Results 7,781-7,800 of 17,012 for speaker:Paul Kehoe
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: -----she will see that this was binding and a matter for Ireland and its Parliament. That is why I have brought this matter to the Government-----
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: -----and the Parliament, as it is a decision for them.
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: PESCO has nothing to do with the creation of an EU army. Some have mentioned the views of President Juncker and the European Parliament on the future of EU defence policy. I assure this House, as I assured the Lower House and committee members last week, that PESCO has nothing to do with the creation of a European army. As stated in the Lisbon treaty's protocols, that treaty does not...
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: Had you been following what happened at the European Council-----
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: Had Members taken an interest in what has been happening in the past 18 months at Council meetings of defence and foreign Ministers,-----
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: -----you would have seen exactly what was on the agenda. But, no, you did not see that, so you blame the Government for trying to rush this motion through the Dáil last week, which is an untruth. Some Members kicked up a kerfuffle in the Dáil last week.
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: I spent an hour and a half before a committee last Wednesday evening. None of them was interested in coming down to the committee room and asking direct questions of me.
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: But, no, it was good enough-----
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: Through the Chair, it was good enough-----
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: It was good enough for them-----
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: -----to grandstand in the Dáil last week.
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: It was not good enough for them to come to the committee.
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: I did address the Senator directly. Perhaps she wants me to repeat it again. I did say you actually raised this issue. Perhaps you did not listen to me on the first occasion, but I will repeat it again for you. You raised this issue in the Commencement debate on 21 November.
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: I came and answered questions and absolutely had no problem whatsoever in doing so. It has been stated the issue was not on the agenda for the Business Committee. I was the Chief Whip for five years. As I am no longer the Chief Whip, I do not run the business of Seanad Éireann or Dáil Éireann. If the Senator wants to take up the matter, I suggest she go and ask the members...
- Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: I will answer any question asked in the Dáil. We have had a good debate in this House.
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (13 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service. The manpower requirements of the Permanent Defence Force are monitored on an ongoing basis in accordance with the operational requirements of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service. As there has always been a...
- Home Care Packages: Motion [Private Members] (12 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: I hope you disclose to SIPO if he sees you.
- Home Care Packages: Motion [Private Members] (12 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: I thank all of the Deputies for a very worthwhile debate on this very important matter. It is clear from the comments tonight that there is agreement on the need for reform of home care services and the development of a new statutory home care scheme. I see examples of this in my constituency of Wexford. It is one of the great success stories of our age that so many more people are...
- Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: The establishment strength and number of ships in the Naval Service have not changed in decades. The Deputy referred to the Irish Coast Guard. The latter is responsible for coast guard activities and assistance is provided on an available basis.
- Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)
Paul Kehoe: It is on an available basis only.