Results 521-540 of 3,962 for speaker:Lisa Chambers

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 907. To ask the Minister for Health the level of funding that has been provided by his Department or agencies under its remit to individual local authorities for the provision of life-saving equipment such as defibrillators, in tabular form for each of the past six years; the level of funding sought by local authorities over the corresponding period; his plans in relation to this area of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (21 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 946. To ask the Minister for Health the number of women that have availed of the screening for cervical cancer in each the years 2010 to 2016. [13803/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 1216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of funding provided by his Department or agencies under its remit to individual local authorities for the provision of life saving equipment such as lifebuoys, defibrillators and safety signage in tabular form for each of the past six years; the funding sought by local authorities over the corresponding period; his plans in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Protected Disclosures (21 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 1336. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Defence Forces regulations as they currently stand allow for military personnel to contact the Health and Safety Authority directly. [13271/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 1337. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if technical personnel in the Army and Air Corps are permitted to bring home issue overalls and other uniform clothing that have been potentially contaminated with toxic chemicals; and if he and or the Defence Forces have considered the possible contamination risk that poses whereby these items of work clothing may come into contact with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (21 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 1338. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when a person (details supplied) will receive a 1916 Centenary Commemorative medal. [13319/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (21 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 1340. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence will make a decision regarding the payment of an Army Ranger wing allowance that was the subject of an arbitration in 2010 (details supplied). [13805/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (21 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 1341. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the most up-to-date figures for the strength of the Permanent Defence Force with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13807/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (21 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 1342. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the most up-to-date figures for the strength of the Reserve Defence Forces with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13808/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 1343. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of additional recruits the Defence Forces recruited in 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13809/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (22 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 210. To ask the Minister for Health the number of surgeries that have been cancelled at Mayo University Hospital over the past six months, by month, in tabular form; and the type of surgery involved, whether elective surgery or not. [14360/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Coast Guard Services (23 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 219. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the Air Corps was unable to respond to a request to provide top cover for Rescue 116; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14647/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Coast Guard Services (23 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 223. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that the Air Corps current staffing level is sufficient to meet the needs in terms of defence, rescue services and security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14651/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (23 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 220. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of soldiers currently serving in the Air Corps; and the rank or position they hold. [14648/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (23 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 221. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies currently in the Air Corps; and the length of time these positions have been vacant, in tabular form. [14649/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (23 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 222. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to address the severe staff shortages in the Air Corps and the lack of experienced personnel available. [14650/17]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I do not have any questions on pensions.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: The number of pension accounts since 2013 has increased. This is probably indicative of the fact that we are losing people at an alarming rate. This has been discussed at previous meetings. I note the efforts of the Department and the RDF to increase recruitment. There are still a number of problems. It is not progressing at the rate it should be. In terms of man-days allocated, while...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I have a couple of follow-up questions. The Minister of State did not answer my question about the health review and the hazardous materials at Casement Aerodrome. In terms of the gratuity payment, there is no fear of losing the voluntary ethos. This payment was always there. It was only taken away when the country hit crisis point and we had to save money. As somebody who has served...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I do not agree with that.