills it has counted does not meet the number of Bills that have been held up. There is a problem with how this is being interpreted. There is a tendency on the part of your office, a Cheann Comhairle, to act as gatekeeper. That is certainly my belief. There was an...

Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Perhaps the Mayo team will win next year if they do not meet the Donegal team again. The proposals I put forward are serious ones which have been costed. I believe they will stand up to scrutiny. We must achieve a balance between cuts and revenue. The Government's agenda is one of cuts to the income of people who cannot afford them, many of whom are going to the wall. One of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fishery Harbour Centres (12 Feb 2013)

Thomas Pringle: It may be a practical response, but it does not go far enough. No one is more aware than the Minister of how circumstances have changed since the last reviews were done in 2008. Many businesses are struggling to meet rents that were set at peak market values. Perhaps the Department, as an extension of this process, can take a proactive view of the possibility of reducing those rents where...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Thomas Pringle: Is the onus always on the communities to see the potential, develop it and put it forward rather than on the Department stating that something works and the communities should go for that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (5 Mar 2019)

Thomas Pringle: Fair enough. If that is the case, I apologise. I took it to mean that it had been done and dusted and was going forward.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dog Breeding Industry (11 Jul 2019)

Thomas Pringle: .... To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a cap will be placed on the maximum number of animals permitted in dog breeding establishments; and if so, if the number will be checked going forward in view of the case of a person (details supplied). [31225/19]

Order of Business (7 Dec 2021)

Thomas Pringle: Are you going to bring it forward?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (26 Jul 2017)

Thomas Pringle: ...his response to the Irish Postmasters Union withdrawing from negotiations on the future of the post office network; the way in which he plans to secure the future of the post office network going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36045/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I thank our guests for their contributions so far. I agree with Senator McDowell's remarks from earlier. It seems to be just encouraging gambling. Going from having no regulation to having some might be seen as an improvement, but if it does not restrict or put in place methods of restriction of gambling, then it will be problematic. It will be donkey's years before we get to the point of...

Post-European Council: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: ...Ireland's role be in that regard and in terms of participation in the event? On the cost of gas and electricity, the document says the Council meeting in December will address this again. Are we going to see concrete proposals to address the issue after December? When will the proposals come forward?

Education and the School Building Programme: Motion [Private Members] (29 Mar 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Labour Party for putting forward this motion. I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on it. The Government's decision to halt the 58 school building projects is not only disgraceful but nonsensical. The fact that the Minister for Education is refusing to provide a list of the affected projects and their costs is completely unacceptable. There is no excuse for this secrecy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Outstanding Legacy Issues affecting Victims and Relatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Thomas Pringle: ...her family just to see what kind of process could be developed in the South? Does she believe that would help or does she believe that co-operation with the ombudsman in the North is the way to go? How could we progress it in the South? For Mr. Stack and the victims group we may have an opportunity in the South to go further than what is envisaged in the Stormont House Agreement. How...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Legislative Measures (22 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: .... I acknowledged in my opening statement the fact the Minister delayed the introduction of the Bill due to the concerns of the Opposition. However, even with that delay built-in, did the Government sit on its hands and wait for legislation to be passed? A lot of things could have been done to get this implemented. People are waiting for this. I know the Minister is aware of that and...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart Vótála ag Aois 16) 2021: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Vote at 16) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jun 2022)

Thomas Pringle: ...was saying that if this passed tonight, we would have a referendum in a couple of weeks time and everything would be done and dusted. The reality is that if this Bill passed here today, it would have to go to pre-legislative scrutiny in committee anyway, and that debate and discussion that the Minister of State said is essential could be had in the committee of the Oireachtas, rather than...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: CLÁR Programme (2 May 2018)

Thomas Pringle: ...never asked for it. It was never looked for. On a number of occasions the Minister's staff was in discussion with Donegal County Council and his officials did not ask for the documentation to be forwarded to them. It was all there. I submit that the reason they did not ask for it was that they did not want it. They did not want to see significant amounts of funding going to a county...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Thomas Pringle: ...Gael did not represent options to them in dealing with those issues. I clearly stated on the doorsteps and during the election campaign that I would not support Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael back into government because I do not believe they will deliver the change that is necessary to ensure we have a Government of the people and for the people, and that is what is vitally important....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: ...and no clarification was given. Families in defective-block homes have been forgotten time and again and they continue to be let down by the Government. The Tánaiste has a chance to change this going forward. Will he liaise with the banking sector on whether the various remediation options will restore mortgageable conditions to the homes affected?

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Thomas Pringle: ...the midlands in regard to wind turbine development. There are proposals to develop industrial-style wind farms. The most significant development in recent months is the decision by the British Government not to go ahead with the agreement with the State for the purchase of the energy produced. That is probably what will save the communities across the Midlands and will have the biggest...