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Archive for the category: ‘Defence’

Justice Committee to engage with designate chairs of Private Security Appeal Board and Property Services Regulatory Authority

Graham Hanlon, chairman designate of the Private Security Appeal Board, and Geraldine Clarke, chairperson designate of the Property Services Regulatory Authority will attend the meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality to discuss their visions and priorities for their agencies over the coming years. The Private Security Appeal Board is an independent [...]

International Women’s Day a fitting recognition of the achievements of women

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality Women, past and present, have much to celebrate and be proud of in many spheres – whether it is political, economic, social, sporting or scientific, according to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality as it marked International Women’s Day. Chairman of the Committee, Deputy David Stanton [...]

Insolvency Arrangements Should Prioritise Protection of Family Home

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality report on Personal Insolvency Bill Families should be facilitated as far as possible to remain in the family home in any insolvency arrangement and the Minister should examine the possibility of including such a provision in legislation, according to a report on hearings in relation to the Scheme of [...]

QUESTION NO: 223

David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence regarding allowances for Defence Forces overseas deployment; the reduction in these allowances proposed in the Budget and the amount this reduction will yield per annum