Results 281-300 of 371 for speaker:Michael Conaghan

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (26 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: To ask the Minister for Finance the additional revenue he estimates that would accrue to the State if a higher rate of income tax of 48% was introduced on all pay over €100,000 per annum. [40740/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment (26 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress being made in response to the call from European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso to create an action team and develop a strategy to tackle Youth Unemployment. [40739/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Applications (26 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of people being allocated grants under the better energy homes schemes in 2012; and if he will provide a breakdown of these data by county, and by postcode within the Dublin area. [40741/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Jobs (26 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of direct new jobs being created by the better energy homes scheme since it was introduced last year. [40742/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Irish Exports: Discussion with Irish Exporters Association (25 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: My sense is that the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, is combining those two roles very creatively and competently. Let me comment on the success of the food sector in the export markets. By its nature food requires a great deal of regulation. I know some have raised the issue of over-regulation but by the nature of the product this should be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Beverage Exports: Discussion with Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (25 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Mr. Foley spoke about the north side of Dublin. Brian O'Driscoll is a prominent northsider.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Beverage Exports: Discussion with Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (25 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Are plans in place for further consolidation at St. James's Gate? I see a lot of activity behind the walls and around Steeven's Lane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Beverage Exports: Discussion with Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (25 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Several years ago there were plans for a new brewing complex somewhere up the coast.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Beverage Exports: Discussion with Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (25 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: It was a very bad plan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment and Youth Unemployment: Discussion (18 Sep 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I welcome the delegation. I have a question for Mr. Strauss. With regard to the EU literature, one constantly comes across references to apprenticeships and the value that is placed on them in Europe. In Ireland, however, apprenticeships have lost their currency and status when compared to the recent position when highly skilled manual work and apprenticeships were much sought after and...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I endorse what Deputy Lyons has said and I wish to add some remarks of my own. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important legislation. I commend the Minister on his efforts in bringing this Bill before the House and in taking action on the debt crisis which many people in Ireland are currently facing. I welcome the measures proposed in the Bill but I would make a few brief...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: However, the Minister has been less forthcoming with regard to the role MABS can play in debt settlement and personal insolvency arrangements. MABS is anxious that its money advisers would be able to take on the role of personal insolvency practitioner to act as a mediator between the debtor and creditors in these arrangements. By all accounts the Minister is not supportive of this...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: In conclusion, I thank the Minister for taking the initiative with this legislation which has great potential to deliver for people struggling with overwhelming mortgage and personal debt.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has set a time-limit within which individuals awaiting redeployment must be fully redeployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33554/12]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (10 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a person who has held three consecutive fixed-term contracts with a body under the aegis of a Government Department is considered permanent and a public servant. [33555/12]

Crime Levels (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to raise the issue of crime in Dublin city centre. Dublin has a reputation as a safe, friendly and welcoming city for visitors, and the city centre has always been a vibrant social hub for residents of suburban Dublin and outlying areas. Unfortunately, Dublin's reputation as a safe city is coming under threat. The threat comes in the form of...

Crime Levels (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I am sorry. The Garda can take the lead, but it cannot be held solely responsible. In other countries, the model of joint policing has been developed in such a way that there are different categories of public order personnel who play their part in ensuring public safety. We need to develop joint policing along those lines for Dublin to tackle this problem. I call on the Minister to...

Crime Levels (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. It is important to reiterate that the stakes for Dublin city are high. An unsafe environment is bad for its economy and businesses. Shops, restaurants, pubs and other businesses will suffer if the population does not feel safe on our streets. It will cost jobs. A city with a reputation for crime and anti-social behaviour will turn tourists...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I acknowledge the excellent work carried out by the cultural and arts institutions referred to in the motion. Their work in safeguarding our cultural and artistic legacies and in retaining these legacies in tangible forms requires great skill and professionalism. Their work is at the heart of securing the transmission of culture to new generations. I pay tribute to the staff of this sector...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: The Minister, Deputy Deenihan, is doing his best to ensure that what money we can afford to allocate to the arts and heritage is used as efficiently and effectively as possible. If savings can be made through the sharing of services and the reform of governance, it will help to avoid other cuts which might have a more detrimental impact on the excellent work of our arts and cultural...