Results 141-160 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: It is after 1.30 p.m. so we must adjourn. I thank the Minister for attending and I thank the members for their contributions.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Equine Industry (11 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to bring clarity to the situation in regard to the Connemara Pony Breeders Society. The society's is one of a number of equine stud books approved by my Department in accordance with EU rules and the relevant domestic legislation, namely, the European Communities (Equine) Regulations 2011. The society holds approval valid up to 28 November...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Equine Industry (11 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: That is why there are studbooks. If there are any particular issues, the Senator can pass them on.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Equine Industry (11 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: Yes.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Easter Rising Commemorations (11 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. One of the core objectives of the 2016 centenary programme is to encourage and facilitate participation by, and the inclusion of, the citizens to the greatest extent possible in the programme of events to commemorate this significant centenary. An extensive programme of formal State ceremonial events will take place around the country next year,...
- Topical Issue Debate: Labour Activation Measures (10 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: It is important not to generalise. Some people will find work and do very well on a scheme like that. One cannot generalise and say people will not get jobs from these schemes. Some will do well and get into a good career.
- Topical Issue Debate: Labour Activation Measures (10 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: To clarify, both companies will be subject to regular on-site inspections and audits to ensure JobPath is delivered in accordance with contractual obligations. In addition, the Department will commission customer satisfaction surveys to assess independently whether customers referred to JobPath are satisfied with the level and quality of the services delivered by the contractors. It is...
- Topical Issue Debate: Labour Activation Measures (10 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and giving us an opportunity to discuss some of the issues he has raised. JobPath is a new approach to employment activation that will support people who are long-term unemployed and those most at risk of becoming long-term unemployed to secure and sustain paid employment. Following the completion of a rigorous public procurement process,...
- Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: The works on the Dollymount promenade project have commenced. By their nature such works will, though kept to a minimum, create some disruption in the area while ongoing. However, the council considers that when complete, these works will have significant benefits in the context of improved cycling and walking amenities and protection against flood risks in the area.
- Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: There is obviously a lot of common ground in the Deputy's response to my reply. The reality is that the Minister does not have any part to play in this. Flooding was a real problem in Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir. The residents were very concerned when the project was being carried out, but when it was finished the effect it had on the area was unbelievable. I do not know anything about...
- Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue and for giving me the opportunity, on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly, to outline the position regarding Dollymount promenade and the associated flood protection project. As the Deputy will be aware, under section 30 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 the Minister, Deputy Kelly, is...
- Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: It is badly needed in this House.
- Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: We will give the Deputies a copy of the text if they would like.
- Order of Business (3 Nov 2015)
Tom Hayes: When he had it good, he did not stay there. Deputy Mathews did not know when he had it good.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Racing Industry: Discussion (20 Oct 2015)
Tom Hayes: Thank you, Chairman and members. I am delighted to have the opportunity to attend today's committee meeting to discuss this very important industry, namely, the greyhound industry. It is a sector which merits attention because apart from being a sporting and leisure activity, it is an industry which makes a significant contribution to the Irish economy. In its 2010 report on the sector,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Racing Industry: Discussion (20 Oct 2015)
Tom Hayes: It is separate.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Racing Industry: Discussion (20 Oct 2015)
Tom Hayes: I thank the committee members for their constructive contributions. There is a common theme through much of what they have said. The board will be in later today and maybe the specifics should be kept for the board members. I will address a few general things about funding. Senator Ó Domhnaill asked if the taxpayer will continue to support the industry. We have to remember that...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Racing Industry: Discussion (20 Oct 2015)
Tom Hayes: I am unable to stay for the rest of the meeting.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Racing Industry: Discussion (20 Oct 2015)
Tom Hayes: I have other engagements on my timetable. The officials will get whatever feedback there is from the committee.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Racing Industry: Discussion (20 Oct 2015)
Tom Hayes: Nothing will be rushed through. It will go through the normal pre-legislative procedures.