Results 19,081-19,100 of 21,588 for speaker:Denis Naughten

Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: We lost 32,000 manufacturing jobs in the past six years. If the Minister wants to use facts, that is a fact.

Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: The Minister should talk to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in that regard. I agree with the Minister that there is high-end manufacturing here but the majority of that, and the examples the Minister gave, are in the foreign direct investment coming to this country. We must develop our indigenous companies. The Minister spoke about research and development. I...

EU Enlargement. (11 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the decision he has made regarding the rights of citizens from Bulgaria and Romania to freely travel here to work upon succession of those countries to the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32162/06]

EU Enlargement. (11 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister for his reply. Fine Gael believes that the Irish labour market should not be opened to Bulgarian and Romanian nationals on 1 January next. In advance of the accession of the two countries, the Government should announce details of the transitional arrangements to be put in place for Bulgarian and Romanian citizens and restrict their access to the Irish labour market....

EU Enlargement. (11 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: The Minister is probably aware of the Small Firms Association's recent statement, with which Fine Gael is in agreement. The association argued that we need to consider the establishment of a State-subsidised English language instruction course to assist people who have come to this country to work but are not accustomed to the English language. Difficulties in understanding English seem to...

EU Enlargement. (11 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: A lack of English is a significant barrier to social integration.

EU Enlargement. (11 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Have they made any proposals?

Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, further to Question No. 949 of 27 September 2006, the reason grant aid has not been returned to his Department; the steps being taken to recoup these funds; the further reason they have not been recovered to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32163/06]

Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: I tabled this question because in 2003 a sudden and inexplicable decision was made by Glanbia, which was then proceeding with the development in Roosky, to do a U-turn and invest instead in Edenderry and Roscrea. Concern was expressed at the time that influence was used to transfer the operation from Roosky. I raised this issue with the Minister's predecessor, the current Minister for...

Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: The Minister should look at his reply.

Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: They are accountable to the Minister.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (10 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to review the means test in order to waive part of a non-contributory old age pensioner's income from land leasing in order to facilitate the release of land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31501/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive an appointment; the reason for the delay in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31675/06]

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (10 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide funding to Downs Syndrome Ireland in line with other similar organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32143/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (10 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of grant aid provided by his Department to a company (details supplied) in County Offaly since June 2002; the ongoing discussions regarding the return of support for a sister plant in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32145/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (10 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of grant aid provided by his Department to a company (details supplied) in County Tipperary since June 2002; the ongoing discussions regarding the refund of support for a sister plant in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32146/06]

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (10 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if Meelick Weir has been cleaned of all debris; if the gates have been completely opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31755/06]

Written Answers — Compensation Payments: Compensation Payments (10 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 480: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to address the hardship being experienced by farmers in the Shannon Callows who lost summer grazing earlier in 2006 and have now lost forage crops and autumn grazing due to the rising of water levels on the river; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31756/06]

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (10 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide funding to Down Syndrome Ireland in line with other similar organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32144/06]

Written Answers — Summer Works Scheme: Summer Works Scheme (10 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide funding for a project (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32147/06]