Results 221-240 of 354 for speaker:Joe Walsh

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (26 Oct 2005)

Joe Walsh: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an extension to a school (details supplied) will be approved in County Cork. [30799/05]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (8 Nov 2005)

Joe Walsh: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Finance the costs to date for each of the sitting tribunals, including third party costs; the costs for each legal team and the costs for each member of each legal team. [33094/05]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (8 Nov 2005)

Joe Walsh: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to introduce a coherent system for the distribution of the mackerel quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32965/05]

Written Answers — Press Council: Press Council (8 Nov 2005)

Joe Walsh: Question 520: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to establish a press council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32677/05]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (15 Nov 2005)

Joe Walsh: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will ensure that CLÁR funding is allocated towards pier improvement works in County Cork. [33908/05]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (23 Nov 2005)

Joe Walsh: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to introduce management measures for horse mackerel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36070/05]

Written Answers — Electronic Communications Infrastructure: Electronic Communications Infrastructure (23 Nov 2005)

Joe Walsh: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he intends to take to roll-out the metropolitan area network to additional towns throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36072/05]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (23 Nov 2005)

Joe Walsh: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an extension will be sanctioned to a national school (details supplied) in County Cork. [36071/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Nov 2005)

Joe Walsh: Question 125: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a grant for a day care centre (details supplied) in County Cork will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36208/05]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (29 Nov 2005)

Joe Walsh: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an extension to a national school (details supplied) in County Cork will be sanctioned. [36523/05]

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

Joe Walsh: I am delighted to have the opportunity——

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

Joe Walsh: ——to address this House on the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

Joe Walsh: I hope it is not live ammunition that is being fired across the House. I am delighted to have the opportunity to address the House on the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005. I welcome the debate and the fact that a contribution has been made by Deputies on all sides of the House and from all areas of the country, not just the coastal constituencies. The focus on fishing is long...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

Joe Walsh: Another constituent was tried in the Circuit Court because the value of his over-quota fish was €1,200. His fine was €5,000. His gear and catch were automatically confiscated, resulting in a total penalty of almost €25,000.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

Joe Walsh: I do not know any other industry where this can happen. I had responsibility for agriculture for some time. Farmers would not have their milking parlours, fattening units or their wherewithal confiscated, nor would truck drivers have their means of livelihood confiscated. It just would not happen.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

Joe Walsh: I have serious doubts about the mentality and the hostility of the people who drafted this legislation. The hostility required to include some sections of this Bill is mind-boggling. I am quite concerned about it.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

Joe Walsh: Had this vessel been foreign, the judge would have had discretion about the confiscation of gear and catch. I am aware there is a differentiation between people who are caught fishing illegally in foreign vessels and those who are just caught within the waters. Nonetheless, foreign vessels are treated differently from Irish vessels. It is difficult to comprehend how we can have that anomaly....

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

Joe Walsh: I have always encouraged officials to find reasonable solutions in a reasonable atmosphere. Unfortunately, in this case we are being given all the reasons that we cannot do something as opposed to why we can. Finding obstacles rather than a resolution appears to be the attitude. We must also ask if it is an appropriate use of court time to clog up the courts with minor offences to do with log...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

Joe Walsh: I will welcome Members making telling contributions in the debate on this Bill. It is also worth noting the EU report on behaviour which seriously infringes the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy in Ireland. Ireland did not supply any figures for the 2003 report and having looked at the 2002 report, I can see why. The previous speaker referred to the average fines in Ireland and the average...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2005)

Joe Walsh: There is also provision in the Bill for the creation of the post of seafood control manager within the Department. This is a real beauty. The holder of this position will be answerable only to the Secretary General.