Results 13,761-13,780 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan
- Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: I welcome this legislation. It consolidates the institutes of technology under the auspices of the Higher Education Authority and acknowledges the vital role they have played, as outlined eloquently by Deputy Kelly in the case of Athlone. Carlow and Waterford have seen similar developments in the south east. Nobody can underestimate the far-reaching effect of the institutes of technology on...
- Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: Perhaps the Minister helped it change its mind. If the college is seeking a good location, it might look to the south east, which has a great tradition of art and design going back as far as 1963 when the then Minister for Education, Patrick Hillery, established the Kilkenny Design Workshops. This State entity was shut down by the Government in 1988 at a time when there was no money. Given...
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the recent survey which has indicated an increase in the price of grocery products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18563/06]
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: Does the Minister accept that the survey carried out recently by www.shoppingbill.com is a clear reflection of what is happening in the grocery trade, where everyday items such as eggs, butter and tea have become more expensive in the past six weeks? Contrary to popular belief, all evidence suggests that grocery prices will continue to rise rather than fall. In view of the statements made by...
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: The Minister knows that the commitments he made are not being honoured with regard to prices in the grocery trade. The Minister stated at the launch of his report in November: "We want to make it very clear that the existence of the order maintained an upward pressure on prices and we would argue that its removal will ensure that there is a downward pressure on prices". Prices have risen so...
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: That is what the Minister stated.
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: We see the result of what the Minister did.
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: There was no problem when the Minister was introducing the legislation.
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: The Minister should read his own contributions.
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: I have it here.
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: Whose view is that?
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: What about the casual trade?
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: The Minister failed to reduce prices.
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: The Minister would not dream of doing that.
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: Will the Minister accept that his action contributed to higher prices to consumers? Regardless of what anybody else advocates, his action has contributed to higher grocery prices.
- Grocery Industry. (17 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: Yes.
- Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (16 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the position in relation to future EU regional funding will be announced; the way in which he envisages that such funding should be allocated on the ground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18152/06]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (16 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in relation to decentralisation and Foras na Gaeilge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18158/06]
- Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Transport when notifications of a driving test will be given for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17914/06]
- Social Welfare Benefits. (11 May 2006)
Phil Hogan: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the finding of the NESC report (details supplied) that many people in receipt of means-tested payments become long-term dependent on social welfare; the implications of same; the efforts he is making to counteract it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17667/06]