Results 181-200 of 1,403 for speaker:Noel Harrington

Written Answers — Performance Fees: Performance Fees (1 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he or his officials have had any discussions with such bodies as IMRO and PPI regarding reducing their fixed charges for commercial premises in view of the downturn in business revenue and footfall in these premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5702/12]

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (2 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the transfer of land by the Industrial Development Agency to Cork County Council to facilitate the DEN project in Dunmanway County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6071/12]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if it was a direct instruction from the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition to allow AER VI projects to terminate early, or his interpretation of a REFIT clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6099/12]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are specific rules or regulations which prevent him reclaiming for the public service obligation fund the 35% bonus payments from early terminating AER VI contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6100/12]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: Question 182: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the sewage treatment plan for Drimoleague, County Cork; if funding is available to complete this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6070/12]

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (7 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an application by the BIM regional training centre in Castletownbere, County Cork, for the appointment of a suitable qualified captain as an instructor for their training courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6519/12]

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: I welcome the fact the Minister is in attendance for this debate. I compliment him on his resolve in introducing the legislation, particularly in light of his background and the resistance with which he has been obliged to deal. The legal profession is quite intense in nature and it has been the subject of comment within this State and, more recently, from the troika. The troika does not...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (14 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has examined the role that guidance teachers and councillors employed in schools in providing assistance to pupils regarding their personal health and mental health issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8181/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (14 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will initiate discussions with the Department of Health and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to review the role of school guidance teachers and councillors in their role in providing assistance and advice to pupils regarding their personal health and mental health issues; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: Question 449: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the Bandon sewage scheme, County Cork; when he expects the project works to commence; the expected timetable for its completion; if he will confirm that funding will be provided by him to complete the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8152/12]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: Question 450: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the Castletownbere sewage scheme, County Cork; when the project works will commence; the expected timetable for its completion, if he will confirm that funding will be provided by him to complete the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8156/12]

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (14 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for refugee status in respect of a person (details supplied); when he expects to be able to make a decision on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7848/12]

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (14 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for refugee status in respect of a person (detail supplied); when he expects to be able to make a decision on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7849/12]

Road Network (15 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: On my behalf, and on behalf of the people of Bantry, I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this matter to be discussed and I thank the Minister of State for attending to respond. I want to know the status of the plans to build the Bantry bypass and the intended timetable for the project. Bantry overlooks Bantry Bay in the heart of west Cork and is a large market town, acting as a hub in...

Road Network (15 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. The council received an application form from the Department. It is quite an onerous form, as he may be aware. Part of the application process was the requirement to carry out a significant cost benefit analysis. My information is that Atkins has completed that analysis and that was the reason there was a delay. The application...

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Finance Bill 2012. The country's economic problems arose because of the reckless behaviour of the previous three Governments. From 1997, Fianna Fáil and its different partners tried to go in opposite directions, which was disastrous for the country. The tax base was lowered to an unsustainable level while rising expenditure reached an equally...

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: I understand the political games that go on but the baby is often thrown out with the bathwater. The constant and incessant opposition to every proposal might be fine but the lack of a coherent, concrete alternative proposal that would introduce some initiative, enterprise and hope is sadly lacking.

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: What would Deputy Joan Collins do if she discovered she was spending 30% more than she was taking into her bank account? I doubt if she would set a fire in front of her bank, credit union or post office. Instead, she would talk to her credit providers and find a sustainable way to get out of the problem. That is what the Government is doing with this Finance Bill. We need a dose of...

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: I am pleased this Finance Bill, which will implement the Government's first budget, has job creation as its main priority. Before coming to the Chamber I made use of an Internet service called EireJobs which sends messages offering jobs. In the last 12 hours 200 jobs were offered on that service, from highly paid skilled positions to operative jobs that needed very little skill. There is...

Private Members' Business. Stroke Services: Statements (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Noel Harrington: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this debate and I thank Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan and the Technical Group for introducing the motion. The incidence of stroke is likely to increase as the years go on if lifestyle and diet issues leading to obesity continue. Unfortunately stroke is one of the most debilitating and crippling conditions to affect the population with an immense cost to the...