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551 records in IE in 2006

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Question· writtenPQ 89asked

124 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which members of the Irish Defence Forces have participated in EU or NATO lead or inspired, military training exercises in anticipation of EU battlegroup or PFP engagements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17015/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

124 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which members of the Irish Defence Forces have participated in EU or NATO lead or inspired, military training exercises in anticipation of EU battlegroup or PFP engagements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17015/06]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

120 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if EU battlegroup exercises involving foreign armies will be allowed to take place here as part of our EU battlegroups commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17184/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

120 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if EU battlegroup exercises involving foreign armies will be allowed to take place here as part of our EU battlegroups commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17184/06]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

117 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the approaches which have been made to him or his Department to purchase or co-develop Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17103/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

117 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the approaches which have been made to him or his Department to purchase or co-develop Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17103/06]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

114 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Defence the number of Civil Defence personnel who have relocated to Roscrea, County Tipperary; the number of these who were in the Civil Defence headquarters in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17110/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

114 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Defence the number of Civil Defence personnel who have relocated to Roscrea, County Tipperary; the number of these who were in the Civil Defence headquarters in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17110/06]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

113 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence if the Office of the Ombudsman has been established; the number of cases which have been submitted to that office to date; the number of these which have been dealt with; the outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17124/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

113 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence if the Office of the Ombudsman has been established; the number of cases which have been submitted to that office to date; the number of these which have been dealt with; the outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17124/06]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

112 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the incidents which have occurred between members of the Defence Forces providing security at Shannon Airport and protestors since 1 January 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17101/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

112 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the incidents which have occurred between members of the Defence Forces providing security at Shannon Airport and protestors since 1 January 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17101/06]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

111 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the proposed participation of Irish troops in the EU support operation for the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo; when a Government decision will be made; when troops will be committed to the mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17216/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

111 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the proposed participation of Irish troops in the EU support operation for the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo; when a Government decision will be made; when troops will be committed to the mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17216/06]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

108 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if there have been further meetings of the inter-Departmental Working Group on Emergency Planning to prepare for the anticipated arrival of avian flu here; the outcome of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17219/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

108 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if there have been further meetings of the inter-Departmental Working Group on Emergency Planning to prepare for the anticipated arrival of avian flu here; the outcome of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17219/06]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

106 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the way in which the Defence Act 1960 needs to be amended in order that its wording more closely reflects current practice in the formulation of UN Security Council resolution endorsing peace support operations; the implications for Irish defence policy of such a change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17180/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

106 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the way in which the Defence Act 1960 needs to be amended in order that its wording more closely reflects current practice in the formulation of UN Security Council resolution endorsing peace support operations; the implications for Irish defence policy of such a change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17180/06]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

104 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding his request to military authorities to examine all aspects of the Niemba Ambush in the Congo in November 1960; when he expects this investigation to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17222/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

104 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding his request to military authorities to examine all aspects of the Niemba Ambush in the Congo in November 1960; when he expects this investigation to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17222/06]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

102 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if the Naval Service made a report to the Irish Marine Emergency Service with respect to pollution since 1 January 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17133/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

102 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if the Naval Service made a report to the Irish Marine Emergency Service with respect to pollution since 1 January 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17133/06]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

101 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Defence if the Civil Defence services have participated in exercises under the national emergency plan for nuclear accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17178/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

101 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Defence if the Civil Defence services have participated in exercises under the national emergency plan for nuclear accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17178/06]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

129 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an assessment of the security situation in Liberia; his views on whether the situation necessitates the extension of involvement of Irish troops in the UNMIL mission beyond the November 2006 withdrawal date; if further consultations have been held with the UN Secretary General on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17217/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

129 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an assessment of the security situation in Liberia; his views on whether the situation necessitates the extension of involvement of Irish troops in the UNMIL mission beyond the November 2006 withdrawal date; if further consultations have been held with the UN Secretary General on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17217/06]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

100 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish soldiers travelling to Liberia on the 16 May 2006 on peace keeping duties; the nature of their duties; the other countries in which Irish soldiers are engaged in peace keeping duties under the UN mandate; the number of soldiers involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17200/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

100 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish soldiers travelling to Liberia on the 16 May 2006 on peace keeping duties; the nature of their duties; the other countries in which Irish soldiers are engaged in peace keeping duties under the UN mandate; the number of soldiers involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17200/06]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

99 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the investigation into allegations of the theft of diesel by a Defence Forces’ member in Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17221/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

99 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the investigation into allegations of the theft of diesel by a Defence Forces’ member in Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17221/06]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

118 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if he has held further meetings with the family of a person (details supplied); if the Gardaí have concluded their examination of his Department’s and the Defence Force’s files on the matter to determine whether or not they can provide assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17218/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

118 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if he has held further meetings with the family of a person (details supplied); if the Gardaí have concluded their examination of his Department’s and the Defence Force’s files on the matter to determine whether or not they can provide assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17218/06]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

474 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his views on increasing the strength of the Defence Forces in accordance with requirements arising from future overseas assignments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17421/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

474 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his views on increasing the strength of the Defence Forces in accordance with requirements arising from future overseas assignments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17421/06]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

93 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if a review of the property portfolio of his Department has been carried out; if so, the details of same; if a copy of the report is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17127/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

93 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if a review of the property portfolio of his Department has been carried out; if so, the details of same; if a copy of the report is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17127/06]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

90 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the legislative changes which are necessary in order to remove the voluntary nature of Defence Force personnel being deployed abroad in humanitarian operations in response to natural and man-made disasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17181/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

90 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the legislative changes which are necessary in order to remove the voluntary nature of Defence Force personnel being deployed abroad in humanitarian operations in response to natural and man-made disasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17181/06]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

89 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the cost arising from the Defence Forces’ participation in the military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of the Easter Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17215/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

89 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the cost arising from the Defence Forces’ participation in the military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of the Easter Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17215/06]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

131 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if he will expand on his recent comment that he has increased the number and frequency of simulated emergency response exercises since he was appointed Minister; the number of such exercises that have taken place in that time; the reason for the increase in the number of simulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17214/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

131 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if he will expand on his recent comment that he has increased the number and frequency of simulated emergency response exercises since he was appointed Minister; the number of such exercises that have taken place in that time; the reason for the increase in the number of simulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17214/06]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

84 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Defence the number and type of exercises carried out by the office of emergency planning, since its inception; if a report on same has been published; if it is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17116/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

84 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Defence the number and type of exercises carried out by the office of emergency planning, since its inception; if a report on same has been published; if it is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17116/06]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

473 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the receipts to date from the sale of military installations, decommissioned in 1998 and since either disposed of, rented, leased or otherwise; the amount accruing to the State on an annual basis from such rents or leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17420/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

473 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the receipts to date from the sale of military installations, decommissioned in 1998 and since either disposed of, rented, leased or otherwise; the amount accruing to the State on an annual basis from such rents or leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17420/06]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

82 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Defence if the Air Corps air traffic control was aware of the details of the two recent Ryan Air flights that had to be diverted due to bomb hoaxes; if so, the person who informed them; the role they had in the operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17140/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

82 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Defence if the Air Corps air traffic control was aware of the details of the two recent Ryan Air flights that had to be diverted due to bomb hoaxes; if so, the person who informed them; the role they had in the operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17140/06]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

81 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the criteria for recruitment to the Defence Forces; when the next recruitment drive is planned; if a criminal offence committed by a minor is an impediment to recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17194/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

81 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the criteria for recruitment to the Defence Forces; when the next recruitment drive is planned; if a criminal offence committed by a minor is an impediment to recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17194/06]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

79 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence if lands at St. Bricin’s Hospital, Parkgate Street, Dublin 7 have been conveyed to the local authority or any other body or person; if so, the amount of land which was involved; the remuneration which was received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17122/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

79 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence if lands at St. Bricin’s Hospital, Parkgate Street, Dublin 7 have been conveyed to the local authority or any other body or person; if so, the amount of land which was involved; the remuneration which was received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17122/06]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

458 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has proposals for the GPO, O’Connell Street, and No. 16 Moore Street, Dublin 1, in the context of the commemoration of the events of 1916; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16839/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

458 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has proposals for the GPO, O’Connell Street, and No. 16 Moore Street, Dublin 1, in the context of the commemoration of the events of 1916; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16839/06]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

76 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if there have been further meetings of the all-party group to plan commemorations of the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising; if the group has reviewed the outcome of the recent 90th anniversary commemorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17220/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

76 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if there have been further meetings of the all-party group to plan commemorations of the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising; if the group has reviewed the outcome of the recent 90th anniversary commemorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17220/06]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

133 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Defence the reason the coastguard station leased by his Department has been sold to the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Commission thus depriving the local Battalion of the Reserve Defence Forces of their training centre; if this development is contrary to the criteria under which the reserve was established in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17188/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

133 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Defence the reason the coastguard station leased by his Department has been sold to the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Commission thus depriving the local Battalion of the Reserve Defence Forces of their training centre; if this development is contrary to the criteria under which the reserve was established in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17188/06]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

119 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Defence if the Reserve Defence Forces had to vacate the premises at the Coast Guard Station, Dún Laoghaire, which housed C company of the 62 Reserve Infantry Battalion; the impact same had on the unit; if the lease will be renewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17158/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

119 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Defence if the Reserve Defence Forces had to vacate the premises at the Coast Guard Station, Dún Laoghaire, which housed C company of the 62 Reserve Infantry Battalion; the impact same had on the unit; if the lease will be renewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17158/06]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

130 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces personnel based at the Multinational Brigade Headquarters in Kabul and serving as members of a liaison team with the Afghan National Directorate of Security have had dealings with the operators of a detention site at Bagram holding some 500 so-called terror suspects in primitive conditions, indefinitely and without charges. [17164/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

130 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces personnel based at the Multinational Brigade Headquarters in Kabul and serving as members of a liaison team with the Afghan National Directorate of Security have had dealings with the operators of a detention site at Bagram holding some 500 so-called terror suspects in primitive conditions, indefinitely and without charges. [17164/06]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

92 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if the International Security Assistance Force operating in Afghanistan has dealings with the operators of a detention site at Bagram holding some 500 so-called terror suspects in primitive conditions, indefinitely and without charges. [17162/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

92 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if the International Security Assistance Force operating in Afghanistan has dealings with the operators of a detention site at Bagram holding some 500 so-called terror suspects in primitive conditions, indefinitely and without charges. [17162/06]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

85 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces personnel holding appointments at the International Security Assistance Force Headquarters in Kabul have had dealings with the operators of a detention site at Bagram holding some 500 so-called terror suspects in primitive conditions, indefinitely and without charges. [17163/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

85 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces personnel holding appointments at the International Security Assistance Force Headquarters in Kabul have had dealings with the operators of a detention site at Bagram holding some 500 so-called terror suspects in primitive conditions, indefinitely and without charges. [17163/06]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

74 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces operating in Afghanistan have had involvement with the operators of a detention site at Bagram holding some 500 so-called terror suspects in primitive conditions, indefinitely and without charges. [17161/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

74 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces operating in Afghanistan have had involvement with the operators of a detention site at Bagram holding some 500 so-called terror suspects in primitive conditions, indefinitely and without charges. [17161/06]

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