Results 12,481-12,500 of 13,254 for speaker:Seán Sherlock

Common Agricultural Policy. (3 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Will the Minister clarify whether the original ratio in the rural development package was to be 50:50 between EU funding and Exchequer funding? In the event of Exchequer funding being at 25%, will the Government commit to that funding in light of the new modulation or the Common Agricultural Policy health check package?

Common Agricultural Policy. (3 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: I welcome the Minister's statement in terms of the commitment on modulation and how it is to be ringfenced within agriculture. That is vitally important and is something I have raised with the Minister previously. There should be no leakage of that commitment into other sectors, or into non-governmental, community and voluntary pillars. That is essential. Does the Minister not agree that...

Fisheries Protection. (3 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: On a point of order, did the Minister state the EU has not sought any regulation in this regard to harmonise the situation?

Farm Waste Management. (3 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: If I had two seconds extra, I would have come in on cue but I was being given a briefing by the Deputy from south-west Cork.

Farm Waste Management. (3 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: I note Deputy Creed was quick off the mark. Anyway, as somebody who posed the question, even though it is in the name of Deputy Liz McManus, I wish to put on record that I do not see why this is so, there is not any legal impediment and there is no European Union directive that states that the Minister cannot extend the deadline to allow for this scheme to be implemented. The scheme is...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on findings that show that broadband connections here are among the most expensive in the OECD; his further views on the poor performance with regard to broadband speeds by Ireland in the OECD countries; the steps he is taking to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43639/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the progress made on the implementation of the new tariff scheme in respect of offshore wind; when this tariff scheme for offshore wind was announced by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43619/08]

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (2 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 137: To ask the Taoiseach the monthly breakdown commencing January 2008, of the number of people who have signed on to receive unemployment benefit in the towns of Mallow, Fermoy, Mitchelstown, Cobh, Youghal and Midleton, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43767/08]

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (2 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the estimated time for completion of all applications and winding down of the health repayment scheme; the cost of the scheme to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43768/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the non-allocation of funding in 2008 to a project (details supplied) in County Cork; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that no accommodation exists to provide core services; if she will make an allocation to this group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43757/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (2 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of speeding fines issued on non-national roads and primary roads within the northern divisional area of Cork County Council for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43764/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (2 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of speeding fines issued on non-national roads, national secondary roads and primary roads within the southern division of Cork County for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43765/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (2 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of speeding fines issued on non-national roads, national secondary roads and primary roads within the northern division of Cork County for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43766/08]

Agriculture: Motion (2 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: I will share time with Deputies Penrose and Ferris.

Agriculture: Motion (2 Dec 2008)

Seán Sherlock: I wish to begin by replying to Deputy Collins. Not every farmer in the country wants to build houses or become a developer on his or her land-holding. Those people are in the minority. I remind the Deputy that the arrangements he spoke about are only guidelines and that the county development plans of each county take precedence over those guidelines. In response to Deputy Brady, the...

Written Answers — Hunt Licences: Hunt Licences (27 Nov 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 13: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm if there is a hunt club licensed (details supplied) in County Cork. [37478/08]

Written Answers — Land Designation: Land Designation (27 Nov 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 32: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage at which farmers are informed by his Department that their land is to be designated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37466/08]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (27 Nov 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason medication being manufactured here is sold at a significantly lower price in other European countries than it costs to purchase it here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43194/08]

Schools Building Projects. (26 Nov 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Like the people of Dromakeenan, the people of Buttevant are proud of where they come from. They have an equally dire need for a new school. They have been campaigning for such a school for over 11 years. When I was a member of Cork County Council, we co-ordinated with the local VEC on the rezoning of a specific parcel of land to allow the new school to be developed. That site was...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (26 Nov 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Defence when the committee to consider plans for appropriate commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising in 2016 will be convened; the reason for the delay in convening a meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42775/08]