Results 161-180 of 204 for speaker:Peter Kelly

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (17 Nov 2009)

Peter Kelly: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the restoration of the Royal Canal from the Dublin Docklands to the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41809/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 Nov 2009)

Peter Kelly: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that Irish troops serving overseas, particularly those serving in Chad, will be able to receive parcels and presents from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42166/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Operations: Defence Forces Operations (19 Nov 2009)

Peter Kelly: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of bank cash escort duties carried out by the Defence Forces in 2008 and to date in 2009; the payments received from the banks to cover these duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42167/09]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Peter Kelly: I am pleased to welcome my friend and colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran, to the House for this debate. He is doing an excellent job in his portfolio. Planning law is currently based on the Planning and Development Act 2000 which consolidated and modernised the planning system. This was followed by the launch by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2010)

Peter Kelly: The Acting Chairman can stop me before my time is up.

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2010)

Peter Kelly: I am delighted to be here with my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan. I listened to my colleague, Deputy Bannon, and agreed with much of what he said. We agree most of the time, believe it or believe it not. He would make a great fisherman. I would recommend taking up fishing because Deputy Bannon could do with some relaxation. He is working too hard.

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2010)

Peter Kelly: I agree with much of what Deputy Bannon said, which was common sense. Deputy Bannon knows the areas involved, the rivers, lakes and the Royal Canal in Longford and Westmeath. Great work is being carried out on the Royal Canal. At the end of 2010 the Acting Chairman will be able to get into his little boat in Tallaght and can come down to Clondra, County Longford. At the moment we are...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2010)

Peter Kelly: Yes.

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2010)

Peter Kelly: I do not need any protection. I thank Deputy Bannon for staying to listen to me and I hope he is taking it all in. This restructuring will ensure greater conservation and sustainable exploitation of our inland fisheries. This change reflects the Government's plans to streamline State bodies, as first set out by the Minister for Finance in 2008. The establishment of a single, central,...

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Peter Kelly: The Finance Bill puts into effect many of the measures announced in budget 2010. The Bill comes after what was has been a very difficult year for many people in this country. Over the past 18 months, the Government has taken the unprecedented step of making budgetary adjustments of more than €8 billion. This kind of adjustment is huge, and I am deeply aware that many people are feeling...

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Peter Kelly: The Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 will confer statutory responsibility on the Commission for Energy Regulation, CER, for upstream or unprocessed petroleum safety. As it stands, this responsibility is split between several agencies such as an Bord Gáis, the Health and Safety Authority, An Bord Pleanála and county councils. The need to dispense with the current...

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2010: Second Stage (4 Mar 2010)

Peter Kelly: I will use ten, a Cheann Comhairle. I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2010. The establishment of Ireland's first ever DNA database marks an important step forward in the State's fight against crime. Giving the Garda access to intelligence on a scale that has never before been available in this country,...

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

Peter Kelly: In fairness to Deputy Bannon, he always acknowledged it.

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

Peter Kelly: The Central Bank Reform Bill is the latest in a series of measures introduced by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to stabilise our public finances and to fix our banking sector. The failure of regulation in this country has greatly contributed to our economic downfall. Regulation under the soon to be disbanded Financial Regulator was a disaster. When Patrick Neary appeared...

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

Peter Kelly: The Government has taken a number of bold and, at times, unpopular decisions to get this economy back on track. This Bill is a vital part of that strategy. Without effective regulation, the actions and greed of an irresponsible few could nearly destroy the whole country again.

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

Peter Kelly: I understand the anger and frustration that people feel when they hear about the vast sums of money that banks need to meet their capital requirements. Like my colleague, Deputy Bannon, I share their anger. This is why it is particularly galling to hear of the extravagant pension entitlements that those in key positions have received and are continuing to receive. That situation cannot be...

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

Peter Kelly: If the Labour Party had its way, the banks would have collapsed on the night of 29 September and, with that, our economy. Without the State guarantee, our banks would have been unable to access funding in the days that followed. While Fine Gael, including Deputy Bannon, supported the bank guarantee, it has opposed every initiative the Government has since introduced. Despite Opposition...

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

Peter Kelly: Now that NAMA has received widespread approval, Fine Gael has tried to shift its criticism to the issue of bondholders in Anglo Irish Bank. The idea that we are bailing out senior bondholders does not stand up to scrutiny.

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

Peter Kelly: Senior bonds tend to be owned by corporations, pension funds, insurance companies, credit unions and other providers of long-term funds. People do not realise that some individuals are continuing to play politics with the banking crisis. Given the scale of hardship we are facing, it is time the Opposition parties got behind Government decisions that have been widely approved by...

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

Peter Kelly: I have no doubt that Opposition Members are reasonable and sensible and will support the Government.