Results 12,081-12,100 of 17,012 for speaker:Paul Kehoe

Leaders' Questions (25 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: It is no laughing matter.

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (17 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Census 2011 field operation concluded on Sunday 8 May. During the following week ending 15 May, enumerators summarised the results of their enumeration work and submitted these summaries to the CSO. These summaries will provide the necessary information for incorporation into the preliminary results which are due for publication before the end of June. This preliminary Report will...

Business of Dáil: Motion (17 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, questions to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government shall be taken now and conclude at 4.15 p.m.

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (11 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: In general persons employed as Census Enumerators have access to the Pension Scheme for Non-Established State Employees. However, serving Public Servants are not entitled to membership of that scheme as it is not possible to get superannuation credit for two public service pension schemes at the same time. The situation in respect of retired Public Servants is less clear cut. Service as an...

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (11 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Of the 4,835 enumerators currently employed to work on the census, 1,771 were in some form of employment at the time of taking up employment as an enumerator. Of these 507 indicated they were working in the public sector and 1,264 indicated they were working in the private sector. Precise information on the number of retired public servants employed as enumerators as requested by the Deputy...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Statistics in relation to whole-time equivalent (WTE) staff numbers employed in my Department are compiled at the end of each calendar month. On 30th April, 2011, there were 165.41 WTE staff employed in my Department in general Civil Service grades. The table provides a breakdown by grade. Grade Number of WTEs Employed Secretary General 1 Assistant Secretary 4 Principal Officer 13.6...

Leaders' Questions (11 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy will not have that opportunity.

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Take 100 lines as well.

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: He is speechless.

Select Committee on Europe Day: Motion (5 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I move: "That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders— (1) A Select Committee, which shall be called the Select Committee on Europe Day, be established to consider matters arising from Ireland's membership of the European Union as it may select. (2) The Committee shall have the powers defined in Standing Order 83(1) and (2). (3) The Membership of the Select Committee shall be Deputies...

Dáil Reform (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy is aware, the Government is committed to implementing a comprehensive programme of Dáil reform. I met the other party Whips on 13 April when we had an initial discussion of areas in which the reform of Dáil procedures could proceed in the short term. These discussions are continuing and I am hopeful we can reach agreement on a number of matters speedily.

Dáil Reform (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Everything the Whips wish to discuss will be discussed. I will have no problem in accepting proposals from any of the political parties opposite. The Deputy was a Whip in the previous Dáil and is aware that a number of comprehensive proposals were set out by the Whips at the time, some of which I hope will be taken into consideration and can be implemented by the next term. The Deputy...

Dáil Reform (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy spoke about routine Dáil sittings. That is not merely a matter for the Government. It will also be a matter for the Opposition to make sure it takes part fully in Friday sittings. It is not simply for the Government to keep a sitting going and supply speakers for an entire day. It is also the responsibility of the Opposition to supply speakers, take part properly in a debate...

Dáil Reform (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: There will be comprehensive discussions. Ideas from Opposition Deputies are welcome and will be considered. Deputy Catherine Murphy referred to a possible debate on Dáil reform. That matter can be discussed at this evening's Whips meeting and a debate could be held in the next two weeks. Next week's schedule has been agreed, but a debate on Dáil reform could be held in the Chamber the...

Dáil Reform (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I would hope that when we go to the sub-committee on Dáil reform of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges we can ask for the advice of the Clerk of the Dáil on staffing issues in terms of any proposals the Government Whip may bring to that sub-committee. It is important to take that into consideration when we are bringing our proposals to the House. The Deputy mentioned the Library and...

Oireachtas Committee System (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2 and 3 together. I am currently preparing proposals for a committee system for the 31st Dáil. When the Government has considered these proposals and given its approval to the new arrangements, I will consult with the Opposition Whips in relation to them. As Deputies will appreciate, I am not in a position at this point to comment on the detail of these...

Oireachtas Committee System (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Parts of the legislation the Deputy refers to is being prepared. I have spoken to the Attorney General about such legislation that we will bring forward in the future. When the Taoiseach spoke about this issue, which is in the programme for Government, and the Labour Party also referred to it in its pre-election manifesto, he spoke about making committees stronger and more relevant. That...

Oireachtas Committee System (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: On consultation with the Opposition on the setting up of committees, I had a special debate here in the Dáil to give the Opposition Members an opportunity to discuss fully their proposals on the number of committees and so on. The debate held in the House was meaningful but not that many Deputies spoke about the committees that should be formed, those that should be sacrificed and the...

Written Answers — Oireachtas Committees: Oireachtas Committees (3 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I am currently preparing proposals for a Committee system for the 31st Dáil, for consideration by the Government. Once the Government has approved proposals, I will consult with the Opposition Whips in relation to them. In view of this, I am not in a position at present to comment on the detail of these proposals.

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Deputy Higgins was away in Europe for the past few years and probably does not recall the tradition.