Results 2,261-2,280 of 3,550 for speaker:Dominic Hannigan

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Noise Pollution Legislation (4 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 169. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if there are any plans to update noise regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32610/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sexual Offences (4 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 191. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he expects legislative action to be taken on the issue of admission of counselling notes in sexual abuse cases within the lifetime of this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32615/13]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Law Reform Commission Reports (9 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 122. To ask the Taoiseach when he expects the Law Reform Commission to examine the issue of the admission of counselling notes in sexual abuse cases as part of its fourth programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32615/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Administration (9 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 231. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason Student Universal Support Ireland has still not issued a grant in respect of a person (details supplied); when payment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33432/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulation of Sunbed Use (9 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 493. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the Irish Cancer Society's action on sunbeds campaign; his plans for legislation for sunbed regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32978/13]

Other Questions: Youth Enterprise Initiatives (10 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Acting Chairman for allowing me to speak. Like Deputy Broughan, I wish to compliment the Minister and his team on some of the great schemes that are available to help entrepreneurs. However, I think we could do with a bespoke scheme for young entrepreneurs because of the types of project and the age of the applicants. They might be at a disadvantage compared with older...

Topical Issue Debate: Lourdes Hospital Redress Scheme Extension (10 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I am thankful for the opportunity to raise this issue. I thank the Minister for being in the Chamber for this debate. He has recently returned from Vilnius and I hope his journey home was comfortable. I have been raising this issue with Deputy Brendan Ryan and Deputy Gerald Nash, since the Government was formed two and half years ago. We tabled parliamentary questions, had Topical Issue...

Topical Issue Debate: Lourdes Hospital Redress Scheme Extension (10 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister for his response. It was very clear and we are very grateful for it. I hope that he manages to find the time to talk to the various interest groups in advance of going public so they will be aware of what is being said.

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion. I agree with the part of it that expresses concern at the huge number of mortgages in arrears. Some 140,000 families throughout the country are suffering the stress of being in mortgage arrears. Not only is it difficult for them to make their mortgage repayments, but they also have less to spend on groceries and to meet their children's...

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I know people in my constituency who are hurting because of this. I have met individuals who were given huge mortgages that they had no chance of repaying and are now trying desperately to keep a roof over their families' heads.

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: The Government is trying to clear up Fianna Fáil's mess. We know how difficult it is for people and have introduced a number of schemes to make things better. The Insolvency Service of Ireland was established on 1 March. The mortgage to rent scheme is now available across the country. We have also put in place a mortgage advisory function. There has been some, albeit limited, good...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I remind those present to please ensure their mobile phones are switched off, not just turned to silent mode. We have received apologies from Deputy Seán Crowe and Senator Terry Leyden. The first item on the agenda today is a discussion of the priorities of the Lithuanian Presidency. On behalf of the committee I am delighted to welcome to our meeting today His Excellency Vidmantas...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Thank you, Ambassador. The joint committee will be visiting Vilnius again at the end of October for the 50th COSAC plenary session. We had an opportunity to debate the agenda for that event at the weekend and it looks very promising. There will probably be three or four members of this committee in attendance. In addition, at least one member of this committee will attend the Article 13...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Before I bring in Deputy Crowe, can I expand on that last point? I would be interested in hearing about neighbourhood policy relating to the west. Could the ambassador include Kaliningrad in his answer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I will hand over to the ambassador. If he would like to answer the questions and sum up, we would appreciate it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Will Mr. Purlys provide information on percentages?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Mr. Purlys for coming before the committee and taking part in a very constructive engagement. We wish Lithuania the very best with the Presidency and perhaps Mr. Purlys will come before the committee again towards the end of Lithuania's Presidency to update us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: On behalf of the committee I am pleased to welcome Professor John FitzGerald from the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI. Today's meeting is a continuation of the debate we are having on Ireland and the European Union. Today's session will focus on the implications for Ireland of an evolving European Union in terms of the proposed completion of the economic and monetary union and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Professor FitzGerald.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Deputy and call Senator Healy Eames. Before she commences I ask Deputy Donohoe to take the Chair.