Results 15,761-15,780 of 23,975 for speaker:Charlie McConalogue

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Marine Plan Implementation (5 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 294. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the latest annual progress report on Ireland’s integrated marine plan Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth for 2017; the targeted actions that have been completed on time to date; and the actions that have not been completed by deadlines to date in tabular form. [29912/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Relations (5 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 295. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking at EU level and in discussions with his US counterpart to ensure increased tariffs are not applied to whiskey exports to the US in view of the fact that a large percentage of exports go to the USA and the industry provides employment in rural areas. [29913/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tourism Promotion (5 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 296. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has had discussions with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the proposal by industry to have an all-Ireland whiskey trail to increase rural tourism and associated employment opportunities. [29914/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Eligibility (5 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 297. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a breed (details supplied) of native cattle will be included in rare breeds for the GLAS scheme; his views on the proposal; and if approval is required at EU level for same. [29915/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (5 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 298. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions he is taking and supports he is putting in place to support vegetable producers who are facing an income crisis due to a combination of atypical weather, rising input costs and labour issues; and his views on a review of farm-gate prices to reflect the farm business environment. [29916/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (5 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 299. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of BPS recipients with payment entitlements with an initial unit value less than 60% of the BPS national average in each of the years over the 2014 to 2020 period, by county in tabular form; the proportion in each county with an initial unit value less than 60% of the BPS national average out of total BPS recipients in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grocery Industry Competition (5 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 300. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter raised by an organisation (details supplied). [29919/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Exports Data (5 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 301. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the targeted amount in terms of tonnes and euro value of the export to Qatar of Irish beef, sheepmeat and poultry following the agreement with Qatar's Ministry of Public Health. [29920/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Council Meetings (5 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 302. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions at EU Council of Agriculture Ministers level regarding increased tariffs placed on agricultural produce in reaction to the US decision to place tariffs on European steel. [29921/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (4 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress with securing a site for the three school campus in Buncrana, County Donegal; if a site has been purchased; the timeline for works to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28852/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (4 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress in securing a site for a new three school campus in Buncrana, County Donegal; if additional valuation reports for the sites have been received which have been sanctioned; when the site acquisition process will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29645/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the witnesses for attending. I welcome the CEO of Horse Racing Ireland, HRI, Mr. Brian Kavanagh, who is accompanying the witnesses. I thank Mr. Hartery for taking on the role. It is important that people with good qualifications step up to the mark and serve in public service roles. This is one. It is clear from his presentation and curriculum vitae, CV, that not only does he mix...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: Certainly. Those are the two key points I would make about Brexit, funding going forward and how the witnesses believe that is best used to promote the industry. I thank them for taking the time to come in to us today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: I was asking about the appropriate use of investment, how Mr. Hartery feels funding should be invested in the sector to get the best result, and what his thoughts would be on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Report of the Agriculture Appeals Act Review Committee: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Dr. Smyth and Ms O'Connell for attending. On the appeals system, part of the problem relates to how the schemes are structured and the lack of flexibility regarding a mistake a person may make and the resultant penalty. Where do common sense and reasonableness come into the process? At all stages that an application is with the Department or under appeal everything is ruled by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (3 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 15. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the levels of capital expenditure which will be allocated for infrastructure projects in County Donegal; the timeframe for these allocations; the projects for which funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28826/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (3 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 24. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has held discussions with the European Commission on the possible allocation of additional funding for the Border region in view of the particular challenges that will arise in that area following Brexit and the need to improve infrastructure to assist existing businesses remain competitive; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (3 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 76. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the work of the cost of insurance working group; the steps he is taking to address the increase many businesses are experiencing in their insurance premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28792/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (3 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 281. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the Children and Families Relationships Act 2015 (details supplied); when it will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28762/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (3 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 296. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a funding submission made by a hospital (details supplied); when he expects same to be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28872/18]