Results 11,461-11,480 of 13,214 for speaker:Pat Gallagher

Rail Freight. (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: This compares well with an EU-15 average of 78%. Ireland will also meet its Kyoto target for 2008 to 2012. We will keep emissions to 13% above 1990 limits.

Seanad: Port Development (1 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir as ucht deis a thabhairt dom an cheist thábhachtach seo faoi Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an tír go hiomlán a fhreagairt. Senator Morrissey will be aware that Dublin Port Company is a State-owned company established under the 1996 Harbours Act. The Act provides that the company is required to take all proper measures for the management, control, operation...

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (27 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

State Airports. (27 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Gabhaim buíochas don Teachta Breen as ucht na deise a thabhairt dom an cheist seo a phlé. If Shannon Airport is to develop as a successful and sustainable business, it is clear that one of the issues which must be addressed in its business plan is the airport's uncompetitive cost base. When that obstacle is overcome, the airport has a real opportunity to develop new markets and attract...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (22 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The Government's Ports Policy Statement, which was launched in January 2005, states that the continued operation of many of the regional harbours under the provisions of the Harbours Act 1946 is unsustainable on the grounds of good governance. The Policy Statement reiterated the view that these harbours would best achieve their potential through their transfer to local authority ownership or,...

Written Answers — Sea Ports: Sea Ports (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90 and 187 together. To date c. €14.5 million of grant aid has been paid to approved projects under the Seaports Measure of the previous NDP 2000-2006, following a competitive call for proposals. Further funding is still available in 2007 for eligible expenditure related to the approved projects. The Government's Ports Policy Statement published in January...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Initiative: Rural Transport Initiative (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I have discussed with my colleague, Mr. Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D., Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, his plans to provide night-time transport services in more remote rural areas which will be designed to complement the Rural Transport Programme which I announced earlier this week. I understand he will announce the details of the scheme shortly.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: My Department's Sectoral Plan on Accessible Transport in accordance with the provisions of the Disability Act 2005, 'Transport Access for All' addresses the accessibility needs of people with mobility, sensory and cognitive impairments across all transport modes and contains time bound targets for the progressive realisation of accessible transport in Ireland. A number of measures to achieve...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Dublin Port Company is a state owned company established under the 1996 Harbours Act. Under the Act the company is the responsible authority for the administration of pension schemes within the company. Accordingly, payments under such pension schemes are an operational matter for the company. The legislative provisions relating to superannuation schemes in the State owned port companies...

Seanad: Seirbhísí do Dhaoine Óga (15 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Tá áthas orm an deis seo a fháil freagra a thabhairt ar an Seanadóir de Brún. Tá mo bhuíochas ag dul dó as ucht an cheist seo a ardú. Tá deis agam anois an méid atá á dhéanamh ag an Roinn Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta agus ag comhlachtaí áirithe a thagann faoina scáth maidir leis an chúram fíorthábhachtach seo i leith na hóige a chur ar thaifead an Tí....

Seanad: School Accommodation (15 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Mansergh for raising this matter and providing me with an opportunity to respond on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science. In doing so I wish to outline her strategy for capital investment in education projects and to outline the position on capital funding for Clerihan National School, County Tipperary. This year, over €300 million will be invested in...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a chur in iúl do na Seanadóirí as ucht an cheist thábhachtach seo dá gceantar a ardú ar an Athló agus deis a thabhairt dom freagra a thabhairt thar ceann an Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta. I thank both Senators for raising this matter as it affords me the opportunity to outline to the House, on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science, the...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I will indicate the Senator's concerns to the Minister.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Initiative: Rural Transport Initiative (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The pilot phase of the Rural Transport Initiative (RTI) concluded at the end of 2006 and, in line with Government decisions in the matter, work is now underway to mainstream the scheme. This work is based on the experience with the pilot RTI and the outcome of a public consultation process. Thirty-four community transport groups throughout the country are currently being funded under this...

Written Answers — Maritime Safety: Maritime Safety (13 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The legal framework to regulate fast powered craft including jet skis, provided for in the Maritime Safety Act 2005 arose from the Report of the Action Group on Small Powered Recreational Craft (including personal watercraft) in 2000 which concluded that the primary public policy response to regulating such craft should be the use of local bye-laws. Conditions and issues vary in different...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (13 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Funding for inshore and offshore marine rescue services is provided through the Irish Coast Guard which has overall responsibility for management and co-ordination of marine search and rescue operations. The table provides details of funding in 2006, together with information on the personnel involved. Marine Rescue Service 2006 Funding Personnel (directly involved in Search and Rescue...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The Irish Coast Guard of the Department is actively seeking to acquire a suitable site for construction of a new Station House for the Kilkee Coast Guard Unit. Site acquisition has to date proved difficult. The Coast Guard funds all costs of the Kilkee Unit, and of all 54 similar Units around the country, for accommodation, equipment and training as well as for exercise and call-out allowances.

Written Answers — Rescue Service: Rescue Service (6 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Additional temporary accommodation has been provided for the Doolin Coast Guard Unit, however the need for improved permanent accommodation remains. Coast Guard Management in conjunction with the OPW are actively looking for a suitable site in the locality.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Initiative: Rural Transport Initiative (6 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Following the completion of the pilot phase of the Rural Transport Initiative (RTI) at the end of 2006, work is now underway to mainstream the scheme in line with Government decisions in the matter. Pobal administers the scheme on behalf of my Department and, together with the individual community transport groups funded under the scheme, is solely responsible for all the operational aspects...

Written Answers — Marine Accidents: Marine Accidents (1 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: There was only one occasion when the RAF responded to a maritime incident in Irish territorial waters during the years mentioned. This occurred in 2003 when the Irish Coast Guard requested additional assistance with the possible evacuation of 155 passengers on board a ferry that had engine trouble off the Tuskar Rock. RAF assistance would have complemented the Irish Coast Guard helicopter...