Results 781-800 of 27,019 for speaker:Michael Noonan

Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: I suggest that 2008 is normally seen as the start of the international banking crisis. The collapse of Lehman Brothers on 15 September 2008 is taken as the kick-off point. When it became clear two weeks later that the Irish banking system was in dreadful trouble, leading members of the Government sat in Merrion Street all night. The following day, the Government introduced emergency...

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (19 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will fulfil the commitment made to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick in her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 336 of 16 September 2009; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that their operation scheduled for 2 December 2009 was cancelled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1029/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to improve maternity facilities in Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1104/10]

Written Answers — Pre-school Services: Pre-school Services (19 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an early childhood care and education scheme grant will be paid in respect of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1233/10]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (19 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: Question 1019: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an agreement on a pay claim between his Department and a trade union representing certain public service workers (details supplied) which was forwarded to the Department of Finance in July 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48481/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (20 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Defence if Irish participation in MINURCAT is scheduled to continue beyond its expiry date in March 2010; the cost involved in the termination of Irish involvement in MINURCAT; the cost involved in extending participation in MINURCAT beyond the scheduled 2010 expiry date for Irish participation; if a decision has been taken; if not, when that decision is...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (20 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if payments to nursing homes under the fair deal scheme are made from the date of application for the scheme or from the date of sanction; the provision that is made for payment in respect of patients under the winter initiative who after a two week stay in nursing homes are deemed in need of full-time residential care; and if she...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (20 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has acquired or is in the process of acquiring a property (details supplied) in County Limerick for use as a residence for asylum seekers; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such use will be in breach of conditions of the planning approval from An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide a copy of correspondence to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick confirming their permission to remain here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2585/10]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (27 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of factory ships of international origin that have been brought to shore since the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority came into existence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3797/10]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (27 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: Question 201: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way in which persons who were made redundant by a company (details supplied) can avail of funds being provided by the EU Globalisation Fund; the activities and programmes she considers eligible for the receipt of payments from this fund; if, in respect of training programmes, there is a requirement that...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (27 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has reached an agreement with the banks to allow persons to alter the terms of their mortgage to interest-only repayments for periods of 12 months; the way a person should proceed to avail of this agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4122/10]

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: As the recession continues to deepen, everyone involved in politics are coming across a great many down-beat and depressed people. In Limerick late last week, I met the most depressed individual I have met in a long time. I refer to Mr. Denis Brosnan who was completely depressed by the fact that following all the work he and his task force had done, the Government had failed to issue a...

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: ----- and from senior executives in the United States that the jobs were going down the tubes. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment had Dell on its critical list of industries. The Tánaiste kept the story going that she was going to save these jobs almost up to Christmas.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: She was not being straight with the people.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: She is not being straight with the people now.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: Mr. Denis Brosnan is a reputable entrepreneur. His record as head of the Kerry Group is beyond criticism. He built it up to be an amazing international company. He has been involved in other business projects and has been equally successful. He is admired throughout the region. He took this on as a public service task. I was amazed last week at how forthright and blunt he was in saying...

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: This is the cargo hub proposal for Shannon.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: The Tánaiste said there was a report about Dublin Airport and she would have it shortly.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Michael Noonan: All right. I am glad to hear of that. However, before it is viable the Government or one of its agencies must provide approximately €7 million for the supporting infrastructure, not in the airport itself, but to provide the access roads and the other infrastructure necessary to promote this. I would like a commitment in this regard. The western corridor is also crucial to the west....