Results 11,741-11,760 of 19,162 for speaker:Alan Shatter
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Tribunal Cases (29 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: The information sought by the Deputy in regard to complaints referred to the Equality Tribunal in 2012 under the Equal Status Acts 2000-2012 is as follows: New complaints were referred in respect of 133 lead/grouped cases. 6 of these complaints were subsequently withdrawn, 4 during mediation with the mediator involved and 2 while awaiting investigation. Invitation to mediation issued in...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (29 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: The Charitable Lotteries Fund was established in 1997 to provide assistance to the promoters of certain private charitable lotteries that have products similar to products sold by the National Lottery. The Fund was originally drawn from the National Lottery surplus but, as with other National Lottery funded subheads, it is now drawn also from exchequer funds. From its establishment until...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (29 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: I have made inquiries with the military authorities in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy and I will write to him as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (29 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 586 and 587 together. A major re-organisation of the Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is currently being implemented and the RDF is currently transitioning to a new "single force" organisational structure. This is necessary in order to ensure the continued viability of the RDF as outlined in the recommendations of the Value for Money Review of the Reserve...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (29 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: All requests for Reserve Defence Force (RDF) participation in St. Patrick’s Day parades are considered by my Department. As in previous years, the RDF will participate in a number of parades throughout the country. There is no requirement for specialised training to be carried out in advance of the parades, the basic foot and arm drill which is part of the induction training for...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (29 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: In the period since 1 January 2010 one doctor was appointed to the Defence Forces Medical Corps. There have been no nurses or dentists appointed in this timeframe. A competition for the appointment of doctors to the Defence Forces Medical Corps remains open with applications being accepted on an ongoing basis. As suitably qualified applicants are identified they will be interviewed with...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Service Reform Plan Update (29 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: Following the enactment of the Civil Defence Act 2012 a Ministerial Order was brought into being which gave effect to the dissolution of the Civil Defence Board with effect from 31st December 2012. Arising from the dissolution of the Board the management and development of Civil Defence at national level will now be a matter for the Civil Defence Branch of my Department.
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (29 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: Fermoy RDF post is one of the properties identified for closure under the re-organisation programme for the Reserve. It is anticipated that all RDF properties identified for closure under the programme, including Fermoy, will be vacated by the end of March next. At that stage, in accordance with normal procedure in relation to the disposal of State property, my Department will be inviting...
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: Deputy Ross obviously knows better than the Garda Commissioner.
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: I apologise for interrupting Deputy Ó Fearghaíl on a point of order. I just noticed on the list of speakers I received, which is not the Fianna Fáil list, that Deputy Luke "Ming" Flanagan was to speak tonight. Considering the disgraceful remarks he made about An Garda Síochána last night, I am surprised he has not appeared in the House. I do not know whether the...
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: Perhaps the speakers can be given credit for this short period.
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: It would be even longer if the Deputy's party had remained in government. The previous Administration did not provide any money for Garda cars.
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: No, the previous Government's programme for 2012 and 2013 contained no funding in respect of cars.
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: The Deputy should read my speech.
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: One would think the Deputy's party did not destroy the country and put us in hock for years.
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: It bankrupt the country.
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: The Deputy should have withdrawn the motion. It was the wrong motion.
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: It was a Fianna Fáil national development plan.
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: That plan did not provide for proper funding.
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)
Alan Shatter: The Deputy forgets the past.