Results 781-800 of 861 for speaker:Joe Sherlock

Fisheries Protection. (26 Jan 2005)

Joe Sherlock: That is not the question I asked. It is not the issue.

Bullying in the Workplace. (26 Jan 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the growing public concern at levels of bullying within the Defence Forces; if his attention has further been drawn to the accusations that those who complain of bullying within the Defence Forces may be victimised for making such complaints; the efforts he is making to stamp out bullying once and for all in the...

Bullying in the Workplace. (26 Jan 2005)

Joe Sherlock: There is concern about the levels of bullying in the Defence Forces. Is the Minister aware that those who make accusations and complain about bullying within the Defence Forces may be victimised? Has this fact been drawn to the Minister's attention? There has been a clear statement that this happens and it is creating much concern. As regards the point made by Deputy Gormley, that case was...

Overseas Missions. (26 Jan 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Defence if he wants Irish soldiers to join the European Union's proposed rapid reaction battle groups; if he is still committed to the policy of not joining any military force not mandated by the United Nations; if he intends taking proposals to the Cabinet on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1765/05]

Overseas Missions. (26 Jan 2005)

Joe Sherlock: If the Minister for Defence wants Irish soldiers to join the EU's proposed rapid reaction battle groups and if he is still committed to the policy of not joining any military force not mandated by the United Nations, he must clarify recent comments that he intends to bring proposals to Cabinet. What proposals will he bring to Cabinet? What are the precise legal and constitutional issues he...

Overseas Missions. (26 Jan 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Is the Minister committed to the policy of not joining any military force not mandated by the UN? Depending on his answer, what assurances can he give that the triple-lock procedure will be maintained?

Army Intelligence Operations. (26 Jan 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Defence if Army intelligence continues to keep files on politicians and political activists similar to those revealed in the State papers recently released under the 30-year rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1764/05]

Army Intelligence Operations. (26 Jan 2005)

Joe Sherlock: What possible justification exists for any army intelligence service to maintain files on political activists? While I know the answer the Minister has just given, I want to pursue the matter. Simply because their views might not have been mainstream, is it appropriate that people of political integrity such as Kadar Asmal, Anthony Coughlan and others were monitored in this way? Somebody who...

Army Intelligence Operations. (26 Jan 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Is the Minister aware that the newly released State papers reveal that this body monitored political activities by campaigners against joining the EEC and other activities? What assurances can the Minister give the House that this practice is not continuing? Was the Minister aware that those names were included in the State papers that were recently released after 30 years?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Nov 2004)

Joe Sherlock: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recent call made by the Consumers' Association of Ireland and the Irish Bankers' Federation for the abolition of stamp duty on laser, credit and ATM cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29871/04]

Written Answers — Claims Against the State: Claims Against the State (23 Nov 2004)

Joe Sherlock: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of cases for compensation lodged against the State for alleged exposure to toxic mould in Government-owned buildings; the steps being taken to eliminate any threat posed by toxic mould; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29872/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Nov 2004)

Joe Sherlock: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Finance if there is a proposal to amend an order (details supplied) in view of the fact that it is having a detrimental effect on the delivery of inshore rescue and recovery services. [29947/04]

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Joe Sherlock: The Minister of State must stick to the question.

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Joe Sherlock: We are on amendment No. 1.

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Joe Sherlock: I referred to amendmentNo. 1, in the name of Deputy Burton, and others related thereto, but the Minister of State made no move to speak on them.

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2004)

Joe Sherlock: It is leading to a dictatorship.

Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (16 Nov 2004)

Joe Sherlock: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is now not intended to implement any changes to the 1987 groceries order which forbids below cost selling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28368/04]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (16 Nov 2004)

Joe Sherlock: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of redundancies notified to his Department during 2000, 2001, 2002 2003 and to date in 2004; the projected numbers for this year; the steps that are being taken to deal with the sharp increase in redundancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28369/04]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (16 Nov 2004)

Joe Sherlock: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in respect of the imminent disposal of a premises (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28519/04]

Factory Closures. (16 Nov 2004)

Joe Sherlock: I hope when I have concluded my contribution the Minister of State will not say the Government or his party have no say on this matter. I refer to the closure of the Nestle plant in Mallow, which uses approximately 20,000 tonnes of sugar supplied by Mallow sugar factory and 15 million gallons of milk supplied by Dairygold. The plant employed 57 people and this is the greatest blow that has...