Results 12,861-12,880 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the assertion that the agriculture sector will not play a significant role in achieving the EU 20% reduction target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14407/08]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: In the course of his discussions with the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security, the Minister said he envisaged low impact agriculture as part of the contribution towards reducing carbon emissions. Perhaps the Minister can explain what he means by low impact agriculture because the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food certainly does not know about it.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: In the context of her contribution to the committee, she indicated that she is exploring a number of options but she has not been specific. Following his discussions about these matters with the Minister, Deputy Coughlan, will the Minister indicate what specific proposals we can expect from the agricultural sector to help reduce carbon emissions in 2008 and 2009? At this stage, I am sure...

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Transport and agriculture have been highlighted as the major contributors to carbon emissions. Obviously, the Minister's discussions with his counterpart in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food have yielded little in terms of what is required to meet our targets in the agricultural sector. Is the Minister getting full co-operation from his Cabinet colleagues in order to meet...

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Where is the beef?

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government's light bulb initiative will help Ireland meet the 3% annual reduction target while taking into account that the ESB is part of the emissions trading sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14396/08]

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Can the Minister clarify that the initiatives he has taken on light bulbs, which affect the ESB, will not be counted as part of the 3% reduction like other particular measures concerning the emissions trading scheme?

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Did he not?

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: I see. That is a different job altogether.

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: The Minister did have something different to say about this on 28 February when he addressed the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security. He is all over the place as regards how he counts his figures.

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: May I ask the Minister to clarify the matter again?

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Are measures that have been taken on the emissions trading scheme being counted as part of the 3% or not? Can he clarify that first?

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: I was a bit confused.

Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: We were a little confused by the Minister's previous comments on whether the emissions trading sector was included in the 3% target. The Minister has been very frank in stating that it is part of the 3% reduction. That makes a significant difference from the calculations and statements made by the Minister and to the genuineness of his commitment on this matter. We will revert to the...

Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: They could be frightened.

Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: We are aware of the Minister's commitment to a carbon levy. He said during the publication of his carbon budget that he would expect it to be introduced in 2009. What progress has been made and will there be an interim report from the Commission on Taxation before the next budget that will draw on that matter? When will the Minister put a price on carbon, as he promised? Were any other...

Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Is Professor Hogan the Minister's man on the commission?

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (17 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she received an application for nursing home rebate from a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; when a reference number will be provided in order that the applicant can avail of the help desk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13987/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if a person (details supplied) in County Carlow is entitled to entitlements under the national reserve for the years 2000, 2001 and 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13839/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will review a decision for income supplement for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13986/08]