Results 881-900 of 1,019 for speaker:P J Sheehan

Official Engagements. (27 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: A Cheann Comhairle, you should have advised me to adhere to church matters. On that, I am delighted the Taoiseach has such knowledge of religious beliefs around the world. I hope he is making a conversion. Our Lord said that in his father's house there are many mansions. I hope the Taoiseach will accommodate them.

Food Industry. (22 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: Will he open them again?

Legislative Programme. (22 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the main aspects of the proposed new forestry Bill; the groups and bodies that have been consulted in the drafting of the heads of this bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30235/07]

Legislative Programme. (22 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: I thank the Minister of State for his lengthy reply but he did not provide me with many details. I will set out three objectives.

Legislative Programme. (22 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: What will the proposed Bill do to increase the total area classified as woodland or to achieve the Government target of 17% cover by 2030? Will it change the obligation on replanting, which is perceived as one of the biggest obstacles to increasing forest cover in the private sector? Will it have any implications for COFORD?

Legislative Programme. (22 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: The Minister of State is not grasping the nettle. Yesterday, the Minister of State, Deputy Wallace, launched a study on forest planting levels. I am shocked that the Government has proposed yet another delaying tactic in terms of a consultancy report. I will quote from the press release she issued seeking this consultancy report.

Legislative Programme. (22 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: The press release stated, "Mary Wallace T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for forestry matters at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food today announced the appointment of Mr. John Malone to undertake a study on the factors affecting the rate of afforestation in Ireland". What bearing will that have on the forthcoming Bill? It is time to tell the Minister of State to...

Legislative Programme. (22 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: Will any action be taken before the report is completed?

European Council Meetings. (22 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: I cannot understand what the Minister means when she refers to proposals for a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on the definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks. Anyone who drinks in this country or anywhere in the world is aware of alcohol content because it is printed on the label of every bottle sold. Any wine with an alcohol content of...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (22 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans for the development of the fishery harbours at Bantry, Baltimore, Schull, and Union Hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30135/07]

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (22 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans to expand the land engaged in forestry as advised by COFORD; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30134/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (21 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an application for a renewal of a stamp four by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6 will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30268/07]

Economic Regulation. (21 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: Given that the Taoiseach will visit Cork later this week, I hope he will announce some good news for the city and that he will honour the commitments given in respect of Cork Airport before the last election. If he can spare a minute or two or a few hours, he might visit west Cork and see what we need there. Maybe I might get a chance to introduce him to his palatial home down there or to...

Written Answers — State Aid: State Aid (20 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 65: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if State aid communications have been received by his Department since Budget 2007; and the subject matters involved. [29703/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (20 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 367 of 16 October 2007, the review has been completed; the conclusions of that review; the arrangements that have been made to reopen this office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29534/07]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (15 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will make a statement on the concerns of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10 in relation to the community child care subvention scheme. [29169/07]

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: As the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance is in the driving seat this morning, is he aware that the price of petrol, diesel and heating oil has increased by over 20% in the past three weeks?

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: What steps will the Minister take to freeze VAT at the price it was before these ridiculous increases took place?

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: What is the cause of that? The dollar was never lower——

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

P J Sheehan: ——and the euro was never stronger. What is the reason for it and has the Tánaiste any plans to deal with it? Will the Minister not answer the question?