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Question· writtenPQ 15asked

14 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the amount of occasions the Government jet has been used since its delivery to the Government in December 2003; the purposes for which the Government jet was used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3375/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

14 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the amount of occasions the Government jet has been used since its delivery to the Government in December 2003; the purposes for which the Government jet was used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3375/04]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

13 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence if the contract for the sale of Clancy Barracks has been concluded and signed; the reasons for the long delay in concluding the matter, in view of the fact that it is almost 18 months since the completion of the sale was announced; the conditions attached to the sale of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3302/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

13 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence if the contract for the sale of Clancy Barracks has been concluded and signed; the reasons for the long delay in concluding the matter, in view of the fact that it is almost 18 months since the completion of the sale was announced; the conditions attached to the sale of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3302/04]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

11 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of medical doctors serving as officers in the Defence Forces; the way in which it compares with the establishment level; the steps being taken to fill outstanding vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3289/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

11 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of medical doctors serving as officers in the Defence Forces; the way in which it compares with the establishment level; the steps being taken to fill outstanding vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3289/04]

Question· writtenPQ 11asked

10 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the reason persons who are coeliacs are not regarded as suitable to be members of the Naval Service; if he will reconsider that policy, especially in view of the negative message that it sends out and the full role coeliacs play in other walks of life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3284/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

10 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the reason persons who are coeliacs are not regarded as suitable to be members of the Naval Service; if he will reconsider that policy, especially in view of the negative message that it sends out and the full role coeliacs play in other walks of life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3284/04]

Question· writtenPQ 10asked

9 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence when it is intended to proceed with the plans to acquire a fleet of light armoured vehicles for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3299/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

9 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence when it is intended to proceed with the plans to acquire a fleet of light armoured vehicles for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3299/04]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

8 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the progress of the investigation into the circumstances in which a suspected pipe bomb was found inside the perimeter of Gormanston Army Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3298/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

8 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the progress of the investigation into the circumstances in which a suspected pipe bomb was found inside the perimeter of Gormanston Army Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3298/04]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

6 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for damages for deafness determined in court or settled out of court at the latest date for which figures are available; the amount paid out to date in terms of damages or legal costs; the number of such claims outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3304/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

6 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for damages for deafness determined in court or settled out of court at the latest date for which figures are available; the amount paid out to date in terms of damages or legal costs; the number of such claims outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3304/04]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

5 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if he has plans to review the position of widows of those who lost their lives serving with the United Nations in the Congo in view of the very small sums that they received in compensation and pensions at the time; if he will consider making an ex gratia payment to those involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3484/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

5 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if he has plans to review the position of widows of those who lost their lives serving with the United Nations in the Congo in view of the very small sums that they received in compensation and pensions at the time; if he will consider making an ex gratia payment to those involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3484/04]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

3 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the agendas for the various meetings of EU Defence Ministers and of EU defence directors during Ireland's EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3374/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

3 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the agendas for the various meetings of EU Defence Ministers and of EU defence directors during Ireland's EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3374/04]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concerns in the north west arising from his decision to terminate Air Corps participation in search and rescue services; and if he can guarantee that there will be no diminution in the standard of services to coastal and island communities by the new operating company. [3520/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

4 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concerns in the north west arising from his decision to terminate Air Corps participation in search and rescue services; and if he can guarantee that there will be no diminution in the standard of services to coastal and island communities by the new operating company. [3520/04]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

2 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the basis on which he decided to end the Air Corps role in search and rescue operations from Sligo; the cost of hiring and maintaining the private helicopter service that will replace it; if his attention has been drawn to the description of the decision as very regressive by the Irish Fish Producers Organisation; the duties the personnel transferred out of Sligo will now perform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3483/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

2 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the basis on which he decided to end the Air Corps role in search and rescue operations from Sligo; the cost of hiring and maintaining the private helicopter service that will replace it; if his attention has been drawn to the description of the decision as very regressive by the Irish Fish Producers Organisation; the duties the personnel transferred out of Sligo will now perform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3483/04]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

54 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that adequate medical and military supplies are available to the Irish troops serving in Liberia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3529/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

54 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that adequate medical and military supplies are available to the Irish troops serving in Liberia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3529/04]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent visit to Liberia and the meetings attended while there; and if he has satisfied himself with conditions, including health and safety, under which members of the Irish peacekeeping personnel are operating. [3519/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

1 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent visit to Liberia and the meetings attended while there; and if he has satisfied himself with conditions, including health and safety, under which members of the Irish peacekeeping personnel are operating. [3519/04]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

227 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that married quarters in the Curragh Camp meet with current health and safety regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3269/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

227 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that married quarters in the Curragh Camp meet with current health and safety regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3269/04]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

225 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the last time that a structural survey was carried out on the married quarters of Defence personnel in the Curragh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3267/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

225 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the last time that a structural survey was carried out on the married quarters of Defence personnel in the Curragh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3267/04]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

499 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of meetings he has had with local community groups in Kildare in regard to the decision to provide housing at McGee barracks, Kildare; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Minister for Defence agreed with these groups that a certain acreage of the site would be provided for county activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3133/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

499 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of meetings he has had with local community groups in Kildare in regard to the decision to provide housing at McGee barracks, Kildare; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Minister for Defence agreed with these groups that a certain acreage of the site would be provided for county activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3133/04]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

280 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Finance the consideration given to decentralising the Department of Defence to Kildare town, to optimise the true potential of the Magee Barracks site given that Kildare County Council rezoned land for housing in Kildare town in their recent development plan for the town to meet the needs for housing in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3128/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

280 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Finance the consideration given to decentralising the Department of Defence to Kildare town, to optimise the true potential of the Magee Barracks site given that Kildare County Council rezoned land for housing in Kildare town in their recent development plan for the town to meet the needs for housing in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3128/04]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

236 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence his policy in respect of provision of local, nutritious food in the canteens and restaurants in the Department; the percentage of the purchased provisions which are produced locally; the percentage which is imported; the percentage of the food on sale which is fast food; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3063/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

236 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence his policy in respect of provision of local, nutritious food in the canteens and restaurants in the Department; the percentage of the purchased provisions which are produced locally; the percentage which is imported; the percentage of the food on sale which is fast food; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3063/04]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

234 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if he will undertake a study of all orders made by him that could now be considered to be potentially in breach of Article 25 of the Constitution in view of the judgment of the High Court that the Aliens Order was unconstitutional due to the fact that it constituted an attempt to determine by secondary legislation a matter that ought to have been determined by the Oireachtas itself; if he intends to undertake the introduction of any legislation to remove the constitutional infirmity of any existing orders in view of this judgment; and if not, the reason therefor. [2730/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

234 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if he will undertake a study of all orders made by him that could now be considered to be potentially in breach of Article 25 of the Constitution in view of the judgment of the High Court that the Aliens Order was unconstitutional due to the fact that it constituted an attempt to determine by secondary legislation a matter that ought to have been determined by the Oireachtas itself; if he intends to undertake the introduction of any legislation to remove the constitutional infirmity of any existing orders in view of this judgment; and if not, the reason therefor. [2730/04]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

239 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the proposed handover of property, namely Magee Barracks, Kildare, to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for social and affordable housing, when Magee Barracks is the most suitable location at least cost to the taxpayer for the headquarters of the decentralised Department of Defence. [3126/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

239 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the proposed handover of property, namely Magee Barracks, Kildare, to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for social and affordable housing, when Magee Barracks is the most suitable location at least cost to the taxpayer for the headquarters of the decentralised Department of Defence. [3126/04]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

237 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if the purpose for closing Magee Barracks in Kildare in 1998 was to sell the property on the open market to obtain the best price to provide funding for the reinvestment in the infrastructure of the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3124/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

237 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if the purpose for closing Magee Barracks in Kildare in 1998 was to sell the property on the open market to obtain the best price to provide funding for the reinvestment in the infrastructure of the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3124/04]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

233 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence in view of his commitment to the citizens of Kildare town to provide for the proper and balanced development of Kildare, following the closure of Magee Barracks in 1998, if he will make a statement on the matter, given that the commitment is not now being honoured. [3122/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

233 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence in view of his commitment to the citizens of Kildare town to provide for the proper and balanced development of Kildare, following the closure of Magee Barracks in 1998, if he will make a statement on the matter, given that the commitment is not now being honoured. [3122/04]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

232 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the reason that account was not taken of the representations of the townspeople and business community of Kildare town regarding the Kildare town development plan, and to the commitments to the community of Kildare, when it was announced without prior notice in 2003 that Magee Barracks, Kildare, was designated as a location for social and affordable housing. [3120/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

232 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the reason that account was not taken of the representations of the townspeople and business community of Kildare town regarding the Kildare town development plan, and to the commitments to the community of Kildare, when it was announced without prior notice in 2003 that Magee Barracks, Kildare, was designated as a location for social and affordable housing. [3120/04]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

79 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has retained land from the former Murphy's barracks in Ballincollig to transfer and allow for the construction of a new Garda station; and if such a transfer will have to be conducted through the new owners of the site. [2611/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2004

79 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has retained land from the former Murphy's barracks in Ballincollig to transfer and allow for the construction of a new Garda station; and if such a transfer will have to be conducted through the new owners of the site. [2611/04]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

78 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the investigation held into allegations that members of the Air Corps based in Sligo were subjected to bullying, prior to the recent decision to terminate the helicopter service based there; if specific complaints of bullying or harassment were received; the actions taken as a result of any such complaints; if it is intended to review his decision to terminate the search and rescue service operated by the Air Corps from Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2572/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2004

78 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the investigation held into allegations that members of the Air Corps based in Sligo were subjected to bullying, prior to the recent decision to terminate the helicopter service based there; if specific complaints of bullying or harassment were received; the actions taken as a result of any such complaints; if it is intended to review his decision to terminate the search and rescue service operated by the Air Corps from Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2572/04]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

51 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures he intends to being forward to deal with the activities of criminal gangs in regard to his address to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights on 9 December 2003; when he expects the legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2433/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2004

51 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures he intends to being forward to deal with the activities of criminal gangs in regard to his address to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights on 9 December 2003; when he expects the legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2433/04]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

213 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if the Air Corps has the professional expertise and necessary manpower to effectively maintain and service two Garda helicopters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2545/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

213 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if the Air Corps has the professional expertise and necessary manpower to effectively maintain and service two Garda helicopters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2545/04]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

211 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence if a survey of staff to determine interest in participating in the decentralisation programme has been undertaken in his Department; when it will be completed; and if the results will be published or otherwise made available to Deputies. [2326/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

211 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence if a survey of staff to determine interest in participating in the decentralisation programme has been undertaken in his Department; when it will be completed; and if the results will be published or otherwise made available to Deputies. [2326/04]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

210 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that there has been full compliance with Government contract procedures in the award of a contract for the maintenance of the Garda helicopters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2528/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

210 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that there has been full compliance with Government contract procedures in the award of a contract for the maintenance of the Garda helicopters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2528/04]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

268 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the details of all instances in which his Department has provided for local community gain, following the closure and sale of Army barracks, including the nature and extent of that gain. [2281/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

268 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the details of all instances in which his Department has provided for local community gain, following the closure and sale of Army barracks, including the nature and extent of that gain. [2281/04]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

267 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Defence if a survey of staff in his Department has been conducted to ascertain the number willing to take part in the Government decentralisation plans; if he will detail the results of any such survey and the number of staff who wish to decentralise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2234/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

267 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Defence if a survey of staff in his Department has been conducted to ascertain the number willing to take part in the Government decentralisation plans; if he will detail the results of any such survey and the number of staff who wish to decentralise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2234/04]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

266 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Defence if he established the person responsible for the failure to carry out proper procedures that led to an incident in the Glen of Imal on the night of 27 November 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2069/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

266 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Defence if he established the person responsible for the failure to carry out proper procedures that led to an incident in the Glen of Imal on the night of 27 November 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2069/04]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

265 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that every soldier and officer involved in an incident in the Glen of Imal on the night of 27 November 2001 were treated fairly in subsequent inquiries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2068/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

265 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that every soldier and officer involved in an incident in the Glen of Imal on the night of 27 November 2001 were treated fairly in subsequent inquiries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2068/04]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

264 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the outcome of an inquiry in relation to an incident in the Glen of Imal on 27 November 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2067/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

264 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the outcome of an inquiry in relation to an incident in the Glen of Imal on 27 November 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2067/04]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

263 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the future of Gormanstown Military Camp having regard to a previous decision to allocate land at this camp for housing; the progress on this decision and on the sale or otherwise of this property; if military activity will continue in this camp or on the adjacent Mosney open range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2053/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

263 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the future of Gormanstown Military Camp having regard to a previous decision to allocate land at this camp for housing; the progress on this decision and on the sale or otherwise of this property; if military activity will continue in this camp or on the adjacent Mosney open range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2053/04]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

262 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if assessments are underway in his Department on the activities proposed for decentralisation; the impact on the operations of the Department; the risks to the organisation attendant on this move; the measures that will be put in place to minimise disruption; and if these reports will be presented to him at an early date for consideration. [1973/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

262 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if assessments are underway in his Department on the activities proposed for decentralisation; the impact on the operations of the Department; the risks to the organisation attendant on this move; the measures that will be put in place to minimise disruption; and if these reports will be presented to him at an early date for consideration. [1973/04]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

260 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider raising the age limit for qualified people to enter the cadet programme in view of the fact that persons may not complete their degree prior to this age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1346/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

260 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider raising the age limit for qualified people to enter the cadet programme in view of the fact that persons may not complete their degree prior to this age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1346/04]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

259 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence the number of Garda/Army escorts provided in each of the past five years to financial institutions for the transport of money throughout the State; the cost of each; the contribution made to the Department in each case; the terms of the agreement between the institutions and the State regarding the cost; the proposals if any by the Department to recoup the full costs from the institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1340/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

259 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence the number of Garda/Army escorts provided in each of the past five years to financial institutions for the transport of money throughout the State; the cost of each; the contribution made to the Department in each case; the terms of the agreement between the institutions and the State regarding the cost; the proposals if any by the Department to recoup the full costs from the institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1340/04]

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