Results 161-180 of 1,596 for speaker:Mick Wallace in 'Dáil debates'

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (27 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: I am fairly certain that the Minister understands that business requires investment and stimulus if it is to thrive That is its nature. I was in business for 30 years - I am still in it, just about - and I know it is difficult to function without access to money. We all agree that the lack of jobs is a major problem. When I hear the Government say that one of its primary aims is to create...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Would it be possible to get some guidance and information on the selection process because many people are confused about how they should approach it. I thought Members would have an opportunity to raise topical issues of the day but some of the issues selected to date have been ones that were topical a few weeks previously.

Road Network (29 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will remove the land freeze operating in Wexford in relation to the proposed Oilgate to Rosslare harbour motorway, County Wexford, in view of the fact that the National Roads Authority has confirmed there is no available funding for the project for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...

Road Network (29 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: When I challenged the county manager on this issue, he was very quick to state it was being driven by the NRA, that it had nothing to do with him and that he merely takes instruction. I do not know how familiar the Minister is with the project, but very few people of sane mind in the county believe it should go ahead. It is difficult to understand from where the thinking is coming given...

Road Network (29 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Is the Minister stating there should not be a freeze on building along the 300 m corridor? Depending on the NRA to have a sensible approach to this might be stretching it and asking a bit much, given that it is a self-sustaining body which is probably a little out of control at this stage. It would cover the island in concrete if it had its way without there necessarily being any sense...

Road Network (29 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he has been notified of an application by Wexford County Council for an additional €3 million in funding for the Oilgate to Rosslare motorway project, County Wexford; the action he will take in relation to such an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26565/11]

Road Network (29 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: The Minister will know that €2 million of taxpayers' money has been expended on choosing the route for a road we cannot afford to build. A 300 m corridor is currently in place. In the parish of Crossabeg alone, on the north side of Wexford town, 60 houses and 30 landowners are not in a position to move or sell their properties because of the proposed motorway. That 300 m corridor, for...

Road Network (29 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: I would not blame the Minister for not spending €3 million in narrowing the corridor but to be fair to the people who live in the 300 m corridor, will he agree this land should not be sterilised? It is very unfair to leave it sterilised for such a long period of time. There are too many citizens involved, with 60 houses and 30 landowners in this one parish and a great number of people are...

Ferry Operations (29 Sep 2011)

Mick Wallace: Deputies would not claim expenses like that.

Middle East Peace Process (4 Oct 2011)

Mick Wallace: Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, following his declaration of support for the Palestinian application for membership of the United Nations, he will now consider appealing to the Israeli ambassador for an end to the construction of illegal settlements in Palestinian territory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27164/11]

Middle East Peace Process (4 Oct 2011)

Mick Wallace: I commend the Tánaiste on standing by this in America last week. Surely, he must be as disappointed as I am that President Obama has failed to deliver. Sadly, during his three years in power, Mr. Netanyhu has given him the run around and there has been no progress in the Middle East and his international record will not look great. Obviously, he is now much more interested in trying to...

Middle East Peace Process (4 Oct 2011)

Mick Wallace: I do not disagree with the Tánaiste that President Obama may be a friend of Ireland but it does not change the fact that his international reputation will be seen as one of impotence and incompetence. I would still like the Tánaiste to have a chat with the Israeli ambassador and point out in black and white that its stance is completely outrageous.

Fiscal Policy (5 Oct 2011)

Mick Wallace: Does the Minister not agree that it would be more sensible for the Swiss to benchmark themselves against the euro rather than the yen or dollar because they are worried about their currency being too highly valued? If, for example, the euro goes to €1.25 against the dollar, for example, the Swiss would not be bothered by that. It would not be a problem for them. If the euro floats down a...

Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (5 Oct 2011)

Mick Wallace: We can accept at this stage that all is not well in Europe. We have the threat of a Greek default and the insolvency of the banks and now that Italy has entered the equation, the current problems have dramatically worsened. Austerity fatigue has set in both in Greece and elsewhere and will probably come to a town near all of us. Bailout fatigue has emerged in Germany and growth is slowing...

Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (5 Oct 2011)

Mick Wallace: Does the Minister agree the goal posts have moved slightly in Europe over the past while, particularly as the Italians, who owe €1.9 trillion, have come into the equation? I built out there for years and remember going into a hardware store that turned over €50 million per year. The first question I was asked was if I wanted to pay VAT or if I wanted an invoice. Does the Minister...

Direct Payment Schemes (6 Oct 2011)

Mick Wallace: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will maintain the current level of funding to REP scheme, agri-environment options scheme and the disadvantaged areas payment in Budget 2012; if he will acknowledge that many of our small farmers are dependent upon schemes such as these and will be very negatively impacted by any reduction in funding; and if he will...

Direct Payment Schemes (6 Oct 2011)

Mick Wallace: I thank the Minister and give him credit for appearing to be very interested in his subject. He is one of the few Ministers who comes to the House and is able to give his replies without notes. This shows a strong level of interest and an understanding of the situation. The Minister answered my question, more or less. If we were arguing about social issues or any other issues that concern...

Coillte Assets (6 Oct 2011)

Mick Wallace: We do not have to go into the argument of the merits or otherwise of selling a State asset. Some 18 million visitors use Coillte land every year and I imagine if it was sold for private purposes, there would be some serious insurance issues arising from the public using the land which is currently a magnificent facility for the people.

Job Losses (12 Oct 2011)

Mick Wallace: Would the Minister agree that for a long time the Government has concentrated on foreign direct investment? It is great that we have foreign investment here; unfortunately, however, there is always a temptation for such companies to move to countries where their costs are lower. For too long, we have not concentrated enough on indigenous industry. This is a major problem for us. In...

Sale of State Assets: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Mick Wallace: I am also of the opinion that it is not good business to sell 25% of the ESB.