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Question· oralPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence when he will publish the Red Cross (amendment) Bill; his views regarding recent events at the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11643/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2015

129. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence when he will publish the Red Cross (amendment) Bill; his views regarding recent events at the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11643/15]

Question· oralPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if Ireland has received, or expects to receive, any request for the Defence Forces to participate in any mission to Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11642/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2015

128. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if Ireland has received, or expects to receive, any request for the Defence Forces to participate in any mission to Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11642/15]

Question· oralPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence the protocol that exists when the Defence Forces are called upon to carry out aid-to-civil power duties, in terms of chain of command, with particular reference to whether the Defence Forces or An Garda Síochána are responsible for decision making in relation to the duty. [11618/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2015

127. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence the protocol that exists when the Defence Forces are called upon to carry out aid-to-civil power duties, in terms of chain of command, with particular reference to whether the Defence Forces or An Garda Síochána are responsible for decision making in relation to the duty. [11618/15]

Question· oralPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied that the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to detect incursions into Irish air space by potentially hostile intruders, manned or unmanned; if counter offensive measures need to be updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11647/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2015

126. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied that the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to detect incursions into Irish air space by potentially hostile intruders, manned or unmanned; if counter offensive measures need to be updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11647/15]

Question· oralPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update of the work of Irish troops who are deployed with a task force to help in the fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone; the work they are undertaking; when they will finish this tour of duty; and if they will be replaced by a new group of troops when they finish. [11665/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2015

123. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update of the work of Irish troops who are deployed with a task force to help in the fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone; the work they are undertaking; when they will finish this tour of duty; and if they will be replaced by a new group of troops when they finish. [11665/15]

Question· oralPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Air Corps is capable of dealing with unauthorised incursions into Irish airspace by military aircraft from other countries; the action he took on foot of recent developments involving military aircraft from other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11698/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2015

122. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Air Corps is capable of dealing with unauthorised incursions into Irish airspace by military aircraft from other countries; the action he took on foot of recent developments involving military aircraft from other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11698/15]

Question· oralPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the manner in which Defence Forces personnel are being deployed for ATCP duties at Shannon, with particular reference to the two emergency landings that were made by US military aircraft at the end of February 2015; if he has discussed these circumstances with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Department of Justice and Equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11651/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2015

121. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the manner in which Defence Forces personnel are being deployed for ATCP duties at Shannon, with particular reference to the two emergency landings that were made by US military aircraft at the end of February 2015; if he has discussed these circumstances with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Department of Justice and Equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11651/15]

Question· oralPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the discussions that took place at the informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers in Riga on 18 February 2015; the position he took on the review of the European Union's Common Security and Defence Policy; and if it will have implications for the work and deployment of the Defence Forces. [11664/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2015

120. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the discussions that took place at the informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers in Riga on 18 February 2015; the position he took on the review of the European Union's Common Security and Defence Policy; and if it will have implications for the work and deployment of the Defence Forces. [11664/15]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the correct pay level in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, currently a civilian employee and previously a member of the Defence Forces, whose pay level was previously set at €30 per week above the level applicable to general operatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10907/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 2015

146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the correct pay level in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, currently a civilian employee and previously a member of the Defence Forces, whose pay level was previously set at €30 per week above the level applicable to general operatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10907/15]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the recent resignation of the Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross; the reason for the resignation; if his attention has also been drawn to the recent resignations of the heads of finance and communications at the Irish Red Cross; the reasons for these resignations; if his attention has been further drawn to a media report (details supplied) on the Irish Red Cross; his views on same; his further views on the apparent lack of progress on corporate governance reforms at the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10448/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2015

299. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the recent resignation of the Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross; the reason for the resignation; if his attention has also been drawn to the recent resignations of the heads of finance and communications at the Irish Red Cross; the reasons for these resignations; if his attention has been further drawn to a media report (details supplied) on the Irish Red Cross; his views on same; his further views on the apparent lack of progress on corporate governance reforms at the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10448/15]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

298. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if his Department is responsible for the maintenance of roads, footpaths and public open spaces at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10404/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2015

298. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if his Department is responsible for the maintenance of roads, footpaths and public open spaces at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10404/15]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

296. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence if he will facilitate a request in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, a former member of the 12th Battalion Pipe Band, for a part of the uniform used in a period during the 1970s, as four members of that person's family served in the same battalion. [10134/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2015

296. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence if he will facilitate a request in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, a former member of the 12th Battalion Pipe Band, for a part of the uniform used in a period during the 1970s, as four members of that person's family served in the same battalion. [10134/15]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

295. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Defence the number of army personnel currently located at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, County Galway; the way this number has changed since his announcement of the reorganisation of the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10105/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2015

295. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Defence the number of army personnel currently located at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, County Galway; the way this number has changed since his announcement of the reorganisation of the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10105/15]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

294. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline procedures regarding aid to the civil power duties at Shannon airport with particular reference to whether Defence Forces personnel operate under instruction from gardaí, and if gardaí are required to be present at all times. [10089/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2015

294. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline procedures regarding aid to the civil power duties at Shannon airport with particular reference to whether Defence Forces personnel operate under instruction from gardaí, and if gardaí are required to be present at all times. [10089/15]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the value of direct investments by the National Pensions Reserve Fund in firms in the armaments and defence industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9838/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2015

95. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the value of direct investments by the National Pensions Reserve Fund in firms in the armaments and defence industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9838/15]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the number of senior civil servants who retired since 2011 in his Department who have been appointed to a State board under his aegis following their retirement; if he will provide in tabular form the names of these persons, the boards to which they were appointed and the appointment process followed in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9947/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2015

94. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the number of senior civil servants who retired since 2011 in his Department who have been appointed to a State board under his aegis following their retirement; if he will provide in tabular form the names of these persons, the boards to which they were appointed and the appointment process followed in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9947/15]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of all properties rented by his Department; the annual cost of the leases; the duration of the leases; and the capacity and occupancy of each premises as of 31 January 2015. [9455/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2015

93. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of all properties rented by his Department; the annual cost of the leases; the duration of the leases; and the capacity and occupancy of each premises as of 31 January 2015. [9455/15]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

302. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if it is possible for the military authorities to organise the delivery of light goods or materials sent by families to members of the Defence Forces serving overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9259/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2015

302. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if it is possible for the military authorities to organise the delivery of light goods or materials sent by families to members of the Defence Forces serving overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9259/15]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

301. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Defence if his Department, or State bodies or agencies under the aegis of his Department, use solicitors firms (details supplied); the amount paid to these solicitors each year from 2011 to 2014 by his Department, or State bodies or agencies under the aegis of his Department; the date until which his Department, or State bodies or agencies under the aegis of his Department, are contracted to use these solicitors firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9191/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2015

301. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Defence if his Department, or State bodies or agencies under the aegis of his Department, use solicitors firms (details supplied); the amount paid to these solicitors each year from 2011 to 2014 by his Department, or State bodies or agencies under the aegis of his Department; the date until which his Department, or State bodies or agencies under the aegis of his Department, are contracted to use these solicitors firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9191/15]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

300. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in relation to the pay and conditions for contract soldiers; if the term of service will be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9063/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2015

300. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in relation to the pay and conditions for contract soldiers; if the term of service will be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9063/15]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Defence if unused portacabins, from either the Fermoy or Kilworth Army camps, could be donated to an organisation (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8851/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2015

299. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Defence if unused portacabins, from either the Fermoy or Kilworth Army camps, could be donated to an organisation (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8851/15]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Defence the total severance packages, individually detailed, received by any special advisers in his Department, or those under his aegis, since January, 2014, specifically in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9090/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2015

98. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Defence the total severance packages, individually detailed, received by any special advisers in his Department, or those under his aegis, since January, 2014, specifically in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9090/15]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the way the numerical strength of Ireland’s Permanent Defence Force compares, on a per capita basis, with other neutral European Union member states. [8391/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2015

107. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the way the numerical strength of Ireland’s Permanent Defence Force compares, on a per capita basis, with other neutral European Union member states. [8391/15]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence his views on the proposal to require all public sector workers under the aegis of his Department who interface with service users to wear a name badge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8568/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2015

314. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence his views on the proposal to require all public sector workers under the aegis of his Department who interface with service users to wear a name badge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8568/15]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

313. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the conditions necessary to qualify for a period of paid training; the way time-in-attendance for unpaid training, including voluntary unpaid training, is recorded; the requirement for each category, in time figures, for the individual reservist to fulfil annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8188/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2015

313. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the conditions necessary to qualify for a period of paid training; the way time-in-attendance for unpaid training, including voluntary unpaid training, is recorded; the requirement for each category, in time figures, for the individual reservist to fulfil annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8188/15]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

312. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain the number of routine flights over the greater Clondalkin area from Baldonnel; his views on the necessity of these flights, with due regard to noise complaints from local residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8187/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2015

312. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain the number of routine flights over the greater Clondalkin area from Baldonnel; his views on the necessity of these flights, with due regard to noise complaints from local residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8187/15]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

310. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if there are allowances, stipends or benefits-in-kind, generally treated like wages, for the membership of the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8189/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2015

310. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if there are allowances, stipends or benefits-in-kind, generally treated like wages, for the membership of the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8189/15]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners treat payments to Reserve Defence Force Army Reserve/Naval Service Reserve volunteers the same as payments to employees, meaning that income tax and PRSI and USC contributions must be withheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8189/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2015

248. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners treat payments to Reserve Defence Force Army Reserve/Naval Service Reserve volunteers the same as payments to employees, meaning that income tax and PRSI and USC contributions must be withheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8189/15]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence to provide details on the weapons that two Russian military aircraft which entered Irish-controlled air space in January 2015 were carrying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7470/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2015

96. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence to provide details on the weapons that two Russian military aircraft which entered Irish-controlled air space in January 2015 were carrying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7470/15]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of her recent comments to the Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, her plans to review the recruitment process of reserve gardaí into the permanent Garda force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7293/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2015

126. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of her recent comments to the Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, her plans to review the recruitment process of reserve gardaí into the permanent Garda force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7293/15]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains confident that the Defence Forces have ready and adequate access to equipment, hardware, personnel and operational procedures, to facilitate an early response in any emergency situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7351/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2015

114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains confident that the Defence Forces have ready and adequate access to equipment, hardware, personnel and operational procedures, to facilitate an early response in any emergency situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7351/15]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current number and location of Irish troops currently serving overseas, on various peacekeeping missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7350/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2015

113. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current number and location of Irish troops currently serving overseas, on various peacekeeping missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7350/15]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department receives requests for upgrading military equipment, and will accede to same throughout the Defence Forces, in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7346/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2015

109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department receives requests for upgrading military equipment, and will accede to same throughout the Defence Forces, in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7346/15]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the need for replacement of sea-going vessels and military equipment throughout the Naval Service; the degree to which any such required replacements will take place on an ongoing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7345/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2015

108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the need for replacement of sea-going vessels and military equipment throughout the Naval Service; the degree to which any such required replacements will take place on an ongoing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7345/15]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he continues to monitor the age and reliability of military equipment in the Air Corps, including aircraft, information technology and procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7344/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2015

107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he continues to monitor the age and reliability of military equipment in the Air Corps, including aircraft, information technology and procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7344/15]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the vintage of Army equipment and vehicles, with particular reference to the need to ensure adequate and normal replacement and reliability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7343/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2015

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the vintage of Army equipment and vehicles, with particular reference to the need to ensure adequate and normal replacement and reliability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7343/15]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has resolved issues raised by members of the Defence Forces, who were ordinarily due to retire on the basis of years of service, but who are anxious to continue in the Defence Forces, thereby contributing to operational continuity, efficiency and experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7342/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2015

105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has resolved issues raised by members of the Defence Forces, who were ordinarily due to retire on the basis of years of service, but who are anxious to continue in the Defence Forces, thereby contributing to operational continuity, efficiency and experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7342/15]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence if he is implementing a plain English policy, as outlined by the National Adult Literacy Agency, in his Department's communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7280/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2015

104. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence if he is implementing a plain English policy, as outlined by the National Adult Literacy Agency, in his Department's communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7280/15]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence if, in discussions with the United Nations, he will consider proposing that Irish troops be sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where they could play a very positive role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7073/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2015

103. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence if, in discussions with the United Nations, he will consider proposing that Irish troops be sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where they could play a very positive role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7073/15]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel of the Defence Forces based at Custume Barracks in Athlone, County Roscommon; the number of these personnel whose parent unit is not located in Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6796/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2015

38. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel of the Defence Forces based at Custume Barracks in Athlone, County Roscommon; the number of these personnel whose parent unit is not located in Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6796/15]

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