Results 2,961-2,980 of 4,404 for speaker:Liz McManus
- Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (1 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on draft EU legislation aimed at curbing misleading information on airline ticket prices; if he will conduct an investigation into the level of misleading advertising and selling of airline tickets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32523/08]
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Sometimes it is.
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: On behalf of the Labour Party, I welcome the Broadcasting Bill 2008. As there is always room for improvement, on Committee Stage we will table amendments. However, we support the Bill's overall approach. While it is cautious rather than radical, it will ensure regulation over what is now a phenomenon. Broadcasting has such a powerful influence in our lives. It informs, entertains,...
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: To be fair to the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, he was not in office at that time. It is a practical idea. Having one person in charge, for a period limited to the duration of the transfer, seems to be a very good way of managing the major change from analogue to digital, which will be fundamental in broadcasting terms. This is how it is working in Britain....
- Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (2 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the increase of almost 60% in the number of public order offences between 2003 and 2007; the steps he is taking to reduce the number of such offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32845/08]
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (2 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he has taken or plans to take arising from the report of the Hartnett inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32844/08]
- National Drugs Strategy. (7 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the arrangements in progressing the Dial-to-Stop Drug Dealing Campaign in the selected areas in the first phase; the way the campaign will be advertised in each area; if the leaflets and explanatory information will be available in schools, community centres and public areas; if advertising will be taken out in...
- Departmental Expenditure. (8 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to cut services provided directly by his Department or through bodies funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33761/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (8 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to provide â¬100 million funding to the Arts Council as recommended by the Partnership for the Arts document; the strategy for the development of the arts here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33777/08]
- Leader's Questions (14 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Not spending it wisely.
- Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Deputy Timmins wondered how much money in excise duty on petrol is gathered up by the Government. The increase in petrol prices provides rich pickings for the Government. It obtains 55% of the cost of a litre of petrol, while 37% of the cost is due to refining the oil. It is outrageous that the Government can go back to the well and add to its take when it is already receiving such a...
- Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Not only have they gone along with that, but they have rolled over on the delivery of their agenda. It is pathetic. It is having a social impact, because people will not be able to afford to pay for fuel over the winter months, but neither is it dealing with the major environmental challenges posed by climate change. The only way we will see a significant change on climate change is to...
- Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: The Government is the main cause of this problem.
- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, perhaps the Minister will accept a question.
- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: I wanted to comment on the fact that the Minister reduced funding for the greener homes scheme by â¬15 million.
- Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Will an order be brought forward to postpone the elections to the regional fisheries boards yet again? This will be the fourth year in which such elections have been postponed. Two years ago the Minister, Deputy Ryan, then in opposition, described it as an act of cowardice that the Government did not hold these elections. With regard to the budget announcement that the regional fisheries...
- Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: When will the new legislation be published?
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (21 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the outcome of her deliberations in respect of the proposed introduction of a new family payment to support children in low income families. [34884/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her intentions to increase the rate of fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34874/08]
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Oct 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the transfer of the former Garda station in Ashford, County Wicklow to the local community; his plans to advance this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35720/08]