Results 7,541-7,560 of 8,015 for speaker:Jonathan O'Brien
- Defence Forces Strength (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: Yes, I agree.
- Defence Forces Medical Service (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Defence the outstanding matters in the Defence Forces Medical Services Review to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38655/11]
- Defence Forces Medical Service (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: I am happy with that answer. We were waiting for one working group to complete its recommendations and now that this is completed I welcome the establishment of the central medical unit in early 2012. It will be of great benefit to the Defence Forces.
- Army Barracks (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has conducted a cost analysis of the closure of Defence Force barracks across the State including the impact of the closure on local communities and additional costs of relocation of Defence Force members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38905/11]
- Army Barracks (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister of State referred to the potential loss to local communities and I take on board his comment that the previous closure of barracks did not result in significant numbers of personnel moving. Regardless of that, the closures will result in additional costs to them and that will have a knock-on effect on local communities. I asked in my question whether a cost benefit analysis had...
- Army Barracks (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: I asked about the local economies.
- Army Barracks (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: With regard to the compensation the Minister of State said may be available, will this be on an individual basis and depend on each individual's circumstances or will there be a set rate per person? What are the timelines for the closures?
- Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Defence the consultation process he undertook with representatives of PDFORRA and RACO on the proposed changes to army brigades. [39953/11]
- Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister of State referred to consultation and he just confirmed that PDFORRA and RACO were not consulted prior to the decision being announced. Is it putting the cart before the horse to announce reorganisation involving a reduction from three brigades to two before asking the Chief of Staff and Secretary General to bring forward fitting proposals? Surely a consultation process should...
- Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister of State is saying the Minister decided to reduce the number from three to two. Having made that decision, did he then consult the Chief of Staff and Secretary General? Alternatively, did the consultation take place prior to the announcement? That is what I am trying to ascertain.
- Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: With regard to the Reserve Defence Forces, will the proposed reorganisation of the Defence Forces from three to two brigades include recommendations relating to a similar reorganisation of the Reserve Defence Forces?
- Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: Will it form part of the Chief of Staff's report?
- Naval Service (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: The two new ships are set to replace the LE Roisin and the LE Niamh. The first one is due in early 2014. Are there any other outstanding requests from the navy for equipment which we are unable to meet because of the new economic situation in which we find ourselves?
- Naval Service (13 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: Can I confirm that â¬12 million is due in 2012?
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: I also wish to oppose the Title of the Bill. I said this last night, although the Minister was not present to listen to me. According to its website, the Department's mission statement is to promote active participation in society by the provision of income supports, employment opportunities and other supports. However, the Bill, if passed, will do the complete opposite. It will...
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: I have indicated that I want to speak. This is Committee Stage.
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister asked for a very honest debate-----
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: -----and for people to be very clear on what is contained in the Bill. The Minister must begin by being honest herself. It is not â¬475 million in cuts, as the Minister suggested.
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: It is â¬811 million in a full year. Is that correct?
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2011)
Jonathan O'Brien: Is it â¬811 million in a full year? The Department's figures suggested-----