Results 621-640 of 13,253 for speaker:Pat Gallagher

Seanad: Swimming Pool Projects. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Phelan for raising this issue and I am pleased to respond to him on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue, on the local authority swimming pool programme and, in particular, on the position of the Kilkenny swimming pool project which comes under that programme. The aim of the programme, which is administered by the Department of Arts, Sport and...

Seanad: Swimming Pool Projects. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: If the news is good, I doubt anybody will worry.

Seanad: Swimming Pool Projects. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The council applied for grant aid to replace the existing swimming pool on a new site. Following the approval of the feasibility study in that year, the council decided that the most suitable site for the development was at a different location, at Scanlon Park, which already had an eight lane athletic track and an all-weather full size pitch. The council submitted the preliminary report for...

Seanad: Work Permits. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Bannon for raising the matter and giving me the opportunity to respond on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The person referred to by the Senator arrived in the State on 16 November 2000 accompanied by her three children and claimed asylum. Her claim for refugee status was examined by two independent statutory offices established to consider...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Both Cork County Council and Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour Board have been previously advised that the allocation in this Department in respect of the national development plan is limited, and accordingly, the Department has not been in a position to announce grant aid approvals in respect of the development of regional harbours. Talks were recently held with officials from Cork County...

Written Answers — Eel Stocks: Eel Stocks (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 to 113, inclusive, together. I am advised that the ESB commissions a brown eel-monitoring programme on the Shannon under the scientific direction of NUI Galway. The purpose of this programme is to ensure that eel stocks are monitored and conserved in accordance with best practice. The ESB has no commercial interest in the disposal of any eels caught as...

Written Answers — Fish Stocks: Fish Stocks (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: My colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has primary responsibility for policy and legislation on water quality issues. Statutory responsibility for water management and protection rests primarily with the local authorities. The central and regional fisheries boards have responsibility for the conservation and management of fish stocks. I am advised that...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Doonbeg pier is owned by Clare County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests, in the first instance, with the local authority. A programme for the funding of small harbours within the overall 2005 fishery harbours development programme is under consideration at present and funding for Doonbeg pier will be considered under this programme, taking into account the amount...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The Department has no funds available to grant aid the purchasers of schooner sailing boats, regardless of length, for the provision of pleasure sailing craft. An Bord Iascaigh Mhara, BIM, provides grant aid towards the introduction of new purpose built and suitable modern second hand vessels where these vessels are exclusively engaged in sea angling and marine tourism-related activities. A...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: In the course of the statutory consultation process on the wild salmon and sea trout tagging scheme, which concluded on the 13 April, I received nine submissions. In addition, some 2,600 objections to the proposed quota were received on pre-printed cards, standard form letters and standard form e-mails. The Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme Regulations 2005, S.I. 204 of 2005, were...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Since my appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for marine matters, I have not received any communication from the UK Government regarding the management of the Irish wild salmon fishery. I am aware, however, of the concerns being expressed abroad that drift netting in the Irish fishery is having an adverse impact on wild Atlantic salmon stocks. The recent statement issued by...

Written Answers — Community Development Projects: Community Development Projects (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Raughley Pier is owned by Sligo County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. A programme for the funding of small harbours within the overall 2005 fishery harbours development programme is under consideration at present and funding for Raughley Pier will be considered under this programme taking into account the amount...

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Order for Report Stage. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I move amendment No. 1: In page 8, to delete lines 7 to 17. Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 were tabled by Deputies Broughan and Perry on Committee Stage. I have given much consideration to the contributions made by the Deputies and amendment No. 1 in my name incorporates the intention of amendments Nos. 2 and 3. My amendment deletes the section which the Deputies favoured.

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I will deal first with amendment No. 6 which is being taken with amendments Nos. 4 and 5. When requested by Deputy Perry on Committee Stage, I said I would examine this issue. However, I clarified at that time that I would examine it but I drew his attention to the fact that the necessary aspects of the 1981 Act are included in the Bill. Having received clarification and advice on this, I...

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Not necessarily. At least 12 states must express consent to be bound by the convention through ratification or accession. Incorporated in that must be four states, each with a registered fleet of at least 2 million units of gross tonnage. To put it in perspective, this is more than ten times the size of the Irish fleet. I doubt if we will make a contribution there, but we will make a...

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I appreciate the sincere case made by Deputy Perry. If I thought for one moment that accepting the amendment would improve the Bill, I would have no hesitation in doing so. However, I am advised it is not necessary because we can draw clear water, to use the pun, between the Sea Pollution Act 1991 and the Bill we are debating. This Bill deals with compensation and liability while the Sea...

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: No. There is no necessity for cutting and pasting.

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I move amendment No. 7: In page 16, line 15, to delete "inspector," and substitute "inspector". This is merely an amendment to correct a grammatical error in the text of the Bill.

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy Broughan has partially answered the case for me. I have not changed my views since Committee Stage apart from seeking further advice. The advice available to me is that the addition of the words "reasonably" and "reasonable grounds for" are unnecessary. Section 24(3) provides that an inspector, who could be a member of the Garda, Defence Forces, harbour authorities or such person or...