Results 341-360 of 371 for speaker:Michael Conaghan

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Nov 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the visa requirements for Kuwait nationals who wish to visit family members studying or working here; his views on whether these requirements are administered in an efficient a way as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35055/11]

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Michael Conaghan: I welcome this Bill, which proposes to raise the cap on the total cumulative amount that can be provided by the Irish Film Board to support the Irish film industry. First, I congratulate the Irish Film Board on the success it has had to date in promoting the film industry and creating jobs. With a relatively small budget, €16 million in 2011, the industry currently employs almost 7,000...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: I do not need lectures from Deputy Mac Lochlainn about fighting for communities.

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: I commend Sinn Féin for tabling the motion because it gives all of us an opportunity to reflect on and discuss key aspects of community life. I want to refer to community employment, CE, schemes. Recently, I listened to a very harsh critique of the value of CE schemes from a senior figure in the ESRI. I was very surprised by this individual's dismissive and disparaging comments and...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: -----and their contribution. With regard to the voluntary sector, we must also recognise the extent to which community life is enriched, enlivened and animated by the voluntary sector. Across the entire spectrum of community life, volunteerism is the fuel that drives clubs, groups, associations and committees.

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: We must also mention altruism, this disposition and spirit that is deeply embedded in the human psyche and personality. We must encourage, acknowledge, value, nurture and celebrate this, particularly in young people.

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Finally-----

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: I ask for half a minute more. The Labour Party needs no lectures, instruction or guidance from Sinn Féin or any other party-----

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: -----on the importance of valuing the community and voluntary sector. It was a Labour Party Minister who first introduced and invented the CE scheme-----

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: -----a mechanism which has unlocked-----

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: -----a huge reservoir of individual and community talent. It was another Labour Party Minister, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, who invented another key building block of community infrastructure, namely the task forces. I want to-----

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Conaghan: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring, on his elevation to his current post. I have always thought of him as one of the most distinctive and compelling voices of the Dáil. The core purpose of the legislation being debated today is to allow the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to increase the level of funding that can be made available to Fáilte Ireland, the...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Perhaps.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 28 of 9 June 2011, the position regarding the liaison with the receiver in question; the next steps proposed; and if he expects the issue to be resolved before the new school year begins in September 2011. [22101/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline any outreach activities proposed for the Dublin area as part of Dublin City of Science 2012; the proposed educational activities tied to the event in Dublin schools; the benefits disadvantaged communities in Dublin will gain from the significant investment being made in this project; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the definition of heritage; if this includes Ireland's rich industrial heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22106/11]

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to protect and promote the Inchicore railway yards, Dublin, one of the best surviving examples of this aspect of industrial heritage in the northern hemisphere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22107/11]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of contractors who are registered to participate in the better energy scheme; the requirements for contractors who wish to participate in delivering the scheme; and if the scheme is open to new applicants from contractors who wish to deliver the scheme. [22108/11]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of homeowners who have requested grants under the better energy scheme; and the number of homeowners who have been allocated grants on a county basis and by postcode within the Dublin area. [22109/11]

Written Answers — Smarter Travel Scheme: Smarter Travel Scheme (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 730: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects a decision to be made on funding for the smarter travel scheme and the locations for the scheme, in view of the great enthusiasm shown and effort put in to date by applicant areas such as Drimnagh, Dublin 12. [22103/11]