Results 101-120 of 1,403 for speaker:Noel Harrington

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (21 Sep 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the ambulance service in west Cork; the changes planned for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25150/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Sep 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider the needs of a person (details supplied) in County Cork to enable their child to have access to a special needs assistant for the full working hours of the school day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25201/11]

Written Answers — Transport Fuels: Transport Fuels (27 Sep 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the increased reports of excessive wear and damage to motor and agricultural vehicles engines being linked to the components of the bio-fuels being added to diesel fuel products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25707/11]

Written Answers — Sea Fisheries Control: Sea Fisheries Control (27 Sep 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has plans to amend the rules regarding the transport of pelagic fish more than 100 km; if these will be replaced by a system in which a Sea Fisheries Protection Authority officer would inspect and seal at the landing port for transport by bulk container or tanker to the processing unit for the seal to be opened by a...

Telecommunications Services (28 Sep 2011)

Noel Harrington: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this very topical issue for debate in the Chamber regarding the possibility of inserting a branching unit to Cork on a new tier 1 express cable or broadband cable which it is planned by an investment consortium to lay between the United States and the United Kingdom, and to Europe. In the coming days we have a chance to make a decision on...

Telecommunications Services (28 Sep 2011)

Noel Harrington: I thank the Minister for his response. It is clear that significant issues are involved. There was a time-sensitive proposal. The underlying reason for raising the issue is for the Department to be proactive in attracting investment and facilitating where possible tier one connectivity to this country. We are an open economy and we need greater investment into tier 1 traffic, in...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (28 Sep 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will assure those planting trees in the current planting season that there will be no reduction in their contracted payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26462/11]

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)

Noel Harrington: I wish to share my time with Deputies John Paul Phelan and McLoughlin.

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)

Noel Harrington: I welcome the introduction of the Bill. I am very pleased the Fine Gael-led Government has decided to increase investment in the vital tourism sector, including in my constituency, Cork South-West. As mentioned, the primary focus of the Bill is the increase in funding to Fáilte Ireland from €65 million to €150 million. It is not just the increase in funding that makes this Bill...

Written Answers — Outdoor Education Centres: Outdoor Education Centres (29 Sep 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that the agreed Labour Court settlement (details supplied) of February 2009, directing his Department to introduce a pay scale to the directors of the 12 vocational education committee outdoor centres, will be implemented as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26715/11]

Written Answers — Driver Licensing: Driver Licensing (29 Sep 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to amend the legislation and or regulations regarding the requirements that those holding a driving licence from a country or a state in the USA which does not have an exchange driving licence agreement with Ireland or the EU must apply for a driving permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26727/11]

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Noel Harrington: The main provisions of the Bill refer specifically to the lowering of alcohol limits, that is, blood-alcohol concentration, mandatory testing of drivers and the driving of dangerously defective vehicles on our roads. When the previous Road Traffic Act was introduced earlier this year, it was not possible to address these issues because the required equipment was not in place in Garda...

Farm Safety (6 Oct 2011)

Noel Harrington: I do not wish to take away from the question, but the Minister touched on the marine sector. There is an issue about the use of personal beacons as opposed to EPIRBs, emergency position indicating radio beacons, with which I know the Minister is familiar. There seems to be some resistance in this regard. Perhaps he might investigate the Department's attitude to moving towards the use of...

Fishing Industry Development (6 Oct 2011)

Noel Harrington: The draft proposals from the Commission are worrying. The Minister and his officials face a serious challenge in maximising the total allowable catch for Ireland. I concur with the Minister that the industry-led conservation initiatives have been positive and should be further promoted. I wish him well in the negotiations later this year.

Ministerial Responsibilities (6 Oct 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will provide an update on his meeting with EU Fisheries Commissioner, Maria Damanaki and their discussions on the Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27702/11]

Ministerial Responsibilities (6 Oct 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will provide an update on the recent visit from Commissioner Damanaki; if he will provide an overview of the discussions held during the visit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27701/11]

Ministerial Responsibilities (6 Oct 2011)

Noel Harrington: Only 30 seconds.

Ministerial Responsibilities (6 Oct 2011)

Noel Harrington: I welcome the Minister's reply. There are headline issues that the Common Fisheries Policy will discuss. I agree entirely with the Minister's stance on individual transferable quotas. While it makes sense for countries such as France and Spain it would make no sense for this country and would have a severely negative impact on the Irish fishing industry. Similarly, on the issue of discards...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Oct 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28274/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (11 Oct 2011)

Noel Harrington: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a hearing date for all three appeals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28275/11]