Results 941-960 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Transport if there are proposals for the upgrade of Inch island pier in Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29305/07]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Transport the changes being proposed to remove the fuel rebate for buses operating in peripheral areas (details supplied) in County Donegal; and the plans in place to ensure the fuel rebate will remain as a vital commitment by the Government to rural transportation provision. [29387/07]

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason farmers are unable to apply for the 40% grant on meal bins that are classed as luxury meal bins by her Department; and if it is Government policy to discourage farmers to better their farm equipment. [29375/07]

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage increase of the meal allowance for VTOS learners over the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29376/07]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 489: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the building of a new Garda station in Carndonagh, County Donegal; the reason for the delay in the construction of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29378/07]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the response measures he will put in place following the recent shooting of a police officer in Derry; if his attention has been drawn to an increase in criminal activity by dissident republicans in border areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29379/07]

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans to appoint a new judge for the District Court in Donegal, in view of the fact that there is a two year waiting list for hearings; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that up to forty Gardaí are tied up in the District Court at any given time due to the delay; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans to build a new Garda station in Newtowncunningham, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29381/07]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans in place to provide Garda cars with the necessary equipment to test drivers for drug driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29382/07]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the roll-out of the TETRA programme for installing modern information and communication technology equipment in all Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29383/07]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans to extend the opening hours of border Garda stations in view of the fact that they are in close proximity to a major city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29384/07]

Written Answers — Garda Remuneration: Garda Remuneration (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans to introduce an incentive of extra remuneration for gardaí to encourage them to live in rural areas; the reason the Gaeltacht allowance of 7.5 % can not be extended to all rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29385/07]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 531: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he will put in place to protect businesses that are currently using 1.9 litre and higher engines, in view of the proposed new taxation rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29377/07]

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: I take this opportunity to convey my sentiments on behalf of many young people in this country. This debate smacks of the usual tokenism we afford our young people. We are talking about young people but are not talking about doing anything for them. We are not bringing forward any proposals. We are giving ourselves a self-congratulatory slap on the back about ongoing work with young...

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

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Coast Guard Services. (21 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: I seek the permission of the House to share time with Deputy Tom Sheahan.

Coast Guard Services. (21 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the Minister to the House to take this Adjournment matter which is general and national in nature. I presume she will present a comprehensive statement on her commitments and all the good jobs in decentralised projects that are on stream, but I will be parochial on this topic and with good cause. There is a fear in the most northerly part of the country that the Coast Guard...

Coast Guard Services. (21 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: This is about the ethos of decentralisation because what is proposed in this regard is the complete opposite.

Coast Guard Services. (21 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: May I ask a quick question?

Coast Guard Services. (21 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Will the jobs be decentralised from Malin Head to Drogheda?