Results 921-940 of 1,995 for speaker:Joe Flaherty

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I am conscious of time so I will home in on the issue of respite. It is Ms Smith's experience that, unless a child is in a special school, respite will not be provided.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: Is that the case nationwide?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: That might not be a bad idea.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: What is that model?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: At the same time, Malta is looking at our school model. It has a great summer programme but its overall programme----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vision for the Future of Irish Farming: Macra na Feirme (26 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee again. They are probably here more often than some Deputies and Senators and it is good to have them back. I always greatly appreciate their contributions. They give an interesting perspective on farming that is somewhat at odds with some of the other farmer representation bodies and it is very good to hear it, particularly in relation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vision for the Future of Irish Farming: Macra na Feirme (26 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: Mr. Hanrahan mentioned integration and producing energy. What has he seen in Europe that could be replicated here?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vision for the Future of Irish Farming: Macra na Feirme (26 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I take Mr. Keane's point that anaerobic digestion has been researched to death in Europe but as part of the just transition, Longford County Council has got a significant sum of money to research a large anaerobic digester facility on the site of the old power station. Surely this is an opportunity to go to work with farmers and do an integration model there? Are the representatives from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vision for the Future of Irish Farming: Macra na Feirme (26 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: If the Chair will indulge me I have one last question. I am sure our guests have seen the practice in France where companies are approaching farmers who say they want a new slatted shed. The company builds the shed, takes the solar income from it and the farmer does not have to pay anything to build the shed. After 20 years, the farmer gets the solar income as well. Does Mr. Keane see a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vision for the Future of Irish Farming: Macra na Feirme (26 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: That is right. Assuming we resolve the TAMS issues, can Mr. Keane see that working?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vision for the Future of Irish Farming: Macra na Feirme (26 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: For 20 years, yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I am conscious of the time but I have a final question on this matter. In our wisdom, we have dispersed responsibility for this area across the Department of Health, the Department of Education and now the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Speaking plainly, who should be running special education?

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Nov 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I commend the Minister of State on his work on this. The Government has moved swiftly. It is an excellent and measured response. It is indicative of a fast-paced and reactive Department. Again, I commend him on his work. I welcome the legislation. We have seen it first-hand at the enterprise committee and it will facilitate the creation of a €1.2 billion Ukraine credit...

Water Policy: Statements (9 Nov 2022)

Joe Flaherty: It has to be said that any and all investment in infrastructure and services is very welcome but undoubtedly one of the most vexatious issues we are faced with in rural Ireland at present is the provision of water services. At times, Irish Water has almost a pariah status in rural Ireland. Like many of the speakers, I will localise my concerns. A common theme across many of them is the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (8 Nov 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 496. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of army reserve training centres, excluding military barracks or military camps, that are currently owned or leased by his Department. [55099/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (8 Nov 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 497. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of army reserve training centres, excluding military barracks or military camps, that are staffed; and the normal office hours of each centre. [55100/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (8 Nov 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 498. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of army reserve training centres, excluding military barracks or military camps, that are being used to deliver training for army reservists. [55101/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (8 Nov 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 710. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to include those on the jobs initiative scheme to be eligible for fuel allowance given that their income is linked to social welfare rates. [55273/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (8 Nov 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 1169. To ask the Minister for Health the number of home care support packages active in County Longford. [55216/22]