Results 181-200 of 15,498 for speaker:Michael Ring

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (13 Feb 2024)

Michael Ring: I express my disappointment. It is the second time I have put down this matter and the Minister has failed to show up. I want to register that strongly. I really am annoyed. I have stuff I want to put on the record but I want the Minister to be here. I say that with respect to the House and the Minister of State who is here - it is no fault of his but he has no responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (13 Feb 2024)

Michael Ring: 150. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department can access a previously provided original document in respect of another application within his Department for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, given the same document is required for their passport application and they cannot obtain another original copy of this document; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (13 Feb 2024)

Michael Ring: 239. To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to the VAT rate increase from 9% to 13.5% for food-led hospitality businesses, if he will reconsider and reinstate the VAT rate to 9%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6569/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (13 Feb 2024)

Michael Ring: 293. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when school transport will be provided to a pupil with additional needs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6290/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (13 Feb 2024)

Michael Ring: 372. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht what supports she has provided for SMEs, particularly in the small accommodation sector, including self-catering, caravan, camping and B&B; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6414/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (13 Feb 2024)

Michael Ring: 373. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next policy document for tourism will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6427/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (8 Feb 2024)

Michael Ring: 333. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department will sanction an increase for GPs who are in receipt of district medical officer salaries, in view of the immense service that they provide in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5928/24]

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Michael Ring: I do not know where to start. I have had so many great experiences with John Bruton. I look today at Deputy Howlin, at John Farrelly and at Deputy English and I think about many stories. Some of them I will keep for the book. To be honest, I could not repeat some of the things that happened. I will just go back to the beginning. Finola came from Westport, County Mayo. It was ironic...

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Michael Ring: I have to say that he came down and I said "No, I am not standing. When there were Seanad nominations going, you forgot about Michael Ring, when the TDs themselves were picking the Senators who they could nominate." But anyway he came to my house on a Sunday afternoon on a miserable wet day and he begged me to go. Then I got the phone call from Phil Hogan and they got a few people from...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (7 Feb 2024)

Michael Ring: 390. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the deadline for the spreading of lime, under the national liming programme beyond 31 March 2024 in light of the poor weather and poor spreading conditions in marginal land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5195/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Feb 2024)

Michael Ring: 427. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if assistance is available to provide a modular home/log cabin to adults with additional needs to help them to transition to independent living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5038/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 Feb 2024)

Michael Ring: 248. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when an extension for a school (details supplied) will be progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4669/24]

Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Regulation) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Michael Ring: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time later today.

Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Regulation) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Michael Ring: We move on now to the Rural Independent Group and the first speaker is Deputy Michael Collins.

Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Regulation) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Michael Ring: We move to Sinn Féin and Deputies Daly, Gould, Ó Laoghaire, Martin Browne, Paul Donnelly, Ward and Ó Murchú. I ask that they all mind their own time because when the time is up, it is up. I am telling them that before they start.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Michael Ring: I wish to raise an issue in relation to the seafood sector. There is great concern, particularly with the new regulations due to Brexit. What will the Minister do for the industry? It will need supports and backup. It is in real difficulty. I have raised this issue with the Minister before. There is an extra burden now from the red tape, not that Brussels is great at it. I was glad to...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Michael Ring: There is an issue about which I will write to the Minister because I do not want to name the people here today. An industry in my town got a notification from the Minister's Department yesterday telling it to cease production for the supply of goods to animals, which it does very well. It employs 40 people. It has been told to cease because a company in England and a company in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2024)

Michael Ring: 39. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update in relation to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4340/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (31 Jan 2024)

Michael Ring: 98. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a programme could be extended to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4489/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (31 Jan 2024)

Michael Ring: 117. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be made for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4437/24]