Results 12,001-12,020 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Alternative Energy Projects. (29 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Having regard to all the proposals the Minister mentioned, in terms of the windfall tax that will be substantially gained by the electricity producers up to 2012 in regard to carbon tax exemption, is he prepared to take back that levy and windfall gain and discuss with those involved what he is seeking to realise within a more sustainable and environmentally friendly society?

Alternative Energy Projects. (29 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Will the Minister consider taking it back?

Alternative Energy Projects. (29 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Will the Minister take it back?

Alternative Energy Projects. (29 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Is the Minister looking at it or considering it?

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: I raised the issue of No. 92, the public transport regulation Bill, yesterday. I do not think the Minister for Transport was here at the time. The Minister for Foreign Affairs interjected yesterday during my contribution. I am seeking clarification. The Minister maintained he would be prepared to set up an inquiry for expanding rail into the north west. Was this a facetious comment? If...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (28 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he is taking to ensure adequate Garda presence at the Border following another example of dissident activity; and the further steps he is taking to ensure that towns on the outskirts of large cities such as Derry city are given adequate Garda resources in view of persons engaged in criminal activity using the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Question No. 426 of 29 April 2008, if he will expedite the application of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21322/08]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (28 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 347: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of prosecutions for dog fouling on pavements, footpaths and beaches for the years 2002 to 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21320/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (28 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on introducing a grant aid scheme for wood log gasifiers which would significantly alter the energy sector in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21321/08]

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: I refer to the publication transport regulation Bill, which is No. 92 on the Government's legislative programme, in the context of the recent rail disruptions between Dublin and Cork. I bring to the Taoiseach's attention that a 1959 train — I do not mean a train that left at one minute to eight — left Letterkenny and has not been seen since.

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: I would like to ask the Taoiseach——

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Iarnród Éireann has an advertisement campaign on rolling out rail services across the country. I have two questions for the Taoiseach. When will the rail service be extended to Donegal and, if it will not be extended there, is Iarnród Éireann in breach of advertising standards? Can the Taoiseach give me an expansive or even a brief answer on that matter?

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: I believe the Taoiseach is going to answer my question.

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: The Taoiseach is——

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: The Taoiseach is trying to answer my question.

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: For a county to be 50 years without rail transport is not a game.

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (27 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 128: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps his Department are taking to address the issue of water charges on farms. [19525/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the mechanisms, which are in place for hiring taxis in terms of tendering, value for money and procedure for using taxis, which are in close proximity to the patient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20685/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite the appointment of an occupational therapist to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal, in order to ascertain the need for a special needs assistant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20686/08]

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the initiative of the party leader, Deputy Enda Kenny, and Deputy Reilly in tabling this motion. It is a question of confidence at a time when patient confidence is at an all-time low. I have questions to ask on behalf of my constituents and the general public. Will Government policy on cancer services be of a high quality, co-ordinated and efficient? If past performance is an...