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Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his views regarding the progress made, and the contacts he has had with the person concerned, in relation to the process that he indicated, during Question Time on 14 January 2015, he would initiate in relation to the case of the only person in the history of the State to be retired in the interests of the service, as per Defence Forces Regulation A15, paragraph 18(1)(f); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21355/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

132. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his views regarding the progress made, and the contacts he has had with the person concerned, in relation to the process that he indicated, during Question Time on 14 January 2015, he would initiate in relation to the case of the only person in the history of the State to be retired in the interests of the service, as per Defence Forces Regulation A15, paragraph 18(1)(f); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21355/15]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the role he expects the Defence Forces to play in the 1916 commemorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21284/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

130. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the role he expects the Defence Forces to play in the 1916 commemorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21284/15]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Defence the savings that have been made as a result of the abolition of the Western Brigade; the estimated cost of restoring it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21711/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

127. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Defence the savings that have been made as a result of the abolition of the Western Brigade; the estimated cost of restoring it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21711/15]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he has met the five members of the Defence Force's medical team who have returned home after four months in Sierra Leone, where they assisted efforts to stem the Ebola outbreak; if a replacement team has been sent out; and his plans to harness the skills and experience these members have gained. [21296/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

124. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he has met the five members of the Defence Force's medical team who have returned home after four months in Sierra Leone, where they assisted efforts to stem the Ebola outbreak; if a replacement team has been sent out; and his plans to harness the skills and experience these members have gained. [21296/15]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the involvement of the Irish Naval Service in the Mediterranean migrant crisis; the level of engagement he has had with his European counterparts in alleviating this serious issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21846/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

122. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the involvement of the Irish Naval Service in the Mediterranean migrant crisis; the level of engagement he has had with his European counterparts in alleviating this serious issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21846/15]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence the role of the LE Eithne in the European Union response to the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean; if he will guarantee that it, or any other Irish vessel, will not become involved in any European Union military operations in the Mediterranean, regardless of whether a United Nations Security Council mandate is secured in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21376/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

121. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence the role of the LE Eithne in the European Union response to the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean; if he will guarantee that it, or any other Irish vessel, will not become involved in any European Union military operations in the Mediterranean, regardless of whether a United Nations Security Council mandate is secured in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21376/15]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence the progress on consideration of the report for the Emergency Aeromedical Support Service Establishment Group; when it is envisaged that a decision will be made arising from the contents of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21845/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

120. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence the progress on consideration of the report for the Emergency Aeromedical Support Service Establishment Group; when it is envisaged that a decision will be made arising from the contents of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21845/15]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel currently deployed on United Nations, European Union and other humanitarian missions; his plans in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21292/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

119. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel currently deployed on United Nations, European Union and other humanitarian missions; his plans in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21292/15]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has found a solution to ensure that six ambulances which were purchased for the Defence Forces have been made safe to use, given that, despite costing nearly €900,000, a health and safety audit after the purchase found them unsafe to use; and if changes in the procurement of such vehicles are now in place to ensure this issue does not recur in the future. [21295/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

118. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has found a solution to ensure that six ambulances which were purchased for the Defence Forces have been made safe to use, given that, despite costing nearly €900,000, a health and safety audit after the purchase found them unsafe to use; and if changes in the procurement of such vehicles are now in place to ensure this issue does not recur in the future. [21295/15]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces, male and female, at all ranks; the degree to which the strength of the Defence Forces is likely to fluctuate over the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21330/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces, male and female, at all ranks; the degree to which the strength of the Defence Forces is likely to fluctuate over the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21330/15]

Question· oralPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which ongoing upgrading of military hardware continues, with particular reference to the need to ensure a regular modernisation of all Defence Forces equipment, including aircraft, sea-going vessels and computer systems, in line with best international practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21329/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which ongoing upgrading of military hardware continues, with particular reference to the need to ensure a regular modernisation of all Defence Forces equipment, including aircraft, sea-going vessels and computer systems, in line with best international practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21329/15]

Question· oralPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence if the Irish Defence Forces plan to take any role in the European Union Naval Force Operation in the Mediterranean, which received the approval of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council on Defence on 18 May 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21375/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

113. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence if the Irish Defence Forces plan to take any role in the European Union Naval Force Operation in the Mediterranean, which received the approval of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council on Defence on 18 May 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21375/15]

Question· oralPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if there has been any change in his Department's stance on the use of Lariam by members of the Defence Forces on certain overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21735/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

112. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if there has been any change in his Department's stance on the use of Lariam by members of the Defence Forces on certain overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21735/15]

Question· oralPQ 111asked

111. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the continued presence of Defence Forces personnel in Afghanistan, with particular reference to the prospect of the extension of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation mission there. [21537/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

111. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the continued presence of Defence Forces personnel in Afghanistan, with particular reference to the prospect of the extension of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation mission there. [21537/15]

Question· oralPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his views regarding whether it is appropriate for the LE Eithne to take part in Operation Triton in view of the fact that it is primarily an exercise in border control rather than in humanitarian rescue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21536/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

109. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his views regarding whether it is appropriate for the LE Eithne to take part in Operation Triton in view of the fact that it is primarily an exercise in border control rather than in humanitarian rescue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21536/15]

Question· oralPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the work done by the LE Eithne and its crew, since the ship was deployed to the Mediterranean; his plans to expand the role that the LE Eithne is fulfilling in the region, especially in relation to the recently agreed European Union naval force operation in the Mediterranean. [21693/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

108. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the work done by the LE Eithne and its crew, since the ship was deployed to the Mediterranean; his plans to expand the role that the LE Eithne is fulfilling in the region, especially in relation to the recently agreed European Union naval force operation in the Mediterranean. [21693/15]

Question· oralPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that all current overholders at the Curragh in County Kildare may remain in their current residence for the duration of the current housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21737/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2015

107. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that all current overholders at the Curragh in County Kildare may remain in their current residence for the duration of the current housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21737/15]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the steps he will take to ensure that military memorabilia are returned to Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, in the context where there is an offer available, as per correspondence (details supplied), to ensure that same will be carefully looked after and made available to the public at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21209/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2015

98. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the steps he will take to ensure that military memorabilia are returned to Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, in the context where there is an offer available, as per correspondence (details supplied), to ensure that same will be carefully looked after and made available to the public at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21209/15]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the examination of proposals to establish the emergency aeromedical support service on a permanent basis; and if discussions have taken place with the Department of Defence on this issue. [20762/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2015

18. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the examination of proposals to establish the emergency aeromedical support service on a permanent basis; and if discussions have taken place with the Department of Defence on this issue. [20762/15]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Defence the number of missions to date the emergency aeromedical service has carried out since its launch; the number of these missions that were in County Westmeath and County Longford; when the service will be made permanent; if night-time flying is being considered for the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21043/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2015

99. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Defence the number of missions to date the emergency aeromedical service has carried out since its launch; the number of these missions that were in County Westmeath and County Longford; when the service will be made permanent; if night-time flying is being considered for the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21043/15]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the discussions his Department has had with Kildare County Council regarding the future use of lands at Magee Barracks, Kildare town; if the sale of these lands by his Department is imminent; his plans to honour the explicit written guarantee provided by him and his Department to the community in County Kildare, at the time of the closure, that on disposal of the lands, ten acres of it would be donated to the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20953/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2015

98. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the discussions his Department has had with Kildare County Council regarding the future use of lands at Magee Barracks, Kildare town; if the sale of these lands by his Department is imminent; his plans to honour the explicit written guarantee provided by him and his Department to the community in County Kildare, at the time of the closure, that on disposal of the lands, ten acres of it would be donated to the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20953/15]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide, in tabular form by county, a breakdown for 2013, 2014 and to date in 2015, of the number of suspect devices that the army disposal unit has dealt with. [20923/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2015

96. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide, in tabular form by county, a breakdown for 2013, 2014 and to date in 2015, of the number of suspect devices that the army disposal unit has dealt with. [20923/15]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of overseas missions in which the Defence Forces are currently involved; the number of personnel involved in each mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20921/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2015

94. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of overseas missions in which the Defence Forces are currently involved; the number of personnel involved in each mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20921/15]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence when the next meeting of European Union Defence Ministers will take place; the agenda for same if decided; his priorities for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20920/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2015

93. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence when the next meeting of European Union Defence Ministers will take place; the agenda for same if decided; his priorities for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20920/15]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the most up-to-date figures for the strength of the Reserve Defence Force; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20919/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2015

92. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the most up-to-date figures for the strength of the Reserve Defence Force; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20919/15]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the most up-to-date figures for the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20918/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2015

91. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the most up-to-date figures for the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20918/15]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence when the next meeting of the national emergency co-ordination committee will take place; the number of meetings that have taken place thus far in 2015; the number he has chaired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20917/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2015

90. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence when the next meeting of the national emergency co-ordination committee will take place; the number of meetings that have taken place thus far in 2015; the number he has chaired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20917/15]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence if he will amend records regarding the family of a person (details supplied) who was executed in Arbour Hill 1916; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20888/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2015

89. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence if he will amend records regarding the family of a person (details supplied) who was executed in Arbour Hill 1916; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20888/15]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of females within the Defence Forces who were promoted in 2014 and to date in 2015, by rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20878/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2015

88. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of females within the Defence Forces who were promoted in 2014 and to date in 2015, by rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20878/15]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to introduce an outright ban on corporal punishment and in doing so to remove the reasonable chastisement defence, in order to bring Ireland in line with our commitments under the European Social Charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19802/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2015

28. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to introduce an outright ban on corporal punishment and in doing so to remove the reasonable chastisement defence, in order to bring Ireland in line with our commitments under the European Social Charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19802/15]

Question· writtenPQ 463asked

463. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence the number of public and civil servants under the aegis of his Department who were seconded abroad or to another Department in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21120/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2015

463. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence the number of public and civil servants under the aegis of his Department who were seconded abroad or to another Department in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21120/15]

Question· writtenPQ 462asked

462. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence the number of public and civil servants who were recruited under the aegis of his Department in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21105/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2015

462. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence the number of public and civil servants who were recruited under the aegis of his Department in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21105/15]

Question· writtenPQ 461asked

461. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the current size of the Reserve Defence Force, including the Naval Reserve; his future plans for the reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20528/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2015

461. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the current size of the Reserve Defence Force, including the Naval Reserve; his future plans for the reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20528/15]

Question· writtenPQ 459asked

459. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the mission of the LÉ Eithne which has been sent to serve in the Mediterranean; if it will take part in the EUNAVFOR Mediterranean military mission; if members of the Irish Defence Forces will be involved in any aspect of the EUNAVFOR Mediterranean mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20327/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2015

459. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the mission of the LÉ Eithne which has been sent to serve in the Mediterranean; if it will take part in the EUNAVFOR Mediterranean military mission; if members of the Irish Defence Forces will be involved in any aspect of the EUNAVFOR Mediterranean mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20327/15]

Question· writtenPQ 401asked

401. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of discussions he has had with the Department of Justice and Equality, in relation to the European Union's new proposals regarding the migrant crisis, in particular the one calling for a Chapter 7 United Nations resolution authorising the use of force against traffickers operating out of Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19489/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2015

401. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of discussions he has had with the Department of Justice and Equality, in relation to the European Union's new proposals regarding the migrant crisis, in particular the one calling for a Chapter 7 United Nations resolution authorising the use of force against traffickers operating out of Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19489/15]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

389. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 169 of 30 April 2015, if there are Common Security and Defence Policy measures in North Africa he is opposed to, if proposed by High Representative Mogherini; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19217/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2015

389. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 169 of 30 April 2015, if there are Common Security and Defence Policy measures in North Africa he is opposed to, if proposed by High Representative Mogherini; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19217/15]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Defence if consideration will be provided to a proposal with regard to the sale of Magee Barracks (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19805/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2015

224. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Defence if consideration will be provided to a proposal with regard to the sale of Magee Barracks (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19805/15]

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