Results 2,421-2,440 of 3,707 for speaker:Brian O'Shea

Departmental Staff. (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: We have read reports that recruitment to the Defence Forces is also being slowed down. Is that taking place as a result of the 3% reduction in payroll costs or the budget?

Departmental Staff. (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Earlier we discussed the medical corps. Does this restriction mean in effect that if doctors apply in response to a recruitment campaign, the money will not be found to make those appointments? In other words will recruitment into the medical corps also be slowed down or stopped?

Departmental Staff. (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: What impact will this policy have on the overall strength of the Defence Forces of 10,500?

Overseas Missions. (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: The Oireachtas has sanctioned payment for the mission in Chad. In the context of the Department's Estimate, is it likely the mission will be extended next year when this round comes to an end?

Defence Forces Remuneration. (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: I thank the Minister for his reply. Will he explain how €25 million was paid through this allowance between 2003 and 2007 given that, during and subsequent to 2002, there were no Border-specific activities?

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Will Deputy Shatter withdraw his remark?

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Deputy Shatter——

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Order, please.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: I have made a request to which Deputy Shatter has not acceded. I propose to proceed.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: The Deputy must conclude as he has gone well over time.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: There should be no more interruptions.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: So is ignorance. There should be no more interruptions.

Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: He is sorry for himself.

Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Why is the Minister of State sorry?

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Defence his proposals to ensure that Irish Troops serving in Chad will have their Christmas gifts delivered to them in time for Christmas 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35865/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Defence his proposals in regard to the Defence Forces participating in EU battlegroups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35866/08]

Written Answers — Gaelscoileanna: Gaelscoileanna (22 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 220: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta ina Roinn leis an iarratas ó Ghaelscoil (sonraí tugtha); agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [36387/08]

Written Answers — Social Housing: Social Housing (23 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 32: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the minimum and maximum mortgage periods under the incremental purchase scheme. [36406/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36731/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if areas have been identified under the national broadband scheme as suitable for satellite Internet access only; the percentage of the contract covered by this; the areas under the national broadband scheme that have been identified as being suitable for satellite Internet access only; and if he will make a...