Results 2,501-2,520 of 21,588 for speaker:Denis Naughten
- EU Enlargement. (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: A lack of English is a significant barrier to social integration.
- EU Enlargement. (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: Have they made any proposals?
- Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, further to Question No. 949 of 27 September 2006, the reason grant aid has not been returned to his Department; the steps being taken to recoup these funds; the further reason they have not been recovered to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32163/06]
- Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: I tabled this question because in 2003 a sudden and inexplicable decision was made by Glanbia, which was then proceeding with the development in Roosky, to do a U-turn and invest instead in Edenderry and Roscrea. Concern was expressed at the time that influence was used to transfer the operation from Roosky. I raised this issue with the Minister's predecessor, the current Minister for...
- Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: The Minister should look at his reply.
- Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: They are accountable to the Minister.
- Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: The reality is that there is a net loss of 150 jobs between the three sites, so jobs have not been created. Is it not the case that the Minister is answerable to the House for the actions of Enterprise Ireland and that â¬3.4 million has been handed over through his Department by the agency to Glanbia and its predecessors at the Roosky site? Do we not need to get answers as to why none of...
- Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: I am not saying that.
- Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: Are there discussions under way?
- Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: Is it not obvious to the Minister that we are haemorrhaging jobs because this economy is now an extremely costly one in which to do business? The report issued yesterday by the National Competitiveness Council makes grim reading in terms of the issues regarding the future development of the economy. It reveals that the Government has made little progress in addressing spiralling business...
- Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: We lost 32,000 manufacturing jobs in the past six years. If the Minister wants to use facts, that is a fact.
- Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: The Minister should talk to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in that regard. I agree with the Minister that there is high-end manufacturing here but the majority of that, and the examples the Minister gave, are in the foreign direct investment coming to this country. We must develop our indigenous companies. The Minister spoke about research and development. I...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of grant aid provided by his Department to a company (details supplied) in County Tipperary since June 2002; the ongoing discussions regarding the refund of support for a sister plant in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31929/06]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of grant aid provided by his Department to a company (details supplied) in County Offaly since June 2002; the ongoing discussions regarding the return of support for a sister plant in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31928/06]
- Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his assessment of food price rises during the course of 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32164/06]
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will meet representatives of the Irish Timber Council regarding the acquisition of a boardmill plant in Clonmel, County Tipperary; his views on the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32236/06]
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the actions she has taken to date to implement the recommendations in the sheep strategy group report; the steps that she intends to take to support the sheep industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32152/06]
- Written Answers — Sheep Exports: Sheep Exports (11 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the tonnage of sheep meat and sheep carcasses exported to Portugal from 1 August 2006 to date the corresponding figure for 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32153/06]
- Direct Payment Schemes. (17 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to address the burden of cross-compliance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33026/06]
- Direct Payment Schemes. (17 Oct 2006)
Denis Naughten: When we made the decision to decouple the single farm payment, the then Minister, Deputy Walsh, stated that it would allow farmers the freedom to farm. The reality is that there is more bureaucracy in farming now than ever before. The current Minister stated that in practical terms, farmers would be given up to 48 hours notice, but the reality on the ground is that farmers undergo...