Results 821-840 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: In addition, other matters must be addressed very shortly. There is the question of the White Paper, the efficiency review and the boundary changes in Limerick, all of which are extremely important. Many of these measures must be seen in context and they are interconnected. Deputy Hogan asked about the powers of local authorities and yes, the regional authority will work with the mayor, as...
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: Yes.
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: That is not so-----
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: While the Seanad is not directly elected, I wish to facilitate the Deputy. I did not read the article to which she referred and will take it on trust that it says something along the lines of her comments. The Deputy and I discussed this issue recently and as for the issue she raised regarding the third level panel, I agree there was a certain consensus on that issue and I wish to implement...
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: -----and will have plenty of time, as I am sure will Deputy Tuffy. It is an opportunity for the parties opposite to come forward with written submissions on which Members can then focus. I can honestly state that I will devote as much time as is necessary over the summer months to deal with this issue.
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I am currently giving consideration to the approaches that are to be taken to implement the commitments in the programme for Government regarding political donations. I intend to bring my proposals to the Government later this year. I believe there is widespread recognition that the manner in which the Irish political system is funded needs to be changed. I therefore will be addressing...
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I refute that absolutely. First, I am serious. My colleagues in government are serious. It is in the programme for government-----
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: -----and it will be implemented in full. That is an absolute guarantee.
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: Deputy Hogan has indicated that his party has a position on corporate donations.
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The party always had but it was a different position. As I recall, under the leadership of Deputy Noonan the position was that Fine Gael would not accept corporate donations but then the party reverted.
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I wish to ensure consistency across the board so that people know where they stand in regard to political parties because there is a perception-----
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: -----that whoever pays the piper calls the tune. We want to eliminate that and ensure we have the highest standards and levels of transparency and that influential groups cannot influence the political process. I also believe we must examine the activities of certain lobby groups. We have seen the extensive and amazing campaign that was launched by a group called RISE! recently.
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I assure the Deputy that I am interested in animal welfare. I made that point forcefully today. There are elements who deliberately try to mislead people who are extremely well funded. It is very difficult to compete with that. In a sense it undermines the democratic process. I will embark on and deliver this initiative in the autumn because it is necessary for a properly functioning...
- Local Government Elections (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I do not think Deputy Tuffy asked a question but I understand where she is coming from and that issues need to be considered such as what constitutes a corporation and whether it is a limited company. Those are questions that must be considered in detail. A large measure of credit must go to Eithne FitzGerald for the existing legislation which has served us well. We must learn lessons and...
- Planning Issues (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: My Department published Tree Preservation Guidelines for Planning Authorities in March 1994, setting out a range of options open to planning authorities to influence and control the contributions that trees can make to the environment and our general quality of life. The guidelines set out how the development plan can be used to ensure that general amenities of the planning authority's area...
- Planning Issues (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: Is the microphone working?
- Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I move amendment No. 9: In page 4, between lines 41 and 42, to insert the following: " "public trainer's licence" means a public trainer's licence granted by Bord na gCon under the Regulations of 1961;". The reference to "public trainer's licence" is used to facilitate the exemption from registration fees to which the public greyhound trainer will be entitled. This will eliminate the costs...
- Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I move amendment No. 10: In page 5, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: " "Regulations of 1961" means the Greyhound Trainers' Regulations 1961 (S.I. No. 58 of 1961);". This amendment refers to the regulations of 1961 which define a "stipendiary steward" as a steward appointed by the board to fulfil the duties of an authorised officer under the 1958 Act. I propose that a...
- Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: This legislation is long awaited. Animal welfare groups have been calling for this legislation for more than five years.
- Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: As Minister, I am delivering on that.