Results 1-20 of 29 for waste management speaker:Joe McHugh

Offshore Islands: Motion [Private Members] (17 Sep 2019)

Joe McHugh: ...and already conversations are happening on initiating something similar on Tory Island. This initiative will require co-operation and an input from all relevant Departments and their agreement on the policy. Following on from this work, an action plan will be developed that will comprise defined measurable actions associated with various parties, with timeframes set out to ensure the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Circulars (9 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: ...by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment. The Government decided that departments and public bodies will lead the way in reducing generation of single use plastics and waste. This decision recognises that the public sector must demonstrate its commitment to sustainable development and use its influence to persuade others of the changes required to reduce our...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Climate Change Policy (9 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: ...schools, agencies, higher education institutions and education and training bodies are asked to implement these actions as part of our contribution to environmental actions and sustainability. School Management Bodies were advised of these obligations also. The notifications to cease the purchase of certain single use plastics were issued between late December 2018 and January 2019....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Invasive Plant Species (17 Nov 2015)

Joe McHugh: ...of invasive species, including Japanese knotweed. Since it was introduced as an ornamental plant from Japan in the 19th century, it has spread across the country, particularly along watercourses, transport routes and waste ground where its movement is unrestricted. Japanese knotweed grows vigorously and out-competes native plants. It is recognised that once it becomes established in or...

Seanad: Geological Survey of Ireland: Statements (2 Dec 2014)

Joe McHugh: ...we grow our food, extract sands, gravels and stone for building, from where we pump our water for drinking supplies, and mine for lead and zinc. It is also the unseen space where we place much of our waste into landfill, where man-made pollution ends up, and from where naturally occurring hazards like landslides, sinkholes and radon gases originate. GSI covers all these aspects and more,...

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Joe McHugh: ...period the Department of Social Protection spent between €12 million and €13 million on consultant reports. We need to listen attentively to the people on the street, who still know there is waste and there is a job to be done. They know there is still considerable pain ahead in getting things sorted out, but they are realistic in understanding that we need to do something about it....

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Jan 2010)

Joe McHugh: ...of the 537, REP scheme four payments in County Donegal that are still outstanding from 2009; his views on whether farmers are already under financial strain due to the refraction of the farm waste management scheme in January 2009 and the reluctance of banks to supply farmers with agricultural credit for the purchase of store stock in autumn 2009; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (20 Jan 2010)

Joe McHugh: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the first instalment of payments under the farm waste management scheme due to be paid in the beginning of 2009 have been paid in full; the number of second round payments that have yet to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2430/10]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (20 Jan 2010)

Joe McHugh: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the first round of payments of 40% under the farm waste management scheme, due to be paid at the beginning of 2009, was paid in full; the number of second round 40% farm waste management payments that have not been paid to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2439/10]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (14 Oct 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of slatted houses built here under the farm waste management scheme on a county basis in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36163/09]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (30 Jun 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the legality of the decision (details supplied) to amend the terms of the farm waste management scheme; his further views on the failure to observe the contractual commitment to make payments in full to farmers in 2009; if he will provide a full legal explanation on this matter; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (9 Jun 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on whether the State has an obligation to pay interest repayments on farm waste management loans; if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal as a case in point; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22347/09]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (30 Apr 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the banks that have been instructed by him to place a moratorium on interest rate payments for the farm waste management scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17260/09]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (2 Dec 2008)

Joe McHugh: ...the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of his declaration of 19 November 2008 that his Department has not prepared an estimated cost to the State of the extension of the farm waste management scheme, he will provide financial explanations for his refusal to extend the scheme; his views on whether in principle an extension of the scheme would prevent job losses in the...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (19 Nov 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the cost to the State of an extension of the farm waste management scheme to June 2008. [41808/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (19 Nov 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will re-visit his decision to refuse to extend the farm waste management scheme in view of the need to prolong existing employment levels in the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41815/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (30 Oct 2008)

Joe McHugh: ...ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he or his Department has made approaches to the European Commission seeking an extension of time for those who have been approved for a farm waste management grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37547/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (21 Oct 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 554: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will extend the farm waste management scheme beyond its deadline in view of the inability of builders to source sheeting and other materials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35929/08]

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Joe McHugh: I thank Deputy Creed for moving this motion on the farm waste management scheme. It is timely for ongoing projects and farmers who find themselves in limbo. This is more than just an argument about farmers, it is an economic argument in light of the downturn which has also hit the construction sector. Men who were employed in the housing construction sector are now finding substitute work...

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Joe McHugh: ...to begin listening to where wastage is still ongoing. In 2007 in the primary school sector we spent €35 million on rental of prefabricated buildings. That is a complete and utter disgrace and waste of money. The wastage is there and we must tackle it. This Government must use every resource to tackle the ongoing wastage. The HSE has paid €1.75 million for late payments to...