Results 901-920 of 1,330 for speaker:John Lyons

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (8 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 407. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the 5,000 social housing units being delivered each year through a variety of sources, including regeneration, direct construction, leasing and the securing of National Asset Management Agency units. [16716/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Investment Commitments to SME Sector: National Treasury Management Agency (8 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: I have one brief question relating to the PPP model. Both Deputy Michael Conaghan and I would have been members of Dublin City Council before being elected to the House. Although we had some positive experiences of PPPs, of which there are many throughout the country, we also recollect one quite significant negative PPP, where people were waiting for houses to be built, that fell through...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 11. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number, geographic distribution and use of joint policing committees in tackling anti-social behaviour; if additional resources have been provided to the Garda, particularly for community policing in tackling anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19069/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 18. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in tackling cyber-crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19068/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Issues (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 371. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19437/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Flood Prevention Measures (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 412. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the reopening of the Royal Canal towpath from Jones Road to Drumcondra Road which has been closed for nine months due to flooding damage; if the timeline for works to be completed by Waterways Ireland is still prior to summer 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19489/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance Provision (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 864. To ask the Minister for Health the implications for the PRSI system from the introduction of universal health insurance; if citizens will continue to pay PRSI in the same fashion when UHI is introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19334/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 952. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a review of the platform length at Croke Park train station will be undertaken by Irish Rail and National Transport Authority with a view to extending it to improve public transport options to the stadium for matches and other events. [19323/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 953. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will discuss providing additional park and ride facilities close to Croke Park with Irish Rail and other parties to provide improved public transport options to the stadium for matches and other events. [19324/14]

Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 May 2014)

John Lyons: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on this issue as it is one with which Deputies on all sides and some more than others have experience. Deputy Ellis, the Minister of State and I all represent areas of regeneration and are familiar with the problems that arise when social housing policies go wrong. As with other Deputies, we also face the many other housing anomalies and problems...

Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 May 2014)

John Lyons: I ask Deputy Healy not to interrupt me and I will not interrupt any of the Deputies opposite when they contribute.

Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 May 2014)

John Lyons: The Deputy has caused me to lose my train of thought, which is unfortunate given that we are trying to work together on this issue.

Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 May 2014)

John Lyons: If the Deputy would not mind, I would appreciate if he would shut up. I ask the Acting Chairman to excuse my tone.

Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 May 2014)

John Lyons: I could stand up and make faces when Deputy Healy speaks but some of the Deputies present would not be happy. I thought the Deputy was a nice man but he has set me right. To return to the serious issue under discussion, a mainstream housing programme is being introduced. While it is not sufficient, it is as much as can be delivered at this time. To echo the comments of Deputies Eric...

Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 May 2014)

John Lyons: Without interruption.

Topical Issue Debate: Water Services Provision (6 May 2014)

John Lyons: Yes. I am requesting that the matter be deferred to an alternative date when the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, is available to take it. I understand it has provisionally been tabled for Thursday.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (6 May 2014)

John Lyons: 148. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to tax reliefs for management company fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20035/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Access to Finance for SMEs (Resumed): Credit Review Office and Chambers Ireland (6 May 2014)

John Lyons: Obviously, there is a cultural move away from the traditional sources of financing with the banks. In our deliberations, we have heard from LinkedFinance, Mr. Peter O'Mahony and Mr. Marc Rafferty. We have heard some good news stories about crowdfunding and the like. Applications for such funding can be filled out in 37 seconds online. These sources seem to be doing something right but it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Access to Finance for SMEs (Resumed): Credit Review Office and Chambers Ireland (6 May 2014)

John Lyons: Is there an online one-stop-shop for business supports?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Access to Finance for SMEs (Resumed): Credit Review Office and Chambers Ireland (6 May 2014)

John Lyons: That is a bit disappointing as it has been two years.