Results 1-5 of 5 for defence forces strength speaker:Joe Costello
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (20 Jan 2010)
Joe Costello: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1976/10]
- Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)
Joe Costello: ...from the normal procedure in the sense that if the DPP operates and prosecutes on behalf of the people, the DPP is prosecuting on behalf of nobody other than himself or herself. What is the strength of that prosecution? Given that it does not carry the weight of the people, what weight does it carry? On whose behalf is the DPP prosecuting, other than on his own behalf? It appears that...
- Defence (Amendment) No. 2 Bill 2006: Second Stage (1 Mar 2007)
Joe Costello: ...have thought that he might have tabled this Bill for a date on which he was in the country, meaning that he might be available in the House. It is not that often that we have legislation on the Defence Forces. The Minister might have made an effort to ensure that it was on the agenda when he was present. He could have instructed us or discussed it with the Government Whip to that...
- Overseas Missions: Motion. (11 Oct 2006)
Joe Costello: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the proposed deployment of a contingent of the Permanent Defence Force for service with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. The recent conflict caused major international difficulties over the summer and gripped Ireland and other countries owing to the slaughter of civilians and destruction of infrastructure that took place in Lebanon. Once...
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)
Joe Costello: I welcome the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, and lament the fact that, once again, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, is not present. It appears he prefers to spend most of his time making statements outside the House. When we are dealing with such a fundamental issue as the restructuring of the Garda SÃochána, and fundamental legislation, I would have...