Results 2,041-2,060 of 4,507 for speaker:Pat Deering
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: To clarify, we are specifically dealing with the motion today. As the issue was brought up initially by members we decided we would allow a discussion in conjunction with the motion.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: I thank the Deputy for her insightful contribution.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: To clarify, they are separate issues. The motion is to commit funding and we are allowing the discussion is part of it but they are separate issues.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: To clarify the situation, our role here is to consider the draft regulations before us. The committee does not have the power to approve or amend them. That is just to clarify where we are. We have had a good discussion and I think we are all on the same page. I gather that the Minister supports the Irish Harness Racing Association. While I do not want to get bogged down on the matter, I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: We will be engaging with representatives of the Irish Harness Racing Association early in the new year. Can I get a commitment from the officials that they will be able to engage with us and them as we move forward next year?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: Okay. Is the Minister finished on that matter?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: Are there any other matters?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: My understanding is that the IGB is giving a presentation here on 29 November next. Obviously, all members are welcome and everybody else is invited. It is on integrity and welfare.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: In accordance with Standing Orders a message will be sent to the Dáil and Seanad confirming that the committee has completed its consideration of the motions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: We have to agree that we have considered the motion. It is then sent back to the Dáil and Seanad and those Houses can debate it if they so desire.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: As I said earlier, our role is to consider it. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank the Minister and the officials for attending the meeting today.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: In accordance with Standing Order 90 the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and Marine has completed its consideration of the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017,copies of which were laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 13th...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: 413. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an additional funding application under section 39 for a facility (details supplied) which provides a comprehensive service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49309/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: 441. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be made on an appeal by the agriculture appeals office for a person (detailed supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48923/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: 559. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will have a decision on their appeal for a disability entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48694/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (21 Nov 2017)
Pat Deering: 560. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will have a final decision on their application for a disability allowance. [48697/17]
- Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 26 - Education and Skills - Reform of Education and Training Boards/SOLAS
SOLAS 2016 Financial Statements
Comptroller and Auditor General Special Report No. 99 - Public Sector Financial Reporting for 2015 (16 Nov 2017) Pat Deering: I have a few brief questions. We have heard a lot of talk about the ETBI. Just to recap, what is the amount of funding provided to the latter? A witness provided the figure earlier. Could he repeat it?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 26 - Education and Skills - Reform of Education and Training Boards/SOLAS
SOLAS 2016 Financial Statements
Comptroller and Auditor General Special Report No. 99 - Public Sector Financial Reporting for 2015 (16 Nov 2017) Pat Deering: Do they provide separate accounts?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 26 - Education and Skills - Reform of Education and Training Boards/SOLAS
SOLAS 2016 Financial Statements
Comptroller and Auditor General Special Report No. 99 - Public Sector Financial Reporting for 2015 (16 Nov 2017) Pat Deering: How many employees do they have?