Results 441-460 of 3,707 for speaker:Brian O'Shea

Air Accident Investigations. (24 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Deputy Deenihan and I attended the removal of the two Air Corps personnel who lost their lives in this unfortunate accident. I note that the preliminary report stated that, at this point in the investigation, no technical defect has been identified. In the case of an accident of this nature, every effort should be made to bring the process to a conclusion, in the interests of bringing about...

Departmental Expenditure. (24 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Defence the amount paid by the banks for cash escort services provided by the Defence Forces during 2009; if he is satisfied that this covers the full cost of the service provided; if there are plans to seek an increased contribution from the banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9378/10]

Departmental Expenditure. (24 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: I, too, welcome the Minister of State. I hope that if somebody is being appointed to the Cabinet, he will be chosen. Indeed, if there is a wider Cabinet reshuffle, I hope he will find his deserved place. With regard to the cash escorts provided by the Army, can the Minister tell us the value of the cash carried? I note the IBF members are paying 78% of the total costs to be paid by the...

Departmental Expenditure. (24 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Is there an estimate of the additional moneys that will accrue to the State on foot of the new five year agreement that is due to commence and under which other agencies such as An Post and the Central Bank will also be paying?

Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason for the continuing delay in the appointment of a new chairperson to the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9379/10]

Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: I have raised this issue on many occasions. I am continuing to receive a considerable number of representations. The Irish Red Cross is an important organisation and is part of our national life. It has contributed to projects overseas and at home. I understand quite a number of young people are being recruited into it. The continuing bad publicity is not helping matters. I understand...

Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: I ask the Minister of State to convey our concerns to the Taoiseach, who is the acting Minister for Defence. It is reported a document was prepared by the Department which showed the accounts for the year ending 30 September had a domestic deficit of €650,000. The problem we have is the organisation is in drift. There are those who say the recommendations in the internal review group...

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (23 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps she is taking to deal with the excessive waiting times for PRSI refunds. [8916/10]

Written Answers — Maintenance Payments: Maintenance Payments (23 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that maintenance orders are not being enforced by the courts; and the estimated costs to the Exchequer arising from an associated rise in the cost of one parent family payments in view of the fact that many will no longer be reduced by part of the value of the maintenance payment. ...

Written Answers — Pre-school Services: Pre-school Services (23 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to rectify an anomaly which exists regarding the free pre-school year for early childhood care and entry to primary school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9139/10]

Public Transport. (23 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: On Sunday next, 28 February, Bus Éireann will bring a long list of what it euphemistically describes as timetable and route changes into effect. This is part of a cost-cutting plan which will mean that the service between Dungarvan and Mallow provided on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, will cease. This service currently leaves Dungarvan at 9 a.m., returning to Dungarvan at 3.40 p.m. and...

Written Answers — Straitéis 20 Bliain: Straitéis 20 Bliain (18 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 18: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta Chun a fhiafraí den Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé sásta go bhfuil díospóireacht leathan phoiblí ar siúl i leith na Straitéise 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh [8358/10]

Written Answers — Straitéis 20 Bliain: Straitéis 20 Bliain (18 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 20: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén clár ama atá aige maidir leis an dréacht deiridh den Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge a fhoilsiú; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [8357/10]

Community Development. (18 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: I thank the Minister for his reply. Clearly, progress is being made on the issues I have been raising. The áisitheoirí pobail were financed by MSF but that funding was withdrawn. The áisitheoirí teangan were financed by the Minister's Department on the basis of a survey and development plan for the language. Which posts are we discussing in terms of the funding available for Gaeltacht...

Community Development. (18 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: An mbeidh an socrú buan in áit ó 1 Eanáir 2011?

Community Development. (18 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: An mbeidh an maoiniú ar fáil?

Re-appointment of An Coimisinéir Teanga: Motion (18 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Caithfimid é sin a dhéanamh.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance the short to medium term proposals he has in relation to the site earmarked for decentralisation of Ordnance Survey Ireland to Dungarvan, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8430/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the portion of the €5 million fund set up to assist in the development of additional economic opportunities for the labour force previously employed in the ancillary sector of the commercial salmon fishing industry which was allocated to the three Munster Gaeltachts is now closed to applications; if all...

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (17 Feb 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will give an assurance that a school (details supplied) in County Waterford is not in danger of being closed down due to the lack of numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8328/10]