Results 181-200 of 240 for speaker:M J Nolan

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

M J Nolan: I wish to share time with Deputy Fahey. I am pleased to speak in this budget debate. It is an opportunity for us all to have our say on what is going on in our economy and our country. Recent days have been overshadowed by the issue of medical cards for the over 70s. The matter has been resolved and some clarity has come into the debate. I was concerned from the outset that the news was...

Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage. (4 Nov 2008)

M J Nolan: I wish to share time with Deputy Fahey.

Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage. (4 Nov 2008)

M J Nolan: I commend the Minister on bringing forward this legislation, which must be passed so we can be party to the convention that will be ratified and signed in Oslo on 3 December. I welcome the cross-party support for it and the work done by this Minister, the Department and the Government. Cluster munitions have inflicted unacceptable harm on civilian populations and many countries have seen the...

Training Programmes: Motion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

M J Nolan: We are all too painfully aware of the international downturn and the effect it is having on our economy. That is also reflected in the figures published today in respect of unemployment levels. I am particularly concerned about the large number of male employees who have lost their jobs and continue to do so. I wish the Minister every success in her programme for next year, which probably...

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan is in the Chair. If some of the energy that was clearly on show in Thomond Park last night in her home city could be tapped into, we might not need to spend so much money on Bord Gáis. The Bill is timely and it is important from Bord Gáis's point of view that it pass all Stages in both Houses of the Oireachtas before...

Energy Prices: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion. It is extraordinary to think that a little over seven months ago we were speaking in the House and wondering what we were going to do as the price of oil reached $147 per barrel. It is now hovering at around $40 per barrel. The public is not seeing energy cost savings as a consequence of that fall in oil prices. Even...

Irish Economy: Motion (18 Feb 2009)

M J Nolan: This country is facing its biggest economic challenge since the foundation of the State. As the days and weeks pass, we see the challenge increase. I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on this motion as it is important to put on the record the extent of the problems facing us. Every Deputy and public representative back in his or her constituency at the weekend got first-hand contact...

Irish Economy: Motion (18 Feb 2009)

M J Nolan: ——on the part of constituents. I am surprised the urgency of the problem is not getting through to some people. The bottom line is that revenues are falling at an inordinate rate and the economy is shrinking. Two years ago we were talking about potential growth of 4%, but now we are talking about a potential contraction of the economy of between 4% and 6%. Whatever Government is in...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (25 Feb 2009)

M J Nolan: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a person (details supplied) will have their application for a redundancy payment processed and granted. [7814/09]

Public Finances: Motion (4 Mar 2009)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. As my colleagues who are speaking on this side of the House have said, it is only now the scale of the problem we are facing is beginning to hit home to those on all sides the House. Yesterday there were very sobering announcements of the falling revenue stream and, something which could have been missed, an increase in expenditure which is...

Unemployment Levels: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

M J Nolan: We are living in extraordinarily difficult times and there is not a family in the country that has not been affected either by unemployment or by the threat of unemployment. We come across this in our daily work as politicians.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

M J Nolan: The fear and, in some cases, anger that is out there must be seen to be appreciated. It is in that context that I appeal to the Government to do what it can to ensure that as many jobs as possible are retained. Some Irish companies are still operating profitably, while others are under threat because of the global economic crisis and the lack of domestic demand. However, I appeal to the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Mar 2009)

M J Nolan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position on a school (details supplied) in County Kildare. [10345/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Mar 2009)

M J Nolan: Question 1020: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the building project in respect of a school (details supplied) County Kildare. [10856/09]

Social Welfare Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2009)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Social Welfare Bill 2009. It is unfortunate that Members must debate such a Bill at this time of the year, but the background is the extremely difficult economic climate we are experiencing at present. It does not affect this country alone as the world economy also is highly depressed. However, due to our dependence on world markets, this affects...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2009)

M J Nolan: I am pleased this Bill has come before the House and I commend the Minister on its introduction. It is unfortunate that an interpretation may be that it has taken the deaths of Shane Geoghegan and Roy Collins to have had it brought forward. However, I wish it every success and a speedy passage through the House. It is important to put on record that it is not only Limerick which has been...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (21 May 2009)

M J Nolan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for a visa on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [20798/09]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (21 May 2009)

M J Nolan: Question 193: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on allowing commercial transport operators who rely on seasonal business to tax their vehicles on a monthly basis rather than the minimum of three months which currently exists in view of the economic climate and taking into account the commercial realities and the cost of doing business here; and...

Small Claims (Protection of Small Businesses) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

M J Nolan: I wish to share my time.

Small Claims (Protection of Small Businesses) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

M J Nolan: I welcome this legislation and commend the Government on agreeing to it. I would hope that it can be fine tuned by the time we get agreement and I commend Deputy Varadkar on bringing it forward. We all are well aware that in this difficult economic climate all businesses are suffering, and the small indigenous companies in Ireland are suffering more than others. The large foreign direct...