Results 241-260 of 4,491 for speaker:John Perry

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Does the Tánaiste agree that if one had read section 1 of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2001, one would not need to be a legal expert to understand that the charges were illegal? Will the Tánaiste comment on the Ombudsman's report of January 2001, which stated that the charges being imposed on elderly people at the time were completely illegal? I refer also to the advice of the...

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: It is a separate case.

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: The Minister received a brief on 3 December and did not read it. The Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, saw its significance. Does the Minister regret not having read that brief in light of the huge impact it had? I am totally shocked at the replies we have heard today with regard to what was known. If the Minister did not know, why was that the case? Was it necessary to get legal advice...

Alternative Energy Projects. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred policy options for the development of the alternative energy sector with particular reference to the need to promote wind generated electricity production and the encouragement of bio fuel, in view of the desirability to achieve Kyoto targets; if he has satisfied himself that adequate progress has...

Alternative Energy Projects. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: I welcome the Minister's reply. Will the Minister concede that comments made in January by Mr. Tom Reeves, the regulator, that he was unconvinced of the need for additional support for the wind energy sector, has led to something of a crisis of confidence in the renewable energy sector? I welcome the Minister's reference to the EU allowances and the tax break is very important. Will the...

Alternative Energy Projects. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: What consultations have taken place with the ESB on the forthcoming deregulation and expanding the grid? The major difficulty with establishing wind farms is the prohibitive cost of connecting to the grid. How supportive has the ESB been of deregulation, opening the market to competition, and wind farms? Do the location of wind farms constrain the development of the national grid?

Alternative Energy Projects. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Yes.

Fisheries Protection. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he intends to end an imposition in Killybegs and other major ports whereby no landings can take place between midnight and 8 o'clock in the morning, and restore full landing times which are essential, particularly for the pelagic industry. [8485/05]

Fisheries Protection. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: No landings can take place at Killybegs harbour between midnight and 8 o'clock in the morning. Will the Minister restore full landing times, essential to the pelagic fishing industry? What meetings have taken place on this issue between the Minister and the Killybegs fishermen? Regarding illegal catches, will he agree that many fisherman in the area are innocent of wrongdoing and are being...

Fisheries Protection. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Does the Minister realise the difficulties being encountered by many fish processing companies in the area because of these night-time restrictions? Many have had to reduce staff numbers from 1,500 people to 150. This is the major port on the west coast with its large capacity underused. Will the Minister intervene in this case? I accept the need for due process in the Garda investigation but...

Broadcasting Legislation. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Many local radio stations are being sold for extraordinary amounts of money. Given the proliferation of licences granted in Dublin, is there a possibility of allowing competition in a franchised area where only one licence operates? Does the Minister believe the independent broadcasting fund should be expanded to allow private broadcasters to invest more in public service programming?

Broadcasting Legislation. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Given the success of the local digital television service in Waterford, does the Minister have plans to promote the concept in the regions, for which a huge potential market exists?

Broadcasting Legislation. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: They will all be watching it on Saturday.

Mobile Telephony. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: ComReg has been very effective and is clearly increasingly empowered in performing its functions. What help can the Minister give the commission to ensure there will be competition in view of two players controlling 94% of the market? What timescale does the Minister envisage for measures such as sharing of masts and deregulation of facilities to allow competition and reduce prices? Is any...

Mobile Telephony. (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: That is very good and I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he will end the imposition of the present operating hours for Killybegs and other major ports and restore full landing times at ports which are essential, particularly for the pelagic industry. [8068/05]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (10 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the draconian decision by the EU Fisheries Council to impose vast no fishing areas off Ireland's west coast. [8069/05]

National Development Plan: Statements. (22 Mar 2005)

John Perry: I thank Deputy Cooper-Flynn for bringing this issue to the floor of the House. The figures in the national development plan speak for themselves. I represent Sligo and Leitrim, two western counties that regularly bear the brunt of decisions taken by a Government that is orientated towards the east. We get lip-service, and plenty of it, but little else from this Government. Promises are made...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 50: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be called for treatment in Sligo General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8553/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 51: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) will be called for their appointment on 31 March 2005 in St. James's Hospital. [8554/05]