Results 61-80 of 8,015 for speaker:Jonathan O'Brien

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: On the issue of Cabinet sub-committees, has any consideration been given to setting up a sub-committee to deal with the issue of drugs and alcohol given that more than 500 deaths annually result from drug abuse alone excluding those related to alcohol abuse? That issue should be a priority for any Government, with which I am sure the Taoiseach would agree. Has he any plans to set up a...

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Donations) Bill 2011: Second Stage (10 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the Bill. At a time when the profession of politics has been besmirched by the corrupt and greedy actions of the few, it is imperative that the House moves immediately to restore confidence in the political system. Dealing with the issue of political donations is but a small step, albeit an important one, in restoring this confidence. During the past 14...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (10 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will raise the limit on the number of community employment participants in view of the fact that this is a positive activation measure. [10455/11]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (10 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will restore the full FÁS training budget for community employment in order to maximise the activation potential of community employment. [10456/11]

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: He keeps getting mixed up; he is now the Deputy and not the Minister.

Heritage Sites (11 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I was interested to listen to the response of the Minister on the cut in funding in recent years and what the OPW is doing now. Given the announcements to try to boost tourism, it is vital that as much work as possible is done in conjunction with every Department to try to enhance and promote these areas. There are many areas throughout the country of great culture and heritage.

Heritage Sites (11 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: They will be a valuable asset in terms of attracting tourists. What are the Department's plans to improve advertising and to promote our cultural and heritage sites?

Heritage Sites (11 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: There is a Cork lady present also.

Social and Affordable Housing (17 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 62: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his plans to increase funding for the development of publicly provided social housing for older persons. [11521/11]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (17 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 58: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of social housing units built each year from 2005 onwards. [11522/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (17 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reasons a domiciliary care allowance was refused in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11815/11]

Proposed Legislation (18 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to update the personal insolvency laws and when he intends to do this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12046/11]

Proposed Legislation (18 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I welcome the Minister's comments on the legislation due for the first quarter of 2012 in regard to his desire to introduce it ahead of schedule if possible. The recent comments by the Master of the High Court, Mr. Ed Honohan, focused our attention on the stark reality faced by many families. This House spent several days discussing the issue of suicide. Mr. Honohan's comments on the...

Sexual Offences (18 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide the exact number of sexual assault cases which may have been endangered by an unregistered nurse working in the sexual assault treatment unit in Letterkenny Hospital, County Donegal; the number of cases the Gardaí or Director of Public Prosecutions are currently reviewing; the date on which this review will...

Sexual Offences (18 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: When does the Minister expect to receive the report and its recommendations? If new legislation is required, depending on the outcome of the report, will he give a commitment that it will be brought before the House as soon as possible?

Proposed Legislation (18 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: We spoke previously in this House about our inability to compel judges to go on training courses. Will we provide training courses on sexual violence and abuse? Has the Minister given any consideration to establishing a corps of specially trained prosecutors to deal with sexual violence and abuse cases?

Proposed Legislation (18 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: It was about whether there is a plan to have specially trained prosecutors.

Northern Ireland Issues (18 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I welcome the Minister's comments. I invite him to raise the matter of the development and funding of a comprehensive evidence-based all-Ireland crime prevention strategy with the Minister of Justice in Northern Ireland, Mr. Ford, MLA, when they meet in June. Is the Department open to such a development and will the Minister pursue the matter?

Garda Transport (18 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: That is the first time someone on the Government benches has praised someone on the Opposition benches.

Garda Transport (18 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: As the Minister indicated, in the period 2009 to 2011, the number of Garda cars has reduced by 122. The Minister made a commitment previously that he would protect front line policing services. The use of Garda cars is an important factor in front-line policing. Will the Minister try to address the issue in terms of his budget for next year? I accept he does not know what the budget will...