Results 1-20 of 185 for speaker:Raymond McCartney

Northern Ireland Assembly: Environment: Recycling (9 Nov 2009)

Raymond McCartney: 7. asked the Minister of the Environment whether he has any plans to request that the Treasury make available all monies raised through landfill tax for reclaim by Local Authorities to fund approved, innovative, recycling schemes.                    (AQO 339/10)

Northern Ireland Assembly: Environment: Recycling (9 Nov 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a fhreagra. I am very mindful of the Minister’s previous answers when I frame this question: does he agree that we should use money in innovative ways to ensure that the recycling process continues and that people will see the direct link to saving in relation to landfill, and also to ensure that there is...

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Invest NI (20 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Éirím le tacaíocht a thabhairt don rún agus lena rá go bhfuil mé an-sásta go bhfuil muid ag plé an ábhair thábhachtaigh seo inniu. I support the motion, and I appeal to Members not to react in knee-jerk fashion to it simply because it is a Sinn Féin motion. If they listen to what is being said,...

Northern Ireland Assembly: Office Of The First Minister And Deputy First Minister: Ilex Board (19 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a fhreagra. Will the junior Minister reassure the House that, irrespective of religious or any other background, any job offer made by Ilex will be based on ability only?

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Catholic Church Services (12 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Would you like to repeat that?

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Catholic Church Services (12 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: No. I wish to make two points. First, that is not what you said from a sedentary position. You did not take the opportunity to repeat in your intervention what you said when you were sitting down. Secondly, through the Chair —

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Catholic Church Services (12 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: My apologies.

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Catholic Church Services (12 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Through the Chair, I want to note that that is not what the Member said when he was sitting down. Secondly, I have already said that, even if a person holds an honest position, if it is incorrect, it is incorrect. Racists might be asked whether they believe that other races are inferior. They may give an honest answer and say that yes, they believe that they are, but they are wrong —...

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Catholic Church Services (12 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Pardon?

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Catholic Church Services (12 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Thank you very much, a LeasCheann Comhairle. The question for the Minister to ask himself is whether reasonable people would view him as someone who is not capable of acting in a fair and non-partisan way. His position, as stated, serves only to undermine his ministerial integrity. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Catholic Church Services (12 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Ba mhaith liom a rá go mbeidh mé ag labhairt i bhfabhar an rúin seo. The subject of the motion is important because it goes to the heart of what is expected of Ministers as they carry out their duties. The debate comes on a day when the Assembly voted to adopt a new code of conduct. No smokescreen based on the visit of Hillary...

Northern Ireland Assembly: Agriculture And Rural Development: Dangerous Dogs (12 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: 4. asked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for an update on her proposals to deal with the issue of dangerous dogs.       (AQO 205/10)

Northern Ireland Assembly: Agriculture And Rural Development: Dangerous Dogs (12 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as an fhreagra sin. I have listened to what the Minister has said and I thank her for her comprehensive answer. Has she decided on the level of licence fee that she is going to consult on?

Northern Ireland Assembly: Committee Business: Standing Orders (12 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Chathaoirleach as na focail a dúirt sé. Beidh muidinne ag tabhairt tacaíochta do na moltaí. First, I apologise for being late and missing the Chairperson’s opening remarks. We support the motions and the changes to Standing Orders that they make. I wish to place on record the Chairperson’s handling of those matters, and no doubt he...

Northern Ireland Assembly: environment: Plastic Bag Levy (5 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: 7. asked the Minister of the Environment if he plans to introduce a levy on plastic bags.    (AQO 156/10)

Northern Ireland Assembly: environment: Plastic Bag Levy (5 Oct 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as an fhreagra sin. I note that the Minister said that he does not have any plans to introduce a levy. However, will he outline how he intends to address the issue in the future? Does he wish to introduce a levy, or is he categorically refusing to address the issue in the future?

Northern Ireland Assembly: Executive Committee Business: Second Stage (29 Sep 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom a rá go mbeidh Sinn Féin ag tacú leis an Bhille, agus táimid ar son leanúint ar aghaidh leis an obair seo. Sinn Féin will support the taking forward of this Bill. The Water and Sewerage Services (Amendment) Bill is designed to ensure the continued provision of a subsidy to NIW by the...

Northern Ireland Assembly: Ministerial Statement: Winter Services around Rural Schools (28 Sep 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a ráiteas ar maidin. I welcome the Minister’s statement and his answers to date. Will the Minister outline how he intends to bring the new proposals to the attention of the schools and the local communities that they undoubtedly affect?

Northern Ireland Assembly: Agriculture and Rural Development: Community Relations (21 Sep 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Aire as an fhreagra sin. I thank the Minister for her answer. What work has her Department carried out to promote equality and good relations throughout all areas of its work?

Northern Ireland Assembly: Ministerial StatementS: Regional Transportation Strategy Review (14 Sep 2009)

Raymond McCartney: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a ráiteas inniu. I preface my remarks by thanking the Minister for his statement and by welcoming his intervention last Friday on the rescheduling of the timetable in Derry to ensure that trains will now come into the city at 9.00 am. Will the Minister outline how the review will fit in with the regional...