Results 1-20 of 48 for long speaker:Arthur Spring

Social Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jan 2016)

Arthur Spring: ...of the type that have been used in most of northern Europe and in Germany and France in particular. Institutional investors look for a low rate of return, are prudent landlords and look for long-term leases because they do not want the difficulty of dealing with short-term lets. They look after large blocks in large urban areas like Dublin, which has a level of property demand with which...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Dec 2015)

Arthur Spring: ...people have to go and see another one in Cork two years later to confirm they need a cataract extraction. There are about 40 people in the Tralee area currently who need this because they can no longer read, see TV or drive their cars. One person - this is a very pertinent case, if the Minister does not mind - is deaf, lip-reads in order to communicate and is on a two year waiting list....

Credit Union Sector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: ...borrowers. In a credit union, lending is done by local people who know what is happening. They do not lend recklessly but in the best interests of their communities. CP88 has been a problem for a long time. The Central Bank and the Department of Finance do not have the same level of tacit knowledge that we have built up as parliamentarians immersed in society and as members of...

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings Bill) 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2015)

Arthur Spring: ...young children and, potentially, tying up the residents and abusing them. There is something a little amiss that burglars can be back out on bail or can do concurrent sentences. I am not all for long sentences. I believe in correctional facilities but also in a tagging system. If a person is out on bail, it is not a big deal if he or she is tagged. One form of use for the tagging...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (6 Oct 2015)

Arthur Spring: 607. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding awarding long-term illness cards to patients who are diagnosed with the non-exempt types of diabetes. [34732/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (11 Jun 2015)

Arthur Spring: ...figure lower to give people hope. We also all want the economy to grow, services to expand and people to have more disposable income. The country can borrow money cheaply at a rate which is a long way from the figure of 14.5% in 2011 when we were headed towards default and we can achieve growth rates of over 4.5%. In that instance, would it make economic sense to borrow money cheaply...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of the Banking Sector in Ireland (Resumed): Ulster Bank (29 Apr 2015)

Arthur Spring: ...of one year, however, it will have a negative effect on the banks. Ulster Bank is one of the better banks for dealing with customers and helping them with mortgage problems. There is still a long way to go, however. The numbers involved in negative equity, in arrears and distressed mortgages is enormous. I am of the generation that is affected. I would encourage the banks to...

Fair Pay, Secure Jobs and Trade Union Recognition: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (16 Apr 2015)

Arthur Spring: ..., fair and equitable manner, they will not be encouraged to take up positions in the first instance. The Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Nash, has a long-standing relationship with the unions in the context of protecting people's rights and ensuring workers' access to fair conditions. I wish to highlight a couple of issues that are of...

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2015)

Arthur Spring: ...is present in the House. The previous Minister, Deputy James Reilly, was also an advocate of free GP care. Members of both Government parties espouse a policy of universal health care, which is a long-held belief within the Labour Party and Fine Gael has endorsed the same ideology. The intention is to introduce the system incrementally. I had the privilege of living in Sweden at one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: Permanent TSB (12 Nov 2014)

Arthur Spring: ...but a moderate home, on the line for something as basic as putting a roof over his or her head for years to come. I was shocked to hear AIB does not write off any debt but keeps people on the line long term. I can see Permanent TSB is taking a more compassionate and realistic approach. I impress upon the witnesses the idea people should be given as much of a break as possible when they...

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Arthur Spring: ...and developed. It is good that the issue of fine-tuned athletes and the development thereof is also under consideration because we have had sports authorities paddling their own canoes for too long. The nation as a whole takes great pride when its soccer or rugby teams or its athletes or golfers - given the week that is in it - get to the highest levels in sport. The fundamentals of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long Stay Residential Units (17 Sep 2014)

Arthur Spring: 832. To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive have plans to expand the provision of long-term care to a greater number of patients in St. Columbanus' Hospital, Killarney, County Kerry. [33192/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Arthur Spring: ...played a more vital role? Does she see it like the German model where the finance committee plays a more pivotal role in agreeing to the overarching figures with committees then voting on them? How long would the process be?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (3 Jul 2014)

Arthur Spring: 204. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to include a diabetic treatment medical device called the I-Port Advance to the updated GMS scheme or the long-term illness scheme. [28856/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Central Bank of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Arthur Spring: ...ask what conditions were attached, whether the Central Bank understood it was for the purpose of writing down debt and whether it would involve a liability on a balance sheet for the medium and long-term for the institution. From my perspective, the only people who have been fundamental winners consequent to the recapitalisation of the banks by the Government in 2011 are the shareholders....

Irish Water: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (16 Jan 2014)

Arthur Spring: ...is "consultant". The entire country became upset at the idea of €50 million being spent on consultants. People, including politicians, reacted and envisaged something from an era that is long gone, namely, €50 million worth of reports being left to sit on a shelf somewhere. The latter is not the case. Deputy Coffey made an outstanding contribution in which he highlighted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (17 Dec 2013)

Arthur Spring: ...and planning to move here in the immediate future to join their spouse who is employed here, can submit medical evidence signed by a registered general practitioner in the UK when applying for the long term illness scheme; the current processing time for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53679/13]

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: ...ironed out. We all have something to contribute and this is a welcome addition. I do not agree with the idea of a veto. I have examined best practice in Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain and Norway and a veto is not necessary as long as we have a position from where we can pressurise the banks. With Deputy Michael McGrath, I have concluded that any entity considering buying a bank...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (4 Jul 2013)

Arthur Spring: 260. To ask the Minister for Health the criteria that applied for inclusion of conditions that are covered by the long term illness scheme [32673/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (29 May 2013)

Arthur Spring: ...the hole which exists as a result of the decrease in property-related taxes such as stamp duty and capital gains tax. The purpose of the tax is to retain the services which exist at present and long-term wise it is a more sustainable model, so when the property market gets to a level of 12% to 15% of a normal economy we will have additional taxes and we can look at how to redistribute...