Results 12,901-12,920 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (15 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: I would like to raise an issue regarding Scoil Mhuire in Dristernan. Looking at the name of the place, one would be tempted to pronounce it with the stress on the second vowel, but the proper pronunciation near Gleneely in north Inishowen rhymes with "Tristran". This issue was brought to my attention by a colleague of mine, Councillor Bernard McGuinness of north Inishowen.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (15 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and concur with his remark. The councillor is certainly working on the ground and knows the local issues, one of which is this national school which has sought very basic improvements to the standards of facilities and infrastructure for the past 20 years. To be honest, the board of management and staff may have sat back, waited and hoped that it would happen...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the Minister to the House and I congratulate him on his new portfolio. I welcome his comments made on his appointment that he would have a more caring approach to social welfare. I hope that can be backed up with action. I have no doubt the Minister will deliver. Every year the public is faced with many changes following the budget. The usual hit list includes increases in pensions...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: A recent report identified Irish teenagers, as a group, as having the highest intake of alcohol across the European Union. We have debated this matter previously and attempted to come up with solutions. It is frightening to think that teenagers are drinking to this sort of excess. The Garda, parents of teenagers and health service providers will spend Christmas worrying about this alarming...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: That is a red card.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: And every Donegal woman.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the call for a debate on this issue of knives. It is important to note that young gardaí who deal with junkies on a daily basis in Dublin do not have the simple provision of a protective vest. Such provision would represent a simple solution to their needs. They find themselves in volatile situations and the provision of a simple protective vest would be a start in dealing with...

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: I am absolutely delighted. Many people approached members of Fine Gael over the past three or four years regarding issues and concerns they have relating to the marine industry, which are not being addressed. I acknowledge the Taoiseach's appointment of Deputy Gallagher to the marine portfolio. Fisheries present a major challenge. Senator Daly is correct that inland fisheries is an issue....

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: I will not be political. There was no veiled criticism of the Department. The Department must be complimented from Greencastle to Castletownbere. The Minister of State acknowledged there were delays in the issuing of fish licences.

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: That was acknowledged by the Minister of State. A plethora of challenges lie ahead on marine issues. Inland fisheries will become a major issue in Donegal. Approaches have been made to the Minister of State in this regard. The issue does not centre on whether drift net fishing is abolished. It is all about balance because there are no simple solutions to fisheries issues.

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: The issue is on the table for local authorities to address. Will the local authorities and BIM draft a tourism framework for inland fisheries while disregarding the views of angling clubs? Anglers in Donegal are fed up because they were disenfranchised during the consultation process. I am flagging this issue, about which there are rumblings. Hopefully, it will not result in a scenario...

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: Everybody involved must be consulted, including game anglers and commercial fishermen. Fishermen are responsible people. They are the custodians of the sea in the same way farmers are the custodians of the countryside and they will not be found wanting when it comes to conservation of ecosystems and fish stocks. Fine Gael wants to flag that it supports the marine sector. As Senator Feighan...

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: It was written by fishermen.

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: Thanks to former Deputy Thomas Gildea.

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: Grants are not the issue.

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: That was 20 years ago. We are talking about the here and now.

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: I agree with the Minister of State but former Deputy Thomas Gildea is taking credit for it.

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: We will bring that up the next day.

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: The Senator still has not said anything about fisheries.