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Question· writtenPQ 29asked

57 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the training provided to members of the Defence Forces prior to being deployed overseas that allow them to respond to incidences of gender-based violence and any of his plans to expand or improve this training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12049/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

57 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the training provided to members of the Defence Forces prior to being deployed overseas that allow them to respond to incidences of gender-based violence and any of his plans to expand or improve this training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12049/11]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

53 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which military training and equipment is kept in pace with modern and international standards having particular regard to the need for compatibility during overseas missions for the EU or UN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12074/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

53 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which military training and equipment is kept in pace with modern and international standards having particular regard to the need for compatibility during overseas missions for the EU or UN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12074/11]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

51 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with other Government Departments on the development of a national action plan for UN Security Council Resolution 1325; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12054/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

51 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with other Government Departments on the development of a national action plan for UN Security Council Resolution 1325; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12054/11]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

50 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the cost borne by him and by the Irish Defence Forces in preparations for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12050/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

50 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the cost borne by him and by the Irish Defence Forces in preparations for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12050/11]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

48 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel involved in fighting the bush fires across the country; the cost to the Exchequer of same; and his plans to recoup the costs from Coillte. [12070/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

48 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel involved in fighting the bush fires across the country; the cost to the Exchequer of same; and his plans to recoup the costs from Coillte. [12070/11]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

47 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the deployment of members of the Defence Forces to assist fire crews dealing with gorse fires in parts of counties Donegal, Galway and Mayo at the start of May; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12051/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

47 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the deployment of members of the Defence Forces to assist fire crews dealing with gorse fires in parts of counties Donegal, Galway and Mayo at the start of May; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12051/11]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

46 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the optimum strength of the Defence Forces, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the strength of the officer corp; the degree to which the numbers will be maintained in the future with particular reference to the need to ensure that the strength of the forces is maintained at an adequate level to meet any emergencies that may arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12073/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

46 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the optimum strength of the Defence Forces, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the strength of the officer corp; the degree to which the numbers will be maintained in the future with particular reference to the need to ensure that the strength of the forces is maintained at an adequate level to meet any emergencies that may arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12073/11]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

45 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the implementation of recommendations from the Defence Forces Medical Services Review; the recommendations he will now be prioritising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12053/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

45 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the implementation of recommendations from the Defence Forces Medical Services Review; the recommendations he will now be prioritising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12053/11]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

44 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that there have been no purchases of weapons, ammunition or equipment from the State of Israel since October 2010; his plans to put in place an ethical procurement system for the Defence Forces in which these kinds of materials would not be purchased from Governments involved in systemic human rights abuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12052/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

44 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that there have been no purchases of weapons, ammunition or equipment from the State of Israel since October 2010; his plans to put in place an ethical procurement system for the Defence Forces in which these kinds of materials would not be purchased from Governments involved in systemic human rights abuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12052/11]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

41 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence the amount of Defence Forces personnel and resources that are involved in anti-smuggling and anti-drugs activities and the amount of Defence Forces personnel and resources that are committed to this action on a constant dedicated basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12134/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

41 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence the amount of Defence Forces personnel and resources that are involved in anti-smuggling and anti-drugs activities and the amount of Defence Forces personnel and resources that are committed to this action on a constant dedicated basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12134/11]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

40 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the role that was played by the Defence Forces in providing security for the State visits of Queen Elizabeth II and United States President Barack Obama. [12130/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

40 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the role that was played by the Defence Forces in providing security for the State visits of Queen Elizabeth II and United States President Barack Obama. [12130/11]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

183 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in filling the vacancy for a Government nominee to the central council of the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12026/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2011

183 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in filling the vacancy for a Government nominee to the central council of the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12026/11]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

184 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider incorporating specific term limits for members of the executive committee of the Red Cross into any new proposed Red Cross legislation; if he will consider including the concept of retrospection that is previous service being taken into account for any new members of the executive committee going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12027/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2011

184 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider incorporating specific term limits for members of the executive committee of the Red Cross into any new proposed Red Cross legislation; if he will consider including the concept of retrospection that is previous service being taken into account for any new members of the executive committee going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12027/11]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

182 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence in view of impending new legislation and a new constitution for the Irish Red Cross, he will consider asking the current long serving vice chairman of the IRC to follow the example set by the former distinguished chairman and step down and not go forward for election this year in order to allow for a new start for the Red Cross in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12025/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2011

182 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence in view of impending new legislation and a new constitution for the Irish Red Cross, he will consider asking the current long serving vice chairman of the IRC to follow the example set by the former distinguished chairman and step down and not go forward for election this year in order to allow for a new start for the Red Cross in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12025/11]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

181 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the current vice chairman of the Irish Red Cross intends to go forward for another term on the board of that organisation at its council meeting of 25 May 2011 next bringing his total service to date on the board to 20 years; if he considers this is compatible with best practice governance guidelines especially with regard to board rotation and renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12024/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2011

181 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the current vice chairman of the Irish Red Cross intends to go forward for another term on the board of that organisation at its council meeting of 25 May 2011 next bringing his total service to date on the board to 20 years; if he considers this is compatible with best practice governance guidelines especially with regard to board rotation and renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12024/11]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

179 Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Defence his plans to re-instate the sail-training programme Coiste an Asgard; if he has considered replacing the Asgard II sailing vessel which sank off the coast of France on 11 September 2008; if he has received an insurance payment for the vessel following its sinking; if so, the purpose for which the insurance payment was used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11921/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2011

179 Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Defence his plans to re-instate the sail-training programme Coiste an Asgard; if he has considered replacing the Asgard II sailing vessel which sank off the coast of France on 11 September 2008; if he has received an insurance payment for the vessel following its sinking; if so, the purpose for which the insurance payment was used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11921/11]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

424 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence if he will give permission to a family (details supplied) to erect a commemorative plaque in Arbour Hill Prison to commemorate Bartholomew Teeling who was executed there in 1798. [11636/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2011

424 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence if he will give permission to a family (details supplied) to erect a commemorative plaque in Arbour Hill Prison to commemorate Bartholomew Teeling who was executed there in 1798. [11636/11]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

423 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm the number of credit cards issued by him and to whom; the criteria for issuing such cards; the credit card company used; if a competitive process was used to select the company; if the facility has had to be withdrawn from any person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11552/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2011

423 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm the number of credit cards issued by him and to whom; the criteria for issuing such cards; the credit card company used; if a competitive process was used to select the company; if the facility has had to be withdrawn from any person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11552/11]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

422 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Defence the number of State agencies or organisations under his remit which are paid up members of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation; the name of each agency or organisation; the amount each State agency or organisation paid to the Irish Business and Employers Confederation for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11319/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2011

422 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Defence the number of State agencies or organisations under his remit which are paid up members of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation; the name of each agency or organisation; the amount each State agency or organisation paid to the Irish Business and Employers Confederation for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11319/11]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

421 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence his position in regard to a stated property (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the Department still has legal ownership of same, or if his Department has passed on legal ownership of the property; if so to whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11153/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2011

421 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence his position in regard to a stated property (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the Department still has legal ownership of same, or if his Department has passed on legal ownership of the property; if so to whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11153/11]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

134 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding lands (details supplied) in view of the consideration to the recommendations of the McCarthy report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10932/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2011

134 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding lands (details supplied) in view of the consideration to the recommendations of the McCarthy report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10932/11]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

304 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Defence in view of ongoing forest and gorse fires at various locations throughout the country, if he will consider providing fire fighting services from Defence Forces helicopters; if he will consider the comparative effectiveness and efficiency of aerial fire fighting as distinct from ground fire fighting, with specific reference to the usage of helicopter buckets and bambi buckets, which have the capacity to deliver 2,600 gallons of water; if he will examine the possibility of establishing a national aerial fire fighting service with three or four of these helicopter buckets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10303/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2011

304 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Defence in view of ongoing forest and gorse fires at various locations throughout the country, if he will consider providing fire fighting services from Defence Forces helicopters; if he will consider the comparative effectiveness and efficiency of aerial fire fighting as distinct from ground fire fighting, with specific reference to the usage of helicopter buckets and bambi buckets, which have the capacity to deliver 2,600 gallons of water; if he will examine the possibility of establishing a national aerial fire fighting service with three or four of these helicopter buckets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10303/11]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

303 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the number of members per unit of the Reserve Defence Force paid a gratuity in 2010; the number of training field days held for the RDF in 2009 and 2010 and the number of RDF members who attended each field day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10205/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2011

303 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the number of members per unit of the Reserve Defence Force paid a gratuity in 2010; the number of training field days held for the RDF in 2009 and 2010 and the number of RDF members who attended each field day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10205/11]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the level of State grants and or other supports given to the Institute for International and European Affairs during the past two decades up to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10215/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2011

124 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the level of State grants and or other supports given to the Institute for International and European Affairs during the past two decades up to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10215/11]

Question· writtenPQ 464asked

492 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the future of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, and Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9722/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2011

492 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the future of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, and Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9722/11]

Question· writtenPQ 463asked

491 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence the specific proposals in the programme for Government for which he is responsible; the target dates he has agreed for the delivery of these proposals; and if he will publish an implementation schedule. [9581/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2011

491 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence the specific proposals in the programme for Government for which he is responsible; the target dates he has agreed for the delivery of these proposals; and if he will publish an implementation schedule. [9581/11]

Question· writtenPQ 462asked

490 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons who were recruited into the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps for the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, and to date in 2011; and if there will be further recruitment into the Defence Forces later this year. [9467/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2011

490 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons who were recruited into the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps for the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, and to date in 2011; and if there will be further recruitment into the Defence Forces later this year. [9467/11]

Question· writtenPQ 461asked

489 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the effective strength of the Reserve Defence Force at 31 March 2011; if he will provide a breakdown of same per brigade; the maximum number of effective personnel allowed per brigade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9286/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2011

489 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the effective strength of the Reserve Defence Force at 31 March 2011; if he will provide a breakdown of same per brigade; the maximum number of effective personnel allowed per brigade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9286/11]

Question· writtenPQ 460asked

488 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence, further to Parliamentary Question No. 446 of 18 January 2011, the number of Permanent Defence Forces and Reserve Defence Force applicants currently awaiting processing by the Garda Central Vetting Unit; the number of PDF and RDF applicants who received clearance by the unit each month from September 2010 to March 2011, respectively; the number of same attested per month; the number who have not been attested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9285/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2011

488 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence, further to Parliamentary Question No. 446 of 18 January 2011, the number of Permanent Defence Forces and Reserve Defence Force applicants currently awaiting processing by the Garda Central Vetting Unit; the number of PDF and RDF applicants who received clearance by the unit each month from September 2010 to March 2011, respectively; the number of same attested per month; the number who have not been attested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9285/11]

Question· writtenPQ 459asked

487 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions the Defence Forces explosive ordnance disposal team has been called out in the first quarter of 2011, as compared with the same period in 2010, per Garda region; the number of hoax calls and the number of controlled explosions carried out in both these periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9252/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2011

487 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions the Defence Forces explosive ordnance disposal team has been called out in the first quarter of 2011, as compared with the same period in 2010, per Garda region; the number of hoax calls and the number of controlled explosions carried out in both these periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9252/11]

Question· writtenPQ 457asked

485 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the detail of all permanent Civil Service or non-established positions in his Department with regard to assisting Ministers with constituency work; the monthly salaries for these positions; and if any further appointments are envisaged. [9135/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2011

485 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the detail of all permanent Civil Service or non-established positions in his Department with regard to assisting Ministers with constituency work; the monthly salaries for these positions; and if any further appointments are envisaged. [9135/11]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

445 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of occasions the Defence Forces explosive ordnance disposal team has been called out in the first quarter of 2011 compared with the same period in 2010 for each Garda region; the number of hoax calls received and the number of controlled explosions carried out in both these periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9251/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2011

445 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of occasions the Defence Forces explosive ordnance disposal team has been called out in the first quarter of 2011 compared with the same period in 2010 for each Garda region; the number of hoax calls received and the number of controlled explosions carried out in both these periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9251/11]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

38 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his view that Ireland has been used as a stopover on known rendition circuits; the discussions he has had with the Department of Justice and Equality and Department of Defence on this issue. [8609/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2011

38 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his view that Ireland has been used as a stopover on known rendition circuits; the discussions he has had with the Department of Justice and Equality and Department of Defence on this issue. [8609/11]

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