Results 41-60 of 939 for speaker:Noel Treacy

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

Noel Treacy: By whom?

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

Noel Treacy: We are doing that.

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (Resumed). (8 Oct 2003)

Noel Treacy: Is cúis áthais dom teacht anseo i bhur measc agus páirt a ghlacadh ins an díospóireacht an-thábhachtach seo mar ionadaí ón Rialtas. Déanaim comhgairdeas le gach duine a labhair go croíúil, go cruinn agus go beacht ar an ábhar. I thank those who contributed to this debate. While I may not agree with the sentiments expressed by some Members of the Opposition, I accept Senators have...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Schools Building Projects. (4 Nov 2003)

Noel Treacy: Gabhaim buíochas don Seanadóir as ucht na deise seo a thabhairt dom tuarascáil chruinn bheacht a chur faoi bhráid an tSeanaid ar an ábhar seo ar son an Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta faoin iarratas le suíomh buan do Ghaelscoil Charman i gcondae Loch Garman. Scoil Charman was granted permanent recognition on 26 January 1996. Consistent with the standard practice which applies to all...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Schools Building Projects. (4 Nov 2003)

Noel Treacy: If the Senator studies the reply in detail, she will find that it would have been unwise of me to make a commitment on adequate ventilation in a building which does not have full planning permission. An application has been made to obtain planning permission which will take care of the whole matter. If planning permission were granted, it would help to resolve the matter. That is my...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Potato Production. (26 Nov 2003)

Noel Treacy: Potato production in Ireland is now predominantly a specialist farm activity, in which approximately 650 growers engage. Some 150 producers account for almost three quarters of the national production of approximately half a million tonnes of potatoes per annum. These were valued last year at approximately €96 million at farm gate level. In common with all agricultural commodities, potatoes...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Potato Production. (26 Nov 2003)

Noel Treacy: We are very satisfied that the measures in place are adequate to protect the potato crop here, and imported potatoes. However, our potato inspectorate is monitoring the situation and taking into account the information that is available. Any further necessary measures will be taken.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Unsolicited E-mail. (26 Nov 2003)

Noel Treacy: On 6 November last my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Dermot Ahern, signed into force the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services, Data Protection and Privacy) Regulations 2003. These regulations transpose Directive 2002/58/EC, which regulates the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Unsolicited E-mail. (26 Nov 2003)

Noel Treacy: I agree. Garda investigations into the illegal use of the Internet show that where prosecutions have succeeded, they have had a major impact. I will bring the conference to which the Senator referred to the attention of the Minister and his officials immediately.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Capitation Grants. (26 Nov 2003)

Noel Treacy: I am delighted to be here with Senator McHugh, a very bright young man, and I remind him that we cannot hear good news often enough. The Government must tell the facts often enough so he can tell his constituents about our success and the progress we are making.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Capitation Grants. (26 Nov 2003)

Noel Treacy: The funding arrangements for our schools, including the arrangements made for insurance cover, have evolved in a manner that reflects the different traditions and structures of the voluntary secondary, comprehensive and community and VEC sectors. By its nature, this evolution has generated funding anomalies and structures that lack uniformity and cohesion. In the case of voluntary secondary...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Capitation Grants. (26 Nov 2003)

Noel Treacy: I thank the Senator. He may be assured I will discuss this matter with the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Dempsey. We all received a circular letter this week from the voluntary secondary schools detailing concerns about this issue. The problem is being addressed and we will do our utmost to ensure that, in so far as available resources permit, adequate resources are provided to...

Leaders' Questions. (10 Feb 2004)

Noel Treacy: The Opposition has had its own troubles.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Noel Treacy: Where's Micky?

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Noel Treacy: Rubbish.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Noel Treacy: Further reassurance for the people.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Noel Treacy: It needs to be restored.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Noel Treacy: His cousin is here.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Noel Treacy: It was partly because people would not help him out.

Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Noel Treacy: We are grateful for that too.