Results 281-300 of 700 for speaker:Paddy McHugh

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: Who is the boss?

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to an application for a capital grant for a facility (details supplied) in County Galway; when the application will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24391/06]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (27 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway suffering from multiple sclerosis was not approved under the free medicines for prescribed long term illnesses scheme, in view of the fact that the Health Service Executive documentation specifically states that the scheme applies to persons suffering from multiple...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the process available to rural communities to avail of broadband; the procedures to be followed and the funding available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24431/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is anticipated that a town (details supplied) in County Galway will be included in the next roll-out of the MANs programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24497/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if a broadband service will be provided to a town (details supplied) in County Galway; the timeframe for the delivery of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24498/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person on a non-contributory old age pension who has their farm leased and is therefore in receipt of income from the lease will have the first €100 per week of that income disregarded for calculation purposes in determining the amount of their pension. [24385/06]

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (21 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this matter because it is of critical importance to the towns of Dunmore and Kilkerrin in my constituency of Galway East. These towns are seeking modern sewerage schemes which would serve their expanding populations. After much lobbying and work done locally, limited progress was made in this matter. Both schemes were approved for funding by the...

Waste Management: Motion (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: The Minister should realise that nobody, including him, has a monopoly on wisdom. I acknowledge that much progress has been made in this country in respect of waste management. Local authorities, under the guidance of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, have made much progress, starting at the basic level where they have focused on educational programmes for...

Waste Management: Motion (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: This necessary debate on waste is very welcome and I congratulate the Green Party on tabling the motion. To put it mildly, it was disappointing to hear the Minister's speech yesterday in which he made a vain attempt to undermine the motion rather than deal with the issues it raises. I do not necessarily agree with all the elements of the Green Party's motion but I respect its right to pursue...

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: The Deputy should treat himself to a lollipop.

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Road Traffic Bill 2006. I am not convinced that the provisions of the Bill will make a meaningful contribution to driver behaviour on our roads or will have any effect on the reduction of road deaths. I say that because I am convinced that the legislation currently in place, if implemented, would make a major contribution to improving road safety but...

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: In any event, it has not worked because Gay Byrne is the news and the road safety message he is supposed to be imparting to the public is consequently lost. As usual, he cannot confine himself to his brief. He must stick his nose into other people's business, like giving a commentary on the Opposition in this House or calling us "the other shower". Will the Minister tell Gay Byrne to mind his...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in relation to a project contained in Transport 21 (details supplied); when works will commence; the timeframe for completion; if it is possible to reduce the timescale for the project from that previously set out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23306/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the process available to a person (details supplied) who is the parent of an Irish child to enable them to remain here. [23332/06]

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: I am glad that was clarified.

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: I declare an interest, I speak as a member of the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe. In that capacity I regret that the Marty report is being given much more credence in Ireland than it deserves and specifically I object to its conclusion, claim or innuendo that Ireland is guilty of collusion in extraordinary rendition. There is absolutely no shred of evidence in his report to...

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: I totally disagree with the practice of extraordinary rendition and the Government should do everything in its power to ensure such practices are not carried out in Irish airports or in Irish airspace.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: What about the Tallaght grannies association? The Deputy did not mention it.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Paddy McHugh: They are four legged creatures, with two at the front and two at the back.