Results 21-40 of 83 for speaker:Michael Smith

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Feb 2004)

Michael Smith: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Year Name Purpose Cost â'¬ 1999 — 04 Brady, Shipman, Martin Drawing up of an integrated Area Action Plan for Murphy Barracks, Ballincollig, Cork 128,902 1999 — 04 Sir Frederick Snow & Partners Ltd. Review of policy in relation to Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel 12,817 1999 —...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Staff: Defence Forces Staff (17 Feb 2004)

Michael Smith: The military authorities have advised that in 2003 a total of 171 personnel were promoted to the rank of corporal. Of these, 168 were promoted under the terms of Defence Force Regulation A 10, paragraph 37(4). One private was promoted to corporal under the terms of A Administrative Instruction Part 10 paragraph 303. Two privates were promoted to corporal under the terms of Defence Force...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Review: Defence Forces Review (17 Feb 2004)

Michael Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 and 211 together. On 15 January 2003 I approved, in principle, the report of the Reserve Defence Forces review implementation board for the implementation of the recommendations of the special steering group on the Reserve, which had reported to me in September 1999. The Permanent Defence Force is now organised in a three-brigade structure and a Defence...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (17 Feb 2004)

Michael Smith: On 1 July 2003, the Government agreed that Gormanston Camp, County Meath, would be among the State lands released under the Sustaining Progress affordable housing initiative. The intention is that this initiative will be targeted at those who in the past would have expected to purchase a house from their own resources but find that they are unable to do so in the current market. The release...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (17 Feb 2004)

Michael Smith: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 150 on 16 December 2003 wherein I outlined the position in relation to restrictions on the use of land in the vicinity of Casement Aerodrome. Following a review of the Department's safety policy regarding Casement Aerodrome in 1999 a revised policy statement, based on the recommendations of the consultants who conducted the review and having...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (17 Feb 2004)

Michael Smith: A certificate of service (LA89) is issued to all personnel on discharge from the Permanent Defence Force. This document contains all the relevant information pertaining to an individual's military service, including testimonials. It is not possible for a duplicate LA89 to be issued. However, a statement of service (AF643) may be issued on application to Other Ranks Administration Section,...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Mar 2004)

Michael Smith: Why is the Deputy worried about the break-up of the Government?

Confidence in the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government: Motion. (30 Mar 2004)

Michael Smith: They are a mass of contradictions.

Confidence in the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government: Motion. (30 Mar 2004)

Michael Smith: It is in recognition of the Minister's work.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (30 Mar 2004)

Michael Smith: The position is that my Department has agreed in principle to provide a site at the Defence Forces training centre to permit the construction of a new post-primary school. The Department of Education and Science has not sought a meeting with my Department in relation to the matter.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (30 Mar 2004)

Michael Smith: I have no proposals at present to change the status of Castlebar military barracks which is mainly a Reserve Defence Force facility.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Michael Smith: It was ordered on 8 April.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Michael Smith: I am pleased to have an opportunity to contribute to this important debate. As a country, Ireland has a tremendous sense of what migration is about. It is to an extent embedded in our folk memory as generations of our people saw it necessary to leave our shores in search of a better life. For at least a century and a half the Irish were an emigrant people. In more recent times this migration...

Written Answers — Property Acquisitions: Property Acquisitions (4 May 2004)

Michael Smith: My Department does not have a record of discussions or negotiations having taken place in respect of the property referred to in the question.

Seanad: School Accommodation. (6 May 2004)

Michael Smith: I thank Senator Tuffy for providing me with the opportunity of outlining to the House the extensive interventions taken by the Department of Education and Science to address the school accommodation needs of the Lucan area. I wish to clarify that the Department did not state in reply to a freedom of information request that there is a shortfall of 300 pupil places in the Lucan area. The...

Seanad: Defence Forces Accommodation. (6 May 2004)

Michael Smith: I am extremely proud as Minister for Defence to note the dignity which the Defence Forces added to the very special and significant events in the Phoenix Park on 1 May. The professionalism with which they performed their duties over the weekend is a credit to them. In Ireland, the Garda Síochána has the primary responsibility for law and order, including the protection of the internal...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (13 May 2004)

Michael Smith: The person in question is in receipt of a non-contributory pension in accordance with the terms of the Defence Forces (pensions) schemes. She will qualify for a contributory pension under the terms of the contributory spouses' and children's pension scheme in June 2005, when the full contribution liability to the scheme will have been met. At that stage her non-contributory pension will be...

Written Answers — Foreign Military Personnel: Foreign Military Personnel (13 May 2004)

Michael Smith: A total of ten foreign aircraft from the following countries used Casement Aerodrome during the period 30 April 2004 to 3 May 2004: the United Kingdom, Austria, Denmark, Slovenia, Turkey, Finland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. All aircraft carried delegations attending the EU ceremonies on 1 May 2004. Four of these aircraft were military aircraft, namely, those of the United...

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Michael Smith: If the answer is short, there is something wrong; if it is long, there is something wrong.

Rights of People with Disabilities: Motion. (18 May 2004)

Michael Smith: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: " —endorses the Government's intention to circulate a Disability Bill to the Oireachtas as soon as possible to support and underpin participation by people with disabilities in society; —notes that the Bill will, among other things: —establish systems for assessment of need, service...