Results 501-520 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: That is confidence.

Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (19 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: I was curious about why this item was put on today's agenda but now I know. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment felt he would not have sufficient time next week at the Fianna Fáil Ard-Fheis in Killarney to say all he did today. We are getting a preview of his ard-fheis speech.

Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (19 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: He will get more time at the ard-fheis. The Central Statistics Office reports the population has breached the 4 million mark, standing at 4.13 million people. However, there is much comment as to the true population level. Once upon a time, in his previous portfolio, the Minister got into difficulty with sums over medical cards and the numbers of people over 70 years of age. It turned out to...

Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (19 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: There were many recommendations in the excellent report by Mr. O'Driscoll and his team. However, we do not need to see another implementation body but action. The Minister is now beginning to take some action. According to the Forfás expert group on future skills needs, the list of professions facing a skills shortage is mind-boggling. It includes bricklayers, plasterers, carpenters,...

Driver Testing. (19 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Transport if the recruitment process under way for new driver testers will fill all vacancies in the driver testing service; if he will increase the number of driver testers once these vacancies are filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28820/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made in establishing an independent authority to procure public transport; the nature and functions of this authority; when the enabling legislation for such an authority will be published; when the authority will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28832/05]

Written Answers — National Building Agency: National Building Agency (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the new role for the National Building Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30015/05]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in implementation of the new improved energy efficiency standard for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30017/05]

Written Answers — Competition Authority: Competition Authority (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of prosecutions initiated by the Competition Authority for breaches of the Competition Act 1991 and 2002 for each year since 1996; the number of convictions secured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30283/05]

Written Answers — Competition Authority: Competition Authority (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of civil cases initiated by the Competition Authority in the High Court since 1996 concerning breaches of the Competition Acts 1991 and 2002; the number of such proceedings that were withdrawn, settled or otherwise compromised; the number of such proceedings that went to a full hearing before the High Court; the...

Written Answers — Competition Authority: Competition Authority (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of civil or criminal cases that the Competition Authority has initiated under section 4 of the Competition Acts since 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30285/05]

Written Answers — Competition Authority: Competition Authority (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of civil or criminal cases taken by the Competition Authority since 1996 under section 5 of the Competition Acts for an alleged breach of a dominant position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30286/05]

Written Answers — Competition Authority: Competition Authority (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of complaints the Competition Authority has received for alleged breaches of the Competition Acts for each year since 1996; the number of complaints that have gone on to be investigated by the authority; the number of complaints that have resulted in the initiation of legal proceedings by the authority in...

Written Answers — Competition Authority: Competition Authority (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of investigations which have been carried out in respect of complaints received by the Competition Authority for breaches of the Competition Acts for each of the years from 1996 to date; the average length of time between the receipt of the complaint by the authority and the conclusion of its investigation or...

Written Answers — Competition Authority: Competition Authority (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the redress that exists for a person who makes a complaint to the Competition Authority in a case in which the authority decides not to investigate the complaint; if an administrative appeal exists against the authority's decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30288/05]

Written Answers — Competition Authority: Competition Authority (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the professional backgrounds of the members of the Competition Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30290/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when payment will be made in respect of scrapie depopulated flocks in the 2001 to 2003 period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30185/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 475: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made regarding an application for residence for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [30190/05]

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (25 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 627: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of the roll-out of the Lifesteps programme; the number of public libraries in which it is available; the number in which it will eventually be available; the timescale for this roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30353/05]

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (27 Oct 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will introduce a second tier support payment for children in unemployed or low-wage households; if so, the progress which has been made to date in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30853/05]