Results 14,501-14,520 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report Stage. (23 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: I move amendment No. 6: In page 10, line 37, to delete "subsection (2)" and substitute "section 3".

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report Stage. (23 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: I move amendment No. 12: In page 18, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: "8.—(1) Within 6 months of the commencement of this Act, the Minister shall commission the publication of a regulatory impact assessment of the impact which this Act is having on business. (2) When conducting a regulatory impact assessment under subsection (1), particular regard shall be paid to the impacts...

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report Stage. (23 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: An assertion in the explanatory memorandum that better management of health and safety will result in savings to the State and business is a long way from a statutory guarantee. I ask the Minister of State to reflect carefully on the matter and to implement his Government's policy.

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report Stage. (23 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: The Minister of State might be promoted.

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report Stage. (23 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: I thank Deputy Morgan, who made the valid point that the assurances of a Minister or Minister of State might not be honoured by his or her successor. We expect the Minister of State to go on to greater things and he might not be in the Minister of State ranks.

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report Stage. (23 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: That would not impact on the Minister of State. I take his point about the competitiveness study to be undertaken. What are his preliminary views on the scope of the study? How and when will it be taken relative to the enactment of the legislation?

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report Stage. (23 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: I move amendment No. 14: In page 18, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: "(a) publish, and revise annually, an Alcohol and Drugs Policy directed at employees;". This section could be contentious under the areas of privacy and human rights. The purpose of the amendment is to ensure that employers prepare an alcohol and drugs policy for their workers. It is in the interest of both...

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report Stage. (23 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: Hear, hear.

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report Stage. (23 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: I move amendment No. 5: In page 10, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: "'accredited trainer' means a trainer or assessor whose competence, skills and ability have been evaluated by an independent system of appraisal established by Ministerial regulations under this Act;". The purpose of the amendment is to establish, on a statutory footing under the act, a system of...

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report Stage. (23 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: The Minster of State's reply indicates that nobody will take responsibility for what occurred in FÁS, namely, a clear breach of the regulations leading to the delisting of trainers. It is criminally negligent that workers in the construction trade were employed on sites without proper training. FÁS is the agency delegated under the Health and Safety Acts with carrying out training and...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (22 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the recently published review of enterprise support in rural areas; if he intends fully to support the implementation of its recommendations in terms of his Department's role in rural development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5818/05]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (22 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the development of an Irish language radio station for young persons; if he intends to progress this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5819/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of spouses of company directors who are not in receipt of the employee tax credit, PAYE allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5915/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (22 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made in respect of an appeal regarding rent allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5939/05]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (22 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Transport when a driving test will be available for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5601/05]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (22 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the review of the disadvantaged areas; if there is a timescale when there are likely to be proposals from the European Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5593/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if a decision will be made in respect of an application for grant assistance for a club (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5173/05]

Written Answers — Tourism Revenue: Tourism Revenue (15 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 174: To ask the Taoiseach the value of inward bound tourism to Ireland each year for the past five years [4559/05]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (15 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the finance spent on the national treatment purchase fund in 2004; the number of patients treated in respect of each procedure carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4558/05]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (15 Feb 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs created each year for the past five years in respect of IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4561/05]