Results 4,221-4,240 of 4,350 for speaker:Bobby Aylward

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (26 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason an additional gratuity agreed with PDFORRA and his Department on retirement from the Army was not granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42933/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (26 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve the application for EWS grant to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in which the condition of the prefab is such that it is in the interest of health and safety of the staff and pupils of this school that repairs are carried out without further delay. [42934/08]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (26 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in having payment made to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who has been providing substitute teaching since September 2008 and to whom no payment has issued. [43000/08]

Decentralisation Programme. (25 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Is the Deputy looking for advice?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress to date on the appeal of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny on their carer's allowance claim. [40777/08]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (13 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: I welcome the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008 and compliment the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney, and her Department for tackling a tricky and sensitive issue. It is a source of great anxiety, not only for the residents of nursing homes but for their relatives as well. I am glad we have recognised a situation which has been extremely difficult for so many people....

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (13 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: I wish to share time with Deputy Niall Blaney.

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (12 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the long delay in processing an application for a foreshore lease lodged in 2002 by Port of Waterford in which all relevant documentation requested has been submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40112/08]

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: The Deputy is raising hares.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: I am delighted to hear the Labour Whip tell the Fine Gael Whip how to run business.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: The point is made.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is confident that he will secure sufficient funding to protect future REP schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38557/08]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (4 Nov 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a European certificate to operate heavy machinery on site and for excavation work is not recognised by FÁS; her views on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37985/08]

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: I thank my esteemed colleague, Deputy O'Rourke, for sharing her time and for the compliment. I appreciate it as I am sure I will not get many more today. The intensity of the public debate surrounding this budget has been ferocious and the public response has been extremely hostile so far. Granted, the issue which has received the most focus is emotive and does not easily lend itself to...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: It is acting in the national interest based on its informed assessment of the economy and the prognosis for the next couple of years. The Government is forced to operate within the current parameters for public spending and to do otherwise would be reckless and certainly would do untold damage to the long-term budgetary strategy of this country. There is an element of the medical card debate...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Efficiencies must be achieved in respect of both costs and work practices throughout the State. In essence, the onus is on Members to ensure the taxpayer receives good value for money and that such money is being spent productively and to good effect.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: The Government faces significant economic and social challenges, which are being addressed in a forthright manner. It is single-mindedly determined to meet those challenges within the framework of this budget. As the Taoiseach noted, Ireland is very much open for business. We must keep a steady hand on the wheel to ensure we maintain our international reputation as a good place to do...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: The farm installation grant scheme was suspended, not abolished.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: He must have recognised the Deputy.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (22 Oct 2008)

Bobby Aylward: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of recruits who have enlisted in the Reserve Defence Force, the Army Reserve, since its reorganisation on 1 October 2005; the number of reservists who have resigned or left the Reserve Defence Force; the number of reserve officers who have resigned their commission since reorganisation; if the strength of the Army Reserve meets the...