Results 18,581-18,600 of 21,588 for speaker:Denis Naughten
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Get the pen out.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources said last night that our proposals would contravene European law. The Minister of State made the same response tonight.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Can the Minister of State then explain why the Netherlands, in November 2006, introduced legislation which requires the compulsory blending of bio-fuels with diesel and petrol from 1 January 2007? Can I also ask why the State advisory service, Teagasc, differs from the Minister of State and the Minister on the feasibility of mandatory blending? In a report published on 3 February, Barry...
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Other European countries can do it and we could do it too if the political will existed. The Minister of State and the Minister are playing with words. We are prepared to amend the legislation to facilitate any nuances the Government might want but it is not prepared to do it. It is on a sticky wicket because it has come under pressure as a result of this legislation. That is why the...
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: ââI was contacted by several large processors who were denied the opportunity to produce bio-fuel made from indigenous sources, while we are supporting fuels being processed and developed in other countries. The Government claims it cares about cleaning our environment, meeting our international commitments and supporting alternative enterprises for farmers. However, time and time again...
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: It is no longer good enough. I commend the Bill to the House.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: It is doing more than the Government is doing.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: It will create a market for biofuels.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: The Government is already supporting it.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: The Deputy should have read my contribution. She is contradicting herself.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Another U-turn by the Progressive Democrats.
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide parents of autistic children in receipt of Department funded home tuition with a list of suitably qualified teachers in their locality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4760/07]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 231: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of a citizenship application by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; when the application will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4772/07]
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (13 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will approve an application by an association (details supplied) under the sports capital programme 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4818/07]
- Written Answers — Registered Charities: Registered Charities (13 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in relation to the regulation of charities, An Taisce is registered as a charity; if his attention has been drawn to whether An Taisce accepts donations on behalf of other organisations; the legal status of such an arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4784/07]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 489: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) will receive their single farm payment for 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4770/07]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will receive their full 2006 single farm payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4771/07]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive their 2006 single farm payment; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5245/07]
- Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (13 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 597: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department provides funding to An Taisce; the way such funding is utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4782/07]
- Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (13 Feb 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 598: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to whether An Taisce currently accepts funding on behalf of other organisations, in particular an organisation (details supplied); the legal status of such an arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4783/07]