Results 641-660 of 8,015 for speaker:Jonathan O'Brien
- Defence Forces Strength (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: Fine.
- Army Barracks (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Defence the army barracks he intends to close over the next three years; and the number of buildings currently in the ownership of the Defence Forces that he intends to sell over the next three years. [7202/12]
- Army Barracks (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: I was surprised to be told by my colleague from Cavan this morning that there was an advertisement in the newspapers there seeking a premises to lease by the Department of Defence for Reserve Defence Force training, even though we are closing a barracks in Cavan town. Why was a decision taken to close a barracks when the Department was seeking to lease a property in the same town for Defence...
- Army Barracks (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: Does the Department have proposals to seek properties to rent in the other three locations where barracks are being closed?
- Overseas Missions (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: Do the seven Permanent Defence Force personnel serve six monthly or 12 monthly rotations? If a decision were made to withdraw those troops, would a period have to pass before they could be physically withdrawn?
- Defence Policy (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: I note the Green Paper is to be published by the end of the year. How wide is the consultation process? Does the remit include every area of the Defence Forces, including overseas missions?
- Defence Policy (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: I welcome the possibility of the joint committee being given the opportunity to hear submissions. It is very busy dealing with justice issues, but this is one way in which defence issues could be raised before it. It would certainly be a good process.
- Naval Service Operations (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: Before I ask a supplementary question, I wish to echo the sentiments expressed by Deputy Calleary about the role of the Naval Service in Glandore which has brought home to the public the importance of the Naval Service and the credit due to the personnel for what they have undertaken in Glandore. The Minister referred to the locations being chosen with regard to the optimum yield to be...
- Departmental Staff (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: Will the Minister confirm that the Department is operating at full capacity in terms of personnel and that there is no shortfall in personnel?
- Departmental Staff (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: That is probably the case.
- Defence Forces Ombudsman (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: One section in the report referred to the possibility of extending freedom of information provisions to the Office of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces. What is the situation? The Ombudsman's report included an expectation that there would be an extension, given the number of freedom of information requests. The report also discussed the additional resources that would be required to...
- Consultancy Contracts (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Defence the details of any consultancy services, and value for money policy reviews, paid for by him for each of the past five years; the names of any reports they delivered; the names of those who drafted or conducted the reviews; the moneys paid to those persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6830/12]
- Consultancy Contracts (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: Was any consultant asked to look into the possible closure of barracks and the impacts thereof, for example, Kickham Barracks?
- Departmental Expenditure (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Defence the details of the Departmental funding allocated to office equipment and external IT services; the money paid to external companies; the names of these companies and the services they provided for both 2010 and 2011. [6829/12]
- Departmental Expenditure (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: The amount is significant, but it covers a wide range of equipment and services. When the Minister referred to licence supports, did he mean licence fees? What percentage would be paid towards licences rather than the purchase of new equipment?
- Departmental Expenditure (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: Are they on a contract basis and are we tied into contracts?
- Private Members' Business: Community Employment Schemes: Motion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: Deputy Dara Murphy is a funny man.
- Private Members' Business: Community Employment Schemes: Motion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: I welcome the opportunity to speak briefly on this important issue. No one could doubt the valuable contribution CE schemes make to society. We have heard from all sides of the House of their importance and value not alone to participants but the communities they serve. The anger being expressed by communities in respect of the announcement of these cuts should come as no surprise. I agree...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reasons she will not introduce legislation to allow gay and lesbian couples to adopt children. [7046/12]
- National Disability Strategy: Statements (9 Feb 2012)
Jonathan O'Brien: I also welcome the opportunity to participate in this debate. I followed the debate in the Seanad on the issue which was productive and timely, especially when we consider the survey mentioned and the hardening of attitudes. It is right and proper that Deputies and Senators lead by example in dealing with disability issues. By having these conversations we can help to set out the strategy...