Results 1,641-1,660 of 3,707 for speaker:Brian O'Shea
- Schools Building Projects. (18 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: I ask the Deputy to resume his seat.
- Schools Building Projects. (18 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: The Deputy must resume his seat.
- Schools Building Projects. (18 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: The Deputy must resume his seat.
- Written Answers — Garda Civilianisation Programme: Garda Civilianisation Programme (13 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals for further civilianisation of the Garda in order to free trained members for front line duty; his views on the view expressed in the final report of the advisory group on Garda management and leadership development that progress in regard to civilianisation has been risible; and if he will make a statement...
- Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (13 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will use the powers available to him under section 22 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 to provide for the traceability of alcohol sold for consumption off premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34536/07]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the concerns of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford in the matter of the energy tax directive 2004. [34678/07]
- Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta à Gallachóir, go dtà an Teach. Tá sé tar éis an Bhille seo a mholadh go dtà an Teach thar ceann an Rialtais. Déanaim chomh-bhrón leis an Aire, an Teachta Brian à Luineacháin, ar bhás a mháthair chéile â go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi. Tá áthas orm labhairt sa dÃospóireacht seo ar Bille na nDlÃ-Chleachtaóirà (An...
- Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: That was provided for in the Labour Party's Bill.
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Defence the recommendations that have been made by the Naval Service/PDFORRA working group in regard to solutions to shortages of skilled personnel in critical areas of the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34148/07]
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the application for subsidiary protection in the State for a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34513/07]
- Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (12 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to empower High Court judges sitting on the Admiralty Marshals Court to waive the State's deduction of 12% levied as court fees in cases where a ship is being sold to recover unpaid crew wages and where it is apparent to the judge that the deduction of the said court fee will reduce the funds available below the...
- Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to claims made at the recent RACO conference that the military medical system is in a state of virtual collapse; the number of qualified medical doctors serving with the Defence Forces; the establishment level for the medical corps; the steps being taken to recruit additional medical personnel; and if he will make...
- Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: I note the Defence Forces have lost a doctor since November as the House was informed last month that the strength of the medical corps was 23. What is the Minister's view on comments by RACO and its general secretary, Colonel Brian O'Keeffe, that the Department of Defence needs to think outside the box and introduce creative thinking on this matter? RACO also proposed annual check-ups of...
- Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: The numbers are moving between 21, 22 and 23. RACO's figures last month were between 18 and 20. Does the Minister stand over his figure of 22 doctors? A mechanism often used by State services when short of professionals is to provide university scholarships to attract applicants. An applicant, when qualified, would then give a specific length of service to the State service sponsor. Such...
- Departmental Expenditure. (12 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: In the Estimates some figures stand out. The reduction in the allocation for consultancy services from â¬50,000 to â¬32,000 is welcome. I am concerned, however, about the 17% reduction in the Reserve Defence Force allocation from â¬12.5 million to â¬10.5 million. There is an 18% reduction in the figure for compensation from â¬7.6 million to â¬6.2 million. There is a 26% increase in...
- Departmental Expenditure. (12 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: Do the Estimates provide fully for the figure of â¬57 million estimated as the cost of the mission to Chad or are we likely to see a Supplementary Estimate at the end of the year, if the mission goes ahead?
- Emergency Planning. (12 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: Is Deputy O'Connor seeking a barracks for Tallaght?
- Overseas Missions. (12 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: One of the questions in the group referred to the â¬57 million cost of the mission and if it will be at the expense of any existing activities of the Army. There is an additional sum of â¬37 million but a â¬20 million in saving specified. Will the Minister assure us this is a saving that would otherwise be spent on people here rather than coming from cutbacks in other areas? On the...
- Overseas Missions. (12 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the proposed deployment of Irish troops to Chad; if a new date for the operation has been set; if the issue of air support for the operation has been dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34478/07]
- Overseas Missions. (12 Dec 2007)
Brian O'Shea: Could the Minister tell us whether the other EU defence Ministers are responding to his call to play their part in providing the necessary support? I know the Minister only wrote to them last week, but has there been any response yet? How does the Minister view the reported declaration by rebel forces in Chad that a state of war will exist against foreign soldiers? Is there a real prospect...