Results 61-80 of 700 for speaker:Paddy McHugh

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Paddy McHugh: The Deputy meant to say: "wake up and smell the roses".

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Paddy McHugh: I wish to share time with Deputy Finian McGrath and Deputy Boyle.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Paddy McHugh: As this Bill provides for a number of measures announced in the budget, it is reasonable to refer to the budget. The budget was generally well received and, for that reason, I supported the Finance Bill. However, lest the Government believes it can claim the glory, I firmly believe the credit for the generally acceptable budget goes to the electorate, which voted in the European and local...

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Paddy McHugh: This motion is about the introduction of a national waiver scheme for domestic waste charges to apply to householders with low incomes. That is exactly what the motion is about and I fully support it because it is appropriate and urgent, requiring the immediate attention of the Minister to introduce such a national scheme. It is regrettable, though, that almost everything, including the...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (16 Feb 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the restoration of the western rail corridor; his further views on whether the restoration of the western rail corridor is vital as an aid to contribute towards the delivery of balanced regional development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5254/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (17 Feb 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will expand the scope of the tax relief for vehicles purchased for use by people with disabilities scheme to include persons with Down's syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5460/05]

Written Answers — Fishing Licences: Fishing Licences (17 Feb 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will engage with the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board with a view to having a fishing permit introduced in 2003 removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5472/05]

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Feb 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Will he have a clear conscience?

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Feb 2005)

Paddy McHugh: I wish to share time with Deputies Healy and Gormley. I am glad to speak on the Disability Bill. This is the second attempt by the Government to introduce such a Bill. The first attempt failed miserably under a barrage of criticism from the disability groups. Unfortunately, it now appears that this second attempt will not provide the answers to the problems and is not the solution. The...

Written Answers — Live Exports: Live Exports (2 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the situation regarding the live shipping of animals from Ireland. [6873/05]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (2 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding tuberculosis and brucellosis incidence in the country. [6872/05]

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill, which is relatively small but very relevant following the recent Supreme Court decision. We owe a debt of gratitude to President McAleese for initiating the referral to the Supreme Court of the most recent legislation dealing with nursing home charges. That action undoubtedly saved many people much angst if they felt a compulsion to have the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when funding will be made available in order to employ the required number of staff to enable the two palliative support beds provided at Arus Mhuire in Tuam, County Galway to be open; the reason for the six month delay in providing funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7366/05]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (8 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: I am thankful for the opportunity to discuss this matter and I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, for coming in to reply. Cahergal national school, County Galway, has over the years been treated shabbily by the Department and the Minister's predecessors. Accommodation in the school is totally inadequate and the Department and previous Ministers have ignored the pleas of staff...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (8 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make provision in forthcoming legislation being introduced to give effect to EU Directive 2004/18 for suitably qualified persons, such as pharmacists and licensed merchants, in addition to vets, to be allowed write prescriptions for routine husbandry management drugs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7777/05]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: They have no staff or resources.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: That is grand on paper.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Dream on.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: I will not move from my seat here.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: I compliment Deputy Gilmore for bringing forward this Bill. It is a no-nonsense practical approach, focused and explicit in nature and devoid of red tape and unnecessary complications. I congratulate Deputy Gilmore for being one of the few Opposition Deputies who has had a legislative proposal adopted by Government, albeit in principle. I also compliment the Minister for the Environment,...