Results 1-14 of 14 for waste management speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The Government decision of 03 January 2019 was aimed at reducing the use of single use plastics, as well as introducing measures to cut waste in food and paper, and to improve efficiency in the use of energy and water, reducing waste generation and maximising recycling. My colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment is the lead Minister on this matter. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (5 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: ...energy costs; hosting of an “Energy Awareness Day” for all staff; and replacing of all of the lights in the Leeson Lane building with energy saving LED lights. Furthermore, in 2018 new waste management initiatives have also been introduced which take account of the segregation of all waste and the introduction of recyclable, food and glass waste bins and stations. It is also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Energy Efficiency (15 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: ...those proposed include: - replacing all of the lights in the Leeson Lane building complex to energy saving LED lights - provision of a new cleaning contract in 2018 to include implementation of waste management initiatives with the segregation of all waste and the introduction of recyclable, food and glass waste bins and stations - holding of “Energy Awareness Days” for all...

Other Questions: Traffic Management (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: A traffic management plan for a particular area is primarily a matter for the relevant local authority, in this case Dublin City Council. There are, however, some supports designed at central government level that can assist both local authorities and local entities, including schools, in better managing traffic and its impact on their area. The sustainable transport measures grants,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (5 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ...the realignment of the R158 regional road by Meath County Council and the alleged illegal dumping of material from that scheme, the key legislative code in combating illegal dumping is the Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended). In particular section 32 of the 1996 Act places the responsibility on the holders of waste to ensure that it is managed in a manner that does not cause...

Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2014)

Shane Ross: ...and the public service remit has gone out the window. One of the things the Government could have done in the Finance Bill was set up some form of quick-fix inquiry to examine the semi-State bodies, find where there was waste and examine what was wrong with the culture. However, there is no quick-fix for it because the culture is sick, monopolistic and anti-consumer. In effect, it meets...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Shane Ross: ..., PSA, a semi-State with a small budget. It is one of what Fine Gael in opposition called the land of a thousand quangos that it loudly crusaded to reduce in numbers because of extraordinary waste, duplication and lack of necessity. While I am not well informed about the PSA, I discovered in the first few minutes of reading its report that it is like many quangos, in that it does not...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Shane Ross: ...release reports within 90 days of receiving them. The Tánaiste sat on the report for 90 days before releasing it, coincidentally, I suppose, on the same day the legislation on the National Asset Management Agency was introduced. As a result, the report did not receive the coverage it deserved. Today, the House could give the report on wastage in FÁS due coverage and attention but it...

Seanad: Broadband Infrastructure Bill 2008: Second Stage (22 Oct 2008)

Shane Ross: ...boom years. Nothing stood out more obviously as a subject for infrastructural investment than broadband. That was an investment we could have made in the future. I will not go into all the money wasted, but while money was being spent on favoured projects elsewhere, broadband was neglected. It is not just me who is saying that. The Minister will be more than aware of the discontent...

Seanad: Primary School Funding: Motion (8 Oct 2008)

Shane Ross: ...will be a freeze on educational spending next week. The speech he made was peppered with code words like "as resources permit", "in the changed circumstances" and "consistent with overall prudent management of the Irish economy". This means we will not get any good news for schools next week. I suppose we cannot expect it, but we should make a special plea for primary schools. I do not...

Seanad: National Development Plan: Motion (7 Feb 2007)

Shane Ross: .... Although they regard it as being their duty, it is fatuous for Members of the Opposition to tackle the Government on the grounds of past mismanagement of the economy. When they refer to the waste of money or value for money, they are clutching at straws that are perfectly legitimate, albeit reasonably minor in the overall context. Members should recognise that overall, the economy has...

Seanad: Waste Management (8 Nov 2006)

Shane Ross: I raise an issue brought to my attention by a company, Leaf Environmental Limited, which has been frustrated in its attempt to get a licence to compete in the waste management sector. There is a general issue to be addressed in this area because Repak has a monopoly. That may not be Repak's fault but it creates a difficulty for consumers in this area, especially small businesses. Leaf's...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2005)

Shane Ross: I thank the Cathaoirleach for helping me on that point. As Senator Brian Hayes rightly said, this came out in a question and answer session after the Irish Management Institute conference. The Minister did not say it in his speech. He waffled in his speech at the conference in the same way as he did here but when he was asked questions by Olivia O'Leary he spouted it all out. The whole plan...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2004)

Shane Ross: I know I will be accused of time-wasting if I have not. Will the Leader provide time for a debate on An Post? There is a threat of a serious industrial dispute in An Post which will bring the postal service to a go-slow, if not a halt, coming up to Christmas. It would be useful to study this company which is the worst-run State body. I not only blame the trade unions as An Post is a case of...