Results 8,041-8,060 of 17,012 for speaker:Paul Kehoe

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (16 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 192. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is an immediate emergency compensation scheme for fishermen to recoup the cost of storm damage other than the mutual fund for adverse climatic events and environmental incidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48647/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Gender Balance (16 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The only state body currently under the aegis of the Department of Defence is the Army Pensions Board. The Army Pensions Board is an independent statutory body established under the Army Pensions Act 1927. The Act specified that the Board shall consist of a chairman and two ordinary members. The two ordinary members should be qualified medical practitioners of whom one must be an officer...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Advertising Regulation (15 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: In parliamentary question number 196 of 8th November 2017 my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment set out the position with regard to the provision of broadcasting and on-demand audiovisual services in the European Union and the regulation of the channel referred to. In today's media rich world, citizens of Ireland may be exposed to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Contracts (15 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 to 235, inclusive, together. The primary focus for the procurement of defensive equipment by the Department of Defence is to maintain the capability of the Irish Defence Forces to fulfil the roles as assigned by Government. This includes undertaking overseas Peace Support Operations, and in this regard to afford the greatest possible force protection to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (14 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I wish to state clearly that the Government deeply appreciates and values the contribution of the many members of the Defence Forces who served along the border during the period we have all come to know as the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland. I have no doubt that my predecessors in various Governments over the years share that appreciation and depth of gratitude. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (14 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 establishes the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) as the competent Authority for securing efficient and effective enforcement of sea fisheries protection legislation and the sustainable exploitation of marine fish resources from the waters around Ireland.  To this end, the SFPA has a Service Level Agreement with the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Records (14 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised by the military authorities that a Certificate of Service (LA 89) was issued in respect of the individual referred to by the Deputy.  However, it is not possible to provide the individual concerned with a replacement copy, as a Certificate of Service is issued on a once off basis and cannot be replicated. A Statement of Service in the Defence Forces (AF 643) can...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (14 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Conciliation and Arbitration scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) provides a formal mechanism for the PDF Representative Associations, RACO and PDFORRA, to engage with the Official side. Having regard to commitments made under pay agreements, members of the Permanent Defence Force can make representations in relation to their pay and conditions of service through their...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Severe Weather Events Response (14 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Firstly, I would like to extend my condolences again to all the families of those who were bereaved as a result of incidents during Storm Ophelia. In reply to the matters raised by the Deputy’s question relating to my Department, a number of essential staff were required to attend for work during the recent status red alert weather warninggiven the Department of Defence’s role...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (14 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have had enquiries made regarding the matter and I understand that the balance of pay due to the person in question will be paid on 22 November 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (14 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy will appreciate that it would be wholly inappropriate for me to comment in respect of any matters relating to ongoing litigation and I deemed the wording of his previous question to be such as to potentially encroach into the remit of the Courts in relation to the litigation referred to in my reply. However, I wish to assure the Deputy that I have been advised by the Military...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Stamp Duty (9 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 43. To ask the Minister for Finance if a farm transfer (details supplied) is subject to stamp duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47605/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 114. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a visa was not granted to a person (details supplied); the alternative options the person has; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47530/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Registration of Title (9 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 129. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the case of persons (details supplied) will be finalised with the Land Registry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47594/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (9 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 130. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the prisoner transfer scheme following the Supreme Court judgment in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47595/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 131. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47596/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (9 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 208. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a single farm payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47505/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (9 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Following the lifting of the embargo on recruitment to the Public Service, the military authorities have been identifying posts to be filled at various locations throughout the country on a prioritised basis. Competitions to fill posts identified by the military authorities are initiated following assessment of the business requirement for the posts. Posts in Custume Barracks, Athlone, are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (7 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 342. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of three-teacher schools that have a special needs unit providing facilities for pre school, junior and senior infant pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46132/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (7 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 404. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46688/17]