Results 321-340 of 7,211 for speaker:Peter Burke
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: If committee members would have a little bit of patience it would be great. The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 introduced five days' leave for medical care purposes to meet the requirements under Article 6 of the directive. Under Part 4 of the 2023 Act, the code of practice on the right to request flexible working and remote working is being prepared by the...
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: Any case would concern me and that is why it is very important that Departments take action to rectify this. It is not unknown to have infringements in this regard. Many European states have them. It is about how we rectify them in a timely manner before they reach the court, and we will do just that.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: It is to get them as early as possible. Judging by the evidence, the committee has three directives before it at the moment if I am not mistaken. I think you have them for six or seven weeks at this juncture. The other directives that are outstanding are not due until the second half of 2024. On the evidence since the inception of this committee, I think that would be deemed reasonable.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: Are the ones you are referring to going back to 2014 and 2008?
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: They refer back and have been there for a significant period.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: They are with the committees.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: This is very confusing. The committee seems to have a lot of work that it is not doing, from my perspective. It has had three statutory instruments with it for six or seven weeks. Has the committee made a determination on them yet? We do not have much parliamentary time between now and Christmas.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: Should they not be with the sectoral committees now?
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: They are with this committee now-----
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: No, they are with this committee.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: I thank the committee for its time. We will work proactively with it and its member to ensure they get those directives at an appropriate time. I always preface that by saying that this is me trying to work with Departments. I do not have the power to demand they do that but we will work hard to ensure they meet those targets. We will also follow up on what the Senator said about...
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I begin by welcoming the increase in representation for the European Parliament on foot of yesterday's announcement that Ireland's representation would go from 13 seats to 14 seats, with the Midlands-North West getting this additional seat. This will be a big asset to our country in the years ahead. I am pleased to attend today’s meeting. I am joined by...
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: I have a speaking note here which I will read in relation to the work-life directive. Committee members will be aware that I have no responsibility for all these directives so I just have not the in-depth knowledge that is required on them.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: Maybe six months or more.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: We have asked all Departments to do that. I cannot assure members about what will or will not happen because I cannot control it. We have requested all Departments to do that. What I will say to you is to judge the evidence. You have three before you now for six or seven weeks.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: Departments are aware of the establishment of this committee.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: We are happy to follow up with any Department, if needed.
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: 146. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how many applications have been facilitated under the pilot voluntary re-deployment scheme for post primary school teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50394/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: 106. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the average waiting time for those applying for their driver test in Mullingar Driving Test Centre, County Westmeath; if new driver testers have been assigned to this centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49633/23]
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: I thank Members for their contributions and the questions they have put forward in respect of the difficult situation that is unfolding before our eyes in the Middle East. It is horrific to see some of the pictures, scenes and videos coming from the Gaza Strip. It is an area that is exceptionally densely populated. It is just over 40 km long and 12 km wide at its widest part. Israel has...