Results 41-60 of 2,406 for speaker:Tony McLoughlin

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (14 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 532: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the expected cost to farmers and householders with septic tanks, to comply with the directive relating to ground water quality; if he will clarify the guidelines and timescale of the requirements to comply with this directive on water quality. [22827/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 741: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the payments for the participants of agri-environment options scheme 2010 will be awarded; and the timeframe for payment to participants of the AEOS scheme 2011. [22826/11]

Written Answers — Apprenticeship Programmes: Apprenticeship Programmes (20 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the route he, FÁS and SOLAS are providing to ensure school leavers can be trained as tradespeople (details supplied). [24868/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 355: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will reconsider his decision not to approve funding for the extension of the Sligo and environs sewerage scheme for Cumeen, County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24946/11]

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (20 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 356: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider grant aiding community and sports centre controlled by local authorities and local communities across the State to provide rain water harvesting facilities which would be welcomed in view of the amount of treated water used in these types of community complexes [24948/11]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (20 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for Garda clearance; and his plans to reduce this waiting time for persons who are awaiting this clearance to take up positions [24949/11]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (20 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 537: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given for grant assistance towards the upgrade of the Sligo town base swimming pool. [24947/11]

Written Answers — Onshore Exploration: Onshore Exploration (27 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether there is no integrated approach to monitoring or regulation of any onshore gas extraction process, for example, hydraulic fracturing, under current legislation, and if licences are granted in the future to proceed to exploration stage, if he will become proactive rather than reactive; and...

Written Answers — Onshore Exploration: Onshore Exploration (27 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether there is at present no integrated approach to monitoring or regulation of any onshore gas extraction process, for example, hydraulic fracturing, under current planning or environmental legislation. [26421/11]

Written Answers — Onshore Exploration: Onshore Exploration (27 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether there is no integrated approach to monitoring or regulation of any onshore gas extraction process, for example, hydraulic fracturing, under current legislation; and if he will now become proactive rather than reactive if licences are granted in the future to proceed to exploration stage....

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans being considered for the closure of small rural Garda stations in the Sligo-north Leitrim area and in view of any review of such small stations, if he, in co-operation with the Garda Commissioner, is considering any changes to the administration of the force on a county basis following the setting up of the joint policing...

Written Answers — Onshore Exploration: Onshore Exploration (27 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will allow gas exploration companies to utilise Coillte Teoranta lands in the north-west. [26421/11]

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: The aim of the Bill is simple, namely, to allow an increase in the level of funding which can be provided to the national tourism development authority, Fáilte Ireland, for capital expenditure projects from €65 million to €150 million. The proposal by Government to continue investment in tourism is justified based on the 11% rise in tourism numbers published last week. The tourism...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this Bill and would like to concentrate on two measures which will have the effect of reducing the numbers of road deaths and serious injuries as a result of driving under the influence of alcohol. Section 3 refers to the offence of knowingly driving a dangerous and defective vehicle, an offence applicable to the driver and the owner of the vehicle. I...

Food Harvest 2020 (6 Oct 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will provide an update on the targets agreed in Food Harvest 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27712/11]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (6 Oct 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his priorities for the next implementation phase of Food Harvest 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27711/11]

Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: The decision by the Government's economic management council to establish a working group to consider the great difficulties faced by many mortgage holders in this country was very welcome and is a first step in establishing and framing policy that will try to tackle this widespread difficulty in our communities. The threat of losing one's home or the roof over one's family must be the most...

Written Answers — School Inspections: School Inspections (18 Oct 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he proposes to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of whole-school evaluations in relation to the amount of peripheral information necessary for inspections and the additional workload applied to our schools in view of the current challenging times in education. [29707/11]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (18 Oct 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will cost the introduction of Project Maths in relation to the purchase of new textbooks for both junior and leaving certificate students. [29708/11]

Written Answers — Teaching Council: Teaching Council (18 Oct 2011)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will name three measurable improvements in education as a result of the introduction of the Teaching Council. [29709/11]