Results 3,061-3,080 of 3,707 for speaker:Brian O'Shea

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will not reduce tax relief that persons receive on paying for the care of an incapacitated person in their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41323/09]

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (17 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Question No. 351 of 3 November 2009, if 100% funding for coastal protection works in County Waterford will be considered in view of the low commercial rates base in the county and the financial difficulties being experienced by the county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41344/09]

Written Answers — An Teanga Ghaeilge: An Teanga Ghaeilge (17 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 333: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cathain a sheolfar an straitéis fiche bliain don Ghaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [41679/09]

Written Answers — An Teanga Ghaeilge: An Teanga Ghaeilge (17 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 334: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cathain a bheidh dréacht-sainmhíniú aige ar cad is Gaeltacht ann; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [41680/09]

Written Answers — An Teanga Ghaeilge: An Teanga Ghaeilge (17 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 335: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cad iad na moltaí atá aige i leith athruithe ar Theorainneacha na Gaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [41681/09]

Written Answers — Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta (17 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 336: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé cinnte go mbeidh toghchán ann do bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta sa bhliain 2010; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [41682/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (17 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps he will take to address the concern with the proposed merger between the community development programme and the local development social inclusion programme in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41694/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 390: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has to introduce a scheme for the upgrading of existing domestic septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41405/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will comment on reports that the Sri Lankan Defence Chief had agreed to provide testimony to the United States Department of Homeland Security regarding alleged human rights violations by a US citizen and Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41926/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the position of the Rohingya community in Myanmar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41927/09]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will continue the funding for the sports inclusion disability officer for Waterford for all of 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42321/09]

Departmental Expenditure. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence Force payroll savings being sought by him will be achieved through retirements; if so, if he will maintain current rates of pay for serving members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42418/09]

Departmental Expenditure. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I find that answer somewhat disappointing. It is obvious that more than 500 members will have left the Defence Forces by 31 December. The Government's target of having a payroll cut of 6.85% will be achieved because the figure of 500 - the true figure will be in excess of this - is one eleventh, or approximately 9%, of the full complement. Therefore, the saving will be more than achieved....

Departmental Expenditure. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: From what the Minister said, it appears that despite how well a particular Department, organisation or agency performs in terms of reducing numbers and achieving saving targets, the Government's approach will be an across-the-board cut, albeit that it may be less at the lower levels. That appears to be what the Minister is saying. The Minister indicated that his talks with the Minister for...

Defence Forces Strength. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: What does the Minister anticipate the strength of the Defence Forces will be on 31 December? In the context of the cutbacks, what will be the operational strength of the Defence Forces in the short to medium-term? Will it be 10,000?

Army Barracks. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: With regard to Longford barracks, will that be sold to the VEC and the Garda at full market price or is there a different mechanism for disposing of it? With regard to the other barracks and St. Bricin's being put out to tender, is there an indication that there is a market of any kind for them at present? Essentially, is it intended to put them out to tender soon or is it envisaged waiting...

Commemorative Events. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: In his reply, the Minister did not mention St. Patrick's Day parades and Defence Forces participation therein. May I take it from his most recent reply that there will be participation in St. Patrick's Day parades by the Permanent Defence Force and that the usual large contingent will go to Limerick?

Ministerial Transport. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I take the point that this is not the time to dispose of either of the jets but Deputy Deenihan's question is valid. Are they both required? Could ministerial travel not be scheduled in such a way that one jet would be sufficient? One could be put into mothballs which would bring down costs. Has that option been considered?

Defence Forces Deployment. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I too wish to be associated with the tributes to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and all those elements of the State's service which played a role in the release of Ms Commins and her aid worker colleague. The role that the Defence Forces can play in such a situation is not generally appreciated. I am pleased to acknowledge that today and to compliment the Minister and the Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether the reduction in Defence Forces numbers from 12,750 in 1996 to 10,081 in 2009 leaves little scope for further cuts if he wishes to maintain a credible organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42170/09]