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Question· oralPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he will review the deployment of Irish troops to the Golan Heights, given that Israel has indicated that it intends to claim oil found in the Golan Heights as its own, in contravention of international law, and the ongoing failure of the United National Disengagement Observer Force mission to achieve the goals laid out in United Nations Security Council Resolution 242. [2951/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2016

50. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he will review the deployment of Irish troops to the Golan Heights, given that Israel has indicated that it intends to claim oil found in the Golan Heights as its own, in contravention of international law, and the ongoing failure of the United National Disengagement Observer Force mission to achieve the goals laid out in United Nations Security Council Resolution 242. [2951/16]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will urgently examine a submission by residents (details supplied) in County Kerry, and provide the necessary funding to construct flood defence and drainage systems to protect their homes, properties and livelihood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2643/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 January 2016

67. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will urgently examine a submission by residents (details supplied) in County Kerry, and provide the necessary funding to construct flood defence and drainage systems to protect their homes, properties and livelihood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2643/16]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence under the Civil Service reform programme, the number of clerical officers who have been promoted to higher executive officer and the number of executive officers who have been promoted to assistant principal officer in his Department through internal competitions after the significant change in eligibility rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2573/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2016

267. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence under the Civil Service reform programme, the number of clerical officers who have been promoted to higher executive officer and the number of executive officers who have been promoted to assistant principal officer in his Department through internal competitions after the significant change in eligibility rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2573/16]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

266. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence when an organisation (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be granted a lease in respect of a portion of property which it occupies at Columb Barracks in Mullingar, County Westmeath, given that this issue is ongoing for almost two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2336/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2016

266. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence when an organisation (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be granted a lease in respect of a portion of property which it occupies at Columb Barracks in Mullingar, County Westmeath, given that this issue is ongoing for almost two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2336/16]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has received an application from Mayo County Council for flood defence works for an area (details supplied) in County Mayo; when the application will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2148/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2016

177. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has received an application from Mayo County Council for flood defence works for an area (details supplied) in County Mayo; when the application will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2148/16]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will make a decision on a funding allocation on the basis of Clare County Council’s submission of a feasibility study which examined the flooding issues and proposed a flood defence scheme for Seafield and Clohaninchy in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1837/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2016

167. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will make a decision on a funding allocation on the basis of Clare County Council’s submission of a feasibility study which examined the flooding issues and proposed a flood defence scheme for Seafield and Clohaninchy in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1837/16]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the status of the PDFORRA claim to the Revenue Commissioners for a flat rate expenses allowance under section 114 of the Tax Consolidation Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1930/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2016

157. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the status of the PDFORRA claim to the Revenue Commissioners for a flat rate expenses allowance under section 114 of the Tax Consolidation Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1930/16]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress on introducing the €430 million fund for flood defence works, given the recent flooding and the damage to coastal communities and the higher frequency of more severe Atlantic storms over the past number of years. [1914/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2016

65. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress on introducing the €430 million fund for flood defence works, given the recent flooding and the damage to coastal communities and the higher frequency of more severe Atlantic storms over the past number of years. [1914/16]

Question· oralPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will establish a statutory national authority to manage all flood relief projects, including implementation of flood defence measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2079/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2016

49. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will establish a statutory national authority to manage all flood relief projects, including implementation of flood defence measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2079/16]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence to address the serious issues raised in correspondence on behalf of a person (details supplied); to ensure that the person receives the due entitlement in accordance with the arguments made; to indicate if he is prepared to undergo forensic analysis of all signatures afforded by the person in respect of any paperwork involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1688/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 January 2016

170. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence to address the serious issues raised in correspondence on behalf of a person (details supplied); to ensure that the person receives the due entitlement in accordance with the arguments made; to indicate if he is prepared to undergo forensic analysis of all signatures afforded by the person in respect of any paperwork involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1688/16]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to define the appropriate response to the continued flooding since the beginning of the winter, whether by way of a comprehensive arterial drainage programme incorporating all forms of drainage, with particular reference to areas that have not received any such attention for many years or ever, in conjunction with flood defence measures, thereby maximising the economic benefit of the appropriate response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1807/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 January 2016

117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to define the appropriate response to the continued flooding since the beginning of the winter, whether by way of a comprehensive arterial drainage programme incorporating all forms of drainage, with particular reference to areas that have not received any such attention for many years or ever, in conjunction with flood defence measures, thereby maximising the economic benefit of the appropriate response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1807/16]

Question· writtenPQ 451asked

451. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid out to date to flood affected businesses under the humanitarian assistance scheme, by county and by town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1577/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

451. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid out to date to flood affected businesses under the humanitarian assistance scheme, by county and by town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1577/16]

Question· writtenPQ 450asked

450. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence his plans to formally meet the Secretary of Defence of the United States of America, Mr. Ash Carter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1506/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

450. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence his plans to formally meet the Secretary of Defence of the United States of America, Mr. Ash Carter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1506/16]

Question· writtenPQ 449asked

449. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will investigate the age of each aircraft within the Air Corps; when each aircraft is next due to be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1505/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

449. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will investigate the age of each aircraft within the Air Corps; when each aircraft is next due to be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1505/16]

Question· writtenPQ 446asked

446. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the discussions his Department has had with suppliers or service contractors to his Department or to agencies of his Department to ensure that employees of such suppliers and contractors are paid the living wage of €11.50 per hour; the cost of implementing this wage for these employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1369/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

446. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the discussions his Department has had with suppliers or service contractors to his Department or to agencies of his Department to ensure that employees of such suppliers and contractors are paid the living wage of €11.50 per hour; the cost of implementing this wage for these employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1369/16]

Question· writtenPQ 444asked

444. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence the assistance given to those whose homes and other properties were flooded in past number of weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1100/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

444. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence the assistance given to those whose homes and other properties were flooded in past number of weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1100/16]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

443. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence how many businesses in County Mayo have applied for assistance; how many have received assistance; the total value of payments made under the Irish Red Cross scheme for businesses affected by flooding since 11 December 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1040/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

443. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence how many businesses in County Mayo have applied for assistance; how many have received assistance; the total value of payments made under the Irish Red Cross scheme for businesses affected by flooding since 11 December 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1040/16]

Question· writtenPQ 439asked

439. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Defence the names of the persons he has nominated to serve in positions carrying remuneration, other than out-of-pocket expenses, on commissions, industrial, assurance, semi-State or other similar concerns; the amounts received annually in respect of each appointment; the name of the concern to which the appointment was made during the years 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46661/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

439. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Defence the names of the persons he has nominated to serve in positions carrying remuneration, other than out-of-pocket expenses, on commissions, industrial, assurance, semi-State or other similar concerns; the amounts received annually in respect of each appointment; the name of the concern to which the appointment was made during the years 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46661/15]

Question· writtenPQ 438asked

438. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will direct a review board to consider a maritime deployment medal in recognition of the deployment of sailors on board Irish naval vessels who complete a two-year rotation at sea. [46653/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

438. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will direct a review board to consider a maritime deployment medal in recognition of the deployment of sailors on board Irish naval vessels who complete a two-year rotation at sea. [46653/15]

Question· writtenPQ 437asked

437. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will convene a medal and awards review board comprising of a wide cross-section of the Defence Forces to examine the reinstatement of the good conduct medal under new conditions and criteria; and if all officers and enlisted personnel with ten years exemplary service as recorded on the electronic personal management system will be awarded this medal. [46652/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

437. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will convene a medal and awards review board comprising of a wide cross-section of the Defence Forces to examine the reinstatement of the good conduct medal under new conditions and criteria; and if all officers and enlisted personnel with ten years exemplary service as recorded on the electronic personal management system will be awarded this medal. [46652/15]

Question· writtenPQ 436asked

436. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will issue a 1916 centenary medal to all serving members of Óglaigh na hÉireann who participate in the commemoration in 2016 and who have a minimum of three years of service. [46651/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

436. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will issue a 1916 centenary medal to all serving members of Óglaigh na hÉireann who participate in the commemoration in 2016 and who have a minimum of three years of service. [46651/15]

Question· writtenPQ 435asked

435. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence the date on which the adjudicator will sit in 2016 to decide on the provision of the armed overseas peace support allowance, given the overwhelming evidence of all the military authorities. [46650/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

435. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence the date on which the adjudicator will sit in 2016 to decide on the provision of the armed overseas peace support allowance, given the overwhelming evidence of all the military authorities. [46650/15]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

434. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will proceed with the Defence Forces operational service medal to be awarded for service on missions not governed by the United Nations, the European Union or similar mandates; and when the sailors on Operation Pontus and the members of the Defence Forces on the ebola medical mission in Sierra Leone will be paraded to receive the medal. [46649/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

434. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will proceed with the Defence Forces operational service medal to be awarded for service on missions not governed by the United Nations, the European Union or similar mandates; and when the sailors on Operation Pontus and the members of the Defence Forces on the ebola medical mission in Sierra Leone will be paraded to receive the medal. [46649/15]

Question· writtenPQ 433asked

433. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence further to response to Parliamentary Question No. 97 of 11 November 2015 wherein the Minister states that he is awaiting the outcome of seven files, if these files have been completed; and if he will forward this information to this Deputy. [46480/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

433. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence further to response to Parliamentary Question No. 97 of 11 November 2015 wherein the Minister states that he is awaiting the outcome of seven files, if these files have been completed; and if he will forward this information to this Deputy. [46480/15]

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