Results 601-620 of 1,441 for speaker:Ann Phelan

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (26 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: The funding Scheme to Support National Organisations (SSNO) in the community and voluntary sector aims to provide multi-annual funding to national organisations towards core costs associated with the provision of services. Applications for a new round of funding, which commenced on 1 July 2014, were subject to an appraisal process. 55 applications were approved for funding for the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (26 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: LEADER funding for the 2007-2013 programming period was not allocated based on county boundaries but to individual Local Action Groups on completion of the Local Development Strategy process. In addition to this, the allocations changed in 2012 when the EU co-financing rate changed due to the financial crisis and this resulted in a decrease in the overall programme allocation. Table 1...

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: We will see.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: We have 65% of it.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: We have 65% of it.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: It is a question of equality.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: People in rural Ireland pay for water.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Go on out of that.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Go and talk to people in rural areas where they have water schemes.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: The Deputy is-----

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Yes, a Cheann Comhairle.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: l acknowledge the robust and challenging contributions to the debate from Deputies on both sides in the past two days. While we may disagree on many issues regarding water sector reform, it is important to recognise the passion displayed on this key issue across the floor. This is encouraging as it demonstrates the strategic importance of water to the proper functioning of a modern economy...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Perhaps I might begin by thanking Deputy Healy-Rae for his kind words. I assure him that I would never consider him boring. I thank him for highlighting the critical role that farmers play with regard to this matter. The Deputy referred to the Green Party. If memory serves, I seem to recall one particular Green Party Minister of State indicating that she was a very good friend to farmers....

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: I thank the Deputies who contributed to this debate for sharing with the House their views on the Bill and on how it might be further enhanced. I am heartened by the level of interest shown and I know the Minister will give consideration to many of the ideas put forward. He and I have listened carefully to the contributions and some common themes appear to have emerged. I am conscious that...

Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Tairgim:GO ndéanfar an ráiteas atá leagtha amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar eolas do vótálaithe, de bhun alt 23 d’Acht an Reifrinn, 1994 (Uimh. 12 de 1994), i ndáil leis an togra chun an Bunreacht a leasú, atá ar áireamh sa Bhille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois...

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois Intofachta chun Oifig an Uachtaráin) 2015: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Now.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois Intofachta chun Oifig an Uachtaráin) 2015: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age of Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: I referred in my contribution on Second Stage to the Government's rationale for selecting 21 years as the proposed age at which a citizen would become eligible for election to the office of President. As I said earlier, the recommendation that the age of eligibility for election to the office of President should be reduced from 35 years, came from the first report of the Constitutional...

Topical Issue Debate: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: The proposals outlined in Putting People First: Action Programme for Effective Local Government seek to position local government as the primary vehicle of governance and public service at local level leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services and representing citizens and local communities effectively and accountably. As part of the...

Topical Issue Debate: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: We must bear in mind that the tender process is a legal one which was open to everyone to submit an application. Having said that, I am very conscious that communities have been trying to get their heads around the LCDC structure, the changes and the alignment process, and that there are difficulties, both actual and perceived. I will ask my officials to contact both Deputies to see if we...