Results 141-160 of 583 for speaker:Tom Barry

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Housing Provision (3 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: I thank the Minister for her response. People elect local representatives to speak for them, but residents feel that they have no representation in respect of social housing. I presume it is a classic battle between the executive and the reserve functions in local government. The elected representatives feel they have no input and cannot act for those on whose behalf they were elected to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Review of Food Harvest 2020 Strategy: Discussion (9 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: I thank the witnesses for coming in today. They mentioned input price volatility, which is something being felt by all sectors currently. Feed grains have gone from €115 per tonne in early 2010 to €250 per tonne today. There is a significant quality issue in Ireland because of contracts, and the industry should be conscious of that as well, as nobody in the feed industry saw...

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: As a commercial tillage farmer and one who was brought up and raised on a dairy farm, I welcome the opportunity to discuss the vital role that agriculture plays in our economy. One in every eight jobs in the Irish economy is linked to agrifood, with €9 billion in exports in 2011. The agri-sector contributes €11.5 billion in purchases in the domestic economy and a payroll of...

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: In 2000, some 39% of farmers were aged over 55 and when Fianna Fáil left office that figure was 52%, which is a clear indictment and shows they did not encourage young people into this industry. Under the directorship of their Galway tent, they oversaw the destruction of the sugar industry. They may not like to hear this but they might come clean tonight and apologise for the thousands...

Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this matter. The prospect of change is always worrying, especially when it concerns one's health. The fair deal package is now widely accepted as a good deal for many people. I know many people who are using it. After initial worries, people are now largely happy with it. We need to look at the issue of financing home care. Perhaps we should...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (23 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will instruct the Garda Commissioner to furnish Dáil Éireann with a list of Garda vehicles that have been withdrawn from service. [45853/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (23 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda vehicles, both traffic corps and fleet that have been in service annually more than the last 10 years. [45854/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (23 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the breaches of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Road Traffic Legislation that occurred in order to necessitate the removal of Garda cars from service at 300,000km; especially when these cars have an up to date National Car Test Certificate. [45855/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (23 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will instruct the Garda Commissioner to furnish Dáil Éireann with a list of Garda vehicles that have been withdrawn from service. [45853/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (23 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda vehicles, both traffic corps and fleet that have been in service annually more than the last 10 years. [45854/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (23 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the breaches of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Road Traffic Legislation that occurred in order to necessitate the removal of Garda cars from service at 300,000km; especially when these cars have an up to date National Car Test Certificate. [45855/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (23 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will instruct the Garda Commissioner to furnish Dáil Éireann with a list of Garda vehicles that have been withdrawn from service. [45853/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (23 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda vehicles, both traffic corps and fleet that have been in service annually more than the last 10 years. [45854/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (23 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the breaches of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Road Traffic Legislation that occurred in order to necessitate the removal of Garda cars from service at 300,000km; especially when these cars have an up to date National Car Test Certificate. [45855/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Management IT Systems: Discussion (23 Oct 2012)

Tom Barry: I thank the delegates for their attendance. I work with Teagasc on tillage and I concur that its work ethic and approach is very professional. Farmers are only now beginning to come to terms with using a web-based as opposed to a hands-on approach. Farmers love the interactive approach in general. I was not surprised when a web-based sales programme did not work because I know farmers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020: Discussion with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2012)

Tom Barry: I take great exception to Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív pointing out that beet farmers were the so-called main beneficiaries. First, they lost their beet. Second, they lost their income. They have increased premiums which will be cut more at this time. Third, the compensation period only extends to 2015, not into the next round. For the Deputy to say beet farmers are having an easy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020: Discussion with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2012)

Tom Barry: That is unfair. The Deputy did not do his homework.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020: Discussion with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2012)

Tom Barry: The Deputy did not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020: Discussion with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2012)

Tom Barry: The Deputy listens to himself so much that he now believes himself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020: Discussion with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2012)

Tom Barry: Correct.