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Question· writtenPQ 32asked

77 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the drop in the numbers in the Defence Forces, there are signs that there are difficulties in maintaining a credible organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9179/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

77 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the drop in the numbers in the Defence Forces, there are signs that there are difficulties in maintaining a credible organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9179/10]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

75 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the number of patrolling days undertaken by Naval Service vessels in each year from 2005 to 2009; the planned number for 2010; if he has had discussions with the fishing industry or the Customs Authority regarding the implications for fishery protection and drug smuggling preventative measures for the planned reduction in patrolling days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9194/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

75 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the number of patrolling days undertaken by Naval Service vessels in each year from 2005 to 2009; the planned number for 2010; if he has had discussions with the fishing industry or the Customs Authority regarding the implications for fishery protection and drug smuggling preventative measures for the planned reduction in patrolling days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9194/10]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

81 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the number of appointments that have been filled to date in 2010 in view of the recent decision to approve 50 promotions at senior level within the Defence Forces; when the outstanding posts will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9192/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

81 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the number of appointments that have been filled to date in 2010 in view of the recent decision to approve 50 promotions at senior level within the Defence Forces; when the outstanding posts will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9192/10]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

74 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions by rank and appointment that have occurred within the Defence Forces since 20 January 2010; the number of acting up appointments made since that date; further to Parliamentary Question No. 69 of 20 January 2010, if all promotions have been implemented, and if not, the timescale by which all promotions will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9260/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

74 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions by rank and appointment that have occurred within the Defence Forces since 20 January 2010; the number of acting up appointments made since that date; further to Parliamentary Question No. 69 of 20 January 2010, if all promotions have been implemented, and if not, the timescale by which all promotions will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9260/10]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

84 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made since 1 January 2010 regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the PA report on the medical services required by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9175/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

84 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made since 1 January 2010 regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the PA report on the medical services required by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9175/10]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

73 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence if the centralised medical command structure recommended for the medical services by consultants (details supplied) has been established; if not, when same will be established; if, as recommended, this medical command, or central medical unit, will be led by a line (non-clinical) officer; the rank of the officer who will lead this unit during the change process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9318/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

73 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence if the centralised medical command structure recommended for the medical services by consultants (details supplied) has been established; if not, when same will be established; if, as recommended, this medical command, or central medical unit, will be led by a line (non-clinical) officer; the rank of the officer who will lead this unit during the change process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9318/10]

Question· oralPQ 26asked

71 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence if, when new strengths by rank within the authorised 10,000 strength of the Defence Forces are agreed, the organisation will have sanction to promote on a continuous basis to ensure the numbers at each rank are maintained at the agreed levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9328/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

71 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence if, when new strengths by rank within the authorised 10,000 strength of the Defence Forces are agreed, the organisation will have sanction to promote on a continuous basis to ensure the numbers at each rank are maintained at the agreed levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9328/10]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

70 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the outcome of the preliminary investigation into the crash of a Pilatus PC-9 in Connemara on 12 October 2009 with the loss of two personnel. [9196/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

70 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the outcome of the preliminary investigation into the crash of a Pilatus PC-9 in Connemara on 12 October 2009 with the loss of two personnel. [9196/10]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

94 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if the report of the inquiry into the accident at Kilworth Camp, County Cork in June 2009 has been forwarded to the deputy chief of staff, support); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9177/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

94 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if the report of the inquiry into the accident at Kilworth Camp, County Cork in June 2009 has been forwarded to the deputy chief of staff, support); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9177/10]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

69 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if the report of the court of inquiry into the accident at Kilworth Camp, County Cork in June 2009 (details supplied) has been forwarded by the commanding officer of the Southern Brigade to the deputy chief of staff, support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9188/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

69 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if the report of the court of inquiry into the accident at Kilworth Camp, County Cork in June 2009 (details supplied) has been forwarded by the commanding officer of the Southern Brigade to the deputy chief of staff, support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9188/10]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

68 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the savings that will accrue to his Department arising from the public service pay cuts applied by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No 2) Act 2009; the number of personnel whose pay has been cut; the average reduction in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9191/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

68 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the savings that will accrue to his Department arising from the public service pay cuts applied by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No 2) Act 2009; the number of personnel whose pay has been cut; the average reduction in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9191/10]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

92 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if the Irish contingent on peacekeeping duties in Chad will be maintained at its present strength throughout 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9189/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

92 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if the Irish contingent on peacekeeping duties in Chad will be maintained at its present strength throughout 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9189/10]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

72 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding a report by Amnesty International on violence against refugee women in eastern Chad; the actions that have emanated from those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9180/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

72 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding a report by Amnesty International on violence against refugee women in eastern Chad; the actions that have emanated from those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9180/10]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

67 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Government of Chad has called for the withdrawal of the military element of the UN force in Chad; the implications such a withdrawal would have for the Defence Forces, particularly in view of the recent decision to reduce significantly the number of Defence Forces personnel serving in Kosovo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9336/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

67 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Government of Chad has called for the withdrawal of the military element of the UN force in Chad; the implications such a withdrawal would have for the Defence Forces, particularly in view of the recent decision to reduce significantly the number of Defence Forces personnel serving in Kosovo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9336/10]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

66 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the number of women in the Defence Forces as of today in view of the forthcoming anniversary of the implementation of the Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1979, which enabled women to join the Defence Forces; the percentage proportions of women in the Defence Forces in 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010; the equivalent proportions among equivalently sized armies in the European Union; if he is satisfied with the number of women in the Defence Forces; his plans to increase the proportion of women joining the Defence Forces; if he is further satisfied that all necessary changes have been made to ensure the Defence Forces provides a supportive environment for all Defence Forces members irrespective of gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9306/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

66 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the number of women in the Defence Forces as of today in view of the forthcoming anniversary of the implementation of the Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1979, which enabled women to join the Defence Forces; the percentage proportions of women in the Defence Forces in 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010; the equivalent proportions among equivalently sized armies in the European Union; if he is satisfied with the number of women in the Defence Forces; his plans to increase the proportion of women joining the Defence Forces; if he is further satisfied that all necessary changes have been made to ensure the Defence Forces provides a supportive environment for all Defence Forces members irrespective of gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9306/10]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

65 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Defence the nature of the office arrangements that will be put in place to facilitate his presence in Dublin when the Houses of the Oireachtas are in session in view of the move of the departmental headquarters from Dublin; the costs of such new office arrangements; the staff numbers required to facilitate his presence and the ancillary costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9293/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

65 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Defence the nature of the office arrangements that will be put in place to facilitate his presence in Dublin when the Houses of the Oireachtas are in session in view of the move of the departmental headquarters from Dublin; the costs of such new office arrangements; the staff numbers required to facilitate his presence and the ancillary costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9293/10]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

64 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if discussions have taken place with a view to any downsizing of the Defence Forces, the merging of brigades and other units of the Defence Forces; the nature of decisions taken; the nature of proposals made as to any restructuring; the predicted cost savings that would result from any mergers or downsizing; the implications for facilities needed by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9286/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

64 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if discussions have taken place with a view to any downsizing of the Defence Forces, the merging of brigades and other units of the Defence Forces; the nature of decisions taken; the nature of proposals made as to any restructuring; the predicted cost savings that would result from any mergers or downsizing; the implications for facilities needed by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9286/10]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

62 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of complaints and concerns about governance and management issues at the Irish Red Cross brought to his attention since 2007; if his assistance was sought to deal with these issues; the actions he took to deal with these complaints; if complaints focused on the actions or inactions of any of his nominees to the central council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9540/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

62 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of complaints and concerns about governance and management issues at the Irish Red Cross brought to his attention since 2007; if his assistance was sought to deal with these issues; the actions he took to deal with these complaints; if complaints focused on the actions or inactions of any of his nominees to the central council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9540/10]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

61 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid by the banks for cash escort services provided by the Defence Forces during 2009; if he is satisfied that this covers the full cost of the service provided; if there are plans to seek an increased contribution from the banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9378/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

61 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid by the banks for cash escort services provided by the Defence Forces during 2009; if he is satisfied that this covers the full cost of the service provided; if there are plans to seek an increased contribution from the banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9378/10]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

60 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the fact that a new authorised minimum strength of 10,000 personnel has been agreed for the Defence Forces, the organisation has sanction for continuous recruitment as required to ensure that numbers are maintained at that level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9539/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

60 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the fact that a new authorised minimum strength of 10,000 personnel has been agreed for the Defence Forces, the organisation has sanction for continuous recruitment as required to ensure that numbers are maintained at that level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9539/10]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

424 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Defence the amount he has spent on hiring or use of outside consultants in 2007, 2008 and 2009 in tabular form; if he is satisfied that this practice represents good value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9212/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 February 2010

424 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Defence the amount he has spent on hiring or use of outside consultants in 2007, 2008 and 2009 in tabular form; if he is satisfied that this practice represents good value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9212/10]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

422 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence when Irish troops will be withdrawn from Kosovo and Bosnia; if any Irish military personnel will remain; the savings to the taxpayer here; if the equivalent of the savings could be allocated for the development of the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9118/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 February 2010

422 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence when Irish troops will be withdrawn from Kosovo and Bosnia; if any Irish military personnel will remain; the savings to the taxpayer here; if the equivalent of the savings could be allocated for the development of the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9118/10]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

421 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the number of veterans and veterans’ dependants who are in receipt of pensions (detail supplied); the number resident on a county basis; and the number abroad who are in receipt of allowance. [9054/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 February 2010

421 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the number of veterans and veterans’ dependants who are in receipt of pensions (detail supplied); the number resident on a county basis; and the number abroad who are in receipt of allowance. [9054/10]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the cloud computing systems that are in use in his Department; the safeguards that are in place regarding personal information and public data on those systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8630/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2010

172 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the cloud computing systems that are in use in his Department; the safeguards that are in place regarding personal information and public data on those systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8630/10]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Defence the reason the application dated 5 January 2010 for permanent instructors allowance for instructors of a company (details supplied) in County Cork has not been sent forward to the director of training for authorisation from the date they qualified as instructors up until the date they were paid on a full-time basis with effect from 10 November 2008 despite a previous application being signed off by the director of training from the day they qualified as instructors. [8540/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2010

170 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Defence the reason the application dated 5 January 2010 for permanent instructors allowance for instructors of a company (details supplied) in County Cork has not been sent forward to the director of training for authorisation from the date they qualified as instructors up until the date they were paid on a full-time basis with effect from 10 November 2008 despite a previous application being signed off by the director of training from the day they qualified as instructors. [8540/10]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Defence his policy regarding staff who donate blood during normal working hours; if staff are required to clock out when giving blood; the measures that are in place to encourage staff to donate blood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8511/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2010

169 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Defence his policy regarding staff who donate blood during normal working hours; if staff are required to clock out when giving blood; the measures that are in place to encourage staff to donate blood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8511/10]

Question· writtenPQ 446asked

506 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the charges levied by his Department or agencies under his Department in respect of the provision of goods or services to persons or businesses; the charge; the anticipated income from such charges in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8040/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

506 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the charges levied by his Department or agencies under his Department in respect of the provision of goods or services to persons or businesses; the charge; the anticipated income from such charges in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8040/10]

Question· writtenPQ 445asked

505 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the fees or charges set by him by way of ministerial order for the provision of goods or services to persons or businesses; the charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8028/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

505 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the fees or charges set by him by way of ministerial order for the provision of goods or services to persons or businesses; the charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8028/10]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

398 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if members of the permanent Defence Forces are in receipt of family income supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7608/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

398 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if members of the permanent Defence Forces are in receipt of family income supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7608/10]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

140 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States regarding reports of the build up of a missile shield in the Gulf by the US which follows on a recent ballistic missile defence review that described Iran’s intermediate and short range missiles as a threat. [7161/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

140 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States regarding reports of the build up of a missile shield in the Gulf by the US which follows on a recent ballistic missile defence review that described Iran’s intermediate and short range missiles as a threat. [7161/10]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

261 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if the dispute (details supplied) in County Cork regarding the transfer of land in his Department’s ownership has been resolved; the position regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7040/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2010

261 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if the dispute (details supplied) in County Cork regarding the transfer of land in his Department’s ownership has been resolved; the position regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7040/10]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

260 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money received in respect of the insurance claim for Asgard II ; the way this money has been spent; and if not, the way he will spend it. [7024/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2010

260 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money received in respect of the insurance claim for Asgard II ; the way this money has been spent; and if not, the way he will spend it. [7024/10]

Question· writtenPQ 424asked

559 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if adequate time will be provided to find alternative accommodation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has recently received Notice of Eviction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6819/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 February 2010

559 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if adequate time will be provided to find alternative accommodation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has recently received Notice of Eviction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6819/10]

Question· writtenPQ 423asked

558 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if all the portable electrical equipment in his Department and in the Defence Forces have portable appliance test certificates as required by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulation S.I. No. 299 of 2007; if not, the reason for same; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a PAT must be carried out on all moveable electrical equipment in offices, centres and so on, to ensure the safety and welfare of both employees and employers; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that records of all such tests must be kept for at least five years to allow the Health and Safety Authority to carry out random spot checks and that insurance companies and underwriters are already seeking proof of compliance prior to renewal of policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6460/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 February 2010

558 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if all the portable electrical equipment in his Department and in the Defence Forces have portable appliance test certificates as required by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulation S.I. No. 299 of 2007; if not, the reason for same; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a PAT must be carried out on all moveable electrical equipment in offices, centres and so on, to ensure the safety and welfare of both employees and employers; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that records of all such tests must be kept for at least five years to allow the Health and Safety Authority to carry out random spot checks and that insurance companies and underwriters are already seeking proof of compliance prior to renewal of policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6460/10]

Question· writtenPQ 421asked

555 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the number of external consultants currently working for or in his Department; the work they are carrying out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6197/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 February 2010

555 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the number of external consultants currently working for or in his Department; the work they are carrying out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6197/10]

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