Results 81-100 of 371 for speaker:Michael Conaghan

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: In conclusion, I thank the Minister for taking the initiative with this legislation which has great potential to deliver for people struggling with overwhelming mortgage and personal debt.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment and Youth Unemployment: Discussion (18 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I welcome the delegation. I have a question for Mr. Strauss. With regard to the EU literature, one constantly comes across references to apprenticeships and the value that is placed on them in Europe. In Ireland, however, apprenticeships have lost their currency and status when compared to the recent position when highly skilled manual work and apprenticeships were much sought after and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Beverage Exports: Discussion with Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (25 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Mr. Foley spoke about the north side of Dublin. Brian O'Driscoll is a prominent northsider.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Beverage Exports: Discussion with Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (25 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Are plans in place for further consolidation at St. James's Gate? I see a lot of activity behind the walls and around Steeven's Lane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Beverage Exports: Discussion with Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (25 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Several years ago there were plans for a new brewing complex somewhere up the coast.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Beverage Exports: Discussion with Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (25 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: It was a very bad plan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Irish Exports: Discussion with Irish Exporters Association (25 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: My sense is that the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, is combining those two roles very creatively and competently. Let me comment on the success of the food sector in the export markets. By its nature food requires a great deal of regulation. I know some have raised the issue of over-regulation but by the nature of the product this should be...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (26 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: To ask the Minister for Finance the additional revenue he estimates that would accrue to the State if a higher rate of income tax of 48% was introduced on all pay over €100,000 per annum. [40740/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment (26 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress being made in response to the call from European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso to create an action team and develop a strategy to tackle Youth Unemployment. [40739/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Applications (26 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of people being allocated grants under the better energy homes schemes in 2012; and if he will provide a breakdown of these data by county, and by postcode within the Dublin area. [40741/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Jobs (26 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of direct new jobs being created by the better energy homes scheme since it was introduced last year. [40742/12]

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I am delighted to support the Bill which proposes a constitutional amendment to recognise and enshrine the rights and voices of children in Bunreacht na hÉireann. I thank the Minister, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, and her staff for their work and commitment to date. A constitutional amendment of any nature is no small matter. Each word must be carefully chosen and each sentence...

Addiction Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (3 Oct 2012)

Michael Conaghan: This is a timely motion, given the appointment of my colleague, Deputy White, as the new Minister of State with responsibility for drug and alcohol policy. The media discussion in recent weeks has been all about the politics of health and I thank Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan for giving Members this opportunity to return to the policy and vision they have for the health service and, in...

Addiction Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (3 Oct 2012)

Michael Conaghan: It is an important issue and I look forward to working with the Minister of State, Deputy White, in the coming year to tackle the problem of addiction that faces Dublin and so many communities nationwide.

Topical Issue Debate: Gangland Killings (4 Oct 2012)

Michael Conaghan: The past number of weeks have seen an escalation of gang violence in the streets of Dublin and elsewhere in Ireland. This poses a number of challenges to the State and our communities. I am glad to have the opportunity to raise these challenges with the Minister and to ask him to ensure that adequate steps are taken to address them. The spectre of gang violence on our streets poses a...

Topical Issue Debate: Gangland Killings (4 Oct 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I thank the Minister for his response. The escalation of gangland crime has the potential to undermine the authority of the State, to throw communities in Dublin into disarray and to undermine the excellent community-building work that is done in places like Cherry Orchard and elsewhere. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Shatter's recent commitment to "resolutely support the gardaí in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (9 Oct 2012)

Michael Conaghan: To ask the Minister for Health when new residential care / nursing home for elderly people at the Old Richmond Barracks site in Inchicore, Dublin 8 will be fully operational to meet local needs [43171/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Discussion with the Ombudsman (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Conaghan: At an earlier stage in her term as Ombudsman, Ms O'Reilly examined the Lost at Sea case, her decision being that financial compensation should be made to the Byrne family in Donegal. The Government did not, however, act on her recommendation. Is there anything further she can do in this matter? Does she envisage that something might be done by this committee to rectify the situation?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I thank the Minister for his reply, but I am still confused. The EU Commissioner for energy regulation attended the joint committee dealing with energy matters several weeks ago at which he gave the informal advice that member states should not make a decision for several years on hydraulic fracturing. There are studies being undertaken in Poland and much more information has yet to come to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Why are we organising and spending €400,000 on a public information campaign when everyone knows we cannot answer simple questions on whether fracking will damage agriculture, tourism, animal or human health? Is there not a risk that public consultations along these lines and in the absence of full information will cause fear among communities?