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Question· writtenPQ 333asked

360 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all military installations decommissioned in 1998 and 2008 have been disposed of; if not disposed of, their use and associated cost; if disposed of, the net receipts; if accounts have been closed in all cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10180/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

360 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all military installations decommissioned in 1998 and 2008 have been disposed of; if not disposed of, their use and associated cost; if disposed of, the net receipts; if accounts have been closed in all cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10180/09]

Question· writtenPQ 332asked

359 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the cost of public advertising funded by his Department in 2008; the breakdown between statutory and non-statutory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10059/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

359 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the cost of public advertising funded by his Department in 2008; the breakdown between statutory and non-statutory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10059/09]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

357 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the number of fully qualified chartered accountants and management accountants employed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9977/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

357 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the number of fully qualified chartered accountants and management accountants employed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9977/09]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

353 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the average number of days in 2008 that a member of the Defence Forces involved in overseas duty spent on overseas duty; if he will provide an absolute assurance that recruitment restrictions will not impact on the length and frequency of service facing Defence Forces personnel on overseas service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9876/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

353 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the average number of days in 2008 that a member of the Defence Forces involved in overseas duty spent on overseas duty; if he will provide an absolute assurance that recruitment restrictions will not impact on the length and frequency of service facing Defence Forces personnel on overseas service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9876/09]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

352 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the freeze on recruitment will impact on the length of tours of duty, the frequency of tours of duty abroad, the number of members of the PDF available for overseas duty and all health and safety concerns regarding soldiers on overseas duty; if the chief of staff and others in the Defence Forces have been consulted as to the impact of the recruitment freeze on the ability of the Defence Forces to engage in overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9875/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

352 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the freeze on recruitment will impact on the length of tours of duty, the frequency of tours of duty abroad, the number of members of the PDF available for overseas duty and all health and safety concerns regarding soldiers on overseas duty; if the chief of staff and others in the Defence Forces have been consulted as to the impact of the recruitment freeze on the ability of the Defence Forces to engage in overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9875/09]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

351 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force personnel involved in the provision of the ministerial air transport service; the costs of that provision for the Defence Forces; the comparative cost with the provision of that service in 2008, 2003 and 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9874/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

351 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force personnel involved in the provision of the ministerial air transport service; the costs of that provision for the Defence Forces; the comparative cost with the provision of that service in 2008, 2003 and 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9874/09]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

349 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the expenditure from his Department’s budget spent in preparing for industrial disputes in essential services; the nature of the preparations engaged in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9872/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

349 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the expenditure from his Department’s budget spent in preparing for industrial disputes in essential services; the nature of the preparations engaged in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9872/09]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

348 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions on which the Permanent Defence Forces have been used to fulfil functions or provide services in the absence of those services due to industrial disputes; the number of such occasions in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s; the enactments that govern the use of the PDF in such events; if the Government has made preparatory plans for the use of the PDF in such contexts in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9870/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

348 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions on which the Permanent Defence Forces have been used to fulfil functions or provide services in the absence of those services due to industrial disputes; the number of such occasions in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s; the enactments that govern the use of the PDF in such events; if the Government has made preparatory plans for the use of the PDF in such contexts in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9870/09]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

347 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the number of civil servants in his Department at principal officer and assistant principal officer grades has increased since 1 September 2008; if further increases in either of these grades is planned or proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9869/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

347 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the number of civil servants in his Department at principal officer and assistant principal officer grades has increased since 1 September 2008; if further increases in either of these grades is planned or proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9869/09]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

346 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the costs incurred in 2008 on civilian doctors, dentists, physiotherapists and pharmacy services, respectively, in respect of members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9868/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

346 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the costs incurred in 2008 on civilian doctors, dentists, physiotherapists and pharmacy services, respectively, in respect of members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9868/09]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

345 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the value for money audits or reviews that have been carried out in the defence organisation in the past five years; if such audits or reviews have been carried out on branches or functions of the civil side of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9867/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

345 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the value for money audits or reviews that have been carried out in the defence organisation in the past five years; if such audits or reviews have been carried out on branches or functions of the civil side of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9867/09]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

343 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if it is the position that people who are retired from the Army and who are in receipt of disability pension as a result of injuries sustained therein will be subject to the pension levy being deducted from their pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9638/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

343 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if it is the position that people who are retired from the Army and who are in receipt of disability pension as a result of injuries sustained therein will be subject to the pension levy being deducted from their pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9638/09]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

91 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Defence the steps which he is taking to make provision for additional personnel numbers in Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9846/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

91 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Defence the steps which he is taking to make provision for additional personnel numbers in Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9846/09]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

88 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence when he expects the delivery of the first of the 60 new light tactical armoured vehicles, 16 of which are to be delivered in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9777/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

88 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence when he expects the delivery of the first of the 60 new light tactical armoured vehicles, 16 of which are to be delivered in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9777/09]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

87 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he or the Defence Forces have had with PDFORRA regarding a role that members of the Defence Forces may be asked to play in the event of widespread industrial action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9766/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

87 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he or the Defence Forces have had with PDFORRA regarding a role that members of the Defence Forces may be asked to play in the event of widespread industrial action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9766/09]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

83 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); the procedures the Defence Forces have to deal with such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9780/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

83 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); the procedures the Defence Forces have to deal with such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9780/09]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

85 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if he has had a response to his recent letter to the Office of Public Works supporting the Ombudsman’s request in regard to a suitable office being provided for herself and her staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9770/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

85 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if he has had a response to his recent letter to the Office of Public Works supporting the Ombudsman’s request in regard to a suitable office being provided for herself and her staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9770/09]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

80 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if at any stage he was advised that Asgard II could be raised; the length of time involved in preparing surveys assessing the condition of the Asgard II underwater; if those surveys recorded a decline in the condition of Asgard II due to the length of time underwater; if provided with private finance, he would support a raising of Asgard II ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9866/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

80 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if at any stage he was advised that Asgard II could be raised; the length of time involved in preparing surveys assessing the condition of the Asgard II underwater; if those surveys recorded a decline in the condition of Asgard II due to the length of time underwater; if provided with private finance, he would support a raising of Asgard II ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9866/09]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

78 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Defence when he expects to receive recommendations and a proposed plan of action with respect to the First Line Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9858/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

78 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Defence when he expects to receive recommendations and a proposed plan of action with respect to the First Line Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9858/09]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

76 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the way, in respect of the announcement of 3 February 2009, it is intended to effect the 8% reduction in professional fees in relation to services provided to or funded by his Department; the amount expected to be saved in his Department’s budget as a result of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9760/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

76 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the way, in respect of the announcement of 3 February 2009, it is intended to effect the 8% reduction in professional fees in relation to services provided to or funded by his Department; the amount expected to be saved in his Department’s budget as a result of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9760/09]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

75 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to carry out a review of the deferment of action on civilianisation in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9778/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

75 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to carry out a review of the deferment of action on civilianisation in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9778/09]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

74 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the view of the Chief of Staff on the prospect of facilitating suitably qualified enlisted personnel to compete internally for technical and professional posts in the officer ranks in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9776/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

74 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the view of the Chief of Staff on the prospect of facilitating suitably qualified enlisted personnel to compete internally for technical and professional posts in the officer ranks in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9776/09]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

73 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the proposed timetable for the acquisition of a replacement for the Asgard II ; the funding allocated for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9759/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

73 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the proposed timetable for the acquisition of a replacement for the Asgard II ; the funding allocated for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9759/09]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

70 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of a firm (details supplied) containing recommendations on the best means of meeting the medical requirements of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9773/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

70 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of a firm (details supplied) containing recommendations on the best means of meeting the medical requirements of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9773/09]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

69 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence his views on the reports of a statement (details supplied) that Ireland should withdraw from the European Defence Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9842/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

69 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence his views on the reports of a statement (details supplied) that Ireland should withdraw from the European Defence Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9842/09]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

67 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the funding scheduled to be provided for the riot control teams of the Defence Forces in 2009; if any revision of the budget in this area is intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9860/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

67 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the funding scheduled to be provided for the riot control teams of the Defence Forces in 2009; if any revision of the budget in this area is intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9860/09]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

364 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended or required to upgrade or extend air and sea coastal surveillance with a view to combating drug based criminality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10184/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

364 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended or required to upgrade or extend air and sea coastal surveillance with a view to combating drug based criminality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10184/09]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

363 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will increase the number of air surveillance patrols in coastal areas in an effort to combat drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10183/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

363 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will increase the number of air surveillance patrols in coastal areas in an effort to combat drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10183/09]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

362 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will increase the number of naval patrol vessels on coastal surveillance with a view to enhanced security to deter drug or gun trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10182/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

362 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will increase the number of naval patrol vessels on coastal surveillance with a view to enhanced security to deter drug or gun trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10182/09]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

66 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which future enhancement of coastal air and sea surveillance will be upgraded with particular reference to the need to intensify the fight against crime, drug and people trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9848/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

66 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which future enhancement of coastal air and sea surveillance will be upgraded with particular reference to the need to intensify the fight against crime, drug and people trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9848/09]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

65 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence the proportion of the costs required in providing protection for cash-in-transit protection that is paid for from the Defence budget; the proportion paid for by those offered the protection for the cash in transit; if in view of the Exchequer figures the proportion charged for the provision of this service is adequate and should be increased; if discussions have taken place regarding a possible increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9863/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

65 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence the proportion of the costs required in providing protection for cash-in-transit protection that is paid for from the Defence budget; the proportion paid for by those offered the protection for the cash in transit; if in view of the Exchequer figures the proportion charged for the provision of this service is adequate and should be increased; if discussions have taken place regarding a possible increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9863/09]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

63 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence if he has received a report regarding the helicopter emergency which arose in Killarney, County Kerry on 2 March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9774/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

63 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence if he has received a report regarding the helicopter emergency which arose in Killarney, County Kerry on 2 March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9774/09]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

90 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in 2009 in regard to the acquisition by the Naval Service of modern new replacement vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9772/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

90 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in 2009 in regard to the acquisition by the Naval Service of modern new replacement vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9772/09]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

62 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the age of each of the vessels in the Irish naval fleet; the number that are scheduled for replacement; if replacement plans have been prepared; if planned replacements have been placed on hold in view of the financial difficulties facing the State; if he will assure Dáil Éireann that no necessary replacements will be delayed in cases in which a delay could endanger the safety of naval personnel because of the age of the vessels that are due for replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9862/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

62 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the age of each of the vessels in the Irish naval fleet; the number that are scheduled for replacement; if replacement plans have been prepared; if planned replacements have been placed on hold in view of the financial difficulties facing the State; if he will assure Dáil Éireann that no necessary replacements will be delayed in cases in which a delay could endanger the safety of naval personnel because of the age of the vessels that are due for replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9862/09]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

61 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the reason for his decision not to proceed with plans to salvage the Asgard II ; if his attention has been drawn to the disappointment his decision has caused, particularly to persons who have received training on the vessel and others who hoped to do so in the future; if he will reconsider the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9758/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

61 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the reason for his decision not to proceed with plans to salvage the Asgard II ; if his attention has been drawn to the disappointment his decision has caused, particularly to persons who have received training on the vessel and others who hoped to do so in the future; if he will reconsider the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9758/09]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

60 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the names of the members of Coiste an Asgard ; the qualification or experience each board member has in sail training; if he is satisfied that each of them have the necessary qualifications to make a judgment on whether the Asgard II should be salvaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9859/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

60 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the names of the members of Coiste an Asgard ; the qualification or experience each board member has in sail training; if he is satisfied that each of them have the necessary qualifications to make a judgment on whether the Asgard II should be salvaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9859/09]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

86 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if a strategic decision has been taken as to the length of time the Defence Forces will participate in the UN mission to Chad beyond the participation which begins on 15 March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9771/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

86 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if a strategic decision has been taken as to the length of time the Defence Forces will participate in the UN mission to Chad beyond the participation which begins on 15 March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9771/09]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

79 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the preparations for the hand-over of the command of Irish troops in Chad from EUFOR to the UN on 15 March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9764/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

79 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the preparations for the hand-over of the command of Irish troops in Chad from EUFOR to the UN on 15 March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9764/09]

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