Results 181-200 of 5,587 for speaker:Kevin Humphreys

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The Leader constantly talks over people.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I request that the Leader bring the Minister to the House to explain why he has not put resources in place to enforce the new regulations relating to short-term lettings.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: So does Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I raise an issue of concern to apartment owners, one which I have raised many times in the context of legacy issues and faults in the building of apartments. I mention specifically international best practice and how we can avoid making the same mistakes over and over again. Clúid Housing and the Housing Agency recently published an independent report on best practice for owner...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Election of Temporary Chairman (25 Jun 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: Apologies have been received from Deputy Neville. I propose we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of the Industrial and Provident Societies (Amendment) Bill 2018 (25 Jun 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank Mr. Martin for his presentation. How long will the review of the audit exemption take? Is it a case of how long is a piece of string?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of the Industrial and Provident Societies (Amendment) Bill 2018 (25 Jun 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: Is the Department open-minded to the reduction of the number of members required to register a co-operative society?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of the Industrial and Provident Societies (Amendment) Bill 2018 (25 Jun 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: Has the Department identified the notoriously unintended consequences of such a reduction? Deputy Clare Daly has argued that the number should be three as the average number of a small and medium-sized enterprise, SME, is 3.5 employees.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The Multi-Units Development Bill was enacted in 2011 but several problems have arisen for apartment owners and dwellers in the interim. The legislation should be reviewed to determine its impact on apartment owners and those living in apartments. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to the House to discuss the legislation and the changes needed...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (29 May 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank the Chair for selecting this Commencement matter, because it is very important for up to 100,000 apartment owners who are affected by structural defects caused by light-touch regulation and ineffective building controls during the 2000s. These people purchased their apartments on the understanding they were fit for purpose and, unfortunately, as we see now, they are not, and it is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (29 May 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: Perhaps the Minister of State might arrange a meeting with me as various options could help apartment owners in the short term to access money at low interest rates, and these have not been given due consideration. There is an all-party recommendation on redress that was made in 2017 but there has been no progress in that regard. The Minister of State's response is a little hypocritical....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (29 May 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: People will eventually be unable to live in these apartments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Chairman Designate (28 May 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank Professor Clinch for his very clear and comprehensive opening statement. In his response to Deputy Quinlivan, he presented a clear picture of where Science Foundation Ireland contributes to enterprise and education. How will Professor Clinch deliver that clear picture? SFI used to give comprehensive breakfast briefings in Buswells Hotel to show the work it was doing. Oftentimes...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Chairman Designate (28 May 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: So how do our guests think they can present a clear picture of the work that is being done?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Chairman Designate (28 May 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The public and people like myself have a gap in their knowledge. I come from a pharmaceutical background and I know that if one can tie research to development, one can tie the industry to the country.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Chairman Designate (28 May 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: That link is strong. One has a better chance of keeping the manufacturing element if one has the research and development in the same location. I know of one company that has expanded significantly because of the benefit of research and development.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Chairman Designate (28 May 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I apologise for having to leave but there is a vote in the Seanad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Chairman Designate (28 May 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I wish Professor Clinch the very best of luck.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: Last week the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, explained that the Government had conflicting priorities around the business of this House. To facilitate the Minister, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that Report Stage of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 be taken immediately after the Order of Business, and that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: Senator McDowell was out casting the swing vote lately.