Results 141-160 of 614 for long speaker:Paul Kehoe

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Action Plan and its Implications for the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I do not want a long, rambling answer. Mr Lumley should be able to say "Yes" or "No" to my question on whether farms here are environmentally friendly or climate efficient.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: ...of whom will have a six-minute slot to include the witnesses' responses. I will interrupt either the witness or the member after six minutes has passed. Before we begin, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses of the Oireachtas or an official either by name...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Model Reform: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Paul Kehoe: ..., each of whom has a six minute slot for questions and responses. The committee will publish the opening statements on its website following the meeting. Before we begin, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses of the Oireachtas or an official either by name...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Special Needs Education: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Paul Kehoe: ...the meeting runs smoothly. As the witnesses are probably aware, the committee will publish the opening statements on its website following the meeting. Before we begin, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses of the Oireachtas or an official either by name...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Special Needs Education: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I find it unsatisfactory that it has taken so long for witnesses to answer the questions. Can one of the witnesses take the lead by directing who will answer which questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Impact of Covid-19 on Reopening of Schools and State Examinations: Update (2 Mar 2021)

Paul Kehoe: ...of State who will have three minutes. The questioners will have six minutes per question, including the replies. I ask members to discontinue after six minutes. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House, or an official, either by name or in such a way...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: ...we are on Microsoft Teams. As the witnesses are probably aware, the committee will publish the opening statement on its website following the meeting. Before we begin, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses of the Oireachtas or an official either by name or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: .... It is fantastic that we have two lady presidents in attendance. It says a great deal about giving women equal opportunities at third level, which has been a male-dominated sector for a long number of years, if the men present do not mind my saying so. This is a seismic shift and positive change for the Irish education system. I thank the witnesses for their offer to come before...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Department of Agriculture and the Marine (29 Jan 2021)

Paul Kehoe: The Chairman is right in saying that. I was going to touch on the matter. At the rate of one file per week per ecologist, as we are seeing currently, how long will it take to clear the backlog? I presume the ecologists are costing big money. As taxpayers and committee members we want to see a larger turnover of files. The current rate of turnover of files is not good value for money. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effects of Covid-19 on Further Education and Training: Discussion (10 Dec 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...from members of the committee. As witnesses are probably aware, the committee will publish the opening statements on the website following the meeting. Before we begin, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses of the Oireachtas or an official either by name...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Engagement with Trade Unions on Keeping Schools Open: Discussion (19 Nov 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...members of the committee. As the witnesses will probably be aware, the committee will publish the opening statements on its website following this meeting. Before we begin, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Key Priorities and the Effects of Covid-19 on the Education System: Department of Education (17 Nov 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...of the committee. As the witnesses will probably be aware, the committee will publish the opening statements on its website following today's meeting. Before we begin, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2020: Motion (12 Nov 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...and then members can ask questions. As the Ministers are probably aware, the committee will publish the opening statement on its website following the meeting. Before we begin, I remind Members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades 2020 and Preparations for Leaving Certificate 2021: Department of Education (10 Nov 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...of the committee. Witnesses are probably aware that the committee will publish the opening statement on its website following the meeting. Before we begin, I want to remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools: Discussion (5 Nov 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...which will be followed by questions by members of the committee. The committee will publish the opening statement on its website following the meeting. Before we begin, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or body outside the Houses or an official, either by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Minister with responsibility for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (8 Oct 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...speakers. Each speaker has six minutes to include the speaker asking questions and the Ministers responding. Then we will move on to the next member. Before we begin, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside of the House or an official, either by name or in such a way...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Business of Joint Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...we continue to provide the crucial education supports needed for those with special needs or those who, because of their circumstances, are at risk of educational disadvantage. This country has come a long way in cherishing all of our citizens in equal measure. We must continue to build on that strong foundation. Education has a hugely important role in young people's mental health and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (16 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...Defence Forces. A High Level Plan to giver effect to the recommendations of the PSPC is being implemented. It should be noted that as the High Level Implementation Plan contains short, medium and long term measures, the full impact of these measures will take time to determine. There are also a range of external variables which impact on recruitment and retention and which can change and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (16 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Government’s high level plan “Strengthening Our Defence Forces – Phase 1” sets out a range of actions to be undertaken in the short-medium and longer term. The plan is complemented by a range of other HR actions which were already underway. The immediate pay measures set out in the plan i.e. an increase in Military Service Allowance, the reversal of 10% cuts to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...Forces. A High Level Plan to giver effect to the recommendations of the PSPC is being implemented. It should be noted that as the High Level Implementation Plan contains short, medium and long term measures, the full impact of these measures will take time to determine. There are also a range of external variables which impact on recruitment and retention and which can change and...