Results 1,541-1,560 of 26,465 for speaker:John McGuinness
- Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: I join with my Government colleagues who placed on record their appreciation for the Taoiseach's contribution to expanding the economy from 1997 onwards and to peace and prosperity. The foundations were laid during that time for the changing economy and for us looking outward with confidence to build business at home and to attract foreign direct investment. I wish him well in whatever role...
- Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Fine Gael Members failed to acknowledge the role of the SME sector and how fast it is expanding. Men and women get up in their thousands every day to make decisions on job creation and investment. Air-Con Group Ltd. is a typical example. In spite of what Fine Gael says, that company's managers would not base their decisions on the party's analysis. Their glass is half full, not half...
- Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: The policies successive Governments have put in place since 1997 ensured exports increased by 7% or â¬157 billion last year and our strategy in developing markets in Asia has resulted in a rapid increase in trade to that region of between 30% and 40%. I accompany representatives of Irish companies on trade delegations to those markets and they have consistently punched above their weight....
- Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: I first reassure Deputy Varadkar that, unlike what he said in his contribution, Fianna Fáil is not just geared up but is out there campaigning heavily for this referendum, as much as Fine Gael. We are deeply committed to the treaty and have had many meetings, not just in my constituency but throughout the country, where members of our organisationââ
- Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: They were meetings of the organisation and public meetings, including the European Union information meeting in Kilkenny. They have been good, well-attended meetings. We are doing as much as anybody else to ensure there is a "Yes" vote. I congratulate our new leader, Deputy Cowen. I have no doubt that once that business is finished, we will focus completely on ensuring there is a huge...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal for a full medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved in view of the medical circumstances of the applicant. [13694/08]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an application for a medical card by persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved in view of the circumstances of the case. [13695/08]
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: I welcome the fact that this motion is being debated in the House. For the third time, we are discussing the WTO and that is as it should be. For the first time in a long time we are debating in this House real issues that affect the economy of the country and particular sectors of it. While I accept the motion has given rise to the debate, I disagree with a considerable amount of what...
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: I told Deputy Creed previously but he was not listening. He has brought the misunderstanding of fact to a fine art and he refuses to hear the argument on the other side and to hear the facts.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: The facts are thisââ
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Deputy Creed states that we should mount a diplomatic and political effort now. That has been under way for some time.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: I have spent since last January visiting London, Geneva, Berlin, Slovenia, the Hague, Paris and Brussels.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: In February, I met with Mr. Peter Mandelsonââ
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: ââtogether with the officials from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and my own Department. I was not charmed by him. I put very strong opinions
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: No. I did not say that.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Deputy Creed is obviously not able to read either because that is not what I stated on the record of the Houseââ
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: ââand Deputy Creed should go back and read it. I will tell Deputy Creed what I stated. I said Mr. Mandelson was a charming man, and so he is, but that does not take from the fact that I would defend Ireland's position and the business that is being conducted on behalf of Ireland within the context of this world trade deal. There is not one of the Fine Gael spokespersons on business here...
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: Fine Gael prefers to put out dedicated propaganda to lead people down the wrong way and to give them misinformation.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: The fact of the matter is this, that the deal currently on the table back to the last texts which were issued â this is my position and this is what I have explained to Trade Ministers right across the European Union and to a number of French Ministers â is not a deal for the 21st century. It is not a deal that allows services to be properly and appropriately traded from this country....
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
John McGuinness: No. That is what is being debated. That is not the outcome. The mistake Deputy Creed is making is that he is taking the current position as being the outcome. He is wrongly trying to inform and to drum upââ