Results 61-80 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Grocery Industry Competition (25 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I want at all times to ensure the producer is paid a fair price. I have already stated that I cannot interfere.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Grocery Industry Competition (25 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: The legislation does not allow me to interfere. The reality is that we will encourage the supermarkets and do everything that is possible. I remind the Deputy that because of our actions last year and the discussions - they were only discussions - we did not have a repeat of what happened the previous year. I hope coming into this Christmas the supermarkets will abide by the general thrust...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: GLAS Administration (25 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: The scheme has not yet been finalised.
- Topical Issue Debate: Pesticides Directive Training (24 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I acknowledge that the Deputy has accepted the need for the directive. We all agree that it is important because there has been too much misuse of pesticides and people have concerns about cancer and so forth. The regulation has been introduced for that reason and requires people to be trained in the use of pesticides. The directions printed on spray cans are a specific issue. Users need...
- Topical Issue Debate: Pesticides Directive Training (24 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I spoke to the relevant officials while preparing for this discussion. They are not trying to put anyone out of business. They want to implement the directive because pesticide sprays are dangerous.
- Topical Issue Debate: Pesticides Directive Training (24 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I thank Deputy Aylward for raising this case. The individual concerned was not mentioned in the question. I did not realise the Deputy's question was specific to one person but we may look at his particular case. The sustainable use of pesticides directive establishes a framework for community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides. It aims to fill the current legislative...
- Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: And increase their taxes.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: Apologies have been received from Deputies Tom Fleming who has nominated Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett as his substitute, Deputy Timmy Dooley who has nominated Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív as his substitute and Deputy Patrick O'Donovan who has nominated Deputy Bernard Durkan as his substitute for the consideration of this Bill. Are the substitutions agreed? Agreed. This meeting has...
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: We will try to get through the legislation as quickly as possible but, by the same token, people will be given the chance to make their points. Is that agreed? Agreed. If we have not concluded consideration of the Bill by 4 p.m. then we will resume at 2 p.m. next Thursday. I hope we can get through the legislation as quickly as possible. I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism...
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: Yes. The Deputy is a member of the committee so he can do so.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: Amendments Nos. 21 to 25, inclusive, and 31 are related and will be discussed together by agreement.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: Amendments Nos. 29 and 30 are related and will be discussed together.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I noted that at the beginning of the meeting.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Donohoe, and his officials for attending. I am glad we have completed the Bill in time to allow him to fulfil his other commitments.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Message to Dáil (19 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the Harbours Bill 2015 and has made amendments thereto.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (12 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I thank the Senator for providing me with an opportunity to clarify the concerns in this area. The new targeted agricultural modernisation scheme, TAMS II, measure will make €395 million available to farmers to be invested in infrastructure, facilities and equipment. The various areas targeted for support under TAMS II were identified through an extensive consultation process with...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (12 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I will be working with the officials to ensure that happens.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: Deputy O'Dea should know.