Results 23,281-23,300 of 26,268 for speaker:Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (13 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 417. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps the National Parks and Wildlife Service is taking to tackle the issue of rhododendron and its effect on ecosystem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21420/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (13 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 585. To ask the Minister for Health if he will restore a full medical card to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20976/14]

Order of Business (8 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Earlier, when the Taoiseach spoke to the House and explained his new Cabinet appointments, he indicated he was taking the Department of Defence to himself, albeit on a temporary basis. In so doing, I suppose he was accepting a point we have made here on many occasions, which is that the Department of Defence and the Department of Justice and Equality should not, in fact, ever have been...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (8 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will address the concerns raised by a group of students in correspondence (details supplied) regarding overseas development assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20796/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Aid (8 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 97. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the regional aid programme in which Athy, County Kildare has now been included can provide funding for initiatives in the area of heritage and tourism; if funding will be provided to support ongoing work of Athy Heritage Centre and Museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20719/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (8 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 172. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel whose home station was Custume Barracks, Athlone, on 30 November 2012; and the most recent figures for the number of Defence Forces personnel whose home station, not attached, is Custume Barracks, Athlone. [20828/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 216. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which his Department and the Health Service Executive are dealing with the issue of Parkinson's disease; the support that has been given to the Parkinson's Association of Ireland to enable it to establish a network of Parkinson's nurse specialists; the extent to which research is being undertaken as to the causes of the disease and most...

Estimates for Public Services 2014 - Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary Estimate) (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am stepping in for Deputy Martin, who has been called away. Fianna Fáil supports the proposal before the House to fund a formal inquiry into the taping practices followed in some Garda stations over the years. There are many aspects of this controversy which are unclear. The most important of these is the potential impact of taping on past and future criminal proceedings. The...

Order of Business (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: All Members have been supportive and admiring of the work of the Magdalen commission and the report it issued. One of the commission's proposals is that the restorative justice Bill be brought before the House. What is the position with regard to that Bill and in respect of the implementation of the report of the Magdalen commission? I have just received a text from the Whip's office....

Topical Issue Debate: National Concert Hall (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister and I have both put on record our admiration for the management and board of the National Concert Hall, and we recognise their achievements over the years. However, in his response the Minister has not addressed the reason for the resignation of the five board members. It is not every day of the week that five members of the board of a national institution resign. Are they...

Topical Issue Debate: National Concert Hall (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am glad this matter was selected and I thank the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Deenihan, for coming in to deal with it. As I understand it, differences of opinion on governance and board focus led to five members quitting the board of the National Concert Hall in early April. Mr. John McGrane, a senior figure at Ulster Bank and a member of the board, stated at the...

Other Questions: Overseas Missions (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 7. To ask the Minister for Defence the plans in place for the Defence Forces to undertake more active conflict resolution as distinct from peacekeeping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20043/14]

Other Questions: Overseas Missions (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Since before I was born, the Defence Forces have been distinguishing themselves internationally in their peace support operations. This question seeks to promote the idea that the capacity exists, in consultation with the Department of Finance, for our Defence Forces to play an even greater role in terms of conflict resolution. What are the plans of the Minister and his Department in this...

Other Questions: Overseas Missions (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Generally, I welcome the Minister's response, but he seems to be placing a focus on limiting the role that the Defence Forces might play in conflict resolution. It is an area in which we can expand our activities. What we did in Mali and Somalia was of particular significance. For this reason, many others and I were disappointed when the Minister decided to withdraw our participants in...

Other Questions: Overseas Missions (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I did not say "Mali". I said "Somalia".

Other Questions: Overseas Missions (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the Minister's latter comments. There is considerable scope for development, particularly in the relationship that has been developed between the UN school in the Curragh Camp training centre and the Kennedy centre for conflict resolution. Working with those two agencies, we have the opportunity to develop something on this island that can allow Ireland and its people to build on...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Funding (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the Minister's reply. The works he identified were needed and I welcome the fact that they have been carried out. Between 2000 and 2005, the level of investment in the Curragh camp - €64 million - was quite enormous. Between 1997 and 2009, something of the order of €400 million was invested in equipment, resources and infrastructure for the Defence Forces. The...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Funding (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister for his positive response. I am conscious that in the coming years it is going to be particularly difficult for him to obtain the investment for necessary developments within the Defence Forces as he engages in combat at the Cabinet table. Even in good times, funding had to be obtained by means of the sale of barracks. As we move forward, it is going to be even more...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Funding (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 4. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans regarding capital investment in defence facilities in the Curragh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20330/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Funding (7 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: My question concerns the long-term proposals or vision the Minister has for the necessary continued investment in the Defence Forces training centre at the Curragh Camp, and his vision for the necessary continued investment in Army installations across the country.