Results 161-180 of 861 for speaker:Joe Sherlock

Defence Forces Regulations. (1 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Does the Minister believe that the situation is blatantly unfair and will he consider changing it? I will write to the Minister about this issue.

Bullying in the Workplace. (1 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Arising from Question No. 114, has the Minister's attention been drawn to recent comments from a person (details supplied) that bullying is rife in the military despite the launch by the Defence Forces of an anti-bullying campaign? The question arose some time ago of people perhaps being afraid to complain of bullying, but the question which now arises is why, if no problem exists regarding...

Overseas Missions. (1 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: The Minister gives lengthy replies to parliamentary questions and I often find it difficult to pick up the main point. Members of the Defence Forces serve overseas on 19 non-UN missions, according to the Defence Forces website, including the KFOR and SFOR missions, which involve more than 1,400 personnel. How can the Minister assert that the Defence Forces cannot travel abroad, even for...

Overseas Missions. (1 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Is the Minister saying the UN does not establish these missions but they are authorised by the UN? How can he reconcile that distinction with the wording of the Defence Acts, which defines a UN mission as one established by the Security Council?

Overseas Missions. (1 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I know that the Minister has said it, but is the Government's position still that our international commitment will be confined to the Petersberg Tasks, with a UN mandate necessary? Perhaps I might quote from the Petersberg Tasks, and Missions for the EU Military Forces. Of Article 17.2 of the Treaty on European Union it states the following. Questions referred to in this Article shall...

Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Will the Taoiseach say when the building control Bill will be brought before the House to strengthen the enforcement power of local authorities under the Building Control Act 1970?

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: It is a very small issue.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: It is a very small issue for wealthy people.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: I wish to share time with Deputy Lynch. The Bill will amend the Health Act 1970 to address two matters — the charging of patients for maintenance and inpatient services in residential hospitals and the introduction of doctor only medical cards. The issue of who is entitled to be refunded as a result of illegal charges in community hospitals where contract beds were provided is clear but...

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: As there appears to be a difference of opinion between the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister for Defence in the matter of troops serving overseas, when will the defence (amendment) Bill, which will deal with certain aspects of the Act, be dealt with?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount in corporation tax paid by the banks and other financial institutions in the latest year for which figures are available; his views on whether this represents a fair return in regard to the huge profits now being made, particularly by banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7203/05]

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (3 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of foreign guests who stayed at Farmleigh House during 2004; if he has plans for greater access by community or voluntary groups to Farmleigh's facilities in view of its low level of usage as a Government guest house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7204/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (8 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, further to his reply of 2 February 2005, under the terms of the comprehensive agreement of December 2004, any party entitled to nominate Ministers to the Executive of the Northern Ireland Assembly would lose their automatic right to ministerial positions should they choose to abstain on the vote for the First and Deputy First...

Written Answers — United Nations Missions: United Nations Missions (8 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on Ireland's current and possible future involvement in United Nations peacekeeping missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7716/05]

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (9 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to propose amendments to the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002 in view of the recent High Court award to a victim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7960/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to review the forward planning system in the building unit of her Department in view of the increasing problems of schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7959/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Inquiries: Departmental Inquiries (10 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress made with regard to the inquiry ordered by his Department into alleged irregularities in the fishing industry in Killybegs, County Donegal; the main conclusions of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8219/05]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (10 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed in a recent report commissioned on behalf of eight fishing agencies in Ireland, Britain and Norway that gil-net or ghost-net fishing in Irish waters has led to the decimation of a number of species, including sharks; the steps he intends to take to...

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: Will the Tánaiste say if it is proposed to bring in the electricity Bill to convert the ESB into a plc under the Companies Act, and also, when the third level student supports Bill will be introduced? In my county, students at the end of their first session have not yet been paid their grants.

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Joe Sherlock: It is referred to in No. 43.