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Question· writtenPQ 56asked

93 Deputy Peter Kelly asked the Minister for Defence if the use of dietary and body building supplements by Defence Forces personnel in Chad has been prohibited by military authorities; if personnel were notified in advance of this prohibition; if this prohibition applies to all Defence Force personnel, whether serving at home or overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17746/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

93 Deputy Peter Kelly asked the Minister for Defence if the use of dietary and body building supplements by Defence Forces personnel in Chad has been prohibited by military authorities; if personnel were notified in advance of this prohibition; if this prohibition applies to all Defence Force personnel, whether serving at home or overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17746/09]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

91 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the steps which are being taken to provide for additional personnel numbers in Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17469/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

91 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the steps which are being taken to provide for additional personnel numbers in Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17469/09]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

90 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the representative organisations about the implications for morale of the ban on promotions within the Defence Forces; the steps he will take to counter same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17772/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

90 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the representative organisations about the implications for morale of the ban on promotions within the Defence Forces; the steps he will take to counter same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17772/09]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

113 Deputy Margaret Conlon asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish Troops serving on UN mandated missions; the location of those missions involving more than 12 Irish Defence Force personnel; the expected duration of these missions; if he expects Irish participation in any of these missions to come to an end in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17653/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

113 Deputy Margaret Conlon asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish Troops serving on UN mandated missions; the location of those missions involving more than 12 Irish Defence Force personnel; the expected duration of these missions; if he expects Irish participation in any of these missions to come to an end in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17653/09]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

88 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the expected number and location of overseas Defence Force deployments in the next 12 months, whether under the aegis of the UN, EU or joint operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17811/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

88 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the expected number and location of overseas Defence Force deployments in the next 12 months, whether under the aegis of the UN, EU or joint operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17811/09]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

441 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if agreement on funding and approval has been received to award a contract for the purchase of two offshore patrol vessels for the Naval Service; when a decision will be made on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18115/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

441 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if agreement on funding and approval has been received to award a contract for the purchase of two offshore patrol vessels for the Naval Service; when a decision will be made on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18115/09]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

87 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the progress he expects to make during 2009 in regard to the acquisition by the Naval Service of modern new replacement vessels; if the plan will be delayed by the cuts in the funding for his Department announced in the 7 April 2009 supplementary budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17781/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

87 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the progress he expects to make during 2009 in regard to the acquisition by the Naval Service of modern new replacement vessels; if the plan will be delayed by the cuts in the funding for his Department announced in the 7 April 2009 supplementary budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17781/09]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

86 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the number recruited to the Reserve Defence Forces to date in 2009; the number of potential recruits in the enlistment process prior to 27 March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

86 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the number recruited to the Reserve Defence Forces to date in 2009; the number of potential recruits in the enlistment process prior to 27 March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

98 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the way the €30 million reduction in defence spending, announced in the 7 April 2009 supplementary budget, will be achieved; the instances in which plans to acquire new equipment during 2009 will not proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17770/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

98 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the way the €30 million reduction in defence spending, announced in the 7 April 2009 supplementary budget, will be achieved; the instances in which plans to acquire new equipment during 2009 will not proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17770/09]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

85 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence the major equipment purchases planned for 2009 and 2010; the progress being made in sourcing new equipment and vehicles; if the global economic downturn is resulting in a reduction in equipment prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17649/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

85 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence the major equipment purchases planned for 2009 and 2010; the progress being made in sourcing new equipment and vehicles; if the global economic downturn is resulting in a reduction in equipment prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17649/09]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

82 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that no recruitment to the Defence Forces will take place during 2009; the strength of the Army, the Air Corps and the Naval Service as of 1 January 2009; the projected strength of each at the end of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17771/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

82 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that no recruitment to the Defence Forces will take place during 2009; the strength of the Army, the Air Corps and the Naval Service as of 1 January 2009; the projected strength of each at the end of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17771/09]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

81 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the refurbishment programme for the Creidne ; if he will confirm that the vessel will be available in May 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17779/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

81 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the refurbishment programme for the Creidne ; if he will confirm that the vessel will be available in May 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17779/09]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

79 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the number of civilian employees working for his Department or the Defence Forces under short-term contracts; the number of such contracts that will expire by the end of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17780/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

79 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the number of civilian employees working for his Department or the Defence Forces under short-term contracts; the number of such contracts that will expire by the end of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17780/09]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

110 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the UN’s assistant secretary for peacekeeping, Mr. Edmund Melet, that the UN operation in Chad has less than half the troops required and it is chronically short of helicopters; his views on whether these shortages may expose Irish troops to undue risk; if he has raised the matter with the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17776/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

110 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the UN’s assistant secretary for peacekeeping, Mr. Edmund Melet, that the UN operation in Chad has less than half the troops required and it is chronically short of helicopters; his views on whether these shortages may expose Irish troops to undue risk; if he has raised the matter with the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17776/09]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

80 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence his views on media reports that the UN peace support mission in Chad is at half strength and has insufficient helicopter support; if Ireland may be asked to increase the number of troops contributing to this mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17650/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

80 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence his views on media reports that the UN peace support mission in Chad is at half strength and has insufficient helicopter support; if Ireland may be asked to increase the number of troops contributing to this mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17650/09]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

78 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the fixed and rotary wing air transport support that is available to the Irish battalion in Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17863/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

78 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the fixed and rotary wing air transport support that is available to the Irish battalion in Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17863/09]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

77 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of cases submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in each year since that office was established; the number of persons making claims to that office in each of those years; the number of findings issued in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17654/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

77 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of cases submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in each year since that office was established; the number of persons making claims to that office in each of those years; the number of findings issued in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17654/09]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

464 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the final report of the consultants appointed by his Department to review the medical services of the Defence Forces has been received by his Department; if not, when he expects the report to be submitted; his views on the delay in receiving this report, which was scheduled for completion before the end of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17955/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

464 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the final report of the consultants appointed by his Department to review the medical services of the Defence Forces has been received by his Department; if not, when he expects the report to be submitted; his views on the delay in receiving this report, which was scheduled for completion before the end of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17955/09]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

102 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of the consultants appointed to review the operation of the Defence Forces’ medical services; when he proposes to publish the report; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17656/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

102 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of the consultants appointed to review the operation of the Defence Forces’ medical services; when he proposes to publish the report; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17656/09]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

76 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Defence when the report of the consultants appointed to review the medical services of the Defence Forces will be published; if he will implement the recommendations of the report in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17924/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

76 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Defence when the report of the consultants appointed to review the medical services of the Defence Forces will be published; if he will implement the recommendations of the report in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17924/09]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

75 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence if his Department is still issuing certificates in lieu of lost or destroyed 1916 and War of Independence medals; the number issued in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17657/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

75 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence if his Department is still issuing certificates in lieu of lost or destroyed 1916 and War of Independence medals; the number issued in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17657/09]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

457 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the action being taken to ensure that all members of the Defence Forces who are serving or have served in Chad receive a United Nations medal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18175/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

457 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the action being taken to ensure that all members of the Defence Forces who are serving or have served in Chad receive a United Nations medal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18175/09]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

106 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that Irish troops serving with the UN in Chad may not qualify for UN medals for their tour of duty in view of the fact that they will fall 90 days short of the 400 required; if he will raise this matter with the United Nations with a view to securing medals for these troops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17777/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

106 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that Irish troops serving with the UN in Chad may not qualify for UN medals for their tour of duty in view of the fact that they will fall 90 days short of the 400 required; if he will raise this matter with the United Nations with a view to securing medals for these troops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17777/09]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

73 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Defence if he has received advice from the Chief of Staff or the director of the Defence Forces medical corps on the use of laser eye surgery; when the Defence Forces will introduce guidelines as to the suitability of this treatment for serving troops or future possible recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17753/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

73 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Defence if he has received advice from the Chief of Staff or the director of the Defence Forces medical corps on the use of laser eye surgery; when the Defence Forces will introduce guidelines as to the suitability of this treatment for serving troops or future possible recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17753/09]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

72 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to proceed with plans for the replacement of the Asgard II with a new steel hulled vessel; if estimates are available as to the potential cost; when tenders will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17778/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

72 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to proceed with plans for the replacement of the Asgard II with a new steel hulled vessel; if estimates are available as to the potential cost; when tenders will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17778/09]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

71 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Defence the number of formal meetings he has had with the Permanent Defence Forces representative associations, RACO and PDFORRA, respectively, since first being appointed Minister for Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17892/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

71 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Defence the number of formal meetings he has had with the Permanent Defence Forces representative associations, RACO and PDFORRA, respectively, since first being appointed Minister for Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17892/09]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

70 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Defence if work will commence in 2009 on renovating and converting C House, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin 6, to single officers’ quarters to alleviate the situation of officers forced to live in steel containers at that barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17903/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

70 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Defence if work will commence in 2009 on renovating and converting C House, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin 6, to single officers’ quarters to alleviate the situation of officers forced to live in steel containers at that barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17903/09]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

68 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the details of the concept of the European military Erasmus initiative contained in a recent General Affairs and External Relations Council declaration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17913/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

68 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the details of the concept of the European military Erasmus initiative contained in a recent General Affairs and External Relations Council declaration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17913/09]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

67 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the number of air ambulance and other emergency missions flown by the Air Corps in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; the type of aircraft involved; the types of mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17719/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

67 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the number of air ambulance and other emergency missions flown by the Air Corps in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; the type of aircraft involved; the types of mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17719/09]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

99 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that the phased enhancement of Reserve Defence Force capabilities provided for in the Reserve Defence Force review implementation plan will be completed. [17789/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

99 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that the phased enhancement of Reserve Defence Force capabilities provided for in the Reserve Defence Force review implementation plan will be completed. [17789/09]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

66 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the impact the moratorium on recruitment to the public service is having on the Reserve Defence Force; if he expects the numbers in the RDF to decline in 2009 and 2010; the discussions he is having with the Reserve Defence Force’s representative association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17720/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

66 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the impact the moratorium on recruitment to the public service is having on the Reserve Defence Force; if he expects the numbers in the RDF to decline in 2009 and 2010; the discussions he is having with the Reserve Defence Force’s representative association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17720/09]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

103 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will establish a dedicated maintenance management team for Naval Service vessel maintenance as recommended in the value for money review of Naval Service vessel maintenance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17786/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

103 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will establish a dedicated maintenance management team for Naval Service vessel maintenance as recommended in the value for money review of Naval Service vessel maintenance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17786/09]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

64 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that a preventative maintenance manual will be developed for each vessel in the Naval Service as recommended in the value for money review of Naval Service vessel maintenance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17787/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

64 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that a preventative maintenance manual will be developed for each vessel in the Naval Service as recommended in the value for money review of Naval Service vessel maintenance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17787/09]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

63 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements in place regarding uniforms for female members of the Defence Forces during pregnancy; if a maternity wear uniform is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17869/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

63 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements in place regarding uniforms for female members of the Defence Forces during pregnancy; if a maternity wear uniform is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17869/09]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

61 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the implications of the moratorium on promotions and recruitment in the Defence Forces for the capability of the organisation to fulfil its role in aid to the civil power and its overseas commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18113/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

61 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the implications of the moratorium on promotions and recruitment in the Defence Forces for the capability of the organisation to fulfil its role in aid to the civil power and its overseas commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18113/09]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

59 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Force personnel serving in Chad beyond 15 March 2009 and returning to Ireland in May 2009 will be eligible for the award of a UN MINURCAT mission medal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18112/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

59 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Force personnel serving in Chad beyond 15 March 2009 and returning to Ireland in May 2009 will be eligible for the award of a UN MINURCAT mission medal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18112/09]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

58 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the restrictions placed on Defence Forces personnel serving in Chad in terms of sporting activities in which they are permitted to engage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17791/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2009

58 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the restrictions placed on Defence Forces personnel serving in Chad in terms of sporting activities in which they are permitted to engage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17791/09]

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