Results 361-380 of 897 for speaker:Brian Walsh

Agriculture Industry: Motion [Private Members] (7 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: Deputy Cowen, sorry-----

Agriculture Industry: Motion [Private Members] (7 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: The Minister without further interruption. Deputy Ó Cuív was not interrupted during his contribution.

Agriculture Industry: Motion [Private Members] (7 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: I ask Deputies to extend the Minister the same courtesy.

Agriculture Industry: Motion [Private Members] (7 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: The Deputy will have an opportunity to respond tomorrow evening.

Agriculture Industry: Motion [Private Members] (7 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: I ask Deputy Ó Cuív to allow the Minister to continue without interruption.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Grant Payments (7 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: 551. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if there is grant aid available to carry out repair works to a property (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38076/14]

Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: I welcome the continued involvement of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy James Reilly, in this issue. He sponsored and promoted the Bill during his term as Minister for Health. In many ways, it overlaps with his new departmental portfolio because it is very important that we encourage children not to engage in the filthy habit of smoking. I am proud to say this Dáil,...

Direct Provision for Asylum Seekers: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: I compliment the Technical Group, in particular Deputy Pringle, on introducing this important motion, which has facilitated an important and constructive debate on this issue. Any Member who has ever had contact with asylum seekers would agree the system is in need of urgent reform. The system is a mess and people are spending too much time in direct provision centres. In some cases I...

Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: I have four minutes.

Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: The Acting Chairman can indicate when I have to adjourn the debate. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill. I am pleased to see the former Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, back in the hot seat looking after health matters. I saw a twinkle in the eye of the Minister's official I when he assumed the seat. The Minister led this campaign in respect of plain packaging on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (1 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: 24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the increase in the number of road deaths this year, reversing a downward trend that has seen the number of fatalities decline by around two thirds since 1997; the renewed efforts that are required to address this trend; his proposals regarding same. [36632/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (1 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: 45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that amendments will be required to existing road safety legislation in view of technology advancements in the area of computerised wrist watches; if the current law adequately addresses the use of such items while driving. [36773/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (1 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: 73. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be made on a single farm payment application for 2013/2014 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37231/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (1 Oct 2014)

Brian Walsh: 95. To ask the Minister for Health the reason home help hours were reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the hours lost will be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37225/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services (30 Sep 2014)

Brian Walsh: The Minister is not available to deal with the issue raised by Deputy John Lyons. Does the Deputy wish to comment on the matter?

Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services (30 Sep 2014)

Brian Walsh: We will ensure the Deputy is accommodated.

Topical Issue Debate: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (30 Sep 2014)

Brian Walsh: We must proceed to the next issue.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (30 Sep 2014)

Brian Walsh: 201. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to implement a recommendation of the Thornhill report that the local property tax should be a deductible expense in calculating a landlord’s taxable rental income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36952/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Operations (30 Sep 2014)

Brian Walsh: 205. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the Central Bank regulations governing the type of employment and financial history required by lending institutions; if lending institutions will be allowed to accept employment and financial history from financial institutions outside of the State, the purpose being to allow returning emigrants apply for mortgages and not have to wait...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Scheme Payments (30 Sep 2014)

Brian Walsh: 248. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for variance between the rates of payment per hectare under GLAS to farmers of commonage land and land in the ownership of a person; if he considers this variance equitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36817/14]