Results 161-180 of 1,310 for speaker:Shane McEntee
- Treaty on Stability, Co-ordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (29 Feb 2012)
Shane McEntee: We are going back to the 1950s.
- Treaty on Stability, Co-ordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (29 Feb 2012)
Shane McEntee: All of the fishermen will vote "Yes".
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Feb 2012)
Shane McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. There is frustration among members of all parties. I have no doubt, however, that the Minister will strive to improve the position, particularly as the number of decisions overturned on appeal does not make sense. We must work hard to deal with the matter. I am replying on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection. With regard to the medical...
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Feb 2012)
Shane McEntee: As someone who learned the hard way, I can see that the Senator seems to know what he is talking about. Putting pen to paper is often a help. A Minister sometimes needs guidance. I, therefore, propose that the Senator put pen to paper and make, say, six points on how the criteria could be met. This does work. Lobbying in a constructive manner cannot be beaten. The Senator should,...
- Seanad: Animal Diseases (29 Feb 2012)
Shane McEntee: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney. Coming from a farming background myself, I am aware that there is no point in attempting to deal with these types of issues once they have already become a problem. The greater people's awareness of this disease, the more precautions they will take. It is an important...
- Seanad: Animal Diseases (29 Feb 2012)
Shane McEntee: I will make inquiries on behalf of the Senator whom I again thank for raising the matter. As agriculture is our biggest industry, we must take all precautions to protect it. I will update the Senator if we receive further information on the matter.
- Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2012)
Shane McEntee: The same crowd are doing that.
- Private Members' Business. Community Employment Schemes: Motion (7 Feb 2012)
Shane McEntee: They are backing the Minister.
- Private Members' Business. Community Employment Schemes: Motion (7 Feb 2012)
Shane McEntee: They are in my county.
- Private Members' Business. Community Employment Schemes: Motion (7 Feb 2012)
Shane McEntee: There are plenty of jobs available.
- Order of Business (7 Feb 2012)
Shane McEntee: Cleaning up the last Government's mess.
- Food Industry (31 Jan 2012)
Shane McEntee: I am replying on behalf of my colleague, the Minister, Deputy Simon Coveney. I thank my colleague, Deputy Humphreys, for raising this important issue for discussion. I consider the maintenance of an efficient and viable cereals sector in Ireland to be of the utmost importance. In addition to providing an income for growers, it provides the livestock sector with a key source of feeding...
- Food Industry (31 Jan 2012)
Shane McEntee: I appreciate what Deputy Humphreys has said and I am totally in agreement in respect of what is happening. One educational step is to encourage people to buy local and locally sourced products. A survey was carried out in England as part of which people were asked about their preferred source of food. They indicated that they would prefer to source it locally. I fully agree with the...
- EU Council Meetings (24 Jan 2012)
Shane McEntee: He should visit the show in the RDS.
- EU Council Meetings (24 Jan 2012)
Shane McEntee: He might visit the major show under way at the RDS.
- Tax Collection (11 Jan 2012)
Shane McEntee: It has been made clear that in the transfer of information and data there is co-ordination between various institutions and the Department. I have given a reasonable reply to the question asked. Everyone regrets that 115,000 letters were issued without warning, but that is the way it is. I have outlined what happened and the issue has been addressed by way of people apologising earlier...
- Rural Areas: Motion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2011)
Shane McEntee: You did not mislead them two years ago?
- Rural Areas: Motion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2011)
Shane McEntee: You misled the young farmers with false promises.
- Rural Areas: Motion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2011)
Shane McEntee: The Deputy did not mention how good the budget was for agriculture.
- Rural Areas: Motion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2011)
Shane McEntee: Rural Ireland is flying.