Results 241-260 of 4,350 for speaker:Bobby Aylward

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: I was not the Minister of State with responsibility for defence.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: People were not being treated then as they are now.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: The Minster of State is repeating what he said. I will also repeat myself then. The reality is that we have to ask why ships are tied up and not at sea. Why are we not able to fulfil our obligations? Why are we so far away from our target of 9,500 people in the Defence Forces? The Minster of State spoke about what happened when Fianna Fáil was in government. He is falling back on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: 9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure improved pay and working conditions for members of the Defence Forces; the steps being taken to ensure appropriate supports are available to both current and former members of the Defence Forces that may be experiencing financial difficulties; if he is satisfied that recruitment methods are sufficient; and if he...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: I would like to ask the Minister of State and perhaps more importantly, the Taoiseach, who has overall responsibility, what steps are being taken to ensure better pay and working conditions for the members of the Defence Forces; what steps are being taken to ensure that appropriate supports are available to current and former members who may be experiencing financial difficulties; if he is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: 70. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to deploy additional staff to the embassy in New Zealand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38390/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the possibility of utilising the recently announced €1 million funding for school transport to provide additional bus capacity for approximately 11 concessionary children (details supplied) in Knockmoylan and Ballyhale, County Kilkenny, who have been left without a seat will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: 190. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the possibility of utilising the recently announced €1 million funding for school transport to provide additional bus capacity for approximately 12 concessionary children (details supplied) in Mullinavat, County Kilkenny, who have been left without a seat will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38810/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: 191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the possibility of utilising the recently announced €1 million funding for school transport to provide additional bus capacity for approximately seven concessionary children (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38811/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: 192. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the possibility of utilising the recently announced €1 million funding for school transport to provide additional bus capacity for approximately 13 concessionary children (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38812/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: 213. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of meetings he has engaged with the CEO and-or equivalent of each State agency under his remit to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38388/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: 214. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda public service vehicle inspectors assigned to each Garda division at 9 September 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38389/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: 218. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the review of the Defamation Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38464/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Missions (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: 231. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to travel on a trade mission to Spain; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38387/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alternative Energy Projects (24 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: 382. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding funding streams to subsidise, promote and implement storage energy units, which harness the power of solar and wind energy, within the Irish agribusiness sector; the position regarding the provision of grant funding for farmers for initial purchase of such self-sufficient renewable storage energy units for...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: I have a related question. The programme for Government contains a commitment to examine how best to improve integrated services in the rural bus network for the regions, including school transport. I was very encouraged to hear that an additional €1 million in funding was announced by the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh, in mid-August in order to address the issues...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: Do we have the capacity here in Ireland?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: Do we have the capacity to hold 90 days?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: My understanding is that this matter has gone the legal route.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2019)

Bobby Aylward: But it will.