Results 4,541-4,560 of 6,645 for speaker:Jimmy Deenihan
- Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: He is going to say it now. He is going to confirm it.
- Business of Dáil (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: He was not ordered to leave.
- Business of Dáil (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy McGinley was not asked to leave the House.
- Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Defence if a meeting with him was sought by a Defence Forces representative association to discuss barrack closures; the date the meeting was sought; if the meeting has taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42929/08]
- Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: Surely, if PDFORRA asked to meet shortly after the announcement of the closure of barracks, the Minister could have arranged a date to meet by now. PDFORRA is concerned about the welfare of its members and the disruption of family life involved for 650 people who will be moving to different locations and workplaces. This will involve changing schools in some cases. In many cases it will...
- Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: In view of the fact that some personnel live across the Border in Derry and elsewhere and some personnel are serving in Chad at this moment, what accommodation has he made for these people? The Minister must realise that accommodation must be made for these people in their new workplaces. What guarantees can the Minister give the House that there will be adequate accommodation, whether...
- Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: That has nothing to do with it at all.
- Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: It was the same with Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher.
- Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher did exactly the same in Donegal.
- Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: I am not playing politics.
- Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: I am asking the Minister a question.
- Defence Forces Policy. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Defence if, with regard to the agreed action plan under the pay agreement and modernisation agenda for the Defence Forces, the specific initiatives and commitments under the heading "organisation and strength", specifically the identification and exploration of the challenges to achieving optimum structures and flexibility, that have taken place within...
- Defence Forces Policy. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: The key issue is that the representative bodies agree that the Minister and the Government make the decision about the closure of barracks but there is a commitment in this pay agreement that where closures were to take place, there would be consultation beforehand with the representative groups. In this instance, that did not happen. That is the main point of contention. Will the Minister...
- Defence Forces Policy. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister mentioned cost a few times. What is the saving factor when it is factored in that the four barracks due to be vacated will have a huge cost in terms of security, heating and maintenance? If this closure of barracks is all about cost, what saving will result? Is that factored in to the budget? Does the Minister know the exact saving he expects to make from the closures? Can...
- Defence Forces Policy. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: That is another issue.
- Defence Forces Accommodation. (26 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in excess of 20 Defence Forces officers who are attending full-time third level education courses in Dublin are required to live in steel containers in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin; his views on whether this accommodation is suitable for members of the Defence Forces; the alternatives...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the fact that 756 beds in acute hospitals are inappropriately occupied by patients awaiting post-acute step-down, rehabilitative or long-term care; if one of the main reasons these patients are inappropriately placed is due to home care packages being frozen in certain parts of the country; and if she will make a statement...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (25 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the administrators of the health repayment scheme do not state the reason a particular claim is being rejected, but rather give examples in which people might not qualify, without explaining the position in the particular case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42277/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (25 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the new community nursing home unit on the grounds of Kerry General Hospital will be open for patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42692/08]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Nov 2008)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason in respect of the published Estimates for the Public Service 2009, estimated expenditure for 2009 under sub-head A1 for his Department is estimated to be decreased by 1% from 2008 while the estimated decrease under sub-head B is 2%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42917/08]