Results 241-260 of 487 for long speaker:Pat Gallagher

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (26 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...will also be drafting amendments proposed to clarify the text and ensure compatibility with other relevant legislation, and to repeal two Acts — one from 1934 and one from 1937 — which have long ceased to be of any use but still clog-up the Statute Book. I wish to deal with a number of other maritime safety measures which are yielding fruit. The wearing of life-jackets is an essential...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (24 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...strategy of developing a sustainable commercial and recreational salmon fishery through aligning catches on the scientific advice holds out the strong prospect of a recovery of stocks and of a long term sustainable fishery for both sectors. The estimated return of wild salmon to spawn for each of the past ten years is set out in table I. Table I Year Returns Spawners 1995 504,900...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (19 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...and the Office of Public Works, have installed a temporary extension to the fish pass in order to ameliorate the situation and allow for the passage of fish up river. I am also advised that a long-term solution is planned and it is expected will be completed during low water in the summer months. I am further advised by the board that some salmon encountered difficulties migrating to the...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Committee and Remaining Stages. (19 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...hazardous and noxious substances by sea. We wish to give effect to the 1996 protocol to the international convention. The legislation has been before the House for some time; one might say for too long. It was published just over five years ago and the Second Stage debate in the Dáil took place over four years ago. The Bill was restored to the Dáil Order Paper after the election in 2002....

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (18 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...vision for the future of this country. Its decisions, for example, to upgrade the scale of certain road projects to motorway or dual carriageway status, were driven by its desire to invest for the long term and address future needs. This is in contrast to the tendency of past Governments to under-invest on the basis of a short-term view of current political needs. I remind the House of the...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs. (11 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...and having considered the circumstances involved in this case, the Department agreed in March of this year to sanction 2.5 hours resource teaching support for the pupil. Furthermore, due to the long delay in sanction, the Department has also agreed to increase this to five hours per week resource teaching support to the end of the current school year. These additional hours were sanctioned...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000: Second Stage. (10 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...this Government on Sellafield and its MOX plant. Reference was made to the events of 11 September 2001. The effects of a similar disaster at Sellafield, which would not be limited to those living along the east coast, are too horrendous to contemplate. It is important that we are prepared and make provision for an adequate response. While precautions in terms of transport should be taken,...

Written Answers — Fishing Fleet Development: Fishing Fleet Development (5 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: As part of the Government's commitment to set out a long-term strategy for the sustainable development of the fishing industry, as set down in the programme for Government, I recently announced that a review of fleet structure and available fishing opportunities in the whitefish sector would take place. The first part of this review will involve an independent economic assessment of the...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (5 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...are considered to be outside safe biological limits. The regulations governing recovery plans provide for a strengthened control regime to ensure the effective implementation of such measures. Long-term stock recovery plans have been introduced for a number of stocks of importance to Ireland. These are Irish sea cod, northern hake and cod in the west of Scotland. In so far as adherence to...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (5 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...in developing a management regime. I am continuing to work with the fishermen affected to find an appropriate mechanism for the effective management of this fishery to ensure its viability in the long run. I am hopeful that we will be able to put in place a management system which uses the available effort to the best advantage of the industry. However, time is running out and the options...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry: Fishing Industry (5 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...measures are designed and implemented to maintain the viability of commercial fish stocks into the future and thus to protect the livelihoods of families dependent on fishing. The Government's long-term strategy for the sustainable development of the fishing industry shares these objectives. As part of this strategy, I announced a number of new measures last week, including the...

Fishing Fleet Protection. (5 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...the centre is often illegal. There have also been allegations from one of the POs. From a control perspective, I am told it is difficult to detect the practices because the nets are many miles long and they are left in the water continuously. I want to ensure that there is a level playing pitch throughout Europe. I am treating this very seriously. We are in communication with the Minister...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: This is simply a drafting amendment to the Long Title of the Bill to avoid unnecessary detail. Anyone who examines the Long Title will agree it is too long. The inclusion of "any codes of practice for vessels, to prohibit certain acts on or with vessels" is a refinement that makes much sense.

Seanad: Hazardous Waste. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...stakeholders, especially the local community and on the Department's efforts to obtain from Mogul a credible and implementable remediation proposal that would effectively and finally address the long-standing concerns of the local community, to which Senator O'Meara referred. In addition, the report was to address the issue of the legal responsibility of the company, under clause K of its...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ——make the necessary by-laws. Fortunately, the Members of this House have been helpful in ensuring the matter was returned. I hope it will not be long before we move on. We must ensure this Bill is passed before the summer with the co-operation of all parties in the other House because if we are to be responsible——

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...for a foreshore lease or something else is received by the Department our officials try to deal with it as quickly as possible if it is valid. There are criticisms that applications take a long time, which is true if an application is invalid, but it is the same as a request for planning permission, which cannot be dealt with if it is invalid. The legislation will be available to me to...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...facility in any town one will find refuse that should not go into it. It comes down to the moral obligation and the responsible attitude of people. I will pursue this matter. We have come a long way and people have become more responsible. This applies not only to boat users but to everyone. The use of detergents in the home should also be considered.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The amendment to the Long Title is required in order to cover the subject matter of the additional part being inserted in the Bill. Part 3 provides for the prohibition of non-seaworthy vessels and reckless behaviour on the water and for codes of practice for vessels to secure safe and environmentally friendly operations.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...the fact that the Bill has changed substantially. It was important that Senators received briefing material explaining the many amendments that I found it necessary to introduce. I recognise the long hours and days of work that have been put into the Bill by officials in my Department. I thank Senators for also recognising that fact, and I concur with their sentiments.

Schools Building Projects. (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...is in its infancy but already it is deemed to be very successful. Approximately 120 schools have been given approval to rent temporary premises pending delivery of a permanent solution to their long-term accommodation needs. Forty-three schools have been authorised to start architectural planning of their major projects and 590 schools were recently given approval to complete essential...