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Question· writtenPQ 296asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
359 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Defence if he will list and number the pilot schemes or projects that are being funded, overseen, or in any way supported by his Department; the purpose of each project; the start up date of each project; the time-scale for each project; the projected completion date for each project; the date that a report evaluating the project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[22061/08]
Question· writtenPQ 295asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
358 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the name of the company which is contracted by his Department to transport the Irish Army’s equipment from Cameroon to the EUFOR Base in Chad; and when the contract arrangements were finalised and signed.
[22042/08]
Question· writtenPQ 294asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
357 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the reservists in integrated units will be trained in the use of heavy artillery and all other military equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[21830/08]
Question· writtenPQ 293asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
356 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the proposals, in regard to Reserve Defence Force members taking part in overseas operations, he has in regard to those members’ income being maintained while overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[21723/08]
Question· writtenPQ 292asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
355 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the official establishment number for the Army Ranger Wing; the number serving in the ARW in 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[21699/08]
Question· writtenPQ 133asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008
130 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Defence if Ireland is part of the European Defence Agency’s intergovernmental regime for defence procurement; if so, if this participation was subject to the agreement of Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 132asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008
129 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Defence the projects Ireland are involved in within the European Defence Agency and what these projects entail; the purpose of these projects; the financial implications for those participating Member States; the financial contribution Ireland is making or expected to make arising from membership of the EDA; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[21557/08]
Question· writtenPQ 131asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008
128 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Defence if he will define common defence as referred to in the Lisbon treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[21555/08]
Question· writtenPQ 85asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008
82 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will clarify the position of Enterprise Ireland in relation to the European Defence Agency; the purpose of those attending meetings of the EDA from Enterprise Ireland; the nature of EDA meetings attended by Enterprise Ireland; the number of EDA meetings which Enterprise Ireland attended; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[21553/08]
Question· writtenPQ 80asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008
77 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the purpose of the mutual defence clause in the Lisbon treaty; if those to be defended and participating in the mutual defence refer solely to members of the EU which are being defended and who will do the defending under this clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[21554/08]
Question· writtenPQ 263asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2008
326 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if members of the Reserve Defence Force will be covered under the non-statutory personal injuries compensation scheme for members of the RDF if they sustain an injury whilst training on their own time to achieve and maintain a level of fitness to pass the Permanent Defence Force fitness tests; if the members of the Reserve Defence Force will be granted use of training facilities and access to PDF PTIs; if not if the Defence forces will pay for gym subscription as the territorial army in Britain do, to help them achieve the fitness levels they want them to pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[21213/08]
Question· writtenPQ 262asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2008
325 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if serving members of the Reserve Defence Forces are excluded from all national and EU legislation governing employment rights when undergoing full-time paid training for periods exceeding 21 consecutive days, when undergoing full-time paid training for periods not exceeding 21 consecutive days and when undergoing unpaid training; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[21212/08]
Question· writtenPQ 351asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
418 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of speeding summonses that have been dismissed due to the defence of non receipt of the notification by post; the reason that such communications are not delivered by registered post; the proposals he has to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[21024/08]
Question· writtenPQ 325asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
392 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants within his Department at the grade of assistant principal or higher; the number of whom were recruited to those roles from outside of the Civil Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20672/08]
Question· writtenPQ 280asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
280 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the other Departments in addition to the Department of Defence which have prepared biodiversity plans in accordance with the national biodiversity plan; the steps he is taking to ensure that those Departments that are required to prepare a biodiversity plan and have not done so, do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20504/08]
Question· writtenPQ 235asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
234 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number and location of Irish troop deployments on overseas missions; the strength and nature of the mission in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 234asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
233 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the extent of military hardware available to Irish troops on all overseas missions at present is adequate to meet military as well as health and safety requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 233asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
231 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of coastal surveillance here having particular regard to the degree to which Navy and Air Corps personnel are required in the context of such surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20540/08]
Question· writtenPQ 232asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
229 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent of discussions he has had with his UN or EU colleagues in the matter of participation by Irish personnel in battlegroups or rapid response forces at various locations in Europe or elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 231asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
228 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Navy and Air Corps personnel currently involved or expected to be involved in present or future EU or UN overseas deployments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 230asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
227 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of cash in transit missions supported by the Defence Forces in each of the past three years; the extent to which payment has been made to the Exchequer in lieu thereof by the various financial agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 229asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
226 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that all Irish troops based at home or abroad including the Navy and Air Corps are trained to the highest possible international standards and that the same degree of modern technology is made available to them as is available to other armies worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20535/08]
Question· writtenPQ 228asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
225 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Defence the reason discussions are taking place under the conciliation and arbitration scheme in relation to payment of the permanent instructors allowance to qualified MT instructors with the transport company, Collins Barracks, Cork, in view of the fact that two corporals in Transport G, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin are already being paid this allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20280/08]
Question· writtenPQ 227asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
224 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence if he personally pays the toll charges incurred on his travels; if not, the cost to the taxpayer of such tolls for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 226asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
223 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to make available to historians and to the public, records of the military pensions archive in his Department.
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Question· writtenPQ 53asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
49 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide annual subventions to support and encourage the work of the officially recognised veterans groups ONET and IUNVA.
[20174/08]
Question· writtenPQ 52asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
48 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Department of Education and Science with a view to having Defence Forces personnel visiting schools to outline the peacekeeping role of the Defence Forces throughout the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20164/08]
Question· writtenPQ 51asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
47 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to conduct regular reviews of the operation of the equality and anti-bullying measures in the military.
[20177/08]
Question· writtenPQ 50asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
46 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure that investment in the Defence Forces continues to grow with the full commercial value of all defence property disposals to be received by his Department for investment in capital projects and new equipment.
[20167/08]
Question· writtenPQ 49asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
45 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if the Army Equitation School recruited the required number of grooms; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20160/08]
Question· writtenPQ 48asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
43 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the additions to the Air Corps fleet scheduled for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20158/08]
Question· writtenPQ 47asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
42 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to continue the ongoing policy of recruitment to the Reserve Defence Forces through regular and targeted recruitment campaigns.
[20171/08]
Question· writtenPQ 46asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
41 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his briefing by the military in Kosovo regarding the situation on the ground since Kosovo became independent in February 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20153/08]
Question· writtenPQ 45asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
39 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his talks with the Austrian Defence Minister, Mr. Norbert Darabos, regarding the involvement of both Ireland and Austria as neutral countries in the UN mission to Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20154/08]
Question· writtenPQ 44asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
38 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to fully execute the Reserve Defence Forces implementation plan by the 2009 target.
[20170/08]
Question· writtenPQ 43asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
37 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence the number of females who are serving with the Defence Forces at present at various levels; the number that were recruited each year since 2005; the projected number for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 42asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
36 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that in view of the success of the USAC scheme, the scheme will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 41asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
35 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to prepare a second White Paper on defence for the period 2011 to 2020.
[20165/08]
Question· writtenPQ 40asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
34 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the replacement of three of the older Naval Service vessels between the present date and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20157/08]
Question· writtenPQ 39asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
33 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the all-party 1916 centenary commemoration committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20156/08]
Question· writtenPQ 38asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
32 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure Irish troops have the most modern and effective range of protective equipment, weaponry and training available.
[20176/08]
Question· writtenPQ 37asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
31 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Defence if he had recent discussions with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform regarding the possible use of the Defence Forces under their ATCP commitment in cases of serious public order circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 36asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
29 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the effect the Lisbon treaty will have on Irish neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20155/08]
Question· writtenPQ 35asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
26 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to fast track the civilianisation of all outstanding agreed posts.
[20169/08]
Question· writtenPQ 34asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
25 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the centres that applied to his Department to have a Permanent Defence Forces presence at their 2008 St. Patrick’s Day parade; if he will list those that were refused and those agreed; the description of the presence in each of the successful centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20149/08]
Question· writtenPQ 33asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
24 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to continue the ongoing policy of annual recruitment and maintain the present establishment.
[20168/08]
Question· writtenPQ 32asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
22 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the number recruited into the Reserve Defence Force since 1 January 2008; the number who have retired in that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20159/08]
Question· writtenPQ 31asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
30 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to making the Defence Forces medical corps more attractive to doctors in order that the critical shortage of doctors in the Defence Forces can be dealt with.
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Question· writtenPQ 30asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
27 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence his views on offering a rotation in the Defence Forces as part of the postgraduate medical training scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 29asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008
21 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to develop the role and contribution of the medical corps and expand its capacity to deliver a range of medical facilities on UN mandated missions.
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