Results 901-920 of 13,253 for speaker:Pat Gallagher

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (23 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Primary responsibility for protecting water quality rests with the relevant local authorities and proposals to deal with environmental threats in this area is a matter for these bodies to decide, in consultation with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. I am aware, through the Western Regional Fisheries Board, of the concerns held by local stakeholders about the...

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (23 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Under the Fisheries Acts, primary responsibility for the protection and conservation of inland fisheries is a matter for the regional fisheries boards, in this case, the Western Regional Fisheries Board. I am aware, through that board, that an aggressive alien plant species known as Lagarosiphon major or curly water weed has been identified in Lough Corrib. This weed, originally from Africa,...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (23 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: On 15 June last, I was pleased to launch, on behalf of the Royal Irish Academy and the Irish Char Conservation Group, their publication entitled "Threatened Irish Freshwater Fishes". This publication makes a very valuable contribution to our knowledge of some of Ireland's rarer native species, which are an important and unique aspect of our natural heritage. The publication brings together...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (23 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources does not have a role in industrial relations matters. I have no statutory function in relation to seafarers' wages. An agreed joint statement was issued from Irish Ferries and SIPTU on 16 June 2005, stating that the parties have agreed to appoint assessors to conduct a comprehensive review of operations encompassing the Irish Sea...

Port Development. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Deputy Jim O'Keeffe for providing me with this opportunity to report to the House on the background and current position regarding the matter of Dublin Port Company and the Anna Livia Consortium which is one of the candidates for the provision of a national conference centre. The Office of Public Works has provided my Department with an information note on some key events in the...

National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: As the Deputy is well aware, legal proceedings have been taken by Campus Stadium Ireland Development Limited, CSID, the landlords of the national aquatic centre, against Dublin Waterworld Limited, the operators of the centre. This case is currently before the commercial court. As has been explained on a number of occasions to the Deputy, the existence of the court case precludes the Minister,...

National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: There was considerable structural damage elsewhere on that same day.

National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: It will be recalled that, for example, two aeroplanes were damaged on the runway at Dublin Airport and buildings on an estate in Clonee, County Meath, were stripped by the exceptionally unusual high winds. I do not know how people in Dublin debate but I suggest that I should be given the opportunity to reply.

National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: We cannot complain about any infrastructural development during the 1980s and 1990s when the Deputy's party was in Government because it provided little or no such development. The Labour Party could not fill pot-holes when it was in Government. The Deputy should not talk to me about infrastructural development. There is a great saying in Irish, "Tá an fhírinne searbh". If the Deputy does...

National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The only policy of the Labour Party is to criticise Government policy. It has none of its own.

National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I need extra time. The damage at the national aquatic centre occurred on a day when the centre was closed for a holiday and there was no injury to staff or the public. CSID handled this situation immediately in an efficient and effective matter. CSID's first priority was to look to the safety of the general public and anybody using or working in the facility. It also focused on ensuring that...

Schools Building Projects. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank the Deputy for affording me the opportunity to outline to the House the proposals of the Department of Education and Science on the provision of a new school building for Gaelscoil Uí Ríordáin, Ballincollig, County Cork. I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science, who is unable to attend the House this evening. The Government decision to close the Murphy...

School Staffing. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Ba mhaith liom leithscéal an Aire, an Teachta Hanafin, a ghabháil leis an Teach agus leis an Teachta McGinley agus mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis as an cheist seo a thógail. Tá an-taithí agam uirthi. Tá a fhios aige gur phléigh mé go leor de na fadhbanna ar an oileán seo le cathaoirleach an bhoird bhainistíochta ag deireadh na seachtaine. Glacadh cinneadh i leith fhoireann...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Wild salmon stocks are under threat from a variety of adverse environmental and other pressures which impact on marine survival as well as in our rivers and estuaries. As Minister of State with responsibility for the marine, I am fully aware that these pressures, along with excessive exploitation of salmon stocks, pose a significant threat to the long-term sustainability of this valuable...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The pier in question is not in public ownership and the Department has no information on or function in establishing its ownership. No Exchequer funding is available for the repair and maintenance of privately owned piers.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Wild salmon stocks are under threat from a variety of adverse environmental and other pressures which impact on marine survival as well as in our rivers and estuaries. As Minister of State with responsibility for the marine, I am fully aware that these pressures, along with excessive exploitation of salmon stocks, pose a significant threat to the long-term sustainability of this valuable...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank the Senators for bringing forward their formal consideration of the Dáil amendments to this Bill. I have arranged for detailed explanatory notes on the amendments to be distributed and will be glad to answer any questions on them. We debated the Bill here then referred it to the Dáil, after which it became necessary to amend it to overcome some difficulties that could otherwise have...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Perhaps I might respond to Senator Kenneally regarding retrospection. If this Bill is enacted as a result of an earlier signature by the President, we will revert to the position we were in for approximately 70 years. The advice of the Attorney General is that we are restoring the status quo. It confirms people who hold licences or leases in their secure occupation of the areas concerned and...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: These amendments update for deterrent purposes in line with the rest of the Bill the penalties and other provisions of the 1947, 1979, 1992 and 2000 Merchant Shipping Acts and repeal additional enactments listed in the Schedule which are superseded by the Bill's provisions or are spent.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I do not foresee any financial implications as a result of these provisions. Had I not introduced this group of amendments in regard to vessels below 24m, the financial implications for the owners of such vessels are too horrific to contemplate. In such circumstances, not one of those vessels would be able to go to sea after next Friday. We are all aware how long it takes to secure a...