Results 41-60 of 70 for speaker:Joe Callanan

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (27 Sep 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 936: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of people in the science and technology sector made redundant in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28332/06]

Written Answers — National Fuel Scheme: National Fuel Scheme (27 Sep 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 1018: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people who receive the fuel allowance; the cost to the Exchequer per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29007/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Sep 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 1540: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of a sewerage scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29777/06]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (27 Sep 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 1502: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount which was spent on housing aid for the elderly in 2005. [28994/06]

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Joe Callanan: I am grateful for the opportunity to address the House on what will be one of the major political issues of the next ten years. Since the introduction of the greener homes grant by the Government, I have been surprised at the level of interest among the public for alternative energy heating sources. The current oil price has certainly alerted most of the public to the critical need to lower...

Nursing Home Subventions. (3 May 2006)

Joe Callanan: I thank the Minister of State for attending the Dáil to hear my call for extra funding for nursing home subvention in the western area, especially County Galway, where the level of enhanced subvention has been reduced. I will quote the difference in levels of subvention paid in the different areas. These figures were received from the association of nursing homes and include the full amount...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Joe Callanan: Although I agree with the premise of the Bill, as the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government indicated, it would not be helpful to place an additional responsibility on the Private Residential Tenancies Board because its work in securing rights for tenants has only recently commenced. Further responsibilities would distract from its main role, which is vital for tenants....

Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Feb 2006)

Joe Callanan: I am sharing time with Deputy Fitzpatrick, if that is agreeable.

Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Feb 2006)

Joe Callanan: I welcome the Bill and congratulate the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, for the great work he is doing for older people and the less well off. Measures will include the introduction of standard and enhanced non-contributory pension schemes that will lift some 34,000 recipients into higher and full pensions, increased support and entitlements for lone parents, carers...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Joe Callanan: I am delighted the Opposition tabled this motion on agriculture, because it gives Members on the Government side an opportunity to let farmers know how good is their Minister for Agriculture and Food. Farmers know the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Coughlan, has represented and will represent them both in Europe and at home, in the best possible manner. The past year has been an...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Joe Callanan: Some 110,000 farmers were paid €970 million on that date. By the end of 2005, more than 118,000 farmers had received €1.058 billion under the single payment scheme. Currently, total payments amount to €1,114 million, with 95% of farmers paid. It is of course necessary to pay all farmers as their files are cleared and a number of payment runs are made each week to ensure this. In the...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Joe Callanan: I was delighted to be there to support my Minister. I did not realise how successful she was until I was in Hong Kong.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Joe Callanan: I will support my Minister in Galway and I hope she will visit everybody there. The only people who have a problem with her are Opposition Members, but many Fine Gael supporters say she is the best Minister ever.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Joe Callanan: The problems ahead in the WTO talks concern the tariff cutbacks. The Minister will fight them because it is not in the EU's interest to have too many of them. I commend Deputy Coughlan, who is one of the best Ministers for Agriculture and Food we have ever had.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Feb 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 325: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the water schemes that Galway County Council has applied for; when the schemes were applied for; the stage they are at; and when same will go to tender. [3447/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Feb 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 326: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the sewerage schemes that Galway County Council has applied for; when these schemes were applied for; the stage they are at; and when same will go to tender. [3448/06]

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Joe Callanan: I wish to speak on how the WTO talks will affect Irish agriculture. The three main areas of concern are domestic support, export subsidies and market access. It is important that the CAP and the single payment under the decoupled system are safeguarded under the green box because direct payments make a major contribution to farm incomes in Ireland. The Doha mandate provided for reductions...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (20 Oct 2005)

Joe Callanan: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance the total figure for the payment to solicitors of the over calculation of stamp duty for the current tax year and for the last tax year. [29910/05]

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Joe Callanan: I compliment the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Coughlan, and the Minister for State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, Deputy Browne, for their stand on the veterinary medicine regulations. It is important that farmers can get medicines for their livestock without too many restrictions and at a competitive rate.

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Joe Callanan: It is fair to state that Irish farmers fully understand the dangers of over-prescribing medicines to their stock. Strict tests are now in place to ensure no residues are present in beef, milk or other products. The Department of Agriculture and Food is aware of the view expressed on the possible impact of the draft regulations on competition of supply of veterinary medicines, particularly...