Results 12,801-12,820 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Tax Code. (27 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: Is the Minister accepting the report to which he referred which suggests 2010 as the earliest date for the introduction of a carbon levy? The chairman of the Minister's party indicated he has no difficulty in speaking to the Minister for Finance about these issues. The Minister did not answer the question on whether he would contact the Department of Finance to ensure it reviews or brings...

Tax Code. (27 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: I would not be aware of that.

Tax Code. (27 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: Will the Minister ask the Commission on Taxation to provide an interim report on the introduction of a carbon levy to meet the commitment he gave, namely, that it would be his top political priority to introduce a carbon levy for 2009?

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress on the seven-village sewerage scheme in County Waterford with particular attention to the Cappoquin sewerage scheme; the reason its progress is being delayed due to the proposed introduction of a new tender procedure that a Department working group is putting together and is not expected to have...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (21 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Transport the organisations represented on the steering group for the proposed study into Dublin Port under the national development plan; the rationale for the appointment for specific bodies; the rationale for excluding certain organisations including Forfás, Dublin Port Company and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; if he will make...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (21 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason in the context of the vital strategic role that Dublin Port plays in the national economy, he did not make a submission to the study into Dublin Bay commissioned by Dublin City Council; his views on whether Dublin Port is a strategic piece of national infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20117/08]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (21 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will seek representation on the steering group for the proposed study into Dublin Port under the national development plan in view of the critical role that Dublin Port plays for exporters in the international economy; if she was consulted regarding the composition of the steering group in view of her...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will introduce a grant for wood log gasifiers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20092/08]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (20 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will support an application by a club (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for financial assistance under the sports capital grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19836/08]

Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: In light of the Taoiseach's own decisions, much money has not been available to taxpayers because it is resting in contract with stamp duty forgone to the State. That money could well have been used for the provision for much social and affordable housing.

Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: People were involved in the five projects now being terminated by one of the developers.

Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: When will the Taoiseach and the Government bring forward the social housing miscellaneous provisions Bill?

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (15 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will introduce a grant for wood log gasifiers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19012/08]

Job Losses. (15 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and his office for allowing me to raise this important issue, namely, the closure of Smithwicks Brewery in Kilkenny city. Smithwicks has been brewed in Kilkenny city since 1710. In recent years, Budweiser has used that facility for generating products for this market and the European market. It was more than just a brewery. It was synonymous with Kilkenny city...

Schools Building Projects (15 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: Well done Chairman.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: When are the national monuments Bill and the trusts Bill likely to be published?

Social Welfare Payments. (14 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures in place to assist people in receipt of social welfare payments in using the new social services card to collect payments at the post office as social welfare books are being phased out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18707/08]

Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) (Confirmation of Orders) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (14 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: I take this opportunity to congratulate Deputy Finneran on his recent appointment as Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government with special responsibility for housing. I wish him well and thank his predecessor, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, for his kindness and courtesy on all occasions and in particular, during Question Time. The Minister of State has...

Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: When will the implementation of the constituency boundaries Bill be introduced? Will it be done this session, as promised by his predecessor? The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, stated outside the House that there will be a housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill to deal with certain aspects of the present housing crisis. When will that...

Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if progress has been made in seeking spin-off for Ireland as a result of the geographical proximity of Ireland to the Olympics venue for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18448/08]