Results 61-80 of 1,403 for speaker:Noel Harrington

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will extend the rural social scheme by raising the cap on numbers that can participate in this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15486/11]

Water and Sewerage Services (16 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Wars have been fought around the globe over water but I did not think they would come down to this parochial level. This debate is welcome because most of us agree that water is precious. It has to be treated and supplied in a way that ensures security and high quality. Somebody must pay for that service and I fundamentally believe in the principle that the user should pay. A funding...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will increase the mortgage interest relief being paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16374/11]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (21 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 271: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when an application for a foreshore licence and or lease (details supplied) will be processed and a decision communicated to the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16594/11]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding transfer of Furious pier, at Millcove, Castletownbere to Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16221/11]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (21 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects an application for an aquaculture licence to be processed and a decision communicated to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16307/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (22 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Finance if, further to Parliamentary Question No.100 of 5 April 2011, he will make provision for Ilnacullin-Garinish Island to be opened to the public and tourists for the month of March 2012 to provide for the Easter tourist trade, to improve employment prospects in the tourist sector in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16700/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (22 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the next phase of providing 100 MB broadband to schools following the pilot programme in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16702/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (22 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide 100 MB broadband service to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16707/11]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (22 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide financial support to carry out urgent repairs to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16715/11]

International Time Zones (23 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he had any discussions with either his British counterpart or his European colleagues regarding the possibility of changing our time zone to European Time; his views on the benefits or disadvantages to Ireland if such a change was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16623/11]

International Time Zones (23 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to conduct a cross Departmental analysis of the potential costs and benefits of advancing time by one hour all year round for Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the passage of a Bill in the House of Commons undertaking a similar study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16624/11]

International Time Zones (23 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: I realise the country is dealing with many more difficult and challenging prospects but this one seemed timely, for two reasons. We just passed the summer solstice and Irish people love to talk about time and weather. It is not an exact science.

International Time Zones (23 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: A person said to me recently that 21 June would be the longest day and, in the same breath, that Thursday would have the shortest night. The subject engages people. It can also be a serious issue in rural Ireland because it affects farming and other areas. The Minister, rightly, stated the reasons it was appropriate to table the question were because of the study, and because the Bill in...

International Time Zones (23 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Numerous advantages have been highlighted. I need not elaborate them because they are on the record and the Minister is following the matter very carefully. One aspect to consider is work practices in an increasingly global economy. Lunch hours are different in this country than in Europe, as are opening and closing hours for work. One can lose time and effort so, although this may not be...

International Time Zones (23 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: The Minister has said there are no plans to conduct a cross-departmental analysis. Is there any chance he might seek submissions from the public and relevant organisations to get the views of the nation on this matter?

Naval Service Operations (28 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: I compliment the Naval Service on the very professional work it carries out. The Minister referred to liaison between the FMC, the Naval Service and the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA. Who takes the lead in those consultations and who makes the decisions? Who makes operational decisions on individual operations?

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Is there a date for the publication of the education (amendment) Bill promised for later in the year? Is there any update?

Ambulance Service (29 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: I thank the Minister for Health for his work to date trying to maintain health services after inheriting a funding debacle from the previous Administration. I am sure every local health service across the country will be deemed as urgent and a priority. However, ambulance provision in west Cork and the services provided at Bantry hospital are pressing issues for my constituents in Cork...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (29 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the vocational education committee grant application and appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17724/11]