Results 781-800 of 1,150 for speaker:Frank Fahey

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: The ultimate responsibility rests with CER. It is not intended that one designated body would be put in the position of policing another. The authorised officer will primarily inspect the work of unregistered contractors and sometimes the work of its own registered contractors. If a contractor has moved from one body to another, his or her work will be inspected by an authorised officer of...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: Yes.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: The fine of €5,000 is the standard maximum allowed in this case as specified by the Attorney General's office although this maximum may be updated from time to time. It is for the courts to determine the actual amount of the fine, subject to the maximum amount. In respect of the €15,000 fine, this level of fine is viewed as appropriate given the characteristics and the gravity of the...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: The provision to which this amendment relates specifically requires not only that a draft of such regulations must be laid before each House of the Oireachtas but also that a positive resolution of each House is required before the regulations may be made. CER has the relevant expertise to make a determination as to which electrical works should be designated as designated works on safety...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I am sorry that I cannot accede to the Deputy's requirements. The Commission for Energy Regulation is the expert body in this matter, not the Members of this House. With due respect to them, we must leave such issues to the experts.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I move amendment No. 47: In page 17, lines 32 and 33, to delete all words from and including "(inserted" in line 32 down to and including "2006)" in line 33 and substitute "(inserted by section 5 of)".

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: It is a technical issue due to an error, which is accepted. There is no more to be said about it.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I move amendment No. 49: In page 18, to delete lines 3 to 10 and substitute the following: 10A.—(1)(a) In the interests of the proper and effective regulation of the electricity and natural gas markets and the formulation of policy applicable to such proper and effective regulation, the Minister may give such general policy directions to the Commission, as he or she considers appropriate,...

Seanad: Disability Act 2005 Sectoral Plans: Statements (2 Nov 2006)

Frank Fahey: Motions seeking the approval of six sectoral plans under the Disability Act 2005 were presented to Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann on 17 and 18 October 2006 respectively. These motions were approved by both Houses of the Oireachtas, thereby enabling the plans to take effect. Sectoral plans were prepared by the Minister for Health and Children, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs,...

Seanad: Disability Act 2005 Sectoral Plans: Statements (2 Nov 2006)

Frank Fahey: That is a matter for the committees.

Seanad: Disability Act 2005 Sectoral Plans: Statements (2 Nov 2006)

Frank Fahey: I thank all the Senators for their very positive contributions to the sectoral plans. I also thank them for the recognition they have given to the great work done by the public servants in all the Departments involved with the plans. I express thanks to the officials in my Department and each of the other Departments who have put enormous work into the preparation of these plans and have had...

Stardust Fire (22 Nov 2006)

Frank Fahey: On behalf of the Tánaiste, I thank the Deputies for their contributions to this debate, which provides an opportunity to update the House on the very latest developments with respect to this important matter. As the Tánaiste has previously set out, discussions between his Department and representatives of the families led in 2004 to the presentation to the Department of a submission...

Health Service Staff. (22 Nov 2006)

Frank Fahey: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I thank the Deputy for raising it because it provides me with an opportunity to outline to this House the issues in respect of the staffing levels relating to the grades to which he referred. The latest available figures show that in the period since the establishment of the Health Service...

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Frank Fahey: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to inform the Seanad of progress on this important and serious issue. Domestic violence is too often a hidden crime in our society and we must never lose sight of the fact that it is a crime. Society must treat it as such and must punish offenders most severely. We must create a culture where every man, woman and child enjoys the right to live...

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Frank Fahey: An independent report made that recommendation.

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Frank Fahey: I thank Senators for their contributions to this debate. Little has been said with which I would not agree and the eloquent arguments made by Members represent an important step forward. Many of the difficulties surrounding domestic violence arise from the hidden nature of this heinous crime. Victims are often afraid to report the crimes committed against them, particularly when the...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (30 Nov 2006)

Frank Fahey: I thank Senators for their contributions to the debate. The comments referred both to the Bill itself and to the general electoral agenda. It is not possible to respond to all the comments made but I will attempt to cover as much as possible. We will go into matters in more detail on Committee Stage. Senators broadly welcomed the extension of voting facilities to prisoners. It may be...

Seanad: Legislative Programme. (30 Nov 2006)

Frank Fahey: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I am taking the place of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, who is abroad. The Minister for Transport is fully committed to the introduction of a modernised regulatory framework for public transport at a national level and will continue to advance the regulatory reform agenda. The programme for Government contains several related...

Domestic Violence. (7 Dec 2006)

Frank Fahey: The organisation in question is a registered charity and non-governmental organisation which received substantial grant assistance from my Department to undertake a locally based one-year pilot domestic violence intervention project. The purpose of the pilot project was to develop an integrated programme co-ordinating the work of the civil and criminal judicial systems and other key agencies...

Domestic Violence. (7 Dec 2006)

Frank Fahey: I agree with the Deputy that the probation and welfare service has done a good job as part of this pilot project, as have the Garda and the other support agencies. However, until such time as we receive the final report, it would not be appropriate for me to make any comment on what the outcome of our considerations would be. I must await the final report and its consideration by my...