Results 2,401-2,420 of 5,767 for speaker:Olivia Mitchell

Decentralisation Programme. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: There will be additional costs incurred due to the loss of experienced staff and the loss of corporate memory and these will be over and above the obvious costs such as new buildings. Has a training budget been put aside as new staff may come from Departments which have nothing to do with arts, sport or tourism?

Decentralisation Programme. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Is it the intention that Ministers will base themselves in decentralised offices? Will the Minister maintain an office in Dublin and, if so, will it be staffed by his personal, constituency or communications adviser? Will departmental policy-makers be retained in Dublin?

Decentralisation Programme. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: The Minister's Department is the front runner.

Decentralisation Programme. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: At least half of them are not committed to moving.

Decentralisation Programme. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: The Minister is committed.

Decentralisation Programme. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: That is different from saying the staff are committed.

Sports Funding. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: I thank the Minister, who has partially answered my question. When the funding arrangement runs out next year, would an extension to either the date or the funding cap level be effected by regulation or would it require primary legislation? My second question pertains to the ending of the stallion regime, which I understand will expire in August. I am aware its abolition was due to pressure...

Sports Funding. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle was not listening to the question. I asked whether the Minister was open to other kinds of incentives and aids. They do not have to be tax incentives. I accept the tax incentive has gone.

Sports Funding. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: However, tourism is also involved in this case.

Sports Funding. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Will it require legislation?

Sports Funding. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: It will require primary legislation. Has the Minister a view on the tourism potential of the horse racing industry?

Sports Funding. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: I refer to the need to ensure that Ireland maintains its position and the reputation it has built up over many years and on which much money was spent.

Sports Funding. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: They are highly sensitive.

National Archives. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: The Minister could make a name for himself that would be long-remembered by ending the national scandal whereby the National Archives are closeted in a biscuit factory. Most of them are completely inaccessible, are piled on pallets and could be rotting away, for all Members know. This is an absolute scandal. The Minister has provided a flavour of its history. The archives moved to their...

National Archives. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: It is one thing having the money and the intention to do something, but there does not appear to be any direction.

Hospital Services. (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Shell-shocked.

Written Answers — National Stadium: National Stadium (29 Nov 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the project management and design teams for the National Sports Campus have been appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31687/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (4 Dec 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on maintaining the disability allowance at 30% of the average industrial wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32269/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (4 Dec 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on increasing the limits for earned income for those on disability allowance; if there are proposals in place to change this limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32270/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Dec 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether there is a case for extending Section 847A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to broaden the scope of the sports related projects that qualify for this tax relief in order to encourage increased investment in Irish sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31574/07]