Results 401-420 of 861 for speaker:Joe Sherlock

Written Answers — Fisheries Conservation: Fisheries Conservation (25 Jan 2006)

Joe Sherlock: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he intends to introduce single river management of salmon stocks in 2006 and a voluntary compensation scheme for drift net fishermen in view of the growing concerns regarding wild Irish salmon stocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2128/06]

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Joe Sherlock: When will the ground rents Bill be restored to the legislative programme? Will the Taoiseach give the up-to-date reasons for withholding the proposed legislation in respect of ground rents?

Written Answers — Disruptive Students: Disruptive Students (15 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to receive the final report of the task force on student behaviour; if she will commence the implementation of its recommendations in 2006 and progress same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39679/05]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (15 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, in the context of her exhortation to schools not to cherry pick students, the action she intends to take to ensure that all post-primary schools have equitable enrolment policies and practises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39678/05]

Defence Forces: Motion. (15 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I join in wishing all those currently serving abroad a peaceful Christmas. The Labour Party welcomes the opportunity to discuss the deployment of extra Irish troops to Liberia, both in the context of recent comments by the Minister about the strength of our commitment of officers to international overseas missions in general and in terms of the general security situation in Liberia, with the...

Defence Forces: Motion. (15 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The Minister's substitute last week, the Minister of State, Deputy Kitt, indicated it was the Minister's view that the long-term sustainability of Ireland's current level of commitment to overseas peacekeeping activities at officer level, which currently stands at 140, is "open to question." Will the Minister outline the specific reasons this level of commitment cannot be sustained in the...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (14 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs, further to his statement that he would be very pleased if the UN Security Council was to consider the situation of Burma in reply to a parliamentary question of 10 November 2005, if the Government intends to urge such a consideration; if the Government supports the core findings of the report, Threat to the Peace: A Call for the UN...

Written Answers — Arms Trade: Arms Trade (14 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs, further to his response to Question No. 2 of 6 November 2005, Ireland's position and intention with respect to the discussions he references as ongoing in Europe on the reinforcement of the EU code of conduct on arms exports. [39277/05]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (8 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the input her Department has had into the European Commission community action plan on animal welfare and protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38391/05]

Written Answers — EU Battle Groups: EU Battle Groups (7 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding Irish participation in EU battle groups; if he has received the report of the interdepartmental group established to examine all issues relating to battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38158/05]

Defence Forces Equipment. (7 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Defence the protocol and regulations in place for the use of Defence Forces weapons at public or publicity events; the safety guidelines that govern the use of such weapons by non-Defence Forces personnel at such events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38253/05]

Defence Forces Equipment. (7 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I recognise the Minister did not mean to cause offence by posing for these photographs but does the Minister of State accept that the portrayal of him handling weapons in this manner sends an inappropriate message to the public? Does he agree that the playful style of the image can glamorise the use of weapons at a time when we were in the midst of gangland killings involving illegally held...

Defence Forces Equipment. (7 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Can the Minister of State assure us that the Minister will not take part in such events in the future?

Military Police Investigations. (7 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The reply is most disappointing. When the Minister for Defence spoke on this matter in the Dáil, he gave a commitment that no stone would be left unturned in the quest for justice for these men. I am sure the Minister of State has seen the correspondence I received from representatives of the families in which they asked again whether this matter could be raised on Question Time. That was on...

Military Police Investigations. (7 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The Minister of State has acknowledged that he will remain in contact and I will be obliged if he will let us know when progress has been made.

Emergency Planning. (7 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Can the Minister of State estimate the current level of threat to Ireland? Is there a need to update the national emergency plan in the light of the attacks on London on 7 July last? I read in a newspaper on 7 November that a meeting of senior security officials had emergency talks, while a separate group responsible for detailed planning to deal with major terrorist incidents, the Government...

Official Engagements. (7 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The Minister of State is very positive in his replies and has made important points. I hope there will be action on the matters raised. The Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, is participating in RTE's television coverage of the budget. Is this a legitimate reason for him to miss Question Time?

Sugar Industry Reform. (6 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: It is surprising to see a Fianna Fáil backbencher raising an Adjournment matter when he should have other access to the powers that be with regard to such circumstances. The decision of the EU Council of Ministers to overhaul the Irish sugar industry poses serious questions about the negotiating position of the Minister for Agriculture and Food in those talks. I am disappointed that she is...

Sugar Industry Reform. (6 Dec 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Has the Minister any say in the matter?

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when in 2006 it is expected that the linguistic study on the use of Irish in the Gaeltacht will be completed; his views on whether it is realistic to expect that legislation arising from this study will be enacted during the lifetime of this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36945/05]