Results 621-640 of 8,015 for speaker:Jonathan O'Brien

Departmental Expenditure (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: On funding, we all know what has happened and it is regrettable that the chief executive officer felt it necessary to resign over this issue. The one aspect we could examine is multi-year funding which might alleviate some of the concerns because it is very difficult for groups which are trying to operate on a yearly budget to plan and strategise. The Department might examine the...

Departmental Expenditure (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I appreciate that.

Departmental Expenditure (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: In fairness, the question had to do with the provision of multi-annual funding.

Garda Promotions (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister said the Commissioner was aware these appointments were going to be before the Cabinet today. When did he become aware that the appointments were to be made?

Legislative Programme (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I thank the Minister. The reason I have tabled this question is that we are considering the whistleblower legislation and I thought this Bill was essential to complement it. It would not make sense to have one without the other. I welcome the announcement that the committee will see the heads of the Bill before Easter. Getting the heads of the Bill before we get the Bill is very welcome;...

Organised Crime (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Has the Garda Commissioner asked for any resources that we have been unable to provide due to the economic circumstances?

Prisoner Releases (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The review will be available in April - possibly - and the penal policy group will be examining this. Does the Minister not agree that electronic tagging has its limitations? It might show where a person is but it does not show what they are up to or with whom they are associating. In the wider policy on rehabilitating prisoners before releasing them back into the community, there are...

Order of Business (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: As far as I am aware, we will not be proceeding with the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2010, which is currently on Committee Stage, and the Government is planning to publish a new immigration Bill. When is that likely to be published?

Order of Business (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Immigration.

International Agreements: Motions (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: In principle, we are not opposed to the sharing of information or enhanced co-operation in combating serious crime. However, it is important that the rights of the individual be respected and upheld. For this reason, proper procedures and safety mechanisms need to be put in place. Greater clarity concerning the agreement is also required. For instance, we need to know what exactly is...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the recent Law Reform Commission Report on Mandatory Sentencing; his plans to amend the policy of mandatory sentencing for certain offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6524/12]

Written Answers — White Papers: White Papers (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the increases in supports, both in staffing and resources, he will give to the Probation Service to enable it to work with more offenders in the context of his initiatives which attempt to reduce prison numbers coupled with the public sector recruitment embargo. [6523/12]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the statutory basis which allows Garda escorts for transporting commercial explosives on a non-public duty basis; the body that bears the cost of Garda involvement in such activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6505/12]

Written Answers — Firearms Licences: Firearms Licences (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of firearms licences held throughout the State; if he will provide a geographic breakdown of the locations at which these licences are held; the quantity of firearms held by each individual holding a licence; the type and purpose of each firearm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6811/12]

Written Answers — Crime Statistics: Crime Statistics (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of legally held firearms that have been reported stolen during each of the past five years; the number of these stolen forearms that were recovered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6774/12]

Written Answers — Firearms Licences: Firearms Licences (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to address recent Garda behaviour in the issuing of gun licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6776/12]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will clarify the future of Custume Barracks in Athlone, County Westmeath, as the headquarters for the 4th Western Brigade; and if he will publish the recommendations made by the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces and the Secretary General of his Department with regards the reorganisation of the Defence Forces. [6249/12]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (7 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Defence when the decision to close Clancy Barracks, Dublin, was approved by him; when the offer for sale by public tender was issued; the number of bids received; when the preferred tender was accepted; when the sale was completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6669/12]

Defence Forces Strength (8 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Defence the total number of retirements this year in the Defence Forces; and the total number of Defence Force retirements he aims to achieve. [7201/12]

Defence Forces Strength (8 Feb 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister mentioned the limited promotion competitions. With regard to the 362 personnel expected to retire this year, including those who have already retired and those who have indicated their intention to do so, does the Minister have a breakdown of that number by rank? If he does not have this information, maybe he can send it on to me.