Results 4,981-5,000 of 7,082 for speaker:John Paul Phelan
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (2 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: 140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a recent incident at Trinity College Dublin wherein an ambassador was denied a speaking opportunity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11072/17]
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: As we have a quorum, we will commence. I apologise for my absence in recent weeks but thank Deputies Lahart and Chambers for stepping into the breach. Is it agreed that we go into private session? Agreed.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: I welcome from the Construction Industry Federation Mr. Dominic Doheny, president; Mr. Pat Lucey, senior vice president; Mr. Philip Crampton, chairman, investment taxation and public spending committee; Mr. Tom Parlon, formerly of this parish, director general; and Mr. Hubert Fitzpatrick, director. They have been asked to give evidence to help the committee in its review of the capital plan....
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: I thank Mr. Crampton. Does Mr. Doheny wish to make a closing statement?
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: Members should try to limit themselves to five minutes for questions and answers so that everyone can contribute. I know that Deputy Chambers will.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: No pressure.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: There were other things that were asked.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: Can the CIF send us a copy of that when it has been published?
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: Was that the Deputy's main reason for opposing the treaty?
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: I would never believe it.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: Can Mr. Parlon respond? I will return to the Deputy.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: Before finishing, the matter of fiscal rules has come up time and again. Mr. Parlon mentioned strange bedfellows but everybody on this committee is in agreement with his position that there must be some relaxation. Mr. Crampton made a point about the structural reform clause and it is probably the most realistic route of a change occurring there that will not require a treaty change. We...
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: We do and we are in agreement on that. A final point is on long-term planning. Deputy Boyd Barrett regards himself as a socialist but I am not. As I recall, one thing the Soviets used to get right was the 20-year plan. I was a child at the time so I do not have much recollection of that era. In Britain, following from Brexit, they are talking about a 30-year horizon on capital...
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: The witness had a point on the European Investment Bank, which is now here. I have spoken to the clerk and we could get its representatives before the committee. I will discuss it with other members and follow up on that.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)
John Paul Phelan: I am unavailable to meet the Commissioner on that day. I thank all the members from the Construction Industry Federation who are present and members of our committee.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Minister for Finance (13 Apr 2017)
John Paul Phelan: The committee is now in public session. I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound quality of the transmission of the proceedings. I draw the attention of members and witnesses to the fact that witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if they are directed by it to cease...
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Minister for Finance (13 Apr 2017)
John Paul Phelan: Deputies Calleary, Barrett and Burton have questions for the Minister. They indicated to me in that order and, therefore, I will call them in that order. I call Deputy Calleary first.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Minister for Finance (13 Apr 2017)
John Paul Phelan: The Deputy's unhappiness is unanimous.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Minister for Finance (13 Apr 2017)
John Paul Phelan: Through the Chair, please.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Minister for Finance (13 Apr 2017)
John Paul Phelan: Everyone opposed the collapse.