Results 1,061-1,080 of 1,150 for speaker:Frank Fahey
- Special Ombudsman's Report: Statements (4 Feb 2010)
Frank Fahey: The Ombudsman has reached conclusions and the Ombudsman legislation states those conclusions should be placed before the Oireachtas. I welcome this report. It has set the record straight about the false and defamatory allegations made against me over the last number of years. I am reminded of the quotation by Franklin D. Roosevelt when I look at the way in which Jim Higgins MEP has tried to...
- Special Ombudsman's Report: Statements (4 Feb 2010)
Frank Fahey: That is not true.
- Special Ombudsman's Report: Statements (4 Feb 2010)
Frank Fahey: Deputy Sheahan is selectively picking one piece of a file.
- Special Ombudsman's Report: Statements (4 Feb 2010)
Frank Fahey: Read the conclusion of the discussion and the Deputies will find that it is not the case. They should also read the ombudsman's determination on this issue.
- Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2010)
Frank Fahey: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this Bill and I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Dara Calleary, and his officials on introducing it. It is timely, not least in the context of the downturn in the economy and the need for a modernisation of labour legislation, but for a much more flexible approach than we have seen in the past. I want to dwell on the inability to pay...
- Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2010)
Frank Fahey: I am quoting a company from the west which had the initiative to go to London to try to ensure continuation of employment for its workers. It is currently tendering in London and the purchase price for a load of gravel delivered to Tottenham in London is £5.65. The purchase price for a load of the same material to be delivered in Dublin is â¬10 per tonne. Structural concrete is â¬10 to...
- Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)
Frank Fahey: I offered Deputy Kenny an opportunity to do so but he did not take it.
- Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)
Frank Fahey: I personally offered Deputy Kenny an opportunity to do so but he wanted to make it a political football.
- Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)
Frank Fahey: We have already debated it here in the Chamber.
- Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)
Frank Fahey: The Taoiseach recommended it be dealt with in the Dáil but Deputy Kenny refused to take it up.
- Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)
Frank Fahey: Deputy Creed broke that precedent by bringing the matter into the Dáil.
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (10 Mar 2010)
Frank Fahey: Question 277: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the Supreme Court appeal relative to the Galway city outer bypass; the specific points of law on which the appeal was allowed; and if the appeal has as yet been lodged. [11777/10]
- Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (5 May 2010)
Frank Fahey: Question 331: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide details of a recent High Court case in which an applicant for a housing grant was rejected due to the fact it was received after the closing date; the details of the judgment made by the High Court. [17851/10]
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 May 2010)
Frank Fahey: Question 345: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage of planning of the Claregalway sewerage scheme, County Galway; if the plan is with his Department or the county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21503/10]
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 May 2010)
Frank Fahey: Question 346: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage of planning of the Barna sewerage scheme, County Galway; if the plan is with his Department or the county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21504/10]
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 May 2010)
Frank Fahey: Question 347: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage of planning of the Clifden sewerage scheme, County Galway; if the plan is with his Department or the county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21505/10]
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 May 2010)
Frank Fahey: Question 348: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage of planning of the Oughterard sewerage scheme, County Galway; if the plan is with his Department or the county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21506/10]
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)
Frank Fahey: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. As stated by the Minister, while on the face of it this Bill has a laudable purpose, namely, to reduce the burden of costs on consumers and industry - something we would all like to do - it bears no relationship to the budgetary or economic realities with which we are faced. Gimmicks and frills and facile initiatives such as that represented...
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2010)
Frank Fahey: I wish to share time with Deputy Browne.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2010)
Frank Fahey: I welcome the introduction of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010, the main purpose of which is the dissolution of the board of St. Luke's Hospital and the transfer of the hospital's employees, assets and liabilities to the HSE. While a welcome development, it must be noted St. Luke's has in the past provided an outstanding oncology service. When it was the only hospital in the...