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Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the most modern training methods remain available to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20817/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2014

171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the most modern training methods remain available to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20817/14]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20816/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2014

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20816/14]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which promotional opportunities in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps remain available in the course of the current year; the number, if any, of such positions to be filled or remaining unfilled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20815/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2014

169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which promotional opportunities in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps remain available in the course of the current year; the number, if any, of such positions to be filled or remaining unfilled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20815/14]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the number of women in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps has increased on an annual basis throughout the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20814/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2014

168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the number of women in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps has increased on an annual basis throughout the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20814/14]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his views regarding the extent to which updated military aircraft remains available to the Defence Forces for training purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20813/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2014

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his views regarding the extent to which updated military aircraft remains available to the Defence Forces for training purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20813/14]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which military hardware, including communications technology, continues to be updated throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20812/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2014

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which military hardware, including communications technology, continues to be updated throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20812/14]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Naval Service and Air Corps have been involved in overseas deployment on foot of EU-UN missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20811/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2014

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Naval Service and Air Corps have been involved in overseas deployment on foot of EU-UN missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20811/14]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which retirement from the Defence Forces in the current year is likely to impact on structures at all ranks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20809/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2014

163. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which retirement from the Defence Forces in the current year is likely to impact on structures at all ranks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20809/14]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which payment has been made in full in respect of Defence Force deployments overseas with the UN or EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20808/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2014

162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which payment has been made in full in respect of Defence Force deployments overseas with the UN or EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20808/14]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has studied submissions from representatives of the Defences Forces with particular reference to retirement on foot of service, if he is amenable to accepting the basis of any such submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20807/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2014

161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has studied submissions from representatives of the Defences Forces with particular reference to retirement on foot of service, if he is amenable to accepting the basis of any such submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20807/14]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence in view of the fact that the 34th anniversary of the murder of soldiers (details supplied) has just passed the steps he has taken to bring their killer to justice. [20623/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2014

159. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence in view of the fact that the 34th anniversary of the murder of soldiers (details supplied) has just passed the steps he has taken to bring their killer to justice. [20623/14]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the request by PDFORRA for a further review of the 21 year limit on contracts for members of the Permanent Defence Force; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this particular requirement will cause serious difficulties for many serving members who have mortgage and family commitments and who have the necessary skills and fitness levels to continue to serve beyond the 21 year limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20570/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

162. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the request by PDFORRA for a further review of the 21 year limit on contracts for members of the Permanent Defence Force; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this particular requirement will cause serious difficulties for many serving members who have mortgage and family commitments and who have the necessary skills and fitness levels to continue to serve beyond the 21 year limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20570/14]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Defence the recreational facilities or areas for residents to exercise that will be retained at the asylum seeker centre Knockalisheen after the proposed sale of lands adjacent to the centre by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20384/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

161. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Defence the recreational facilities or areas for residents to exercise that will be retained at the asylum seeker centre Knockalisheen after the proposed sale of lands adjacent to the centre by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20384/14]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the recreational facilities or areas for residents to exercise that will be retained at the asylum seeker centre Knockalisheen after the proposed sale of lands adjacent to the centre by the Department of Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20383/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

149. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the recreational facilities or areas for residents to exercise that will be retained at the asylum seeker centre Knockalisheen after the proposed sale of lands adjacent to the centre by the Department of Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20383/14]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if the reduction in the number of field engineer companies in the Defence Forces from three to two could hamper the fulfilment of core responsibilities in the assigned role of aid to the civil authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20045/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

27. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if the reduction in the number of field engineer companies in the Defence Forces from three to two could hamper the fulfilment of core responsibilities in the assigned role of aid to the civil authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20045/14]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence in view of the increased movement of United States troops and arms into the region surrounding Ukraine and the Russian border, if he will consider authorising members of the Defence Forces to inspect US military aircraft transiting through Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20055/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

26. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence in view of the increased movement of United States troops and arms into the region surrounding Ukraine and the Russian border, if he will consider authorising members of the Defence Forces to inspect US military aircraft transiting through Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20055/14]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces will undertake any new overseas missions during the remainder of 2014; the number of missions that have concluded thus far in 2014; the details of same; the number that will conclude during the remainder of 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20046/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

24. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces will undertake any new overseas missions during the remainder of 2014; the number of missions that have concluded thus far in 2014; the details of same; the number that will conclude during the remainder of 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20046/14]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his views regarding the operation of the Ombudsman of the Defence Forces; and his views on whether this is a model which could be used by other State agencies. [20061/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

23. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his views regarding the operation of the Ombudsman of the Defence Forces; and his views on whether this is a model which could be used by other State agencies. [20061/14]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence his plans to bring in changes to the system whereby personnel recruited after 1994 are disadvantaged compared to pre-1994 recruits in terms of the gratuity payment, pension arrangements and opportunities for promotion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20051/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

22. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence his plans to bring in changes to the system whereby personnel recruited after 1994 are disadvantaged compared to pre-1994 recruits in terms of the gratuity payment, pension arrangements and opportunities for promotion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20051/14]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence the basis upon which the USS Letye Gulf, a guided missile cruiser was docked in Cobh Harbour on 14 April; the dealings it had with the Irish Navy; and his views on whether this is a breach of our neutrality. [20058/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

20. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence the basis upon which the USS Letye Gulf, a guided missile cruiser was docked in Cobh Harbour on 14 April; the dealings it had with the Irish Navy; and his views on whether this is a breach of our neutrality. [20058/14]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence his plans to review the policy whereby privates and corporals may not serve beyond 21 years from 2015; the impact this will have on the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20057/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

17. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence his plans to review the policy whereby privates and corporals may not serve beyond 21 years from 2015; the impact this will have on the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20057/14]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence if the White Paper on Defence will commit to the restoration of a three brigade structure in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20048/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

16. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence if the White Paper on Defence will commit to the restoration of a three brigade structure in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20048/14]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has received submissions from representatives of the Defence Forces in respect of retirement and recruitment with particular reference to the degree to which previously determined age based retirement is likely to affect the composition of the force in the future; if any modification can be entertained with a view to meeting the concerns expressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20040/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

15. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has received submissions from representatives of the Defence Forces in respect of retirement and recruitment with particular reference to the degree to which previously determined age based retirement is likely to affect the composition of the force in the future; if any modification can be entertained with a view to meeting the concerns expressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20040/14]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence the value of weaponry and equipment for military purpose purchased from Israel or Israeli companies or planned to be purchased from Israel or Israeli companies since March 2011. [20052/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

14. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence the value of weaponry and equipment for military purpose purchased from Israel or Israeli companies or planned to be purchased from Israel or Israeli companies since March 2011. [20052/14]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a breakdown of the security and other costs of the Army barracks which were closed during the term of this Government; and the plans for their future use. [20060/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

13. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a breakdown of the security and other costs of the Army barracks which were closed during the term of this Government; and the plans for their future use. [20060/14]

Question· writtenPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he will expand on media reports in County Kildare that plans are at an advanced stage to develop voluntary housing for ex-servicemen and their families who are currently classified as over-holders by his Department. [20059/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

11. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he will expand on media reports in County Kildare that plans are at an advanced stage to develop voluntary housing for ex-servicemen and their families who are currently classified as over-holders by his Department. [20059/14]

Question· writtenPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the measures that will be undertaken to provide a more representative gender balance in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20042/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

10. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the measures that will be undertaken to provide a more representative gender balance in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20042/14]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence if he will be revising the 21-year rule to enable members of the Defence Forces who are willing and able to continue in service to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20047/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

9. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence if he will be revising the 21-year rule to enable members of the Defence Forces who are willing and able to continue in service to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20047/14]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the plans in place for the Defence Forces to undertake more active conflict resolution as distinct from peacekeeping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20043/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

7. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the plans in place for the Defence Forces to undertake more active conflict resolution as distinct from peacekeeping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20043/14]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence to outline the extent to which ongoing training remains available throughout the Defence Forces, with particular reference to the need to ensure that such upgrading and training standards remain in line with best international practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20041/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

6. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence to outline the extent to which ongoing training remains available throughout the Defence Forces, with particular reference to the need to ensure that such upgrading and training standards remain in line with best international practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20041/14]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence the results of the technical examination into dwellings at the Curragh camp; and his plans to remediate these dwellings and deal with those currently accommodated in the area. [20209/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

5. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence the results of the technical examination into dwellings at the Curragh camp; and his plans to remediate these dwellings and deal with those currently accommodated in the area. [20209/14]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the activities of the Irish Army patrol at Shannon Airport overnight on 24 April in the presence of a US Hercules C130, in view of the fact that this aircraft has been fitted with extra fuel tanks associated with special missions and was twice present in Shannon in March. [20208/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

3. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the activities of the Irish Army patrol at Shannon Airport overnight on 24 April in the presence of a US Hercules C130, in view of the fact that this aircraft has been fitted with extra fuel tanks associated with special missions and was twice present in Shannon in March. [20208/14]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to ensure the safety and protection of whistleblowers within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20331/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

2. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to ensure the safety and protection of whistleblowers within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20331/14]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence further to the decision to reduce the number of Army brigades from three to two within a Defence Forces strength of 9,500 personnel, if the then three operational commanders of the Army were part of a formally constituted prior consultation or study process to advise on the personnel, intelligence, operational, logistical and deployability implications of such a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20329/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2014

1. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence further to the decision to reduce the number of Army brigades from three to two within a Defence Forces strength of 9,500 personnel, if the then three operational commanders of the Army were part of a formally constituted prior consultation or study process to advise on the personnel, intelligence, operational, logistical and deployability implications of such a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20329/14]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

339. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide in tabular form the number of missions the UN, EU and any other organisations have asked the Defence Forces to contribute personnel to in the past ten years; the nature or tasks of the units requested to contribute; and where it was decided not to contribute, the relevant rationale. [20250/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2014

339. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide in tabular form the number of missions the UN, EU and any other organisations have asked the Defence Forces to contribute personnel to in the past ten years; the nature or tasks of the units requested to contribute; and where it was decided not to contribute, the relevant rationale. [20250/14]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

338. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of complaints under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954, as amended, by serving members of the Defence Forces that were handled internally through the Defence Forces' redress of wrongs procedure in 2011, 2012 and in 2013; the number that had progressed to the satisfaction of the complainant within 28 days of the complaint being made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20000/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2014

338. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of complaints under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954, as amended, by serving members of the Defence Forces that were handled internally through the Defence Forces' redress of wrongs procedure in 2011, 2012 and in 2013; the number that had progressed to the satisfaction of the complainant within 28 days of the complaint being made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20000/14]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

337. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of complaints initiated by former members of the Defence Forces that were received by the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19999/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2014

337. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of complaints initiated by former members of the Defence Forces that were received by the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19999/14]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

336. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of complaints initiated by former members of the Defence Forces that were received by the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in 2012; the number received during the tenure of the current ombudsman; the number received during the tenure of his predecessor during that year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19998/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2014

336. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of complaints initiated by former members of the Defence Forces that were received by the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in 2012; the number received during the tenure of the current ombudsman; the number received during the tenure of his predecessor during that year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19998/14]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

335. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of new cases referred to the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in 2013; the number of final reports containing adjudication and final recommendations made during 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19997/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2014

335. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of new cases referred to the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in 2013; the number of final reports containing adjudication and final recommendations made during 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19997/14]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

334. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of final reports containing adjudication and final recommendations made in 2012; the number referred during the tenure of the current Ombudsman for the Defence Forces; the number referred during the tenure of his predecessor during that year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19996/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2014

334. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of final reports containing adjudication and final recommendations made in 2012; the number referred during the tenure of the current Ombudsman for the Defence Forces; the number referred during the tenure of his predecessor during that year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19996/14]

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