Results 7,221-7,240 of 8,073 for speaker:Peter Burke

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: I thank the Minister of State for the update. How many applications have there been from ex-members to re-enter the Defence Forces? Does the Minister of State have that information? Does he believe that if the scheme was implemented, it would encourage more ex-members to return to the service? Why can such a scheme not be implemented immediately? What is the timeline for it?

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: 41. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position on measures being taken to facilitate a return to service of former members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23084/17]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: I wish to ask the Minister for Defence about the position on measures being taken to facilitate a return to service of former members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: I understand there are some former members of the Defence Forces who are willing to return and contribute to removing the deficits in the Defence Forces. While the matter is being addressed in a more long-term manner by the approach being taken by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform with regard to the report of the Public Pay Commission, many members of the Defence Forces must...

Other Questions: Civil Defence (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: 38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position on the relocation of the Westmeath Civil Defence headquarters further to his officials meeting members of Westmeath County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23085/17]

Other Questions: Civil Defence (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: Further to a visit to the former temporary headquarters of Civil Defence in Mullingar, County Westmeath, I tabled a Topical Issue and had a debate with the Minister of State because of the conditions in which the organisation was accommodated. My party colleague on Westmeath County Council, Councillor Andrew Duncan, tabled a motion at a recent meeting to encourage the local authority to put...

Other Questions: Civil Defence (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: I acknowledge that the Minister of State has a strong interest in Civil Defence. It is important that volunteers be respected and that we encourage them. He has visited many locations around the country, which I encourage. It is important to liaise strongly with volunteers, but it is also important to secure a permanent solution for Westmeath Civil Defence. The organisation needs to house...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (16 May 2017)

Peter Burke: 68. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the efforts she is making to bring more jobs to County Longford and the midlands in view of the recent closure of a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23015/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Property Portfolio (16 May 2017)

Peter Burke: 83. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her Department's role with other State agencies in securing a future for a site (details supplied). [23014/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (16 May 2017)

Peter Burke: 150. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath was refused exemption for VAT and VRT for a new passenger vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23180/17]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 May 2017)

Peter Burke: As Deputy McDonald has said, this is a very powerful committee. My personal belief is that the power enjoyed by the members of this committee is accompanied by a great responsibility. We have a huge responsibility to assess the evidence in a very fair manner. We have to be very careful to focus on getting to the bottom of the truth here. I have concerns about some of the comments that...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 May 2017)

Peter Burke: Was the document re-signed? Was there any issue-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 May 2017)

Peter Burke: It was not re-signed.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 May 2017)

Peter Burke: That is a totally different story. We need to be very careful here.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 May 2017)

Peter Burke: At the start of the meeting there was an implication that there was impropriety in the form of the Accounting Officer signing and backdating stuff. The issue of a person changing the face of a case to suit themselves was raised but we should withdraw that comment.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 May 2017)

Peter Burke: There was no requirement for her to re-sign.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 May 2017)

Peter Burke: I just think a bigger issue was made out of this than actually existed.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (11 May 2017)

Peter Burke: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Longford can replace a caretaker or secretary who is retiring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22515/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (10 May 2017)

Peter Burke: I welcome the fact the review process is under way and that the Minister is making a strong case for funding under this capital plan. The key is investing in infrastructure because when we do so it unlocks our potential. Since I was elected to the Dáil, my Fine Gael councillor colleagues in Longford have been on to me morning, noon and night stressing the importance of this issue. It...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (10 May 2017)

Peter Burke: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this very important issue for discussion in the Topical Issue debate. The upgrade of the N4 bypass to Roosky is very important to the Longford-Westmeath constituency. The road is currently operating at 120% above capacity, which is a significant problem for infrastructure in the area. It gives rise to a major safety issue in terms of traffic...