Results 25,561-25,580 of 26,148 for speaker:Kieran O'Donnell
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the moneys under the decentralisation programme for the period from 3 July to date in 2008 that have been expended, properties purchased and employees decentralised specifying all relevant locations under each of these headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32116/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the moneys under the decentralisation programme for the period from 3 July to date in 2008 that have been expended, properties purchased and employees decentralised specifying all relevant locations under each of these headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32109/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the moneys under the decentralisation programme for the period from 3 July to date in 2008 that have been expended, properties purchased and employees decentralised specifying all relevant locations under each of these headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32111/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the moneys under the decentralisation programme for the period from 3 July to date in 2008 that have been expended, properties purchased and employees decentralised specifying all relevant locations under each of these headings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32119/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Defence the moneys under the decentralisation programme for the period from 3 July to date in 2008 that have been expended, properties purchased and employees decentralised specifying all relevant locations under each of these headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32112/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 247: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the moneys under the decentralisation programme for the period from 3 July to date in 2008 that have been expended, properties purchased and employees decentralised, specifying all relevant locations under each of these headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32115/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the moneys under the decentralisation programme for the period from 3 July to date in 2008 that have been expended, properties purchased and employees decentralised, specifying all relevant locations under each of these headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32110/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the moneys under the decentralisation programme for the period from 3 July to date in 2008 that have been expended, properties purchased and employees decentralised specifying all relevant locations under each of these headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32108/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the moneys under the decentralisation programme for the period from 3 July to date in 2008 that have been expended, properties purchased and employees decentralised specifying all relevant locations under each of these headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32113/08]
- Pension Provisions. (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Finance his intentions regarding funds held by the pension trustees of certain non-commercial State sponsored bodies in view of his letter proposing a full guarantee of pensions by the State and a transfer of funds; and the way the transfer will be accounted for in terms of general Government borrowing in 2009. [31745/08]
- Pension Provisions. (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister is proposing creative accounting. I want an assurance that he will not use the proposal as a mechanism to borrow further. Will he confirm that the transfer will have a positive impact on the general Government balance of â¬2.3 billion?
- Pension Provisions. (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Does that mean the Government will borrow an additional â¬2.3 billion over what it would borrow if it was not able to transfer the funds?
- Pension Provisions. (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: I find it incredible that as the budget is less than two weeks away the Minister has not yet decided the level of borrowing. He speaks about instilling confidence in the economy but he cannot answer a straightforward question.
- Pension Provisions. (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: It is not a misrepresentation. This runs contrary to his advice to the private sector in terms of properly funded pension schemes. He is taking over assets and unquantifiable liabilities. Will the pension liabilities he is taking from the semi-State non-commercial bodies be put under the management of the National Treasury Management Agency? Will he give us an assurance this is not being...
- Pension Provisions. (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Is the Minister introducing it as part of the general Government plans for the 2009 budget?
- Pension Provisions. (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Is it your intentionââ
- Pension Provisions. (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: You are indulging in creative accounting.
- Pension Provisions. (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: The â¬2.3 billion will not be coming in this year.
- Fiscal Policy. (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Finance the outcome of his discussions with EU officials at the recent ECOFIN meeting in respect of Ireland's obligation under the stability pact; and the period within which he will bring Ireland back within the borrowing limits set out in the pact. [31747/08]
- Fiscal Policy. (25 Sep 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Has the Minister submitted broad economic policy guidelines to ECOFIN? He said he would do so by the end of this month and we are virtually at the end of the month now.