Results 101-120 of 4,350 for speaker:Bobby Aylward

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will instruct the Health Service Executive to approve finance towards the provision of a primary care centre in Callan, County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35131/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (15 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will approve the application for a long-term residency permit by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [35132/08]

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the farm waste management scheme and, in particular, I am delighted to be able to clarify the exact position of the scheme and the terms on which it will continue to operate to the end of the year. I want to dispel some of the many myths and untruths that have been circulating for some time. Those lies have been fuelled by the Opposition for...

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: I reassure Irish farmers. Many of them are understandably worried about the VAT element of their costs. Read my lips, as they say: farmers will be entitled to reclaim the VAT on their costs and let nobody say otherwise. That is a statement of fact.

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: The Opposition has been peddling rumours non-stop over this scheme. I condemn that as dishonest and disingenuous. It is despicable to worry farmers needlessly by spreading stories which have no foundation in reality. Farmers were concerned about the impending end-of-December deadline. The atrocious weather and torrential rains certainly made conditions very difficult at one point and...

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: We should remember that the 31 December deadline was introduced as an exceptional measure in the first place. It was a special facility extended to us and it was put in place specifically to accommodate Irish farmers. We were given some latitude because it was accepted that we suffer exceptional conditions here, particularly with regard to inclement weather and the difficulty in getting a...

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: The truth hurts.

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: The farmers also knew, but they signed up.

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: The Deputy is playing to the Gallery now.

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (16 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in having the national breast screening programme extended to Waterford; and when this service is expected to be available. [35219/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (22 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of recruits who have enlisted in the Reserve Defence Force, the Army Reserve, since its reorganisation on 1 October 2005; the number of reservists who have resigned or left the Reserve Defence Force; the number of reserve officers who have resigned their commission since reorganisation; if the strength of the Army Reserve meets the...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: The farm installation grant scheme was suspended, not abolished.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: He must have recognised the Deputy.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: I thank my esteemed colleague, Deputy O'Rourke, for sharing her time and for the compliment. I appreciate it as I am sure I will not get many more today. The intensity of the public debate surrounding this budget has been ferocious and the public response has been extremely hostile so far. Granted, the issue which has received the most focus is emotive and does not easily lend itself to...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: It is acting in the national interest based on its informed assessment of the economy and the prognosis for the next couple of years. The Government is forced to operate within the current parameters for public spending and to do otherwise would be reckless and certainly would do untold damage to the long-term budgetary strategy of this country. There is an element of the medical card debate...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Efficiencies must be achieved in respect of both costs and work practices throughout the State. In essence, the onus is on Members to ensure the taxpayer receives good value for money and that such money is being spent productively and to good effect.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: The Government faces significant economic and social challenges, which are being addressed in a forthright manner. It is single-mindedly determined to meet those challenges within the framework of this budget. As the Taoiseach noted, Ireland is very much open for business. We must keep a steady hand on the wheel to ensure we maintain our international reputation as a good place to do...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (4 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a European certificate to operate heavy machinery on site and for excavation work is not recognised by FÁS; her views on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37985/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is confident that he will secure sufficient funding to protect future REP schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38557/08]

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: I am delighted to hear the Labour Whip tell the Fine Gael Whip how to run business.