Results 581-600 of 1,799 for speaker:Luke Flanagan
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: I am curious. Why are there animal welfare issues when one arrives in Stranraer as opposed to other ports in England or Wales? Are people more sensitive in England and Wales than in Scotland? There is some agreement that we need access to the British market so it is remarkable that we cannot get someone to ship over to Britain. Bord Bia can play a role. I shall quote Bord Bia. Having...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: We have to go and vote, but we are in danger of missing it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: What about access to the UK market?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: In response to a Topical Issue raised by Deputy Troy, the Minister said he understood the company was being placed in receivership by AIB and HSBC banks. That is not correct. I understand it has been placed in receivership by HSBC. It is important to correct that fact because on this issue all the facts need to be correct if people are to have confidence in what is going on. The farming...
- Cannabis Regulation Bill 2013: First Stage (20 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the regulation of cannabis for medicinal and recreational use and for that purpose to establish the Cannabis Regulation Authority; to provide for the licensing of the cultivation and sale of cannabis; to provide for offences; and to provide for related matters.While I do not expect this House to support the Bill...
- Cannabis Regulation Bill 2013: First Stage (20 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: On a point of order, what is the problem with the process of a member proposing what this man suggested and another member seconding it?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: The Chairman is incorrect. This committee and the Dáil decides whether this happens or not. It is Government policy to have them overground. Let us not make it any more complicated than it is. If the Government decides it is not Government policy anymore, which Deputies Mattie McGrath and Colreavy and I would support, the problem is solved and we can come back to consultation that...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: Is Coillte aware of an investigation by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine into an allegation of fraud in Coillte?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: It is 2012.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: Perhaps we can establish that now and that is why I asked my question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: Is Coillte delighted about that? Providing information is something that Coillte should do. Why is it relevant to state that Coillte provided the information before? Coillte should provide information as often as is needed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: Was it investigated in the past?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: Let me clarify. Has it been investigated in the past or reviewed?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: We need for you to establish that. Has it been investigated in the past or not?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: So it has not been investigated.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: I thank Mr. Britchfield for clarifying the matter.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: Can Mr. Britchfield explain it to me? I did not ask him to explain it to somebody else, with respect.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: Did the witness not know this in advance of making the prediction? He knows all these variables exist. How can he be so far out?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)
Luke Flanagan: I am sorry-----