Results 4,281-4,300 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes
- Other Questions: Milk Quota Cessation (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: I answered that yesterday and I can forward the detail to Deputy Ó Cuív. I am confident of the prospects because of the good work being done in the background, particularly with the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society. A representative from the ICOS stated on "Morning Ireland" that no one should or would be left without payment and that this was the society's hope and...
- Other Questions: Commonage Division (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: The Deputy will be aware that in excess of €1.7 billion is paid annually to farmers in Ireland under the various area-based schemes including the single farm payment and disadvantaged areas scheme. Payments under these schemes may be made only in respect of eligible land and applicants under the scheme are obliged annually to declare the land parcels available to them. Details of the...
- Other Questions: Commonage Division (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: I will refer the matter to the officials. Deputy Kyne referred to Keelderry commonage. I understand Deputy Kyne has been in communication with the Minister in this regard. A review process is in place and Deputy Kyne will be notified and given the exact details. I understand that process is in place and I trust Deputy Kyne will be happy with the situation at that stage.
- Other Questions: Aquaculture Development (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: The majority of areas for which these oyster licences are sought are designated special areas of conservation or special protection areas under the EU birds directive. In 2007 the European Court of Justice declared in case No. C418/04 that by failing to take all measures necessary to comply with Article 6.3 of the EU habitats directive in respect of the authorisation of aquaculture...
- Other Questions: Aquaculture Development (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: The Deputy's points are exceptionally well made and Members encounter this issue daily in different areas. I have sympathy with what the Deputy has said. I note that while this area is not within my brief, as the Minister, Deputy Coveney, normally deals with this aspect, I will talk to him on this matter to ascertain what can be done to alleviate the frustrations. If jobs are at stake or...
- Other Questions: Aquaculture Licences Applications (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: The bays referred to by the Deputy are designated as special areas of conservation under the European Union habitats directive or special protection areas under the EU birds directive or both. All applications in Natura 2000 areas are required to be appropriately assessed for the purpose of environmental compliance with the EU birds and habitats directives. The assessment process of...
- Other Questions: Aquaculture Licences Applications (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: That meeting should be allowed to go ahead. The Department will contact the Deputy to set a date and time for it to be held, obviously as soon as possible.
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: I do not think he said that.
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: I know the Deputy is friendly with her.
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: Fianna Fáil made that decision.
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: Fianna Fáil made that decision.
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: Fianna Fáil made the decision for it to go ahead-----
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: -----and the Deputy is not prepared to accept that.
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: That is on the record. The decision was made.
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: The Deputy knows that well because he was a Minister of State in the previous Government
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: It made that decision and now the Deputy is-----
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: With all due respect, the Deputy should tell the truth for a change.
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: Fianna Fáil made the decision and it foisted it on the people.
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: When the Deputy's party made the decision to go ahead with this why did it not think of that?
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)
Tom Hayes: When it made the decision-----