Results 1-20 of 2,052 for speaker:Maria Bailey
- Select Committee on Standing Order 112: Election of Chairman (27 Apr 2016)
Maria Bailey: I nominate Deputy Colm Brophy.
- Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)
Maria Bailey: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me time to speak on this important issue that resonates with many people within and outside this Chamber. Many Members present have spent a number of recent months - or in my case, years - calling door to door, where they have heard at first hand the views and opinions of residents in their constituencies on the feeling of not being safe in their own...
- Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2016)
Maria Bailey: I thank the Acting Chairman for giving me the opportunity to speak. As a new Deputy, although not a new politician, I appreciate the level of work the reform document has taken and the inclusivity that has occurred on the part of all parties in the House to reach this point. It sets a very good standard with which to begin the new Government session and is a good base from which to work. I...
- Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (2 Jun 2016)
Maria Bailey: I support the nomination of Deputy Bernard J. Durkan for numerous reasons. His vast experience has been mentioned, but I support him as a new Deputy. It can be quite daunting to come through the doors of Leinster House, but Deputy Bernard J. Durkan's door is always open if one needs advice or guidance. We were neighbours for my first couple of weeks in Leinster House and, while people...
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (30 Jun 2016)
Maria Bailey: Apologies have been received from Deputy Ruth Coppinger. I have been notified that Deputy Mick Barry will deputise for her. I welcome members to the first meeting of the committee this morning. At the request of the broadcasting and recording services members are requested to ensure that for the duration of the meeting their mobile phones are turned off completely or switched to airplane...
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: I draw attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and they continue to so do, they are entitled thereafter only to a qualified privilege in respect of their...
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: I agree with the Minister that the briefing document was very helpful to look through. It was great to get it so early and to have time to absorb the facts and figures in it. We will be taking questions on programme A 4.1 housing. Does Deputy Pat Casey have questions for the Minister?
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: Yes.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: Does Deputy O'Dowd have a question?
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: We are dealing with the Estimates this morning. The questions the Deputy has raised have more to do with the housing committee and we will have ample time to go through them, but the Minister-----
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: No problem. What I was going to suggest-----
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: I was going to suggest that the Minister might address them but that when we are going through the agenda, we like to stick to questions on the Estimates, if that is okay. They are very relevant points.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: I am not questioning that.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: I will ask the Minister to answer. I am just saying I would appreciate if in future we might keep to the Estimates, if that is okay.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: Unless there is any point of clarification after the Minister's response, we will move on to the next item.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: We will move on to programme B and programme C.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: I thank the Minister. We will move on to programmes B and C. These include water services, environment and waste management. Are there any questions for the Minister?
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: Deputy McGrath has a question then we will finish.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: I call on the Minister.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) Maria Bailey: Does Deputy Ó Broin have a clarification?