Results 761-780 of 1,330 for speaker:John Lyons
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: I get the point being made about taxi drivers as they are often the first port of call. In that regard, what about the hotels in the immediate vicinity of the airport? I assume people who are fairly high up in businesses often stay in these hotels before they leave Ireland. Is there any initiative in that regard or is there space for these hotels to be incorporated in the plans?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: There will be plenty of Deputies and Senators putting this news in leaflets in future. ConnectIreland is coming to the committee today with a good story.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: I wish to clarify a point. Is it necessary for an individual or group to register with the ConnectIreland before they can pursue any communication?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: By the way, it is not for myself. I am not looking for €75,000.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: Does the pilot scheme cover GAA clubs nationwide or is it confined to a few? It is a really good idea, as the quality of facilities at GAA and other sports clubs varies around the country. Many people have connections abroad and hope that perhaps in some shape or form they might be the nuggets with which the clubs connects. It seems to be a great idea for clubs and large voluntary groups....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: On behalf of the joint committee I wholeheartedly thank Mr. Clune and Mr. McLoughlin for coming. They were a breath of fresh air and brought very positive news. There will be no shortage of people here willing to support their work. If there is anything they wish to communicate to any Member of the Houses, I invite them to, please, do so. Everybody in the Oireachtas will be more than...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (3 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: In this session we will have a discussion with Ms Ann Riordan, chairperson designate, Science Foundation Ireland, who is accompanied by Mr. Donal Keane, chief operations officer and secretary to the board. I also welcome Mr. Brian Dalton, assistant principal officer, Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (3 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: I wholeheartedly endorse Ms Riordan's description of herself as an evangelist of knowledge-based industry in this country. Her achievement in bringing Microsoft to Ireland and developing its presence to where it is today was particularly influential. I now invite questions from members, beginning with Deputy Dara Calleary.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (3 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: with regard to the associate professional issue, I have been working with FIT and the Minister for Social Protection to push the concept of the associate professional because we see the value of what FIT is proposing. There is more than one way to achieve the skillset that is needed, in particular in the IT sector but not only that, the model FIT has proposed would be transferable to other...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (3 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: That is a fair point.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (3 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: Does Ms Riordan wish to add to that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (3 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: Before we wind up the meeting does Ms Ann Riordan have any final comments?
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: We are into the second round, so each speaker has a maximum of two minutes.
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: Thank you, Deputy.
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: Deputy, your time is up.
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: As the proposer, the Deputy knows he will be entitled to speak again.
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: I must intervene in fairness to everybody. The Deputy can speak a final time as proposer of the motion.
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: So let us be fair to everybody and-----
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: The rule states that the Deputy has two minutes.
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2013)
John Lyons: For the purpose of fairness, each person may respond for two minutes.