Results 11,961-11,980 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

World Trade Negotiations. (18 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: The farming and fisheries lobbies are two of the most significant lobbies in Ireland. The votes of farmers and fishermen were instrumental in deciding the outcome of the Lisbon treaty referendum. Fishermen were worried about issues like decriminalisation, quotas and the dumping of fish at sea. I am pleased that the Minister, Deputy Smith, and the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen, have met...

World Trade Negotiations. (18 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: Do we have an opportunity to offer the Minister some extra assistance?

World Trade Negotiations. (18 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: Fine Gael, before last year's general election, called for the establishment of a single Department of the marine. I would like to hear the Minister's opinion on that proposal.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (18 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, why the Department of Education and Science is refusing to make a decision regarding a student who suffers from brittle asthma and, despite three letters having been sent seeking clarification, the student's school has yet to receive an acknowledgement from the Department.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received the results of an efficiency review of the Dublin Bus fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23393/08]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason there has been no permanent consultant psychiatrist in Inishowen, County Donegal, for the past number of years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23214/08]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (17 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 489: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent decision by FIFA regarding the eligibility of players from Northern Ireland playing international football for the Republic of Ireland; his views on whether FIFA has contradicted the terms of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement; if he will be in contact with the governing body on the issue; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 633: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of all primary and secondary schools in the Letterkenny, Inishowen and Milford electoral areas, County Donegal; the schools at design stage, tender stage and construction stage; the schools on the Government's school building programme; the schools that have been removed from the school building programme in the past...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (17 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 960: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the compensation measures which will be accruing to fishermen east of Inishowen from Malin Head through the Lough's Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23209/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Grid: Electricity Grid (17 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 961: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the interconnector at Soran will be connected to Culmore and onwards into Coolkeera as part of an all-island grid connection; the timeframe for this to occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23212/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 962: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the plans he has to give grant assistance to developers of wind turbines; if there will be incentives on a cross-Border basis through the integration of the all-Ireland energy market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23213/08]

Carbon Allowances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: I would like to pick out a few key phrases from the Government amendment. "Long-term strategy" is mentioned twice. We see references to the Energy Policy Framework 2007-2020, a strategic framework up to 2020 and the aim of achieving zero net carbon emissions by 2035, which is 27 years away. The situation is said to be subject to ongoing examination by the Departments of Finance and...

Carbon Allowances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: That we are unprepared to tackle the problem disgraces the people. There is a short-term solution in respect of the fishing industry, where the price of green diesel has increased from 25 cent to 80 cent in the past three years. The solution is to introduce the €20 million tie-up scheme, a scheme encouraged by the EU across the Union. The Minister of State must ensure that the tie-up...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for an appointment with each specialist located at a hospital (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22109/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (4 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of money that has been spent on the advertising campaign for Transport 21; the purpose of the advertisement; the value for money offered to the Irish taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22046/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (4 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way he can justify the fact that his Department have removed two posts from a school (details supplied); if it is his Department's policy to increase class sizes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21817/08]

Mobile Telephony. (29 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: I am disappointed that the Minister will not use his influence to change the policy. I accept that ComReg may fear a legal challenge. Nevertheless, the Minister is the man in charge. We are talking about a potential 20% reduction in charges to the retailer. The Minister has a responsibility to act on this matter, rather than wait for the EU to take action. The Minister referred to roaming...

Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Can the Minister convince this side of the House that he will not be subject to the diktat from the Taoiseach that there will be a pull-back in some national development plan projects? As Deputy McManus said, the Minister described in panoramic terms the roll-out of next generation broadband. Will he be curtailed in his spending by this new directive on a reduction in expenditure on the...

Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: No pull back.

Energy Resources. (29 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Food imports and exports are completely reliant on the haulage industry. Excluding excise duties, there has been a 360% increase in fuel prices over the past five years. Fishermen say that 70% of their turnover is being spent on diesel for their boats, while the corresponding figure for the haulage industry is 50%. Many haulage operators have bought new lorries that are economically...