Results 201-220 of 240 for speaker:M J Nolan

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jun 2009)

M J Nolan: I welcome this Bill and I commend all those involved in bringing it to this Stage. It was moved in the Seanad on 9 June and passed there on 16 June. It now comes before us for all Stages to be passed and I hope it enjoys the support of all parties in the House. It is important to emphasise that the Minister and his Department succeeded in negotiating this agreement with the US authorities...

(8 Jul 2009)

M J Nolan: It is unfortunate and disappointing that there could not be all-party agreement on an item of legislation in this area.

(8 Jul 2009)

M J Nolan: Members were part of a positive debate on the Ryan report. There was all-party agreement on that, which is what I would like to see. The Minister for Education and Science will return in the autumn with something. The Ryan report was shocking and gave a shocking insight-----

(8 Jul 2009)

M J Nolan: The Minister feels it is premature at this stage and he wants more time with it; I have to accept that. The Ryan report gave us a shocking insight into what went on in our institutions. Following on that 20 recommendations were made of which the Government has accepted 15 and an apology was issued by the former Taoiseach in 1999 to all those who suffered child abuse. I am glad to note that...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (22 Sep 2009)

M J Nolan: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when persons (details supplied) in County Carlow can expect to have a decision made on their milk quota application. [32501/09]

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

M J Nolan: I wish to share my time with Deputy Chris Andrews.

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

M J Nolan: I welcome this legislation and am pleased to note it will not be too controversial because there has been agreement on all sides with regard to its passing. I will add for the record what previous speakers acknowledged, namely, the contribution of the Courts Service to the physical transformation of our courthouses throughout the length and breadth of the country. The Courts Service was...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed). (6 Oct 2009)

M J Nolan: This is possibly the most important legislation that has come before this Dáil and I support it. The NAMA legislation is a response to the financial crisis that the country finds itself in as part of a global economic crisis. As a result of our circumstances, we have been more affected than many of our European partners or other economies. I commend the Government, particularly the...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Oct 2009)

M J Nolan: I welcome this Bill. Anybody in public life will have come across examples of scams on children who use mobile phones. We must remember that mobile phones are a way of life in this country. We should distinguish between the minority of premium rate companies that are abusing the situation and the service providers that are largely well run, well organised commercial operations. The Joint...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2009)

M J Nolan: Question 587: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a child (details supplied) in County Carlow will receive an appointment for speech therapy. [39051/09]

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2009)

M J Nolan: It is timely that this legislation has been introduced after 77 years to bring greater clarity and fairness to the bus route licensing system. Deputies on all sides of the House will welcome the fact that we are bringing the public bus licensing regime up to date. Serious criticisms of the system that has been in place up to now have been made by the operators of private bus routes, in...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (24 Nov 2009)

M J Nolan: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an extension and refurbishment application by a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42593/09]

Child Benefit: Motion (1 Dec 2009)

M J Nolan: I do not envy the Minister in the challenges which she and her Government colleagues face trying to frame the budget. It must be acknowledged that since the introduction of child benefit over 65 years ago there have been significant changes in its payment regime. Initially introduced in 1944 for a third and subsequent children, today child benefit, as it known, is paid for all children....

Social Welfare Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

M J Nolan: It is important in the context of this debate again to remind oneself of the background to the budget and the difficult job faced by the Government and by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs in particular, who was trying to protect a budget on which there were more calls and demands because of the economic recession in which we now find ourselves. The Minister is to be complimented on...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2010)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. It was published in November and it was hoped then that it would be enacted before the end of 2009. Unfortunately, that did not happen but we are now towards the latter stages of agreeing this legislation. The Minister in the budget spoke about the rationalisation of State agencies and this Bill will rationalise the Central Fisheries Board...

Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Powers of Inquiry) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2010)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. At the outset I join with some previous speakers in commending Deputy Rabbitte and the Labour Party for bringing it forward. Unfortunately, for obvious reasons, I am unable to support it but the purpose of the Bill is welcome. I would like to see a change in procedures that would allow more Bills from the Opposition with the support of the...

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

M J Nolan: I wish to share time with the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Martin Mansergh, and Deputies Charlie O'Connor, Trevor Sargent, Peter Kelly and Timmy Dooley. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this timely motion. Many Members are interested in discussing the sustainability of Ireland's energy supply. This is an issue to which we must all pay...

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the legislation. I wish the Minister well with the Bill. I am aware there are time constraints in respect of the implementation and enactment of the legislation and I hope it will have a speedy passage through the Houses of the Oireachtas. It is staggering to note that Ireland imports 99% of its transport fuel requirements. More than 90% of our energy...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (17 Jun 2010)

M J Nolan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a hospital (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26114/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (29 Sep 2010)

M J Nolan: Question 595: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons employed in the Department of Health as of the 1 September 2010. [32128/10]