Results 961-980 of 11,258 for speaker:Séamus Kirk

Common Agricultural Policy Reform Proposals: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Séamus Kirk: Is the Minister considering an independent economic assessment of the reactivation of the sugar beet industry? There have been two feasibility studies from a commercial angle but has any consideration been given to the Department carrying out an independent study?

Common Agricultural Policy Reform Proposals: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Séamus Kirk: There is considerable acreage of horse training facilities. This does fall into the mainstream of agricultural activity.

Common Agricultural Policy Reform Proposals: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Séamus Kirk: What about commonage?

Common Agricultural Policy Reform Proposals: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Séamus Kirk: I thank Deputy Moynihan for affording me a few minutes to discuss this matter. It will be one of the more important debates that will be held in the Chamber during the next 18 months. The proposals were circulated by the Commissioner yesterday and the European Parliament has spent some time on them. The debate will unfold during the next 12 to 18 months. It is difficult to anticipate...

Milk Quota (6 Oct 2011)

Séamus Kirk: I will not hold up the Minister in trying to answer. In his earlier response to my colleague, Deputy Michael Moynihan, there was a suggestion that the butter fat adjustment may provide a possibility for a partial solution to the serious issue we have looming in Ireland on 31 March 2012. Perhaps the Minister will elaborate on the mathematical calculations that will be involved with that. My...

EU Directives (5 Oct 2011)

Séamus Kirk: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the proposed European financial transaction tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27634/11]

Written Answers — Fiscal Advisory Council: Fiscal Advisory Council (4 Oct 2011)

Séamus Kirk: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects to hold consultation with the Opposition regarding the statutory foundation for the Fiscal Advisory Council. [20299/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Oct 2011)

Séamus Kirk: Question 471: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is planning an update of the Gaming and Lotteries Acts; if regulations exist setting out the guidelines relating to the winding up of a lottery organised by a community group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27272/11]

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2011)

Séamus Kirk: I am grateful for the opportunity to make a few observations in this important debate. Food exports from Ireland grew last year by 11% and were valued at approximately €8 billion. The Government's target is grow this figure to €12 billion by 2020 under the Food Harvest 2020 report goals. At this point it would be appropriate to pay tribute to the former Minister responsible for...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (14 Sep 2011)

Séamus Kirk: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he will take to ensure that the broadcast media here are not dominated by a small number of players; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23853/11]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jul 2011)

Séamus Kirk: I am glad of the opportunity to say a few words on this Bill in the limited time available. I support the Fianna Fáil-sponsored Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2011. I wish to compliment our colleague, Deputy Willie O'Dea, on bringing this legislation before the House with a considerable degree of urgency. The reason we are pushing ahead with this Bill is because of the ineptitude...

NewERA Proposal (14 Jul 2011)

Séamus Kirk: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is represented on any groups preparing for the New ERA proposal. [20300/11]

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 Jul 2011)

Séamus Kirk: The Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011 contains four main provisions, the first of which is the most important. Following on from the Seanad debate, Fianna Fáil does not agree with this first element. The first provision seeks to allow persons who are not members of the Defence Forces to be appointed to the posts of military judge and Director of Military Prosecutions. When the Bill was going...

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 Jul 2011)

Séamus Kirk: I did not interrupt the Minister.

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 Jul 2011)

Séamus Kirk: What role did the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, play in formulating this policy and legislation? Did RACO, through one source or another, lobby the Minister's office on the appointment of a particular individual? This could be seen as a grey area but needs to be investigated further in the hope that RACO had not lobbied the Minister on behalf of one individual....

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (7 Jul 2011)

Séamus Kirk: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that farming families are protected from any changes to the assessment for third level grants in view of the his recent comments on these matters. [19027/11]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (5 Jul 2011)

Séamus Kirk: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the stamp duty exemption for farm consolidation is renewed by the end of June this year. [17636/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (5 Jul 2011)

Séamus Kirk: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will contact the Industrial Development Agency regarding the staffing position in Dundalk; if he will ensure that all vacancies are filled and that there is sufficient level of staff to deal with industrial development in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18208/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (5 Jul 2011)

Séamus Kirk: Question 627: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the bridge over narrow water project between County Louth and County Down; the timescale for completion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18207/11]

Moneylender Regulation (5 Jul 2011)

Séamus Kirk: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline the progress made on the commitment in the Programme for Government to tightly regulate moneylenders. [15365/11]