Results 21-40 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)

John Moloney: This issue excites the Deputy but it does not excite me. I only wish to acknowledge the legislation.

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)

John Moloney: I stand over €4 million. Is there a farm near Deputy Boyle's home?

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)

John Moloney: I am satisfied there is no point building up a head of steam to denigrate the industry, given what is happening on the ground on farms. I refer to the basic economic precepts of the laws of supply and demand. There is strong evidence to support the argument that there is a strong, increasing demand for fur as a fashion item worldwide. A vibrant fur production industry in Europe seeks to meet...

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)

John Moloney: Slavery was abolished in Ireland years ago.

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)

John Moloney: The two issues cannot be compared. I cannot understand why we, as legislators, would seek to prohibit Irish fur farmers from seizing on the business opportunity that exists for them on the world stage, particularly when they comply with the Department's regulations. The domestic fur industry is well regulated. The Minister outlined that officials from her Department regularly inspect licensed...

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)

John Moloney: If Deputy Boyle had his way, we would lead in absolutely nothing. We are back to the issue of live exports and the detrimental effect of Green Party policy if its members had their way. Thankfully, the party is not in power and it is not heading in that direction. Domestic fur breeders have every incentive to look after their animals by applying the best animal husbandry and welfare...

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)

John Moloney: Unlike Green Party Members, they are also well mannered. Why on earth would we wish to prohibit these people from earning a living? Fur farmers do not seek a subsidy or other form of financial assistance and we should not stand in their way. The Bill must be voted down because to do otherwise is tantamount to transferring this economically viable industry to other fur producing countries with...

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (11 May 2005)

John Moloney: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Private Members' motion. While I do not agree with the expressed wish in the motion I understand the sense of it and where the Opposition is coming from. Unlike most Private Members' motions, this is not a political device but an attempt to deal with an issue that is causing much concern throughout the health services. That so many people are...

Written Answers — Liquor Licences: Liquor Licences (1 Jun 2005)

John Moloney: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of liquor licences and full seven day licences renewed for the year ended 30 September 2004 at the various turnover levels and the licensed outlets per county renewed to 30 September 2004. [18702/05]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

John Moloney: Hear, hear.

Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005)

John Moloney: I regret the need for such a report but having read it, it is clear there is such a need. I support the suggestion made by Deputy Enright some time ago that perhaps the appropriate forum in which to debate the report and to go through the recommendations is a committee of the Joint Committees on Health and Children and Education and Science. As Chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on...

Social Services Inspectorate: Motion (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

John Moloney: I congratulate the Minister of State with responsibility for the elderly, Deputy Seán Power, on his role in the Department, particularly for the increased funding for the elderly. While this debate is not entirely focussed on funding, it is important to recognise the €110 million extra for the elderly, and €302 million in total between 1997 and 2005. An increase of this magnitude...

Finance Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

John Moloney: I, too, am glad of a few minutes to refer to the provisions of the Finance Bill and, like Deputy Curran, to congratulate the Minister on delivering on commitments and, more importantly, taking on board submissions. I refer to the commitment that high earners will no longer be able to reduce their taxable income to zero. I am happy that the Bill considers such matters. As a former member of...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

John Moloney: As I drove to the House from home on Tuesday morning, I was astonished when I heard Deputy Naughten calling for a vote of no confidence in the Minister. I thought that perhaps Fine Gael was looking for the softest touch in the Cabinet.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

John Moloney: I called the Chief Whip's office wondering whether I could make a brief contribution to the debate and discovered that approximately 60 backbenchers wanted to contribute, which is a record.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

John Moloney: We must share time and they are following the debate on their monitors. The Minister has secured a number of achievements and successes. Many party election manifestos over the years referred to encouraging people to participate in agriculture. Opposition parties usually paid lip-service to this but, thankfully, the Minister secured amendments to the Finance Bill to provide tax concessions to...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

John Moloney: I am not sure why the delegation walked out. The president of Macra na Feirme issued a statement congratulating the Minister because at long last the body had been heard and a positive response rather than lip-service received regarding support. The Minister deserves congratulations in many areas. It was a tough challenge to deal with the CAP, which despite extensive reform, came under...

Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Feb 2006)

John Moloney: I welcome the Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005, which will improve and modernise the European air traffic control management system. I observed significant changes when I worked in air traffic control at Dublin Airport between 1971 and 1979. There have been further changes in the 1990s and in this decade. I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, who is promoting this...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Feb 2006)

John Moloney: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the issue on the branch managers' association retirement gratuity. [6956/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (28 Mar 2006)

John Moloney: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects the Defence Forces to take delivery of the 12,000 helmets purchased earlier in 2006; his plans to replace the personal body armour currently worn by members of the Defence Forces; if these new purchases will mean the weight of combat order equipment being reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11611/06]