Results 61-80 of 128 for revert speaker:Michael McGrath

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...functions, in essence to make sure we have a system that is fit for purpose in licensing and regulating this sector. I will ask the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to revert to the Deputy in detail in regard to the Atlantic electricity interconnector the Deputy suggested.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...GP care for children aged six and over. He has had ongoing dialogue with the representative bodies of GPs to ensure that this can be implemented as quickly as possible. I will ask the Minister to revert to the Deputy with the specific update as to the timeline involved.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cost of Living Issues (28 Apr 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...are certainly not immune to any extent from rising fuel prices and are carrying the burden of that in the same way as licensed hauliers. I will certainly raise the issue with the Minister and revert to the Deputy directly.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Mar 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Hackett, is leading a substantive body of work on behalf of the Government on the land-use strategy. I will ask her to revert to the Deputy directly.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Mar 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...;s work and advocacy in respect of special needs provision in schools in the Cork area over a prolonged period. I note the recent court decision on the SOP and I will ask the Minister for Education to revert to the Deputy directly with a specific update on that.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Mar 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...over the next couple of days. We have previously expressed our concern at the extent of the diplomatic presence in the Russian Embassy in Dublin. I will ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to revert to the Deputy with the latest position on the matter.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Michael McGrath: This amendment is being pursued but it is not the totality of what we are going to do. I will revert to it on Report Stage and add to it. The amendment before us is a retrospective provision. It is a start but it does not capture all the retrospective issues and the examples the Chairman and colleagues have raised. I know that for many people, this is the kernel of the Bill. It is...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...for managing to mention very many of the coastal communities of Cork South-West in his contribution. I will raise the issue he brought up today with the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, and he will revert to the Deputy directly.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure and Reform (Revised)
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Revised)
Vote 14 - State Laboratory (Revised)
Vote 15 - Secret Service (Revised)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Revised)
Vote 18 - National Shared Services Office (Revised)
Vote 19 - Office of the Ombudsman (Revised)
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement (Revised)
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (Revised) (2 Feb 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...pandemic. The laboratory was considered an essential service right through Covid-19. It remained open throughout the pandemic although the number of food and feed samples submitted for testing reverted to pre-pandemic levels following a slight reduction in 2020. The number of customs and excise samples submitted overall reduced further as Revenue officials were doing fewer on-site...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Dec 2021)

Michael McGrath: ...that there is already extensive legislation in place that imposes clear legal obligations in the context of animal welfare. We now need to see enforcement of those regulations. The Minister will revert to the Deputy on the specific point raised.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Dec 2021)

Michael McGrath: ...on that. He is certainly satisfied that the terms of reference for the independent review are completely independent and that further steps beyond that are not being ruled out. I will ask him to revert to the Deputy in detail. I thank Deputy Nolan for raising the issue of the fuel rebate. As she is aware, the Government increased it in the budget before last. That has been...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Dec 2021)

Michael McGrath: ...done because we recognise a new national maternity hospital is required. It is urgent for the women and babies of Ireland. The Government is committed to doing this. I will ask the Minister to revert directly to the Deputy on the specific ownership question.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Michael McGrath: ...issue will be examined as part of the review. However, my understanding is that currently, we have a ruling from the Information Commissioner and we are essentially bound by it. If we are to revert to publishing information at the level of the individual, it raises the question of where to draw the line. Do we publish the pension information of retired senior civil servants and retired...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Sep 2021)

Michael McGrath: ...and have systems in place for frequent visitors, family members and so on, but that is not uniform. The Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, is taking an interest in this issue and will revert to the Deputy directly on it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Sep 2021)

Michael McGrath: ...of value for money through the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics. I do not know exactly what stage in the process that particular drug is at but I will ask the Minister and his officials to revert to the Deputy with a detailed reply.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Circulars (16 Jun 2021)

Michael McGrath: ..., I advised that my Department is considering the matter and will be developing a process for reviewing and re-drafting the guidance. This remains the position at this point. My officials will revert to you when the process has been finalised.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Public Service Pay Bill: Committee Stage (13 May 2021)

Michael McGrath: ...effect to in law today, takes us up to the end of next year. I anticipate that in advance of that we will again engage with the trade union movement on a possible successor agreement. We are reverting to a more normal era of industrial relations and hopefully agreeing pay deals into the future. It is in the interests of all concerned if we can do it in an orderly way and give public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Roads Maintenance (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: I have asked the Office of Public Works (OPW) to look into this matter and to revert directly to the Deputy.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2019)

Michael McGrath: ...that have to fundraise to pay the taxes. The Minister is saying that there has been no change in the position. My understanding is that there has. I will look into that further and perhaps revert to it on Report Stage.