Results 1-6 of 6 for construction industry council speaker:Feargal Quinn

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

Feargal Quinn: ...year plan, which I find difficult to believe. I will take another look at the plan. Many people ask why there is always money available for bailouts but not for stimulation of the renewable energy industry. We have particular potential in the wind and wave sectors owing to our location on the Atlantic coast. We should also look to other areas as well. I mentioned how Irish dairy should...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Second Stage (19 May 2010)

Feargal Quinn: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh. I am pleased to present the Construction Contracts Bill to the House. This came about from a contact I got last month from Mr. Seán Gallagher, better known from "Dragon's Den" but also from Smarthomes, who drew my attention to a problem of which I had not been quite aware. He explained the...

Seanad: Housing Market: Statements (8 Jul 2008)

Feargal Quinn: ...to provide 20% social and affordable housing in each development and which are then sold to local authorities. The number of Part V completions has soared and, with it, the bill payable by county councils. This has drawn funds away from traditional projects undertaken by housing associations, charitable groups, and various other trusts. A Department spokesman said the Part V housing...

Seanad: Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Jun 2008)

Feargal Quinn: ...would boost competition in the European Union's energy markets in that taking control away from powerful groups would encourage new entrants. The vote does not mean such a law will be passed but industry sources said some days ago that it could influence the EU Council of Ministers, which has the final say on the issue, to favour introducing such a law. Some member states, particularly...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (30 Nov 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I thank Senator Norris for sharing his time with me. I add my words of praise for the work of Eddie Shaw, the former chairman of the National Safety Council. He resigned last week because of what I believe was his utter frustration at his inability to persuade the Government to do what he believed had to be done. I had the experience some years ago of meeting a man on the floor of my...

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Feargal Quinn: ...show that growth today is radically different in nature to the growth fuelled during the Celtic tiger years. In the late 1990s, our growth was driven by the output of our manufacturing and services industries, and this was reflected in a corresponding growth in exports. This was healthy and sustainable growth. In stark contrast, the growth we have now is far less healthy and sustainable....