Results 401-420 of 7,789 for speaker:Michael Fitzmaurice
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: No.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: One example is Cloneen near Longford where there is an SAC raised bog. There is no management plan for that land and the problem relates to the raised bog. It has been developed into green land on which one can cut the meadow. Those involved are now being refused permission to clean a drain. The land is getting worse because of this problem, which is why I say one crowd is-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: Yes. It is an SAC raised bog, even though a person can cut silage on it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: No, it was done years ago. The Department would have given grants-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: I have dealt with SACs and NHAs. We were told on numerous occasions that when adjustments had to made, clearance had to be obtained from the European Union. One is subject to the same notifiable actions on an NHA as on an SAC or an SPA. Why is there a differentiation, notwithstanding the fact that the people concerned being left with harsh conditions under which they are supposed to work?...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: County Monaghan Anti-Pylon Committee (28 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank Ms Marron and her team for the presentation and I welcome Councillors McElvaney and Keelan. Last week we found out that while this charade was going on of making people feel good that every option would be considered, the proposal for the pylons had been submitted to An Bord Pleanála. People were wondering were they going to get underground or overground connections but the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: County Monaghan Anti-Pylon Committee (28 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: Is it is envisaged that Spain will be buying from France?
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: I note small businesses.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: Is there a designated person randomly testing bus drivers for drugs?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: It is not being done then.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: What would it cost per year if a service provider carried out tests on say 10% of Bus Éireann drivers?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: My understanding is that a medical practitioner must be present.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: Would someone drive to Galway to do such a test for €10 to €15?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: Do they charge mileage on top of this?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: What is the total cost?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: Would it be €50 or €100? Can Mr. Kenny give me a rough figure?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: I understand Bus Éireann is a large company and trying to do its best in ensuring health and safety standards. Do all its drivers have CPCs, driver certificate of professional competence?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: Do they do a pre-service test every morning?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: How many people does Bus Éireann employ? How many buses does it operate?