Results 181-200 of 490 for long speaker:Joe McHugh

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Joe McHugh: .... The farmers to whom I spoke are dissatisfied. The buck has been passed between the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Minister for Agriculture and Food over a long period. It is an absolute disgrace for the farmers to hear from Senator Mansergh that the new solution for their needs is social partnership.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Joe McHugh: ...a series of further debates on energy issues, for example, spiralling energy prices and the proposed interconnector between Wales and County Wicklow. The interconnector project has been put on the long finger for a considerable period. Four years ago a private company was ready to commence work on this piece of infrastructure. An interconnector would have two benefits. It would allow...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (8 May 2019)

Joe McHugh: ...and equip young people and the working population more generally with the skills and capacity to meet these demands, to enhance the level of human capital in Ireland and provide a solid basis for long-term economic sustainability and rising living standards. These strategies include, in particular, the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the Action Plan for Education 2016-2019. According...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

Joe McHugh: ...spent €600,000 on a value for money audit while creating the culture of the HSE monster that is alive and present in the world in which Members now live. As Deputy Hannigan noted, it will take a long time to sort it out. As recently as last Friday, the HSE met in Galway to discuss the service plan for the HSE est region-----

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (11 Dec 2014)

Joe McHugh: ...network will only be secured by its continuing to modernise and diversify in the provision of services that large numbers of people and business users want to use and that are sustainable in the long term. Currently, there is a whole-of-government review under the auspices of the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy exploring the scope for providing additional public services and securing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (11 Dec 2014)

Joe McHugh: ...network will only be secured by its continuing to modernise and diversify in the provision of services that large numbers of people and business users want to use and that are sustainable in the long term. Currently, there is a whole-of-government review under the auspices of the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy exploring the scope for providing additional public services and securing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (11 Dec 2014)

Joe McHugh: ...network will only be secured by its continuing to modernise and diversify in the provision of services that large numbers of people and business users want to use and that are sustainable in the long term. Currently, there is a whole-of-government review under the auspices of the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy exploring the scope for providing additional public services and securing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (11 Dec 2014)

Joe McHugh: ...network will only be secured by its continuing to modernise and diversify in the provision of services that large numbers of people and business users want to use and that are sustainable in the long term. Currently, there is a whole-of-government review under the auspices of the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy exploring the scope for providing additional public services and securing...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Government Economic and Evaluation Service (7 Jul 2015)

Joe McHugh: ...point at the time and that was as far as it went. I appreciate the Senator's contribution. I am a big advocate of the man on the street and he was talking about a property bubble bursting and crashing long before it became trendy within the appropriate field of expertise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Council Presidency: German Ambassador to Ireland and Portuguese Ambassador to Ireland (14 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: ...that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person or persons or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. Members are reminded of the long-standing ruling of the Chair to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or any official by name or in such a way as to make...

Other Questions: Post Office Network (11 Dec 2014)

Joe McHugh: ...network will only be secured by its continuing to modernise and diversify in the provision of services that large numbers of people and business users want to use and that are sustainable in the long term. Currently, there is a whole-of-Government review under the auspices of the Cabinet committee on social policy exploring the scope for providing additional public services and securing...

Other Questions: Hospital Facilities (13 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: ...and the voluntary effort at community level were phenomenal. That must be acknowledged. However, while a great deal of work is ongoing at present, we should look at the forward planning for the long term. If there is to be new build, we should look at services that can be done together in synch and consider this smartly. The managers are looking at potential solutions, but in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Schools Building Projects Status (18 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: ...2b report will be fully examined by my Department. Given that the accommodation approved does not coincide with that outlined in the report, this will also now require a review of the schools long-term accommodation needs. This will be done as quickly as possible and a decision will issue directly to the school authority as soon as it is available.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: ...am pleased to note a slight change in the language used in respect of cancer, radiation and oncology treatment for patients from County Donegal. Cancer patients in my county have had to endure the long trek to Dublin for cancer care. Options will, however, become available in Galway. A recent announcement that it may be possible to treat cancer patients from County Donegal in Belfast was...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Data (23 Sep 2015)

Joe McHugh: ...is a listed species under the Habitats Directive. Management is designed to ensure the stocks are appropriately protected and that an adequate stock survives to spawn over the winter to ensure the long-term survival of the genetically individual river stock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (17 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: ...items in respect of head 4 concerning mental health. I think a better explanation is needed for the different ranges and definition of mental illness. I refer to the definitions of real, serious, long-lasting and permanent and specifically within that category schizophrenia and recurrent psychotic depression. That is one level. Public concern focuses on a different level, that of a...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs Staff (22 Jan 2019)

Joe McHugh: ...educational needs area will be approximately €1.75 billion, which is a 44% increase since 2011. Special classes numbers have gone from just under 500 to approximately 1,500 and we still have a long way to go. I know from parliamentary questions and letters that there is a massive pressure for additional ASD units, and I am very conscious of the fact we need to do more. I am also...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: ...of the Regions has three political priorities: bringing Europe closer to the people; managing fundamental societal transformations; and cohesion, our fundamental value. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person, persons or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: ...with the amendment and we are singing from the same hymn sheet in seeking to ensure we will have a minimum period within which to ensure a review will be carried out. Five years is potentially too long. We can look at ensuring one will be carried out earlier, but I am not in a position to be specific in that regard. While not accepting the amendment in its current form, we will proceed...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: University Global Rankings (17 Oct 2019)

Joe McHugh: ...to all other institutions under review.  In the context of overall system performance progression and excellence, the fulfilment of specific broader Government policies may have adversely impacted on rankings for the long term benefit of the higher education system and its wider role in Irish society.  This is evident in terms of investment in access...