Results 161-180 of 240 for speaker:M J Nolan

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

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

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

M J Nolan: I welcome this opportunity to speak on this report. In general, we as democrats accept that if the House sets up an independent commission to deal with a particular thing, that body is independent, as no doubt will be accepted in this case. The Bill will support the report of the commission. However, I have misgivings about certain aspects of it. The commission has taken the easy option....

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (5 Jun 2008)

M J Nolan: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on setting a ceiling on the price of diesel fuel after which no extra Government excise duty would be imposed in order to alleviate the problems being encountered by individuals and companies who, because of the recent increases in the cost of fuel, are unable to recoup this cost increase from their customers; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (17 Jun 2008)

M J Nolan: Question 710: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application for increased and improved accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23104/08]

Dáil Sittings: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

M J Nolan: I wish to share time with Deputies Mansergh, Kelleher, Flynn and White. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. Many times Deputies on this side of the House stand up to vehemently oppose the Opposition motion but on this occasion I see merit in it. Since I was first elected to the Dáil in 1982 I have questioned the length of holidays which the House takes each year. It is...

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

M J Nolan: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Finneran, and I wish him well in his new office. I believe he is more than capable of doing a fine job. It is timely that one of the first debates he leads in the Chamber is on the issue of climate change, which affects all of us. It is a matter which has not come to public attention lately, but has been present for several years. One...

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

M J Nolan: The Minister of State outlined where we are coming from and the challenges we face. I will talk in general terms about how it will affect us as a country and a people, and the wider context of how we address the challenges in Europe. We cannot deal with this problem in isolation. As a relatively small country in Europe and an even smaller country in the global context, we must look for a...

Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue. The extent and speed of the downturn in our economy has caught everybody by surprise.

Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)

M J Nolan: Even the learned gentlemen across the way did not have a monopoly on that. I welcome the Minister's statement and the fact that he is facing up to the difficulties faced by the economy. In the short time I have I will highlight one or two issues that concern me. In the context of the budget being introduced by the Minister on 14 October, I ask that areas such as education, which has been...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

M J Nolan: Question 1780: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when approval will be given for a new building in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31165/08]

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

M J Nolan: I propose to share time with Deputies Áine Brady, White, Calleary and Mattie McGrath.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

M J Nolan: It is timely that we should debate this issue on 1 October as winter approaches. We are all aware of instances of fuel poverty in our constituencies. Fuel poverty occurs where a household must spend more than 10% of its income on energy in order to maintain an acceptable level of heat throughout the home. Those most likely to be affected include elderly couples and elderly individuals,...

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

M J Nolan: I ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to look seriously at this issue. Figures published today indicate a year-on-year increase of 50% in the numbers on the live register. In the current economic downturn, increasing numbers are likely to fall into the net of fuel poverty. The Department must take serious action to address this. In the context of the upcoming budget, I ask the...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

M J Nolan: This legislation is timely and I commend the Minister for publishing it in May. It has passed all Stages in the Seanad. The Bill is detailed and comprehensive, dealing with all aspects of regulation and broadcasting content in Ireland. Technology is improving at such a rate that it is important to update legislation to take account of changes in broadcasting. I wish to comment on a number...

Unemployment: Motion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

M J Nolan: I share with Deputies on all sides of the House the concern about the extraordinary increase in the number of people signing on the live register. We are living in unprecedented and extraordinary economic times. There was a time when the economy changed by the week, but now it is not changing by the week nor by the day but by the hour. The Government must recognise that and deal with the...

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

M J Nolan: I wish to share my time with Deputies Fahey and Michael Ahern.

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion. I commend the Government on the action it took at the end of September when it was effectively compelled to do something to prevent our financial infrastructure from falling apart. It is important to state we need a strong and healthy banking system. Our economy will not function without a financial system in which the public has confidence....

Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

M J Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion and I want to put it on record that I will vote with the Government. This has been a difficult time, not just for politicians. It has been a particularly difficult time for the pensioners and their families. I am glad the Taoiseach and Government have admitted they made a mistake. They have apologised and we can move on from here. It is...

Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

M J Nolan: I am not one bit shocked. As I said at the outset, I have no problem supporting this. The Government recognises its mistake and has now come forward with new proposals. The problems we are experiencing are not of our own making. There is an international global financial crisis for which we are not responsible. It is partly due to irresponsible lending by banks in the UK. We are in a...

Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

M J Nolan: We cannot isolate ourselves from what is going on globally. Let us get that straight. Those opposite are going to have to recognise that as much as we are. Funding should be put into primary care where we are getting best value for it. If the Minister can negotiate, agree and approve the proposal next week whereby one fee will be charged for all medical cards, irrespective of the age of...