Results 9,261-9,280 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Seirbhísí Oileán (9 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: Ba mhaith liomh comhgháirdeas a dhéanamh leis an bhfoireann as ucht a bhua ollmhór fosta. Tuigim an cheist seo agus an tábhacht atá ag baint leis an nasc idir an mórthír agus na hoileáin agus cás na ndaoine aosta agus cúrsaí gnó ar na hoileáin, mar a luaigh an Teachta. Tá cosaint déanta agam ar an mbuiséad...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Seirbhísí Oileán (9 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: Mar atá a fhios ag an Teachta, bhí an bád farrantóireachta an-tábhachtach fosta i rith an tsamhraidh ach táim ag súil go mbeidh sé ceart go leor. Mar shampla, bhí mé ar Oileán Thoraí den chéad uair i mo shaol coicís ó shin nó mar sin, agus ar Oileán Bhéara agus Inis Oircin freisin. Tá a fhios agam...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Seirbhísí Oileán (9 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: Fuair mé cuireadh agus táim ag súil go mór le mo dara thuras go dtí na hoileáin sa bhliain úr
- Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: They are lucky if they can go home to their families.
- Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: Every night.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Maoiniú do na hIrisí Gaeilge (9 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: Mar a mhínigh mé don Teach i mo fhreagra ar Cheist Dála Uimhir 7 den 22 Deireadh Fómhair 2014, is ceist oibríochtúil atá ann d'Fhoras na Gaeilge maoiniú a chur ar fáil d’irisí Gaeilge agus níl ról sonrach agam féin mar Aire ina leith. Ag eascairt as cinneadh na Comhairle Aireachta Thuaidh Theas, chuir Foras na Gaeilge...
- Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: Do not forget the €400 figure.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: Fianna Fáil was going to charge €400.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: You guys.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: Thanks to Deputy Bannon.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: He was very strong in Opposition.
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (3 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: I welcome the opportunity to say a few words about this issue. I acknowledge the work of my colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy Leo Varadkar, during the short time he has been in his position. There are obvious constraints, but the work he is trying to do is important. It is important to say it is the first time since 2008 that there has been a modest increase in funding. During a...
- Seanad: Geological Survey of Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: I started on the county council.
- Seanad: Geological Survey of Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: Yes.
- Seanad: Geological Survey of Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: I thank the Acting Chairman. For the record, I must be careful as to where my political career started.
- Seanad: Geological Survey of Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: The Acting Chairman is correct to note I am a former Senator. As I recall a debate in this Chamber on whether a person was a former distinguished Member or a distinguished former Member, this is a place in which to have a debate to discuss matters. I acknowledge the contributions of Members this evening and it certainly was not simply a case of making contributions and asking questions. A...
- Seanad: Geological Survey of Ireland: Statements (2 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: Gabhaim buíochas as ucht an chuiridh teacht go dtí an Seanad inniu. I am delighted to be in the House to present this statement. The work of the Geological Survey of Ireland, a division of my Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, covers a vast scope. It acts as the national earth science agency. Its remit is to conduct geological surveys to assist in the...
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (2 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: A fish pass was incorporated to the flood relief scheme through the Office of Public Works contract in 2013 and a Logie counter was installed by IFI. I am advised by IFI that as the counter is located beside two sluice gates which salmon can traverse when open, the counter will, when the necessary validation process is complete, contribute a partial count. As the Deputy will appreciate, a...
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing (2 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: I assume that the Deputy is asking this question in the context of the major research programme directed at examining the potential environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing which was commissioned earlier this year by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). I am happy to again confirm that no decisions will be taken on any application that proposes the use of hydraulic fracking in...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta Properties (2 Dec 2014)
Joe McHugh: The Deputy will appreciate that the details sought by him are extensive and, accordingly, it has not been possible to collate the requested information in the time available. Údarás na Gaeltachta has been requested to supply the relevant data as soon as possible and I can assure the Deputy that it will be forwarded directly to him by An tÚdarás when it becomes available.