Results 5,241-5,260 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I noted that at the beginning of the meeting.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Donohoe, and his officials for attending. I am glad we have completed the Bill in time to allow him to fulfil his other commitments.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Message to Dáil (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the Harbours Bill 2015 and has made amendments thereto.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: And increase their taxes.
- Topical Issue Debate: Pesticides Directive Training (24 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I thank Deputy Aylward for raising this case. The individual concerned was not mentioned in the question. I did not realise the Deputy's question was specific to one person but we may look at his particular case. The sustainable use of pesticides directive establishes a framework for community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides. It aims to fill the current legislative...
- Topical Issue Debate: Pesticides Directive Training (24 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I acknowledge that the Deputy has accepted the need for the directive. We all agree that it is important because there has been too much misuse of pesticides and people have concerns about cancer and so forth. The regulation has been introduced for that reason and requires people to be trained in the use of pesticides. The directions printed on spray cans are a specific issue. Users need...
- Topical Issue Debate: Pesticides Directive Training (24 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I spoke to the relevant officials while preparing for this discussion. They are not trying to put anyone out of business. They want to implement the directive because pesticide sprays are dangerous.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: GLAS Administration (25 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: The scheme has not yet been finalised.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Grocery Industry Competition (25 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: The legislative power to tackle the matters mentioned are under the auspices of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, together with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The commission, which was established on 31 October 2014, is the statutory body responsible for enforcing consumer protection and competition law. During 2014, the Department of Jobs,...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Grocery Industry Competition (25 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I have ongoing discussions with all sections of the horticulture industry and am acutely aware of the difficulties encountered in producing and selling product. I am also acutely aware of the potential for import substitution. I continually meet them and discuss the issues with them. I am open to any dialogue that will improve the sector. It does not need a special forum because the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Grocery Industry Competition (25 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I have had discussions with the supermarkets but I am precluded by law from dictating to them. I cannot interfere with pricing. We have to very careful about that because it is written in law. I have encouraged them and spoken to them but I have to be very careful about it.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Grocery Industry Competition (25 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I want at all times to ensure the producer is paid a fair price. I have already stated that I cannot interfere.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Grocery Industry Competition (25 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: The legislation does not allow me to interfere. The reality is that we will encourage the supermarkets and do everything that is possible. I remind the Deputy that because of our actions last year and the discussions - they were only discussions - we did not have a repeat of what happened the previous year. I hope coming into this Christmas the supermarkets will abide by the general thrust...
- Leaders' Questions (25 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: Deputy Adams can block anything he likes.
- Leaders' Questions (25 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: We did not follow Greece.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2015) Tom Hayes: We have a quorum. This meeting has been convened to consider the Supplementary Estimate, Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. I remind members that these are supplementary rather than the totality of the Estimates. I request that all mobile telephones be switched off. I thank the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, and his officials for...
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2015) Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister. We shall commence with subhead B3, road improvement and maintenance. Is Deputy Fleming offering?
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2015) Tom Hayes: Sorry, Deputy Fleming, the way we are supposed to progress the Supplementary Estimate is in relation to the targets set originally and the performance rather than-----
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2015) Tom Hayes: Is the Deputy moving on to the subject of rail?