Results 21-40 of 70 for speaker:Joe Callanan

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Joe Callanan: The problems ahead in the WTO talks concern the tariff cutbacks. The Minister will fight them because it is not in the EU's interest to have too many of them. I commend Deputy Coughlan, who is one of the best Ministers for Agriculture and Food we have ever had.

Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Feb 2006)

Joe Callanan: I am sharing time with Deputy Fitzpatrick, if that is agreeable.

Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Feb 2006)

Joe Callanan: I welcome the Bill and congratulate the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, for the great work he is doing for older people and the less well off. Measures will include the introduction of standard and enhanced non-contributory pension schemes that will lift some 34,000 recipients into higher and full pensions, increased support and entitlements for lone parents, carers...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Joe Callanan: Although I agree with the premise of the Bill, as the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government indicated, it would not be helpful to place an additional responsibility on the Private Residential Tenancies Board because its work in securing rights for tenants has only recently commenced. Further responsibilities would distract from its main role, which is vital for tenants....

Nursing Home Subventions. (3 May 2006)

Joe Callanan: I thank the Minister of State for attending the Dáil to hear my call for extra funding for nursing home subvention in the western area, especially County Galway, where the level of enhanced subvention has been reduced. I will quote the difference in levels of subvention paid in the different areas. These figures were received from the association of nursing homes and include the full amount...

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Joe Callanan: I am grateful for the opportunity to address the House on what will be one of the major political issues of the next ten years. Since the introduction of the greener homes grant by the Government, I have been surprised at the level of interest among the public for alternative energy heating sources. The current oil price has certainly alerted most of the public to the critical need to lower...

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (27 Sep 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 936: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of people in the science and technology sector made redundant in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28332/06]

Written Answers — National Fuel Scheme: National Fuel Scheme (27 Sep 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 1018: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people who receive the fuel allowance; the cost to the Exchequer per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29007/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Sep 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 1540: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of a sewerage scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29777/06]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (27 Sep 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 1502: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount which was spent on housing aid for the elderly in 2005. [28994/06]

Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2006)

Joe Callanan: I wish to share time with Deputy Martin Brady.

Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2006)

Joe Callanan: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the issues laid before us in the Bill. This legislation covers many changes needed to bring the regulation of business into the next century. In particular, it deals with our position as a market leader in asset-backed securities investment in Europe. It will ensure that we continue to hold a lead in financial services and will address some...

School Closures. (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Callanan: There was huge disappointment following the announcement last week that Seamount College, Kinvara was to close and there was to be no intake of first year students in September 2007. The college is owned and run by the Sisters of Mercy. I pay tribute to the principal, Ms Mulkerrins, and all the staff for the great school it has become, with the achievement of excellent results every year...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the length of time it has taken Bus Éireann to provide the Tullamore transport section a simple report on school transport regarding the application for school transport grant for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32985/06]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 599: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money awarded to each local authority as payments in lieu of the requirements of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to 30 September 2006; the number of affordable homes delivered by each authority to the same date; the breakdown of affordable homes by those given under Part V and...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Oct 2006)

Joe Callanan: At meetings of the Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business where we discuss the possibility of further reductions in the cost of insurance premiums, which have already fallen by 35%, the subject of road safety is always raised, whether by insurance companies or, as today, by representatives of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board among others. We have plenty of laws, but they must...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (24 Oct 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in the processing of a school transport grant for a person (details supplied) in County Galway who is attending school for speech and language classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33723/06]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Joe Callanan: I wish to share time with Deputies O'Connor, Devins, Fiona O'Malley, Fitzpatrick and Moloney.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Joe Callanan: I wish to speak about services for the elderly. It is the Department's policy to maintain older people in dignity and independence at home in accordance with their wishes and at the same provide high quality residential care for them when they can no longer be maintained in this manner. The Government's commitment to the development of a range of services for older people can be...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Nov 2006)

Joe Callanan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Western Regional Immunisation Board has not been reinstated following its disbandment in November 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35200/06]