Results 61-80 of 83 for speaker:Michael Smith

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (25 May 2004)

Michael Smith: Castlebar Barracks contains the headquarters of an infantry FCA battalion and the headquarters of a cavalry FCA battalion. A total of 29 personnel work in the barracks, but on average, only 15 are on duty on any given day. The main use of the barracks in previous years was the annual summer training camps for members of the Reserve Defence Force. However, because of health and safety factors,...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (25 May 2004)

Michael Smith: The lease agreement between the Department and Athgarvan GAA Club covered a term of 21 years with effect from 1 October 1982. The club has sought to extend the tenure of the lease to a term of 99 years and that request is under consideration. My Department expects to be in a position to respond to the club at an early date.

Official Engagements. (1 Jun 2004)

Michael Smith: It was not.

Official Engagements. (1 Jun 2004)

Michael Smith: It was six and a half, I believe.

Written Answers — Air Corps Strength: Air Corps Strength (1 Jun 2004)

Michael Smith: The Irish Coastguard has overall responsibility for the provision of maritime Search and Rescue Service within the Irish search and rescue region. The Air Corps provides the Search and Rescue Service off the north west coast while CHCI, a private operator, provides the service from Dublin, Shannon and Waterford. Late last year, I announced my decision to withdraw the Air Corps from the Search...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (1 Jun 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...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Pensions: Defence Forces Pensions (1 Jun 2004)

Michael Smith: Arising from a recommendation made in 1990 by the Commission on Remuneration and Conditions of Service in the Defence Forces, the Gleeson commission, military service allowance, MSA, was made pensionable in the case of personnel retiring on or after 1 August 1990. This approach was fully consistent with settled public service pensions policy which provides that the benefit of an allowance...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (1 Jun 2004)

Michael Smith: There are no proposals at present to change the status of Castlebar military barracks, which is mainly a reserve Defence Forces facility.

Written Answers — Departmental Internal Audit: Departmental Internal Audit (1 Jun 2004)

Michael Smith: In the period from 1 January 2001 to 31 May 2004, approximately 560 internal audit reports have been completed in my Department. I have arranged for the compilation of a list of the titles of each such report and I will furnish this list to the Deputy as soon as it is finalised.

Seanad: Barron Report: Statements. (7 Jul 2004)

Michael Smith: Tá áthas orm teacht ar ais don Teach seo agus go háirithe deis a bheith agam éisteacht leis an Seanadóir a labhair ar an tuarascáil thábhachtach seo. Gabhaim buíochas faoi leith leis an Chathaoirleach agus leo siúd atá sásta iarracht mhacánta a dhéanamh chun an fhírinne a bhaint amach. I thank Senators for their considered and thoughtful contributions. The Minister for Justice,...

Hospital Services. (1 Feb 2006)

Michael Smith: I wish to share time with Deputy Hoctor. Since 1997 there have been significant developments in the county hospital in Nenagh, including the appointment of a range of consultants, nursing and other staff, the refurbishment and extension of the hospital and the building of a one-stop shop to incorporate a range of administrative and other services. We are now on the cusp of a major extension...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion. (7 Feb 2006)

Michael Smith: Chicken and pork, let us get serious. We need some national spirit.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion. (7 Feb 2006)

Michael Smith: The Deputy should have a bit of courage.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion. (7 Feb 2006)

Michael Smith: Feet on the ground.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion. (7 Feb 2006)

Michael Smith: Deputy Deenihan is strong on the ditch he is on.

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (7 Feb 2006)

Michael Smith: Question 214: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of a day care centre to serve elderly residents in the Borrisokane, County Tipperary, area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3924/06]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (22 Feb 2006)

Michael Smith: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will sign a contract for the acquisition of a site to facilitate decentralisation to Thurles, County Tipperary. [7301/06]

Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (9 Mar 2006)

Michael Smith: Deputy Penrose will have to vote for the budget.

Care of the Elderly. (4 Jul 2006)

Michael Smith: Cé go bhfuil sé déanach, gabhaim buíochas as ucht an seans an rún seo a mholadh. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this matter, despite the fact it is rather late in the evening. The people of north Tipperary very much appreciate the progress made on a number of fronts in the provision of health services to serve the people of that region. Our county...

High Level of Suicide in Irish Society: Statements (26 Oct 2006)

Michael Smith: I dtosach báire, tá mé buíoch as ucht am a fháil chun cuidiú leis na moltaí atá os comhair na Dála i dtaobh an ábhair thábhachtaigh agus uafásaigh seo — iad siúd atá sásta deireadh a chur lena gcuid saolta. I thank the Acting Chairman for giving me an opportunity to contribute briefly to this debate on the many proposals which have been made to deal with suicide, which is a...