Results 341-360 of 2,722 for speaker:Paul Gogarty

Written Answers — Television Licence: Television Licence (23 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will review the system for non payment of TV licences and other fines, in view of the costs to the State and instead investigate a system of phased deductions from income or social welfare payments and or community service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43719/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the criteria for granting waivers and discounts for TV licences in view of the growing numbers of persons in receipt of social welfare, particularly those who have returned to education and are finding it hard to make ends meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43718/10]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (23 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to change the amount charged for the television licence fee or his plans to set up an easy-pay method in view of the growing numbers of persons in financial difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43717/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the arrangements in place for the unmarried partners of diplomatic staff serving abroad; the way this compares to arrangements in the diplomatic services of each of the other 26 EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43063/10]

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: I do not know where to start. There has been so much misinformation thrown around in the contributions of some Opposition Deputies that one could spend hours refuting them. I will start with the context of this debate and when it is being held. The legislation took longer than expected to draft. Whereas normally one person would allocate half his or her time to drafting legislation, two...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: I did not mention a name. The point I am making is that if there is in place a directly elected Dublin mayor, allowing for the fact that it is incompetence or stupidity rather than corruption leads to the rezoning of ghost estates around Dublin, he or she, if worth their own salt, might be able to question the reason housing estates or retail parks are being built in, say, Fingal, where they...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Let us nip this in the bud. Every issue is important. Some of Deputy Tuffy's colleagues-----

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: So be it. Let us all get behind it. Do not be afraid to do so. It has been stated that other issues are more important. Earlier this summer, Deputy Broughan had the balls and courage not to support the flip-flop policies of his party leader on the issue of animal rights.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Deputy Broughan did not on that occasion suggest that because the economy is in tatters we could not talk about animal rights, civil partnership or child abuse. We can talk about everything in this House. This is the forum where issues can be discussed. Just because we are overshadowed by a pressing fiscal crisis does not mean we cannot talk about other issues, including issues of vision...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: The mayor will have an opportunity to take the bull by the horns and to say this is a national strategy and we have the opportunity to get rid of an incinerator. That would be a clear power. Deputy Hogan asked why the Minister will not wait until 2014. Within six months of the establishment of this new office, the mayor has to set out a strategic plan and, after two years of operation,...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Is the Deputy saying the mayor of Dublin will be a great bargain?

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: We still have not taken money from vested interests.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: It is inspired.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: It would create jobs.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Is Fine Gael considering that?

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: It is like Cumann na nGaedheal and Fine Gael.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (16 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources given that he has signed an order under the Broadcasting Act 2009 requiring RTE to ensure that their free to air digital terrestrial television service is operational and available to 90% of the population by 31 October 2010; if this is now the case; the information being actively provided by his office,...

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Fine Gael continues to take money from banks, developers and vested interests.

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Stop stuttering.

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Paul Gogarty: S-O-R-R-Y.