Results 601-620 of 8,015 for speaker:Jonathan O'Brien

Written Answers — Business of Dáil: Business of Dáil (31 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Defence the date on which he will lay the text of the memorandum of understanding regarding the Austro-German battlegroup 2012 before Dáil Éireann; the reason this was not laid before the motion to refer the memorandum to committee without debate was taken in Dáil Éireann 24 January 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5123/12]

Written Answers — Business of Dáil: Business of Dáil (31 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that in future the text of all motions and memorandums are available to members of Dáil Éireann before motions on them are taken. [5124/12]

Written Answers — HIV Infection: HIV Infection (31 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 590: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the report of the UNAIDS advisory group on HIV and sex work, published in December 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4971/12]

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: We definitely know what Deputy Murphy said.

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Is that another promise?

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Is it acceptable to have people waiting for nine hours?

Written Answers — Investor Visa Programme: Investor Visa Programme (1 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether his new immigrant investor visa scheme will allow persons to enter the State and remain here as a result of purchasing National Asset Management Agency properties without creating any employment. [5708/12]

Written Answers — Investor Visa Programme: Investor Visa Programme (1 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the criteria that will be applied for the sale of the National Asset Management Agency properties to participants in the immigrant investor programme. [5709/12]

Written Answers — Investor Visa Programme: Investor Visa Programme (1 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the interpretation of "endowment" in the context of the immigrant investor scheme includes a gift to sporting, cultural, health or educational organisations; the level of endowment required to participate in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5710/12]

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (2 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I welcome the opportunity to give my thoughts on this year's health service plan. However, this two-day debate is concerned with statements. There are now only four Members in the Chamber. This is not the proper use of our time. The health service plan is an important issue which should be debated in committee with HSE officials and the Minister present. Members should be able to pose...

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (2 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I have yet to see a document that states the Government did not have a choice in paying unguaranteed bondholders. It could put this argument to rest once and for all but it cannot do so because it does not have the evidence or legal advice stating that unguaranteed bondholders have to be paid. It was a political choice and vulnerable people who rely on front line services are suffering as a...

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (2 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Irrespective of what we say, it is not productive. We should be questioning the officials in committee.

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (2 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Invite them before the committee.

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (2 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 26: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, in respect of local authority mortgages, the progress made on measures to deal with the issues relating to distressed housing loans. [5899/12]

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (2 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 31: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the Knocknaheeny regeneration project, Cork; and the steps being taken to ensure its is completed within this timeframe. [5921/12]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim receives a letter from him stating the updated position on their residency status here as a matter of urgency in order that they may in turn provide this to the Department of Education and Skills in order to continue with their third level studies. [5979/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (2 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Defence about the policy of paying Border duty allowance to members of the Defence Forces; the number of members who will be allowed to retain this allowance once transferred from Cavan to Athlone and the rationale behind this; the reason members transferring from Cavan to Dublin will not be allowed to retain this allowance when others will; if he...

Northern Ireland Issues (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his proposals to work with his northern counterpart to increase all-Ireland justice and crime initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6796/12]

Northern Ireland Issues (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: It is clear from the Minister's response that there is good co-operation between the North and the South. Long may this continue. Regarding how the strategies for co-operation are set out, is it a case of dealing with matters as they arise or is a 12 or 24 month strategy put in place? How are strategies put in place and what criteria are used? Are there other areas in which cross-Border...

Northern Ireland Issues (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: On legislation the Department is drafting, I am aware that an impact analysis is made in terms of financial requirements and so on. In the case of personal insolvency, I understand the proposed legislation will include a discharge period of three years, whereas the corresponding figure in the North is 12 months. In this and other matters is account taken of the situation in the North and...