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Question· writtenPQ 33asked

71 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence if there will be a change in the role of Irish troops serving in Chad as a result of the recent decision to transfer command of the operation from the EU to the UN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9763/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

71 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence if there will be a change in the role of Irish troops serving in Chad as a result of the recent decision to transfer command of the operation from the EU to the UN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9763/09]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

59 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the latest information regarding the security situation in Chad and the potential threat to Irish troops, particularly in view of reports that large numbers of heavily armed personnel could cross the border from Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9765/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

59 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the latest information regarding the security situation in Chad and the potential threat to Irish troops, particularly in view of reports that large numbers of heavily armed personnel could cross the border from Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9765/09]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

56 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence when the drafting of his Department’s and the Defence Forces Strategy Statement 2008 to 2010 was completed; if the document was amended to take into account recent economic developments; if so, the changes that were made; if not, if he will assure Dáil Éireann that all of the commitments and provisions contained in the strategy statement 2008 to 2010 will be fulfilled and will not be negatively impacted on by reductions in expenditure due to the current economic and budgetary crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9861/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

56 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence when the drafting of his Department’s and the Defence Forces Strategy Statement 2008 to 2010 was completed; if the document was amended to take into account recent economic developments; if so, the changes that were made; if not, if he will assure Dáil Éireann that all of the commitments and provisions contained in the strategy statement 2008 to 2010 will be fulfilled and will not be negatively impacted on by reductions in expenditure due to the current economic and budgetary crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9861/09]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

354 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the annual cost of the use of helicopters in the Ministerial air transport service for each year since 2005 to date in 2009; the numbers of times, broken down by year and by Minister that such helicopters have been used; the duration and estimated cost of each use; if Ministers are required to travel to Baldonnel, County Dublin to board the helicopter or if alternative arrangements are made for Ministers; and if there are guidelines on the use of helicopters by Ministers. [9912/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

354 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the annual cost of the use of helicopters in the Ministerial air transport service for each year since 2005 to date in 2009; the numbers of times, broken down by year and by Minister that such helicopters have been used; the duration and estimated cost of each use; if Ministers are required to travel to Baldonnel, County Dublin to board the helicopter or if alternative arrangements are made for Ministers; and if there are guidelines on the use of helicopters by Ministers. [9912/09]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

54 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the changes in the rules of engagement applied to Irish soldiers participating in peace support operations compared to previous types of operations participated in by the Irish Defence Forces; the training that is provided to members of the Permanent Defence Forces in preparation for participation in PSOs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9865/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

54 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the changes in the rules of engagement applied to Irish soldiers participating in peace support operations compared to previous types of operations participated in by the Irish Defence Forces; the training that is provided to members of the Permanent Defence Forces in preparation for participation in PSOs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9865/09]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

53 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the way, in respect of the announcement of 3 February 2009, it is intended to achieve the general administrative reductions in regard to 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. [9761/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

53 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the way, in respect of the announcement of 3 February 2009, it is intended to achieve the general administrative reductions in regard to 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. [9761/09]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

367 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of locations to which members of the Defence Forces or gardaí are deployed on overseas missions; the degree to which such missions are expected to continue; if increased participation is expected; the degree to which discussions have taken place with his EU or UN colleagues in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10187/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

367 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of locations to which members of the Defence Forces or gardaí are deployed on overseas missions; the degree to which such missions are expected to continue; if increased participation is expected; the degree to which discussions have taken place with his EU or UN colleagues in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10187/09]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

366 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which it is intended or expected to deploy members of the Army, Navy and Air Corps on EU or UN sponsored missions in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10186/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

366 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which it is intended or expected to deploy members of the Army, Navy and Air Corps on EU or UN sponsored missions in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10186/09]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

365 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he has received communication from the UN or EU in regard to participation in peace keeping or peace enforcement missions overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10185/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

365 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he has received communication from the UN or EU in regard to participation in peace keeping or peace enforcement missions overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10185/09]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

52 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the expected future strength and location of overseas troop deployments with regard to requests received to date, pending or expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9849/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

52 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the expected future strength and location of overseas troop deployments with regard to requests received to date, pending or expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9849/09]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

51 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence his proposals to amend the Defence (Amendment) Act 1990, in order to allow PDFORA to have a limited membership of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9767/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

51 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence his proposals to amend the Defence (Amendment) Act 1990, in order to allow PDFORA to have a limited membership of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9767/09]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

57 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he will introduce legislation to allow members of the Defence Forces Reserve to serve overseas; when he expects that to occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9845/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

57 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he will introduce legislation to allow members of the Defence Forces Reserve to serve overseas; when he expects that to occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9845/09]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

50 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence when the 12 members of the Defence Forces Reserve specialists will be dispatched to Kosovo; the length of time in regard to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9779/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

50 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence when the 12 members of the Defence Forces Reserve specialists will be dispatched to Kosovo; the length of time in regard to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9779/09]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

49 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence the changes in the role and structures of the Defence Forces that may result should the constitutional amendment enabling the ratification of the Lisbon treaty be approved; if there is a possibility that conscription could be introduced under the Lisbon treaty; the grounds on which he reaches that conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9864/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

49 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence the changes in the role and structures of the Defence Forces that may result should the constitutional amendment enabling the ratification of the Lisbon treaty be approved; if there is a possibility that conscription could be introduced under the Lisbon treaty; the grounds on which he reaches that conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9864/09]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

48 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in regard to the increased number of hoax call-outs in 2008 to deal with suspect explosive devices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9775/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

48 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in regard to the increased number of hoax call-outs in 2008 to deal with suspect explosive devices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9775/09]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

46 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if a draft has been received by his Department from the consultants appointed to review the medical services of the Defence Forces; the date on which such a report was received; the reason such a report was not accepted as the final report; the instructions given to the consultants by his Department regarding the amendments or additions to be made to the draft report; when a final report is expected to be submitted by the consultants; the date by which the contract awarded to the consultants required them to submit a final report; if the contract included penalty clauses for late submission of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9879/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

46 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if a draft has been received by his Department from the consultants appointed to review the medical services of the Defence Forces; the date on which such a report was received; the reason such a report was not accepted as the final report; the instructions given to the consultants by his Department regarding the amendments or additions to be made to the draft report; when a final report is expected to be submitted by the consultants; the date by which the contract awarded to the consultants required them to submit a final report; if the contract included penalty clauses for late submission of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9879/09]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

45 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if work will commence in 2009 on renovating and converting C house, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin, to single officers quarters in order to alleviate the situation of officers forced to live in steel containers at that barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9878/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

45 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if work will commence in 2009 on renovating and converting C house, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin, to single officers quarters in order to alleviate the situation of officers forced to live in steel containers at that barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9878/09]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

47 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the contingency measures that have been put in place for the protection of members of the Irish Defence Forces on duty with EUFOR in Chad and due to remain as part of the UN mission in view of the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for the President of Sudan, Omar al-Bashir, on charges of war crimes and five counts of crimes against humanity, and the resulting demonstrations in favour of Bashir amid criticism of western countries for their support of the warrant; his views on whether the risks to the safety of members of the Defence Forces on duty in neighbouring Chad have increased; if he has been in contact with other states with EUFOR soldiers in the Chad region over rising tensions there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10023/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

47 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the contingency measures that have been put in place for the protection of members of the Irish Defence Forces on duty with EUFOR in Chad and due to remain as part of the UN mission in view of the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for the President of Sudan, Omar al-Bashir, on charges of war crimes and five counts of crimes against humanity, and the resulting demonstrations in favour of Bashir amid criticism of western countries for their support of the warrant; his views on whether the risks to the safety of members of the Defence Forces on duty in neighbouring Chad have increased; if he has been in contact with other states with EUFOR soldiers in the Chad region over rising tensions there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10023/09]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

44 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if there will be a change in the role of Irish troops serving in Chad as a result of the decision to transfer command of the operation from the EU to the UN; if he is satisfied with the preparations for the handover of the command of Irish troops in Chad from EUFOR to the UN on 15 March 2009; the latest information regarding the security situation in Chad and the potential threat to Irish troops, particularly in view of reports that large numbers of heavily armed personnel could cross the border from Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10087/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

44 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if there will be a change in the role of Irish troops serving in Chad as a result of the decision to transfer command of the operation from the EU to the UN; if he is satisfied with the preparations for the handover of the command of Irish troops in Chad from EUFOR to the UN on 15 March 2009; the latest information regarding the security situation in Chad and the potential threat to Irish troops, particularly in view of reports that large numbers of heavily armed personnel could cross the border from Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10087/09]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

43 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the net amount that will be received by the State as an insurance payment in respect of the sinking of the Asgard II ; the reason it was decided not to salvage the vessel; his plans for replacing the vessel, including the estimated cost of a replacement; his plans for a temporary replacement pending a permanent solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9877/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2009

43 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the net amount that will be received by the State as an insurance payment in respect of the sinking of the Asgard II ; the reason it was decided not to salvage the vessel; his plans for replacing the vessel, including the estimated cost of a replacement; his plans for a temporary replacement pending a permanent solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9877/09]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the establishment and the appointments filled in the Reserve Defence Force; the number of each rank to have attended annual training in 2008; the number who were paid the gratuity and the number who were not paid having attended the camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9322/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2009

181 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the establishment and the appointments filled in the Reserve Defence Force; the number of each rank to have attended annual training in 2008; the number who were paid the gratuity and the number who were not paid having attended the camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9322/09]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

332 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the companies or consultants engaged since June 2007 by his Department or any of the agencies under his aegis to provide advice or training in the areas of public relations, communications or media training; the amount paid in each case; the retainer fee paid in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8799/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2009

332 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the companies or consultants engaged since June 2007 by his Department or any of the agencies under his aegis to provide advice or training in the areas of public relations, communications or media training; the amount paid in each case; the retainer fee paid in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8799/09]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

331 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if there are plans to dispose of the premises vacated by Army personnel in Lifford and Rockhill, Letterkenny; his views on making these premises available to local voluntary organisations in order that they can be of benefit to the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8559/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2009

331 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if there are plans to dispose of the premises vacated by Army personnel in Lifford and Rockhill, Letterkenny; his views on making these premises available to local voluntary organisations in order that they can be of benefit to the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8559/09]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

330 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if there are circumstances in which he would consider committing public moneys to a salvage operation for Asgard II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8495/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2009

330 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if there are circumstances in which he would consider committing public moneys to a salvage operation for Asgard II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8495/09]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

329 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if realistic and funded proposals from private individuals or groups in regard to salvaging Asgard II have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8494/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2009

329 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if realistic and funded proposals from private individuals or groups in regard to salvaging Asgard II have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8494/09]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

328 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the members of State boards appointed by him who are directors or senior executives of banks and other financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8444/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2009

328 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the members of State boards appointed by him who are directors or senior executives of banks and other financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8444/09]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

135 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if overseas allowance paid to gardaí and members of the Defence Forces is liable to the pension levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7939/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2009

135 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if overseas allowance paid to gardaí and members of the Defence Forces is liable to the pension levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7939/09]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach the further action he has taken on foot of the report of the McEntee commission, the report of the sub-committee of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights on the Dublin and Monaghan bombings and other instances of collusion in the State and the Barron reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7054/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2009

8 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach the further action he has taken on foot of the report of the McEntee commission, the report of the sub-committee of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights on the Dublin and Monaghan bombings and other instances of collusion in the State and the Barron reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7054/09]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

344 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants employed in his Department who are also in receipt of a Civil Service pension; the amount paid to same in respect of their employment and in Civil Service pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8053/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2009

344 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants employed in his Department who are also in receipt of a Civil Service pension; the amount paid to same in respect of their employment and in Civil Service pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8053/09]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

342 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on land owned by his Department in Templebreedy, Crosshaven, County Cork in view of the fact that under the Cork County Development Plan 2009, Templebreedy Fort and lands are classified as a protected structure; his views on providing this land to Cork County Council to be used as a public amenity; and if he will reopen negotiations with Cork County Council regarding the transfer of these lands. [7477/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2009

342 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on land owned by his Department in Templebreedy, Crosshaven, County Cork in view of the fact that under the Cork County Development Plan 2009, Templebreedy Fort and lands are classified as a protected structure; his views on providing this land to Cork County Council to be used as a public amenity; and if he will reopen negotiations with Cork County Council regarding the transfer of these lands. [7477/09]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

340 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Asgard II is not to be salvaged; if he will commission the building of a new vessel to replace the Asgard II ; the cost of such a commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7036/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2009

340 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Asgard II is not to be salvaged; if he will commission the building of a new vessel to replace the Asgard II ; the cost of such a commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7036/09]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

339 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence the number of people who have taken part in the national sail training programme in each of the past five years; the cost to the Exchequer of the national sail training programme in each of the past five years; his plans in relation to the national sail training programme in view of the fact that the Asgard II is not to be salvaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7035/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2009

339 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence the number of people who have taken part in the national sail training programme in each of the past five years; the cost to the Exchequer of the national sail training programme in each of the past five years; his plans in relation to the national sail training programme in view of the fact that the Asgard II is not to be salvaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7035/09]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

338 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if he will sanction the recruitment by the Air Corps of apprentice aircraft mechanics from the short list of people who have been vetted, sent for medical assessment and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7011/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2009

338 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if he will sanction the recruitment by the Air Corps of apprentice aircraft mechanics from the short list of people who have been vetted, sent for medical assessment and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7011/09]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence if, in regard to departmental staff and bodies under the remit of his Department, he will provide details of those remuneration arrangements which are currently in excess of a benchmarking recommendation or a recommendation from the review body on higher remuneration or which are subject to a personal rate; the position and grade the person is currently holding in each case; and the rationale for making a higher payment than that recommended in each case. [6837/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2009

205 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence if, in regard to departmental staff and bodies under the remit of his Department, he will provide details of those remuneration arrangements which are currently in excess of a benchmarking recommendation or a recommendation from the review body on higher remuneration or which are subject to a personal rate; the position and grade the person is currently holding in each case; and the rationale for making a higher payment than that recommended in each case. [6837/09]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204 Deputy Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the steps he has taken to ensure the cycle to work scheme, introduced in the Finance (No. 2) Act 2008, can be availed of by officials in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6798/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2009

204 Deputy Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the steps he has taken to ensure the cycle to work scheme, introduced in the Finance (No. 2) Act 2008, can be availed of by officials in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6798/09]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

199 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of regulators under the control of his Department; the function and responsibility of same; the number of staff employed, their out-turn for 2008 and budget for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6496/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2009

199 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of regulators under the control of his Department; the function and responsibility of same; the number of staff employed, their out-turn for 2008 and budget for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6496/09]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

198 Deputy Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the five highest value contracts entered into or authorised by his Department in 2008 for capital spending; the five highest value contracts entered into or authorised for current spending; the companies or bodies awarded the contracts; the value of the contracts; and the nature of the work. [6393/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2009

198 Deputy Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the five highest value contracts entered into or authorised by his Department in 2008 for capital spending; the five highest value contracts entered into or authorised for current spending; the companies or bodies awarded the contracts; the value of the contracts; and the nature of the work. [6393/09]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

98 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made on the building of new Department of Defence offices in Newbridge, County Kildare; the estimated completion date; the progress that has been made on the building of the new Defence Forces headquarters offices at the Curragh, County Kildare; the estimated completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3591/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2009

98 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made on the building of new Department of Defence offices in Newbridge, County Kildare; the estimated completion date; the progress that has been made on the building of the new Defence Forces headquarters offices at the Curragh, County Kildare; the estimated completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3591/09]

Question· writtenPQ 333asked

367 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related Ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s Day 2008; and the plans related to St. Patrick’s Day 2009 and the projected cost. [6155/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2009

367 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related Ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s Day 2008; and the plans related to St. Patrick’s Day 2009 and the projected cost. [6155/09]

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