Results 2,701-2,720 of 4,717 for speaker:Martin Mansergh

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Does the route to Maynooth go through north Dublin or not? If Deputy Burton does not use it frequently, she could consult a map.

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: That is also true of the DART.

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I use a lot of public transport and know exactly the conditions at different times of day. I suspect I use trains and buses more often than you, Deputy Burton.

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: There is no denying that our fiscal position has weakened from that envisaged at budget time——

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: There have been many improvements——

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I am very tempted. This is my first outing. I apologise. I have been plunged in at the deep end.

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: There have been enormous infrastructural improvements in south Tipperary. It is approximately the third county in terms of spending. The Cahir bypass has made an enormous difference to journeys on the spine from Tipperary to Carrick-on-Suir. It is a very big improvement. The train service has improved enormously under Transport 21.

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Deputy Burton is clearly in denial and thinks she will wind me up.

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Investment and jobs have increased in south Tipperary where there is quite a strong industrial base. The local newspapers report as much about new jobs as redundancies.

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: There is no denying that our fiscal position has weakened from that envisaged at budget time with tax revenue some €736 million behind what was expected at the end of April. However, it is important to note that income tax and corporation tax are broadly in line with expectations and, as such, are good indicators of the economy. It is important, however, to point out that the current...

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: What is remarkable is how long it was sustained. None of us had the hubris to believe that the economic cycle would be abolished. Sooner or later, we were bound to encounter factors leading to a downturn. Deputy Ó Caoláin spoke of the multinational companies in a somewhat deprecating manner. Many of the multinationals in this country have shown a very substantial commitment over quite a...

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I am listening with respect.

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I use it, it is excellent.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works have not received a request for payment of the money in question, which is a contribution towards the cost of works proposed to be undertaken by the River Suck Joint Drainage District Committee. The work which is the subject of the contribution has not been undertaken as far as the Commissioners are aware and the conditions attaching to the making of a...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (15 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education & Science in the acquisition of sites for schools and solely on their instruction. The Office of Public Works does not have any authority to acquire sites for schools by Compulsory Purchase Order. Questions Nos. 54 and 55 answered with Question No. 50.

OECD Report on Public Service Reform: Statements (20 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Deputy should give me a chance.

OECD Report on Public Service Reform: Statements (20 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I am glad that I approved the replies to the first two of Deputy Ring's parliamentary questions before coming to this debate.

OECD Report on Public Service Reform: Statements (20 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: They are not too long. I welcome the publication of the OECD review as a starting point for the next phase in the reform of the public service. I am proud of our public service, with which I have had a close working relationship, initially as a member and for some years subsequent to that as an adviser. Whether one looks to the peace process, our place at the heart of the EU or social...

OECD Report on Public Service Reform: Statements (20 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I did not open these offices; I made an informal visit. I may be asked to open the new offices of the Private Security Authority in Tipperary later this year.

OECD Report on Public Service Reform: Statements (20 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: We will see. There is a misconception that decentralisation is all about civil servants being shipped out of Dublin. In many cases, they are people who, for the first time, are able to work in the area in which they live.