Results 821-840 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: I take the point that there has been no flooding, but the scheme was supposed to start last September. It is February and it still has not started.

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: Then why was it promised at the time?

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: It was to start in September.

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: I do not want to banter with the Minister of State on this matter. I was genuine in raising the matter because I heard about it. Officials also told me about it over the past number of months. I accept what the Minister of State has said and I would appreciate a letter from him to that effect.

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: The sting of a dying wasp.

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: That is the sting of a dying wasp. They are feeling the effects of it now.

Health Service Reform: Motion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: I am delighted to contribute on this important topic. When I listened to the "One O'Clock News" with Sean O'Rourke today, the opinion poll under discussion showed a huge turn in favour of the Opposition, which would enable it to form a Government. A major issue in the featured constituency was that of health, in particular equipment purchased with public funds but left lying idle because...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has studied proposals for tax reform to ease the operation of charities; and his views on proposals for VAT compensation, threshold for donation relief and duty relief on banking cards. [4141/07]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (8 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the latest contact he has had with the military regime in Burma regarding the detention of the pro-democracy leader in that country; if he has discussed her detention with his European colleagues in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3949/07]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (8 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason his planned visit to Gaza was cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3916/07]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given approval to the Office of Public Works for the main drainage scheme on the River Suir in Clonmel, County Tipperary; the amount that has been allocated; when the works will commence; and the length of time the works will take to complete. [4479/07]

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: I commend my Fine Gael colleagues for bringing this Bill before the House. Climate change is a major problem facing the world but we have not been serious about addressing it. The recent rise in the cost of crude oil, petrol and diesel on the world market and increased costs here brought home to many people the real difficulties facing them on a daily basis in that regard. It stemmed the...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: Deputy O'Flynn can shake his head but that is the reality.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy should stop in my constituency on his way to Dublin or any part of his own constituency and he will meet people who are at a loss to know how to progress this issue. I urge the Minister to re-examine this area. He is not giving leadership. There is potential in this area. The world needs it, our country needs it and generations after us need alternatives. We must stand back and...

Written Answers — Standardised Testing: Standardised Testing (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the years at which standardised testing will be introduced during the primary level cycle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4998/07]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of secondary schools currently covered by the services offered by the National Educational Psychological Service; the target she has set with regard to improving this number over the coming six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5025/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a visa will issue to a person (details supplied). [4703/07]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 249: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when additional gardaí will be granted to Fethard, County Tipperary. [4969/07]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made to date on the Office of Public Works improvement plan for the Rock of Cashel. [4886/07]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 616: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the scheme for the disposal of silage wrap will be extended to south Tipperary, as the present situation is causing a lot of problems for farmers. [5157/07]