Results 11,561-11,580 of 19,425 for speaker:Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (11 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 278. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the LÉ Eithne was delayed from leaving Haulbowline to help Italian authorities rescue migrants in the Mediterranean Sea; the length of time the LÉ Eithne was forced to remain in dock; if there will be an investigation into the events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22425/17]

Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Not agreed.

Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Loathe as I am to object to the Order of Business, there was a protocol put in place for Whips and Deputies in case of events of national importance that need to be addressed in this House breaking over the weekend after the Business Committee has decided the Order of Business. I submitted such a request on Saturday. I believe it is one of the most important issues that should be tackled in...

Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: That is all I was going to say. It is important that we have that debate. I believe this is the place to have it, rather than it being in the media only and this House always playing catch-up. I went through the normal process. I know the judgment lies with the Ceann Comhairle. However, in this instance in particular, this issue is of national importance.

Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: He was paid off only last month.

Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It is inaccurate.

Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Somebody lied to him.

Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: He got the wrong answers.

Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The Taoiseach should find out.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 272. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to outline the other social welfare assistance a person (details supplied) would be eligible to receive in view of the fact that the person is currently struggling financially. [23094/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 290. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a person’s (details supplied) application for disability allowance; and when they can expect a decision on their case. [23275/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 611. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 1476 of 2 May 2017, if he will reconcile this with his answer to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1474 and 1475 of 2 May 2017 which used whole-time equivalent, as recorded by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22672/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 612. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the definition of whole-time equivalent as used by the Defence Forces; the hours per week that constitute a whole-time equivalent as used by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22673/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 613. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the average hours worked per week per person in ranks (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22674/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 614. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Permanent Defence Forces members who earned a basic pay, without military service allowance, of less than €24,518 per annum in each of the years 2008 to 2016 by rank, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22675/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (16 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 615. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Permanent Defence Forces members who earned basic pay, with military service allowance, of less than €24,518 per annum in each of the years 2008 to 2016 by rank (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22676/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (17 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It is even worse when judged like that.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Ministerial Transport (17 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 32. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a decision was taken in 2016 to prioritise the ministerial air transport service over the provision of top cover for search and rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23355/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Ministerial Transport (17 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The Minister of State is fresh from his top billing on 'Prime Time' last night. Will he account for and elaborate on the decision to prioritise ministerial air transport over and above search and rescue or air ambulance services, including air transport for children needing organ transplants?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Ministerial Transport (17 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: In the memo from Major General Kevin Cotter, dated 30 June 2016, he specifically states:Accordingly, the Air Corps has identified the following as priority missions that can and must be maintained as these missions are governed by SLAs and are high profile outputs: 1. Emergency medical services 2. Garda air support 3. Maritime patrols 4. Ministerial air transport service In concentrating...