Results 321-340 of 861 for speaker:Joe Sherlock

Overseas Missions. (29 Sep 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has brought to Cabinet proposals for the participation of Irish troops in EU rapid reaction forces; the legislative changes that are required to facilitate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26050/05]

Overseas Missions. (29 Sep 2005)

Joe Sherlock: It takes a long time for the Minister to achieve results in whatever capacity he operates. He must provide immediate clarification on the issue because there is ambiguity between his position and that of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Is there conflict between them on this issue? The Minister says there is no point in changing the legislation. However, it is a while since the issue was...

Overseas Missions. (29 Sep 2005)

Joe Sherlock: But not a constitutional amendment?

Peacekeeping Missions. (29 Sep 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Deputy Gormley is a lucky man to come from Limerick.

Defence Forces Recruitment. (29 Sep 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The Minister appealed for more women to join the Army. Did he do so mainly to be politically correct? He claims that a great deal has been done to encourage women into the Defence Forces, but can he expand that to say what specific initiatives have been taken in the 12 months since he assumed office?

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (29 Sep 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has brought to Cabinet proposals for the participation of Irish troops in EU rapid-reaction forces; the legislative changes that are required to facilitate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25882/05]

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: When is it proposed to publish the medical practitioners Bill? We have heard adverse comments about the new system, which is described as the South Doc system.

Interpretation Bill 2000: From the Seanad (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Amendments Nos. 4 to 7, inclusive, are related to amendment No. 3 and these amendments will be discussed together by agreement.

Interpretation Bill 2000: From the Seanad (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Amendments Nos. 8, 9 and 10 are related and will be discussed together by agreement.

Interpretation Bill 2000: From the Seanad (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Amendments Nos. 12 to 15, inclusive are related to amendment No.11 and these will be discussed together by agreement.

Interpretation Bill 2000: From the Seanad (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Amendments Nos. 17 and 19 are related to amendment No. 16 and these shall be discussed together by agreement.

Interpretation Bill 2000: From the Seanad (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Amendments Nos. 23, 24 and 25 are related and will be discussed together by agreement.

Interpretation Bill 2000: From the Seanad (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Seanad amendment No. 31 is related to Seanad amendment No. 30 and they may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Interpretation Bill 2000: From the Seanad (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Seanad amendments Nos. 34 to 36, inclusive, are related to Seanad amendment No. 33 and they may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Interpretation Bill 2000: From the Seanad (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: A note will be sent to the Seanad acquainting it accordingly.

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Motion to Recommit. (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The Minister for Transport has indicated his intention to move to recommit the Bill in its entirety and on the assumption that his motion will be agreed by the House, the accompanying brief has been prepared following procedure for Committee Stage. For that reason, amendments Nos. 1 and 2 on the published list, the amendments to the Long Title, shall be dealt with last.

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Motion to Recommit. (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The Minister has made known his intention to recommit. Will Deputy Shortall speak to it?

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Motion to Recommit. (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: That is correct.

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Motion to Recommit. (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I have allowed considerable latitude.

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Motion to Recommit. (5 Oct 2005)

Joe Sherlock: A contentious matter has arisen and I am showing latitude. Deputy Shortall may proceed if she wishes.