Results 201-220 of 1,330 for speaker:John Lyons

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (4 Nov 2014)

John Lyons: 382. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide the data available to him regarding the extent of zero hour contracts here; if his Department plans to carry out a study on the prevalence of these zero hour contracts in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41179/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (4 Nov 2014)

John Lyons: 1129. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Drogheda Port Company operates under his remit or that of another State body; if this company is answerable to its board of directors; and if expenditure incurred as part of a recent project (details supplied) is justified under the various Harbour Acts to which the company is subject. [42034/14]

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: He did not say that.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland (21 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: 216. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department will be making a submission to the Central Bank of Ireland regarding their proposed mortgage rules to be introduced next year; and if he has a response to situations where consumers have already been approved mortgages under existing rules but will not draw down these loans until next year. [40068/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Contractors (21 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: 550. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review compliance mechanisms at all school and other educational building sites to ensure workers are paid the proper rate for jobs and in keeping with legislation and EU directives. [40475/14]

Leaders' Questions (16 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: Listen up.

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Second Stage (9 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: I advise the Deputy that while he may speak about individuals, he should refrain from mentioning names.

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Second Stage (9 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: Is it agreed the next two speakers, Deputies Richard Boyd Barrett and Shane Ross, will share time? Agreed.

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: Does the Deputy remember-----

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: Deputy Joan Collins got elected to the council and told people not to pay their bin charges. Look at what happened to them.

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: That is correct.

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: She was one of the lead stars in that show.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (9 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: 44. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to householders in some types of housing, such as maisonettes, being denied insurance cover for their homes; if there are any measures under his remit to assist these householders; and if policy changes could assist those affected by this situation. [38669/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (9 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: 239. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water will publish a medium to long-term plan to improve water quality, capacity and infrastructure around the country; and if a timeframe will be given for such improvements. [38608/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Forthcoming EPSCO Council: Minister of State (7 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: I wish the Minister of State the best of luck in his new role. This is a mid-term review of the Department of Social Protection as well as falling within the remit of the Minister of State - the youth guarantee encompasses both. I came from a meeting this morning in Ballymun where we got an update in the job centre on the pilot scheme. As the Minister is aware, Ballymun is running the...

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Housing (1 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. He is correct to state all units advertised by Dublin City Council were taken up under the rent-to-buy scheme when it was launched 2010. As stated, the scheme is an excellent one. It allows people who cannot afford to put aside money for a down payment or a deposit on a house to get onto the property ladder. In addition, 80% of the rent they...

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Housing (1 Oct 2014)

John Lyons: The Government is currently examining a number of measures in preparation for its social housing strategy and wider housing policy. Securing a deposit for a house is challenging for young families, in particular, given the fall in incomes and the inability to save money. One innovative response has been the rent-to-buy scheme which can effectively allow a tenant to convert a portion or a...

Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services (30 Sep 2014)

John Lyons: The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is not available today to deal with this issue. I ask that the issue be referred back to the office of the Ceann Comhairle for a date to be provided that will suit the Minister, the Ceann Comhairle and me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Growth and Job Creation in Town and Village Centres: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2014)

John Lyons: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Growth and Job Creation in Town and Village Centres: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2014)

John Lyons: I am sure the witnesses are familiar with the JobsPlus scheme, which offers an employer €7,500 toward taking on a person who has been on the live register less than 24 months and €10,000 for a person who has been on the liver register for 24 months or more. It is the Government's intention to extend the capacity of that scheme to include more people. We are very much aware...