Results 381-400 of 11,258 for speaker:Séamus Kirk

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (19 Dec 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to the Narrow Water Bridge project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48978/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (17 Dec 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 635. To ask the Minister for Health the funding that has been provided to Dignity 4 Patients in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; if he or the Department have had any meetings with the group in 2013; if he will support the inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse of patients in a hospital (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54384/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Dec 2013)

Séamus Kirk: I propose that we invite representatives of the Internet service providers before the committee for a question and answer session. I want to establish the legislative position underpinning the proposal and whether they consider it is adequate. Decisiveness in this area would help us to come to terms quickly with the matters arising.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (10 Dec 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 134. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending tax relief for land leasing to companies who own agricultural land and wish to lease same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52810/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 334. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities will be empowered to carry out repair and maintenance work to local housing estates which are not taken over by the county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52808/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Projects (10 Dec 2013)

Séamus Kirk: 335. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a grant application to Louth Leader (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52809/13]

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Séamus Kirk: The Finance Bill. It relates to a proposed relief to be made available for non-active farmers who rent land to active farmers. The category of people-----

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Séamus Kirk: I know that, but it has been pointed out that the incentive does not extend to companies that own agricultural land. Will the Tánaiste encourage the Minister for Finance to look at this anomaly in the legislation?

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Séamus Kirk: That will build only 300 houses.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Séamus Kirk: It is generally accepted that the regeneration of the rural economy will benefit from the expansion and development of the dairy industry post-2015. The targets that have been set out in Harvest 2020 are part and parcel of that. A number of issues have arisen, including for instance, land leasing regulations, although the primary legislation is already in place and is fine. The leasing of...

Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Séamus Kirk: Will it be necessary to introduce legislation to deal with the co-financing arrangement for Pillar 2 of the Common Agricultural Policy? There is much speculation as to what might happen in that regard. Various schemes depend on the co-financing arrangement being introduced expeditiously. When can we expect clarity on this issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (21 Nov 2013)

Séamus Kirk: I want to raise the matter of the Narrow Water bridge project, which has also been raised several times on the Dáil’s Order of Business. It seems to be running into severe difficulties, particularly at a time when we are talking about the peace dividend. The bridge would be the ultimate in symbolism and achievement as far as progress in the North is concerned in the 15 years...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (21 Nov 2013)

Séamus Kirk: On Monday last, Louth County Council members, Oireachtas Members and a delegation made up of several local chambers of commerce met the Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness. That was a significant development.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (21 Nov 2013)

Séamus Kirk: At this stage the most important point is that the SEUPB will hold off withdrawing its funding.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Séamus Kirk: I will remain.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Séamus Kirk: I thank the Chairman and apologise for missing the earlier part of the presentation. It is great that the witnesses have an opportunity to make a presentation before the joint committee and to identify the areas that clearly need addressing. It is part of the regular checking of the Good Friday Agreement to ascertain what progress has been made, particularly with regard to the more...

Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Séamus Kirk: This is a follow-up question, which could concern road traffic legislation. There have been hurried meetings in the past few days at Louth County Council and at Stormont. The two key people involved are the Taoiseach and the First Minister. The possibility that the Taoiseach, the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister could meet to address the issue of the bridgeable gap in the...

Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Séamus Kirk: -----as an invaluable peace dividend to the north east and to the country as a whole is too important to let go. The Taoiseach has a personal interest.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Séamus Kirk: With the agreement of the Taoiseach, if he is prepared to hold a meeting urgently, the SEUPB is prepared to put on hold the decision to withdraw funding, assuming other arrangements can be put in place as quickly as possible.

Order of Business (14 Nov 2013)

Séamus Kirk: I wish to ask the Tánaiste about the Narrow Water bridge project. Apprehension is growing in County Louth about whether it will go ahead. It is a vital project. The whole peace dividend is at stake and it would be a major symbolic development if we could get it moving. The other issue is that if it does not proceed then a significant tranche of money from the Special EU Programmes...