Results 21-40 of 939 for speaker:Noel Treacy

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Noel Treacy: Parliamentary questions are not relevant in this case.

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Noel Treacy: There are Adjournment debates, special notice questions and motions; these instruments are readily available to get to the bottom of any situation. There are other people sitting in other houses across the city trying to dig deep and they are finding it hard to get answers. I am quite confident about this new system.

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Noel Treacy: That is a matter for the Minister, the Attorney General and the Clerk of the Dáil.

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Noel Treacy: I will not legislate or take powers for myself to say: "This will be the way, boys, and that is it." I will leave the system to evolve and ensure that sustainable legislative structures are put in that give—

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Noel Treacy: Absolutely. I am confident that we will have a good system in position and a good structure to give great public advice in the interests of the taxpayer. Senator Paddy Burke raised the matter of ongoing costs with regard to priorities. This relates to ownership of projects. It is important to note that while the proposed legislation provides that State authorities would be obliged to seek...

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Noel Treacy: I have listened with interest to what both Senators have said. The purpose of the National Development Finance Agency is clearly set out in section 3(1). Its purpose is to advise and, in certain circumstances, provide finance on public investment projects. It will be a matter for Government Ministers or, where there is delegated sanction, the accounting officer or equivalent, to decide on the...

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Noel Treacy: I agree with Senator Mansergh's conclusion. We cannot be selective in saying one person has to have this, that or the other. If we were to go down that road we would have to be specific and say that each member must have certain expertise or some area of expertise. The proposed amendment is too restrictive in the demands it makes on the composition of the board. It would restrict the board,...

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Noel Treacy: I am confident we will do the same again. I would not like to restrict the composition of the board and it would be unwise to do so. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Section 12 agreed to. Sections 13 to 17, inclusive, agreed to. SECTION 18.

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Noel Treacy: It is not necessary to include the word "reasonably" in subsection (4). The Minister and the National Development Finance Agency are obliged under law to act reasonably in the performance of all their functions. Reasonableness, fairness, equality, etc., have to prevail and we can be certain that will be the hallmark and track record of this agency. Consequently, I regret I cannot accept this...

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Noel Treacy: This matter was raised on Committee Stage in the Dáil by Deputy Richard Bruton and the Minister, Deputy McCreevy, informed him that he could accept it in principle, subject to consultation with the Attorney General. We have been advised by the Office of the Attorney General that the concerns, which have been expressed in both the Dáil and Seanad, which are sought to be addressed in this...

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Noel Treacy: It is not a matter for the board of the National Development Finance Agency to report to a committee of the Oireachtas on a project or projects which it funds. It will be a matter, as in the normal course, of democratic life for the relevant Minister, accounting officer, or the equivalent in a Department or agency or authority to report to the Government and Oireachtas in the normal manner in...

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Motion for Earlier Signature. (17 Dec 2002)

Noel Treacy: I thank the Chair, the House, the staff and all the Senators who have contributed to the debate on this Bill. I was pleased to come here on behalf of the Minister for Finance to assist in ensuring its passage. I am confident that, as the year ends, this legislation will enable the Government to proceed with the various public projects that are critically important to the future infrastructure...

Seanad: Fischler Proposals for Agriculture: Motion. (12 Feb 2003)

Noel Treacy: Not true.

Seanad: Fischler Proposals for Agriculture: Motion. (12 Feb 2003)

Noel Treacy: I stand over my statement.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Industrial Disputes. (7 May 2003)

Noel Treacy: I welcome the opportunity to update the House on the action being taken by the Civil and Public Services Union in the Department's local offices. In February CPSU members in those offices voted in favour of industrial action to secure what they considered improved promotion structures. The industrial action commenced in the local offices with effect from Tuesday, 18 March 2003. Union members...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Industrial Disputes. (7 May 2003)

Noel Treacy: I would like to state clearly that the scope for agreeing any deal is limited by the terms of the various social partnership agreements, the need to control public expenditure and the implications for other sectors of the public service, if a concession is made in this case.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Noel Treacy: How is that benchmarked?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Services for Children with Autism. (27 Jun 2003)

Noel Treacy: I am pleased that the Senator has given me the opportunity to outline to the House the Department of Education and Science's current position in respect of this issue. There are two special classes for children with autistic spectrum disorders at Lucan Educate Together national school. These classes cater for 11 pupils. Each class has a class teacher and three special needs assistants. The...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Prisons Service. (27 Jun 2003)

Noel Treacy: On behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I welcome the opportunity to clarify the position on this matter raised by Senator Burke.

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy: Statements. (2 Jul 2003)

Noel Treacy: Senator Bannon should try to be positive.