Results 601-620 of 861 for speaker:Joe Sherlock

Defence Forces Personnel. (26 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: What substances are tested for under the drugs testing programme? The Minister noted the proportion of personnel in his reply. Does the Minister agree that, based on the results thus far, no evidence exists of a significant drugs problem within the Defence Forces? Does he accept that, given the work carried out by the Defence Forces and the access by personnel to weapons, drug taking cannot...

Military Hospitals. (26 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I take it the Minister will agree that when he made the offer of the use of St. Bricin's last month, no proper assessment was made at that point and that there was much publicity, including favourable headlines for him, although there was no contribution to solving the problems in accident and emergency services. Does the Minister agree with the Tánaiste's statement that a significant level...

Military Hospitals. (26 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: When does the Minister expect the process to be completed and a final decision made on this matter?

Military Hospitals. (26 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Does the Minister have any idea when that might be?

National Emergency Plan. (26 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I concur with the Minister and the other Members in conveying the House's sympathy to the family and relatives of the deceased in the County Meath accident. I know the Minister has spoken at length on this matter, but as was pointed out, it is taking too long to get decisions.

Written Answers — Military Escorts: Military Escorts (26 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Defence when the new arrangement with the Irish Bankers Federation regarding the costs of providing military escorts for cash consignments will come into operation; the total revenue that will accrue to his Department in 2005 and in a full year; if this money will go directly to his Department or into general Exchequer funds; the way in which the revenue...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (26 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Defence the position with regard to his consideration of the request received from the UN for Irish troops to be deployed to Sudan as part of a multinational peacekeeping force established to police the recent peace accord; when a decision will be made on the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17607/05]

Overseas Missions. (26 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Defence the outcome of the recent Defence Forces mission to the Lebanon to try to establish the location of the remains of Private Kevin Joyce who has been missing since 1981; if he has any expectation that the body will be recovered and returned here for burial; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17653/05]

Overseas Missions. (26 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I am sure the Minister will agree that this is one of the last unresolved tragedies arising from the service of Irish troops with UNIFIL in the Lebanon. Sometimes I feel the country does not appreciate the sacrifice of the Defence Forces. The suffering continues in the case of Private Caoimhín Seoighe, who, as the Minister said, has been missing since 1981. I know efforts have been made to...

Overseas Missions. (26 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Does the Minister agree that the family is entitled to expect that the State will continue to search until his remains are found and the body returned to Ireland?

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: When will the co-operatives (amendment) Bill be published to update procedures for co-operatives? When will the Ombudsman (amendment) Bill be published to widen the remit of the Ombudsman?

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (25 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress she has made on the implementation of the report by the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food on the early retirement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17387/05]

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Amendment No. 96 is related to amendment No. 95 and they may be taken together by agreement.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The Deputy has one minute remaining to speak. He did not mention at the start of his speech that Deputy Grealish is on the list to share time with him. He has five minutes, as do Deputy Glennon and two others. I am merely pointing that out.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The Deputy has little or no time.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I could not be more diplomatic.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (24 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 161: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she proposes to give approval for the proposed developments of a hospital (details supplied) in County Cork. [17165/05]

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: On many occasions I have asked the Minister for Finance and the Taoiseach about the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Bill. It was removed from the Order Paper and I received a letter from the Minister for Finance explaining that this was because the issue was before the Supreme Court. What is the current position with that legislation and when will it be brought before the House?

Written Answers — Fire Service: Fire Service (18 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 127: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the recommendations of the 2002 Government commissioned report on the fire service, including the recommendation for a national fire authority, will be adopted; the reason for the delay in adopting these recommendations to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16352/05]

Written Answers — Sustainable Energy Strategy: Sustainable Energy Strategy (18 May 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 181: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has approved the draft action plan on the implementation of the EU directive on the energy performance of buildings by Sustainable Energy Ireland for publication; when he intends to publish the plan for public and industry consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16353/05]