Results 14,061-14,080 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Industrial Disputes. (6 Dec 2005)

Phil Hogan: I thank the Minister for his reply. Obviously he has very little to report to us arising from the past 48 hours of talks at the Labour Relations Commission. I hope some progress will be made by tomorrow. This is imperative in the interests of partnership and industrial relations. I do not think a national day of protest is the way to go as it drags other sectors into the dispute and...

Industrial Disputes. (6 Dec 2005)

Phil Hogan: Has the Minister contemplated any contingency plans to deal with our exporting potential in the event of a long and protracted dispute?

Social Partnership Agreements. (6 Dec 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach the steps he intends to take to solve the impasse regarding the next round of social partnership talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31635/05]

Social Partnership Agreements. (6 Dec 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach the Government strategy regarding future pay talks; the timescale regarding the conclusion of those talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31861/05]

Social Partnership Agreements. (6 Dec 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach his views on whether a new social partnership agreement can be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37872/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (1 Dec 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the review of the habitual residency condition has been finished; if he has received a copy of the review; if he will publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37285/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Dec 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when revised regulations will be introduced in relation to the diet supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37243/05]

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Phil Hogan: I thank my colleague Deputy Crawford for calling for this debate and the Government for allowing statements. This is a crucial issue for Ireland. The WTO talks are of enormous importance to Europe and Ireland and are vital as regards what is happening in developing countries. The House should keep a watchful brief on what happens in Hong Kong in terms of whether progress is being made in...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (30 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if an analysis or evaluation has been undertaken by his officials in relation to the impact of the RAPID scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36861/05]

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (30 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason action has not been taken by his Department on foot of its publication of the review of enterprise supports in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36864/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when finance will be available for the purpose of building a new school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37044/05]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (29 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the 5% increase in local authority and social housing programmes announced in the Estimates 2006 will be enough to make up for the delay and lack of delivery of the Government's commitments in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36617/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the 7% reduction in his Department's funding announced in the Estimates 2006 will allow for the vital work of his Department in this area to be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36618/05]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (29 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Transport if funds will be made available for the development of an appropriate air strip in the ownership of Kilkenny Airport Limited, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36541/05]

Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: I thank everybody who contributed to the debate. I have some questions which could elicit information from the Minister that he did not include in his contribution. The Minister is aware that there has been a €51 million investment in the Ringaskiddy college for Irish seafarers. With the loss of one major employer in the sector, where will these seafarers find employment? Will the...

Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Will the Minister answer the questions?

Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: How much was paid?

Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: What were the circumstances?

Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: The Minister should not sicken Deputy Joe Higgins.

Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this important matter to be debated by Dáil Éireann. We are calling on the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, to intervene with Irish Ferries in order to ensure that our exports, employment standards and the continuation of social partnership are protected. I wish to share time with Deputies Perry and Kehoe. The Fine Gael...