Results 241-260 of 6,944 for speaker:Michael McNamara
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on this important motion for the constituency I represent, Clare. I understand the Opposition spokesperson, who is also from the constituency, Deputy Dooley, has outlined his opposition to this measure. I do not wish to characterise unfairly what he has said and I understand his opposition is two-fold, first he is concerned that the plan is...
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: I will deal first with the criticism that the plan is too ambitious. I make no apologies for the fact the plan is ambitious. I recognise there is a risk. There is always a risk when one tries to do something. Abraham Lincoln said that when one tries, there is always the danger one will fail, but if one does not try, it is certain one will fail. I am very much heartened by the fact the...
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: I also thank the mayor of Ennis for doing likewise, when he urged everyone to get behind plans for the independent Shannon Airport, saying it is critical for the local economy and employment in the town. With regard to Aer Rianta International, I wish to cite a recent article by Mr. Liam Skelly, a former director of Shannon Airport. He lives in the same parish as I do and he knows Shannon...
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: He was.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: The Deputy voted for it. It happened on his watch.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: I have no objection to the Deputy raising a point of order with the Chair.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: It is not for me to accept a point of order. It is a matter for the Chair.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: Deputy Timmy Dooley is correct when he says the State Airports Act was an abomination for Shannon Airport.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: It did not happen on the Government's watch. The Government's ambitious plan for Shannon Airport has been welcomed by the mayor of Clare and the mayor of Ennis. I want the plan to succeed. We are not here to talk about the State Airports Act which was passed a very long time ago.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: We are here to talk about the future. I look forward to the future of Shannon Airport with hope.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: Like my colleague, Deputy Carey, and everybody else on the Government benches, I will happily face the electorate and be judged on the success of Shannon Airport and every other issue on which I vote in this House.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: I have mentioned what Mr. Liam Skelly thinks.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: The Deputy voted for it.
- Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: Even by Deputy Martin's standards.
- Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: Does Deputy Kelleher want to come down to discuss it?
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: I welcome the opportunity to express my views on the budget, many aspects of which are disappointing. I am particularly disappointed that there was no increase in the universal social charge on incomes over €100,000 to bring it to the level paid by self-employed persons with similar incomes. I am aware of the argument that an increase in taxes on income would further damage the...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (13 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if previous participation in REP scheme, including a significant proportion of marginal land in their holding and resultant difficulties in continuing to adhere to the high environmental management practices required by REP scheme in the absence of support will be considered as factors in the assessment of a person (details supplied)...
- Topical Issues: State Forestry Sector (18 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: Various organisations have written to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to express their concern that the proposed sale of the Coillte Teoranta forest crop will impact negatively on public access to and recreational usage of State forests. These organisations include Mountaineering Ireland, BirdWatch Ireland, An Óige, An Taisce, the Irish Wildlife Trust, and CELT, an...
- Topical Issues: State Forestry Sector (18 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: I thank the Minister of State for acknowledging the importance of public access. I can give two examples of its importance from my constituency of Clare. The Violet Hill forest, which is located near Limerick, is a very popular amenity. Most notably, Cratloe Wood attracts between 60,000 and 80,000 visitors every year. The East Clare Way follows a 172 km circular route through some of east...
- Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)
Michael McNamara: When will legislation be introduced to give courts discretion to refuse to permit banks to repossess family homes when the banks in question have unreasonably refused offers-----