Results 4,001-4,020 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (17 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: I attended the St. Patrick's Day celebrations in London in 2008. The total cost of the visit for the official travelling party was â¬8,995. Minister of State Batt O'Keeffe represented the Government at the Chicago St. Patrick's Day celebrations in 2008. The total cost of the visit for the official travelling party was â¬25,498. All arrangements and costs associated with Minister of State...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: The Courtmacsherry/Timoleague Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 â 2009. My Department is examining Cork County Council's Preliminary Report and cost estimate for the scheme and they are being dealt with as quickly as possible.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 8, 18 and 33 of 27 November, 2008. In addition, in writing to the City Council following receipt of the Report, my Department asked, in relation to the odour limit prescribed in the tender document, that the City Council urgently examine the extent to which there may be any consequent liability on the part of any relevant parties and whether such...
- Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: My Department received 105 Freedom of Information requests in 2007 and 135 such requests in 2008. A monthly breakdown of the requests along with the number of requests granted, refused, withdrawn and part granted, is in tabular format as follows. 2007 January February March April May June July August September October November December Applications Received 11 5 10 5 3 12 7 16 4 12 12...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: The Athenry Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-09. Galway County Council's Design Review Report for the scheme is being examined in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.
- Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: Rates are local property taxes that are levied by local authorities on commercial properties that are rateable under the Valuation Act 2001. The determination of the annual rate on valuation which is applied to property valuation to calculate rates is a decision taken locally by the elected members of a local authority in their annual budget and I have no function in this matter. For 2009,...
- Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: My Department's Sectoral Plan, as provided for in section 36 of the Disability Act 2005, was developed in consultation with people with disabilities to assist the Department and local authorities in supporting an inclusive society with accessible buildings, facilities, services and information. There are statutory provisions, codes of practice and guidelines available to assist local...
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: The Government has decided to invest â¬3.5 billion of taxpayers' money in each of the country's two biggest banks, Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland. I stress the word "invest" because the aim of this measure is to reinforce the banking system, to restore confidence, to boost lending to business and to support and create jobs. The Green Party has worked hard with its Government...
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: Before Christmas, I criticised the Financial Regulator. At that time, the Green Party predicted that there would be resignations in the banking system. That has happened.
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: I predict that the latest revelations from Irish Life & Permanent and Anglo Irish Bank will result in further resignations. I absolutely agree with the Deputies opposite that the support that was given to Anglo Irish Bank was not appropriate. There must be and will be root and branch reform of our banking system. We need a general crackdown on corporate crime in this country. In the...
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: ââas a result of these latest revelations.
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: No blind eye will be turned as long as the Green Party is in government.
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: A stable bank system is the cornerstone of the economy. It is a must for business and jobs, but this is an investment, not a bailout.
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: The banks will pay interest of 8% per annum for the funds. The Government will appoint four directors to each board, a quarter of the board membership in each case.
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: I will now outline some aspects of the package. First, in regard to the environment, the Green Party welcomes especially the creation of â¬100 million for the environmental and clean energy innovation fund, which is part of the package.
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: Here again we have evidence of opportunities being taken even in difficult times to mainstream pro-environmental initiatives. The Green Party worked with its Government partners to ensure that this bank initiative would ease the availability of funds to small and medium-sized businesses and to first-time home buyers. There is to be 30% extra lending capacity for first-time home buyers and...
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: The Minister for Finance, Deputy Lenihan, said last night that he expects that, in practice, a 50% cut in bank executives' income will happen.
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: He is advocating caps on executive incomes on the same style promulgated by the US President, Barack Obama.
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: The two banks concerned are imposing a 33% executive remuneration cut immediately. Bank board directors are to have fees cut by 25%
- Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)
John Gormley: No bank bonuses will be paid from 2008 to 2009. A committee looking into the pay issue is to report shortly.