Results 181-200 of 204 for speaker:Peter Kelly

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Peter Kelly: If the Deputy knew them, she would.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Peter Kelly: I have no cronies among the banking fraternity.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Peter Kelly: Deputy Burton has had more dealings with the bankers than I have had in my life. She is dealing with them all as her party's spokesperson on finance.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Peter Kelly: Labour was friendly with them all and happy to help them out.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Peter Kelly: Ireland has come a long way on energy security and energy reform in a few short years. Fianna Fáil in Government, together with our partners in the Green Party, has introduced a wide range of initiatives aimed at enhancing conservation, supporting renewable resources and developing proper infrastructure. Faced with a peak in global oil production, it is not possible to sustain our national...

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Peter Kelly: It will come on-stream in the next three years, one way or another. I am sure that the policy we are promoting tonight will be continued by the Opposition if it gets into Government, because we know we have its full support.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Peter Kelly: As well as oil, Ireland is highly dependent on imported gas, especially for electricity. The Russia-Ukraine gas crisis, although it did not affect us directly at the time, provided a stark reminder of the potentially precarious position in which our dependence on imported gas puts us. The EU is currently developing a strategy to ensure that Europe is more united on the issue of gas...

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Peter Kelly: New energy ratings for buildings have been introduced. We have provided unprecedented funding for energy efficiency programmes such as the home energy saving scheme and the warmer homes scheme. I must compliment Longford Warmer Homes Limited on the outstanding job it is doing. I am sure Deputy Bannon is well aware of it. In December's budget, we extended the national insulation programme...

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Peter Kelly: Divesting ourselves of these strategic assets at this time would compromise the security of Ireland's gas and electricity supplies.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)

Peter Kelly: The purpose of the Bill is to introduce a bio-fuel obligation in Ireland with the result that 4% of transport fuels would come from renewable sources. Along with all other EU member states, Ireland is required, under the 2009 renewable energy directive, to have a 10% penetration rate of renewable energy in transport by 2020. The Government programme and the White Paper on energy policy also...

Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Peter Kelly: I am fully committed to supporting Ireland's fishing industry which delivers employment and economic activity to many of the regions where there are few alterative income opportunities. We all want to see a strong and prosperous fishing industry in Ireland. The Bill proposes a new system of administrative sanctions for fisheries offences. According to Fine Gael, this Bill will establish a...

Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Peter Kelly: Over recent years we have seen a significant decline in quotas and this is a matter of urgency. The Minister of State made clear that he is committed to supporting changes in the Common Fisheries Policy that strengthen that policy and deliver better management and conservation methods for our fisheries. The Minister of State, Deputy Connick, recently set out Ireland's priorities for reform...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Peter Kelly: I wish to share time with Deputy Aylward. The Bill will result in the formation of a new nursing and midwifery board. The legislation recognises the role of nurses and midwives in the health care system and one of its important functions is to recognise the role of midwives and to classify them as a separate and distinct profession. It is only right that midwives be recognised in such a...

Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Peter Kelly: The purpose of the Bill is to reform the law on begging. Many members of the public have complained about begging and will welcome this measure. The current law dates back to 1847 and was deemed to be unconstitutional by the High Court. The Bill before us will outlaw begging accompanied by threats, intimidation, violence or obstruction. It makes begging an offence and carries a penalty of...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Peter Kelly: I wish to share time with Deputy Niall Blaney. I am pleased to speak today on the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010. Yesterday, I listened with interest to my friend and colleague, the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, outline the main provisions of this important Bill. I am very aware of the work of his Department as it impacts on almost every...

Tourism Industry: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2010)

Peter Kelly: The current economic climate has impacted the numbers of people travelling globally, not just in Ireland. The US and most European countries are in recession. People have lost their jobs and have seen their living standards fall both at home and abroad. Naturally, that has had an enormous impact on the tourism industry. The CSO statistics published in May last showed that tourism numbers...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (6 Oct 2010)

Peter Kelly: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the actions he will take to advance Ireland's position in seeking to block a European Commission initiative that would allow the free transfer of personal data on EU citizens to Israel. [35458/10]

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (6 Oct 2010)

Peter Kelly: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he has plans to allow the courts to only use prison as a last resort for crimes incurring minor sentences. [35460/10]

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Peter Kelly: Will the Leas-Ceann Comhairle the Minister? The Government has introduced a wide range of comprehensive actions aimed at delivering a secure, sustainable and competitive energy supply. The Minister outlined these actions in some detail last night. However, I will touch on some of them this evening. I will first examine the issue of pricing. We must keep our electricity and gas costs down....

Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Peter Kelly: The Education (Amendment) Bill will pave the way for the involvement of vocational education committees in primary education, create a welcome community national school model and make a number of other notable changes to the Education and Teaching Council Acts. The Bill provides for a legislative framework to allow VECs to become involved in the provision of primary education. As the...