Results 5,881-5,900 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: I said that it was not part of the Kyoto Protocol.
- Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: That is the difference.
- Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: No, I am consistent.
- Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: Yes.
- Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: I have clarified that. One must distinguish between commitments under the Kyoto Protocol and our domestic commitments in the programme for Government. The latter includes a 3% annual reduction. This measure is counted as part of that but not as part of our Kyoto Protocol commitments. That is crystal clear. Deputy Hogan was there on the day I addressed that committee.
- Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: Deputies Hogan and Tuffy will be glad to know that we are on target in respect of the light bulb initiative. We have consulted with various sectors and a consensus is emerging on the best way forward. I attended an exhibition at the weekend. There were various energy efficient light bulbs in all makes and sizes and this will contribute to our 3% annual reduction.
- Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 76 on today's Order Paper. I was very pleased with the constructive first meeting which I had with the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security. The committee is a welcome addition to our national parliamentary structure, one which clearly reflects the importance the Oireachtas attaches to the climate change agenda. I look forward to further...
- Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: We have already engaged with industry. There was an energy forum in the Shelbourne Hotel, which was very well attended. It was packed out. That shows the level of engagement that is there.
- Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: They were far from frightened when they examined the financial incentives that exist. The Taoiseach said to me on the day that they may not be interested in the environment but they were interested in the tax incentives. They were there in droves. I do not care what is motivating people as long as they make a contribution to cutting our greenhouse gas emissions. We will use every...
- Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: We will comply fully with our Kyoto Protocol commitments in the period 2008-12.
- Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: We will go beyond that. The Deputy knows that money was set aside. There is no indication that the â¬270 million will be used. I am confident we can do so domestically. The Marrakesh Declaration puts an onus on all states to reduce emissions domestically and not to rely on carbon credits. It is an obvious point to make but the Deputy is right in stating that if we are to make decreases...
- Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: In the context of taxation policy, the programme for Government committed to establish a new Commission on Taxation. The commission, which was established on 14 February 2008, is tasked in its terms of reference to look at the introduction of measures to further lower carbon emissions and to phase in, on a revenue neutral basis, appropriate fiscal measures including a carbon levy over the...
- Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: I welcome the fact that the company carried out the poll. There was no need to consult other members of Government. I am the Minister responsible. We set out to have an awareness raising campaign and, in order to raise awareness one must measure how quickly and by how much one can raise awareness. A baseline study is needed to find out where we are now. The poll findings were interesting...
- Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: The Deputy asks why people will support carbon taxes. Believe it or not, some people are responsibleââ
- Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: ââand understand they have a duty, as we all do, to tackle the biggest issue facing humanity. People want responsible action. I can check how many members of the Labour Party, perhaps, or what percentage of its supporters are in favour of these measures. I suspect it is more than the Deputy believes. Too often politicians run for cover when they hear of a carbon levy. If the Deputy...
- Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: This is the only one I know about so far, but I shall check it out for the Deputy.
- Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: We shall see whether there are any further surveys. All politicians are interested in surveys to see how the people are thinking, but it is encouraging. The fact that the Green Party's poll ratings are going in the right direction is further evidence that people are interested in acting responsibly in tackling this very important issue. As regards the carbon levy and the deliberations of...
- Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (17 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 591 and 592 on 12 February 2008. The European Commission has proposed a directive for revision to the current EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), which includes changes to the scope of the EU ETS, but is not proposing the inclusion of the agriculture sector as part of this new directive. Prior to its proposal, the Commission undertook a review of the...
- Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (17 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to introduce a support scheme for replacing and upgrading septic tanks older than 15 years with newer systems. I am currently considering the terms, conditions and other arrangements that may be appropriate to taking forward this commitment.
- Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (17 Apr 2008)
John Gormley: Prior to the enactment of the Planning and Development Act 2000, planning authorities could require payment of a development contribution, as a condition of a planning permission, on a discretionary basis. From 2004, in order to introduce transparency and openness to the system, each planning authority was required to adopt a development contribution scheme stating the basis for determining...