Results 14,081-14,100 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (29 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, to intervene in the Irish Ferries dispute to protect our national exports and employment standards and ensure the continuation of social partnership.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (24 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made on the development of a new train depot in Portlaoise; the cost of this project; if a successful tenderer has been chosen; the completion date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36024/05]

Rail Services. (24 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made to date in 2005 by his Department on the introduction of private operators into the rail freight sector here; his views on the entry of such operators; if he is in talks with such operators; if he is optimistic that private sector involvement in rail freight will happen in the future; if so, when; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (22 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 168: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress to date on the 1,000 bed plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35389/05]

Written Answers — Primary Care Strategy: Primary Care Strategy (22 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she intends abandoning the primary care strategy unless funding will be received from the private sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35390/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 330: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when speech therapy will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35703/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (22 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of speed cameras presently operable under the road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35502/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had any discussions with his European colleagues with a view to more emphasis on the development and production of alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34479/05]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (16 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his intentions for the distribution of the television licence reserve fund; the full extent of this fund to date in 2005; if he expects to bring in the necessary legislation to deal with this issue in early course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34480/05]

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: I thank the speakers who contributed to the debate on this important issue. I am disappointed the Government has tabled an amendment to this reasonable motion, which calls for additional resources for the Competition Authority to do its job properly and for a change in the way the Competition Authority does its business in terms of imposing fines rather than being tied up in court action, and...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: What did the Tánaiste, Deputy Harney, do in 2001?

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: The Deputy is mistaken.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: It was not, the Deputy does not remember.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: What have we now?

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Thanks to the late Jim Mitchell.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Applause.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: It is for Deputy Glennon's arrival.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: The Deputy is entitled to praise me in the same way that others would praise the Minister, Deputy Martin.

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (15 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the EU Commission on the WTO talks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33780/05]

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (15 Nov 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for the modulation fund under the single farm payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33779/05]