Results 11,001-11,020 of 12,596 for speaker:Willie O'Dea

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 to 320, inclusive, together. The Government Decision on decentralisation, announced by the Minister for Finance in his Budget statement on 3 December 2003, provides for the transfer of all of my Department's Dublin based civil service staff to Newbridge, Co. Kildare and the transfer of 300 Defence Forces Headquarters staff to the Curragh. The number of...

Retirement of Army Officer. (24 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The book to which the Deputy refers was, I understand, launched by the author last week. My Department has acquired a copy of this book and is examining the contents. I am not aware that it presents any significant new material. An initial review suggests that the book presents a hypothesis by the author based on material that has been available for some time rather than that it presents new...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (24 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: As the Deputy is aware, the Government has entered into an all-party consultation process in the Oireachtas with regard to an appropriate commemorative programme for the centenary of the Easter Rising. I intend to convene the next meeting of the consultation group shortly. The Group will be invited to reflect on a broad range of possibilities, which could include a special framework to...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (24 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: No expenditure is made by my Department under the RAPID programme.

Written Answers — Official Hospitality: Official Hospitality (23 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: My Department does not have a wine cellar. There is a quantity of wine held in my Department for official entertainment purposes and the details are as follows: Name Vintage Quantity of Bottles Date of Purchase Price per Bottle Supplier € Casillero Del Diablo Chardonnay (Chile) 2005 16 6 December 2005 9.90 O'Brien's Wine Off-Licence Casillero...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (23 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The numbers of civilian employees and Defence Forces' personnel recruited in the last five years are set out in the following tables. Civilian employees recruited in the last five years Age distribution 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 16-19 6 2 0 1 0 20-29 2 5 20 5 13 30-39 4 10 5 0 0 40-49 7 12 8 0 1 50-59 5 10 3 1 4 60-65 1 1 1 0 0 Total for...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (18 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: I have not delegated a specific function to the Minister of State at my Department, Mr. Tom Kitt, T.D. who is also Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach. I do, however, on an ongoing basis, request his assistance in the execution of certain duties. Minister Kitt has deputised for me at official events on a number of occasions when I have been unable to attend due to prior diary...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: I am advised by the military authorities that they do not maintain details of the eligibility criteria, which includes height, for recruitment to the Armies of other European Union Member States. As I indicated to the House on 29 September, 2005 I have asked the military authorities to report to me on the height requirement and I will review the height requirement in the light of that report....

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (17 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: During the last thirty years, members of the Permanent Defence Force have served on many UN mandated Peacekeeping Missions, which also included British military personnel. Examples of such missions include UNFICYP in Cyprus, UNMIL in Liberia, Operation Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina, ISAF in Afghanistan and KFOR in Kosovo.

Written Answers — Application for Club Facilities: Application for Club Facilities (17 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The club in question should make a formal application, with details of their proposals, to my Department for consideration. Any such application may be addressed to the Secretary General, Department of Defence, Property Management Branch, Coláiste Caoimhín, Mobhi Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The Government Decision on decentralisation, announced by the Minister for Finance in his Budget statement on 3 December 2003, provides for the transfer of all of my Department's Dublin based civil service staff to Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The number of staff to be relocated to Newbridge is 200. A total of 385 personnel, of which 60 from within the Department, have opted to move to Newbridge....

Seanad: Military Medals and Awards. (17 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: I am glad to have the opportunity to address this matter and I thank Senator Wilson for raising it. It is not necessary for me to dwell on the importance to the nation of the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence. Together they led to the establishment of the State in which we live today and to the freedom we now enjoy. The importance of these events is also reflected in the fact that we...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (16 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: As previously advised statistics are not compiled for applications or enlistments to the Defence Forces based on postal address. However, based on the information available, the military authorities have advised that in 2005 a total of 3 applications were received from applicants with a Dublin 1 postal address, for general service enlistment in the Eastern Brigade of the Permanent Defence...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Retirement Scheme: Defence Forces Retirement Scheme (16 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The application from the person concerned to retire on grounds of ill health from his position as a civilian Storekeeper Clerk Grade II with the Defence Forces was accepted by my Department with effect from 22 January 2006. On 1 March 2006 the Minister for Finance approved the award of an ill health retirement pension and lump sum to the person concerned and he received an interim lump sum...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (16 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: This question does not apply to my Department at this time.

Written Answers — Electronic Payments: Electronic Payments (16 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: In July 2004, my Department, in pursuance of Government policy in relation to increasing the use of electronic payments by the Public Sector, made a policy decision to pay all travel and subsistence payments by electronic means only. Accordingly, following consultation with all interested parties, including the military representative associations, the issuing of payable orders for such...

Programme for Government. (16 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Indeed.

Written Answers — Army Discharge: Army Discharge (10 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Personnel discharged from the Defence Forces are issued with an LA89 (Discharge Book). This book contains full details of their service and a testimonial from their Commanding Officer. The details are entered in the service book at the time of discharge and records cannot be re-assessed. The original Discharge Book is given to the individual and copies are not held by the Department. In the...

Leaders' Questions. (10 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The Deputy can thank comrade Deasy.

Leaders' Questions. (10 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Comrade Deasy.