Results 1,561-1,580 of 4,404 for speaker:Liz McManus
- Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (5 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the target set by his Department in relation to helping reach the 3% reduction in carbon emission for 2008 in view of his commitments to the Joint Committee on Climate Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22410/08]
- Carbon Allowances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: While I cannot support this Private Members' motion, I welcome the debate. The issue under scrutiny relates to energy policy and economic policy, both of which are centre stage in the public sphere at present. It would not be generally known that the carbon allowance scheme which is designed to cut carbon emissions has actually created an anomalous situation whereby companies make a profit...
- Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the assessment of the National Economic and Social Council that the Exchequer should borrow up to the EU limits in order to finance key infrastructure projects under the National Development Plan such as stepping up capital investment in education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21957/08]
- Written Answers — Credit Union Regulation: Credit Union Regulation (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has plans to introduce a list of restricted risky investments which credit unions will be advised against purchasing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21956/08]
- Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on amending the recently announced system in order to permit motorists purchasing new vehicles with low emissions before July 2008 to avail of the lower rate of VRT in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22018/08]
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of speech therapists available in County Wicklow; the reason children in a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow have been refused access for an assessment by a speech therapist; her views on whether refusing assessments to children in Greystones and elsewhere between the ages of six to eighteen is detrimental to the...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of Health Service Executive frontline posts vacant in April 2008 in County Wicklow; the type of posts involved; the timeframe for filling vacant posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22122/08]
- Written Answers — School Funding: School Funding (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated for start up grants for new primary schools; if it is satisfactory that a new school in Greystones, County Wicklow is only eligible for a figure of â¬6,348 when it has been calculated that the cost of opening a new primary school is estimated in excess of â¬30,000; his views on whether the financial burden of...
- Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to finalising a new site for the new Gaelscoil at Blacklion, Greystones, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22016/08]
- Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 412: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on introducing a fairer method of motor taxation and amending the recently announced system in order to permit motorists purchasing new vehicles with low emissions before July 2008 to avail of the lower rate of motor tax in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22018/08]
- Fire Services. (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: When the families met the previous Taoiseach, they were very grateful for the opportunity. They met twice, as has been said, but there was an expectation that those meetings would lead somewhere. Is the Taoiseach aware that prior to those meetings a statement was signed by all the local Deputies, including Government Deputies, and all the other key players in regard to the fire service in...
- Fire Services. (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: It is over eight months since the fire happened and although the three investigations were set up relatively quickly, we still have no reports and there is no sign of an independent investigation being established. Given that the Taoiseach's Department, and the Taoiseach's predecessor, took a particular interest in this matter, will he pursue it with the three bodies which are carrying out...
- Fire Services. (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: That would be helpful. I thank the Taoiseach.
- Fire Services. (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: We do not know that.
- Fire Services. (4 Jun 2008)
Liz McManus: No, there is a different view.
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (29 May 2008)
Liz McManus: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the development of the Arklow wind bank; the timeframe for any development; if he will provide a summary of the number of wind farms; the plans for further wind farms; the number of grid connections with wind farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21355/08]
- Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)
Liz McManus: That was such a panoramic view of public policy, I was disappointed the Minister had to stop. Last Friday the Minister stated he would not give â¬150 million in finance for Eircom's proposal, Fibre Ireland. Yesterday industry representatives attended the Joint Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and their understanding is that there is engagement between the...
- Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)
Liz McManus: Is the proposal dead?
- Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)
Liz McManus: What is the Minister talking about then?
- Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)
Liz McManus: The Minister is saying the Eircom Fibre Ireland proposal is over and not over.