Results 161-180 of 504 for speaker:Mary White
- Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Review of Rent in Certain Cases) (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Mar 2010)
Mary White: Yet, here it is, bringing a similar Bill to the House again. The Labour Party - well done to it - has garnered great publicity for this Bill, but it has given false hope to some in the commercial and retail sector about what the Bill could do.
- Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Review of Rent in Certain Cases) (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Mar 2010)
Mary White: I find it hard to believe the Labour Party actually believed the retrospective imposition of downward rent reviews on existing commercial leases was possible. As others have stated, including Deputy Chris Andrews, we simply cannot tear up the rule book for those who enter into contractual agreements. The wording of Labour Party's Bill demonstrates that extending section 132 of the 2009 Act...
- Written Answers — Tourist Accommodation: Tourist Accommodation (9 Mar 2010)
Mary White: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he expects to produce legislation as part of implementation of the Towards Competitiveness and Distinction, a framework for action for the Irish homes bed and breakfast sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11347/10]
- Written Answers — Tourist Accommodation: Tourist Accommodation (9 Mar 2010)
Mary White: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he expects to produce legislation to increase quality control measures for the bed and breakfast sector. [11348/10]
- Death of a Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (2 Mar 2010)
Mary White: It is a great pleasure to add my voice to these tributes to a very special man, Justin Keating. He was an idealist and an activist for all of his almost 80 years, which took him through a great variety of careers and interests. He was a distinguished Member of this House and the Seanad. He was a veterinarian, an enthusiastic academic and educator, a talented Minister, a courageous...
- Unemployment: Motion (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)
Mary White: I am delighted to speak on this Private Members' motion. We on this side of the House have made difficult decisions in the budgets to try to stabilise the economy and the public finances. There have been difficult decisions made regarding the reform of the regulatory authorities for the banks. I am glad to welcome the appointment of Professor Patrick Honohan, which the Green Party was very...
- Unemployment: Motion (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)
Mary White: Some protection from the Chair might be helpful.
- Unemployment: Motion (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)
Mary White: The work done by the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, in this regard is to be commended. The future of our economy is green. Business and many members of the public know that and the Government is acting on it in the context of the digital, smart and green economy. The supports for renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, water services and particularly investment in water...
- Unemployment: Motion (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)
Mary White: There will be more this year, with the â¬130 million retrofit scheme, which will provide local employment throughout the country. The digital economy, which is also being developed by the Minister, Deputy Ryan, sees a fusion of the smart economy technologies, low carbon innovation and development in the ICT market. The potential for jobs is significant. Some 30,000 will be created in this...
- Unemployment: Motion (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)
Mary White: Foreign direct investment is vital but we must try to become more focused on indigenous sectors. I am sorry I do not have more time to discuss the green economy but I am grateful to have a couple of minutes to speak on the Private Members' motion to disprove some of the erroneous statements coming from the Opposition.
- Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)
Mary White: I wish to share time with Deputy Cuffe.
- Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)
Mary White: First, let us give credit where credit is due. There has been a significant reduction in road deaths in this country in recent years and the Road Safety Authority and the Department of Transport deserve credit for some of this. The introduction of random breath testing, albeit belatedly, the lowering of the blood alcohol limit several years ago and the increased road safety awareness are...
- Written Answers — Garda Vetting: Garda Vetting (17 Feb 2010)
Mary White: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the additional resources and measures he is introducing to deal with the increase in applications for Garda clearance of students studying health-related courses and who cannot participate in work experience programmes without such clearance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8438/10]
- Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (17 Feb 2010)
Mary White: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way â¬1.5 million in central government funding for the River Barrow has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8434/10]
- Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (17 Feb 2010)
Mary White: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the new fisheries body, inland fisheries Ireland, will impact on the River Barrow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8435/10]
- Written Answers — Fisheries Audit: Fisheries Audit (17 Feb 2010)
Mary White: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a fish audit was ever conducted on the Mountain River in south Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8436/10]
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (17 Feb 2010)
Mary White: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to combat invasive species on rivers such as the Barrow, the Nore and the Slaney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8437/10]
- Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registrations: Motor Vehicle Registrations (10 Feb 2010)
Mary White: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether any change to the format of car registration plates, that would entail the year of registration being replaced by the CO2 emission band of a car, would have implications for security matters here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7216/10]
- Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registrations: Motor Vehicle Registrations (10 Feb 2010)
Mary White: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether change to the format of car registration plates, that would entail the year of registration being replaced by the CO2 emissions band of a car, would have implications for law enforcement here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7217/10]
- Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)
Mary White: I wish to share time with Deputies Cuffe and Cyprian Brady. I am pleased to have this time to speak on the Bill. There have been many implications for the budget, which was very difficult for all of us. It was an attempt to stabilise our public finances, improve our competitiveness, give stimulus to our economy and protect our nation's most vulnerable people, while ensuring our wealthiest...