Results 41-60 of 939 for speaker:Noel Treacy

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Treacy: I also propose the €3 million the Government sanctioned at my request in 2000, when we could not get agreement and some people sitting in this House led opposition to projects to deal with flooding-----

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Treacy: We now have unity of purpose and I hope that money will be reallocated so that we can go ahead with the Dunkellin and Lavalley scheme which I initiated in 2000.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Treacy: I also propose that a major national application be made to the European Commission for access to the European solidarity fund-----

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Treacy: -----in order to deal with humanitarian aid, research projects and a national diversion programme that is critical to our survival.

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (15 Oct 2009)

Noel Treacy: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the discussions which have taken place at the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers in relation to the Common Agricultural Policy post-2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36069/09]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (15 Oct 2009)

Noel Treacy: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views in relation to the need for a strong well funded Common Agricultural Policy post-2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36068/09]

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Noel Treacy: Is cúis áthais dom seans a bheith agam cur leis an díospóireacht seo ar an mBille seo. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to participate in this very important Bill. Any student of history can look back at the political evolution of this nation, or, prior to that, at previous administrations, albeit of a foreign dimension, and see that in every generation, in every century,...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Noel Treacy: I am shocked by the negativity of the Opposition and the way in which it has decried our efforts to leave this crisis behind and rebuild our credit system. Its approach lacks patriotism. The main Opposition party claims that it can set up a new bank with a capital base of €2 billion within six weeks. How will that deal with liabilities of €100 billion? Fine Gael believes that it can...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Noel Treacy: In the interests of our nation, I ask that the political parties give our leadership, which has vision and determination, a statement of collective commitment so that we can pass the Bill unanimously, which would give a major confidence boost to the people and the financial systems that are vital to our future.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Noel Treacy: Does Deputy Reilly know to what he is objecting?

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (11 Feb 2009)

Noel Treacy: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the function of Animal Health Ireland, which he formally launched recently. [4931/09]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (11 Feb 2009)

Noel Treacy: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the level of support his Department provides to voluntary animal welfare organisations. [4930/09]

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Noel Treacy: Hear, hear.

School Staffing. (16 Dec 2008)

Noel Treacy: I support my colleague, Deputy Burke, and I endorse his comments. We come from the constituency of Galway East where there are both urban and rural disadvantaged areas. The only positive aspect of an urban disadvantaged area is that the affected children have a choice of schools and some opportunity. However, in a rurally disadvantaged area there is no such choice and only one school....

Health Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Noel Treacy: We do not like hypocrites.

Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Noel Treacy: At this critical time, what plans are being put in place to promote sales of pigmeat and pigmeat products domestically and internationally when processing recommences? Can the Minister reassure the industry sector that processing will start as quickly as possible at this crucial time for producers, processors and consumers?

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Noel Treacy: Is cúis áthais dom é cuidiú leis an díospóireacht seo a leathnú arís. Mar a bhí á rá agam an lá cheana, is Bille an-tábhachtach é an Bille Craolacháin 2008. In reflecting on the broadcasting legislation before us, it is important to look back at the history of broadcasting in Ireland, its contribution to our community and whether we are being served by the State broadcasting...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Noel Treacy: A Government representative is brought onto a panel on either radio or television where all the other panel members hold opposite views. That situation is distorting the balance. It is time for us as a Parliament to ensure that whatever we do we fulfil the constitutional duty of equality, fairness and balance in the interests of our citizens. That is very important. I remember going onto...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Noel Treacy: I was hoping the Acting Chairman would say one hour.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Noel Treacy: I cannot do that. I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak. A famous Irishman who was chairman first of CIE and subsequently chairman of RTE was asked a question on his retirement about the difference between the two organisations. He said, "Regretfully, I think the latter carries more passengers". That was a serious indictment from a man who helped to build up many...