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Question· writtenPQ 515asked

608 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the number of financial management systems in place in his Department; the persons who provided his Department with these systems; the cost of maintaining the software; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5995/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

608 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the number of financial management systems in place in his Department; the persons who provided his Department with these systems; the cost of maintaining the software; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5995/08]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

607 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the number of capital projects funded by his Department in each year since 2002 to date in 2008; the number of cases in which the percent for arts grant was drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5979/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

607 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the number of capital projects funded by his Department in each year since 2002 to date in 2008; the number of cases in which the percent for arts grant was drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5979/08]

Question· writtenPQ 513asked

606 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the amount drawn down through his Department for the Percent for Art scheme in each year since 2002 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5964/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

606 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the amount drawn down through his Department for the Percent for Art scheme in each year since 2002 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5964/08]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

161 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the progress made by the chief of staff in regard to his previous review of recruitment into the Defence Forces at all levels and implementing changes that will facilitate recruitment from among cultural and ethnic minorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6332/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

161 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the progress made by the chief of staff in regard to his previous review of recruitment into the Defence Forces at all levels and implementing changes that will facilitate recruitment from among cultural and ethnic minorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6332/08]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

158 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Defence if a cost benefit analysis was conducted on the decentralisation of elements of his Department to Newbridge and elements of Defence Forces headquarters to the Defence Forces training centre in the Curragh Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6363/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

158 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Defence if a cost benefit analysis was conducted on the decentralisation of elements of his Department to Newbridge and elements of Defence Forces headquarters to the Defence Forces training centre in the Curragh Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6363/08]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

156 Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Defence if there has been progress in recruiting additional staff at the military archive in Cathal Brugha barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6369/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

156 Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Defence if there has been progress in recruiting additional staff at the military archive in Cathal Brugha barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6369/08]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

153 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of the study group to examine the possible introduction of the use of roll-over protection systems in Irish troop carrying vehicles, which he was due to receive in early December 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6335/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

153 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of the study group to examine the possible introduction of the use of roll-over protection systems in Irish troop carrying vehicles, which he was due to receive in early December 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6335/08]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

152 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence when he will correspond with party leaders asking them to nominate representatives to the all-party Oireachtas consultation group on the commemoration of the 1916 Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6333/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

152 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence when he will correspond with party leaders asking them to nominate representatives to the all-party Oireachtas consultation group on the commemoration of the 1916 Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6333/08]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

150 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to promoting greater cooperation and knowledge sharing between the coastguard, the Navy and the Air Corps to ensure that the waters surrounding Ireland are safer for seafarers and coastal communities and preventing their use for the illegal importation of illicit drugs. [6341/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

150 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to promoting greater cooperation and knowledge sharing between the coastguard, the Navy and the Air Corps to ensure that the waters surrounding Ireland are safer for seafarers and coastal communities and preventing their use for the illegal importation of illicit drugs. [6341/08]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

149 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Defence the number of retired Defence Forces medical officers employed by the Defence Forces; the types of contracts operated; and the number employed who are beyond the mandatory retirement age of 65. [6348/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

149 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Defence the number of retired Defence Forces medical officers employed by the Defence Forces; the types of contracts operated; and the number employed who are beyond the mandatory retirement age of 65. [6348/08]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

148 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence the number of non-nationals (details supplied) serving in his Department; the number serving at each grade and by gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6361/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

148 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence the number of non-nationals (details supplied) serving in his Department; the number serving at each grade and by gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6361/08]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

162 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the delay in the construction of the promised national monument to honour deceased members of the Defence Forces; if it is intended to proceed with the planned location in Merrion Square, Dublin 2; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6327/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

162 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the delay in the construction of the promised national monument to honour deceased members of the Defence Forces; if it is intended to proceed with the planned location in Merrion Square, Dublin 2; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6327/08]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

147 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding his proposal for a national memorial to commemorate deceased members of the Defence Forces who have died in service; when he expects this monument to be ready; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6306/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

147 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding his proposal for a national memorial to commemorate deceased members of the Defence Forces who have died in service; when he expects this monument to be ready; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6306/08]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

146 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence the Defence Forces properties disposed of in 2007; the amount accrued from each disposal; and the capital and new equipment the proceeds of these sales were invested in. [6338/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

146 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence the Defence Forces properties disposed of in 2007; the amount accrued from each disposal; and the capital and new equipment the proceeds of these sales were invested in. [6338/08]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

616 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will increase the strength of the Army, Navy and Air-Corp with particular reference to the need to maintain specific strength during Irish troop deployment overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6781/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

616 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will increase the strength of the Army, Navy and Air-Corp with particular reference to the need to maintain specific strength during Irish troop deployment overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6781/08]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

145 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he has proposals to augment the strength of the Defence Forces all ranks male and female; if he will augment, upgrade or otherwise enhance military and vehicular equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6374/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

145 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he has proposals to augment the strength of the Defence Forces all ranks male and female; if he will augment, upgrade or otherwise enhance military and vehicular equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6374/08]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

143 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the number of civilian doctors, dentists, pharmacists and physiotherapists providing services to the Defence Forces, for the year ending 31 December 2007; the amount paid to them collectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6351/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

143 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the number of civilian doctors, dentists, pharmacists and physiotherapists providing services to the Defence Forces, for the year ending 31 December 2007; the amount paid to them collectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6351/08]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

142 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence the number of currently serving Defence Forces medical officers who meet the criteria for membership of a specialist register; the register classification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6353/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

142 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence the number of currently serving Defence Forces medical officers who meet the criteria for membership of a specialist register; the register classification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6353/08]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

141 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence his views on the call by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child to raise the minimum age for membership of the Defence Forces to 18; the number of personnel under 18 who are currently full members or in training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6336/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

141 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence his views on the call by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child to raise the minimum age for membership of the Defence Forces to 18; the number of personnel under 18 who are currently full members or in training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6336/08]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

140 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Defence the reason the option of co-locating elements of his Department and elements of defence headquarters was not implemented as part of the Government’s decentralisation initiative. [6364/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

140 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Defence the reason the option of co-locating elements of his Department and elements of defence headquarters was not implemented as part of the Government’s decentralisation initiative. [6364/08]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

139 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Defence the reason the proposed renovation of military accommodation in A, B and C blocks in Cathal Brugha Barracks has not commenced on schedule; when work will start; and the revised projected completion date. [6366/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

139 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Defence the reason the proposed renovation of military accommodation in A, B and C blocks in Cathal Brugha Barracks has not commenced on schedule; when work will start; and the revised projected completion date. [6366/08]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

137 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid out to members of the Defence Forces for each of the past five years in respect of compensation claims for injury or illness; the amount paid in respect of legal costs associated with these claims in the same period; the steps being taken to reduce the level of such claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6330/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

137 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid out to members of the Defence Forces for each of the past five years in respect of compensation claims for injury or illness; the amount paid in respect of legal costs associated with these claims in the same period; the steps being taken to reduce the level of such claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6330/08]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

165 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the progress his Department is making in implementing the commitment in the programme for Government to provide annual subventions to support and encourage the excellent work of the officially recognised veterans groups ONET and IUNVA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6371/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

165 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the progress his Department is making in implementing the commitment in the programme for Government to provide annual subventions to support and encourage the excellent work of the officially recognised veterans groups ONET and IUNVA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6371/08]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

134 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the amount of subvention provided in 2007 to support and encourage the work of the officially recognised veterans groups (details supplied) and the provision made in 2008. [6340/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

134 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the amount of subvention provided in 2007 to support and encourage the work of the officially recognised veterans groups (details supplied) and the provision made in 2008. [6340/08]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

133 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops currently serving in Kosovo; if he is satisfied with all arrangements for their safety and security having regard to the expected unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6325/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

133 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops currently serving in Kosovo; if he is satisfied with all arrangements for their safety and security having regard to the expected unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6325/08]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

128 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost to the Defence Forces of payments and legal costs arising from a decision of the Circuit Court to dismiss a case taken by his Department against a person (details supplied) over alleged over-claiming of overseas expenses; if other similar cases being taken by his Department have been settled; the estimated costs involved in these cases. [6331/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

128 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost to the Defence Forces of payments and legal costs arising from a decision of the Circuit Court to dismiss a case taken by his Department against a person (details supplied) over alleged over-claiming of overseas expenses; if other similar cases being taken by his Department have been settled; the estimated costs involved in these cases. [6331/08]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

124 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants by grade serving in his Department by grade on 1 January 1996, 1 January 2000 and 1 January 2008 together with the ratio of principal officers, assistant principal officers and higher executive officers to clerical officers. [6362/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

124 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants by grade serving in his Department by grade on 1 January 1996, 1 January 2000 and 1 January 2008 together with the ratio of principal officers, assistant principal officers and higher executive officers to clerical officers. [6362/08]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

159 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Defence the number of annual medical examinations conducted by the Defence Forces Medical Services in 2007; the reason for any shortfall; and the way he proposes to eradicate this deficit in 2008. [6349/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

159 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Defence the number of annual medical examinations conducted by the Defence Forces Medical Services in 2007; the reason for any shortfall; and the way he proposes to eradicate this deficit in 2008. [6349/08]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

123 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the reason it is not possible for all former medical officers employed in the Defence Forces to conduct annual medical examinations and assist in eliminating any shortfall that may exist. [6350/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

123 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the reason it is not possible for all former medical officers employed in the Defence Forces to conduct annual medical examinations and assist in eliminating any shortfall that may exist. [6350/08]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

122 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the investigation that has been held into the attack on a UN vehicle in Lebanon on 8 January 2008 in which two Irish soldiers were injured; if it is has been established who was responsible for the attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6326/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

122 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the investigation that has been held into the attack on a UN vehicle in Lebanon on 8 January 2008 in which two Irish soldiers were injured; if it is has been established who was responsible for the attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6326/08]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

120 Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the explosion that occurred in the Lebanon on 8 January 2008 injuring two members of the Defence Forces serving with UNIFIL; the number of Irish troops serving both with UNIFIL and in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6370/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

120 Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the explosion that occurred in the Lebanon on 8 January 2008 injuring two members of the Defence Forces serving with UNIFIL; the number of Irish troops serving both with UNIFIL and in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6370/08]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

138 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence his proposals for the distribution of a new handbook on emergency planning to every household; when the distribution of the booklet will begin; the way it will be distributed; the anticipated cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6328/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

138 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence his proposals for the distribution of a new handbook on emergency planning to every household; when the distribution of the booklet will begin; the way it will be distributed; the anticipated cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6328/08]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

119 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the progress as chairman of the Government’s Task Force on Emergency Planning he has made in preparing a public information campaign on emergency planning; when it is proposed to run the campaign; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6372/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

119 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the progress as chairman of the Government’s Task Force on Emergency Planning he has made in preparing a public information campaign on emergency planning; when it is proposed to run the campaign; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6372/08]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

116 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence his proposals in regard to the 2008 annual programme of major stimulated exercises and to use these structured exercises to support sustained public awareness and reassurance. [6344/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

116 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence his proposals in regard to the 2008 annual programme of major stimulated exercises and to use these structured exercises to support sustained public awareness and reassurance. [6344/08]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

115 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence when the commitment made in the programme for Government 2007 to provide the Defence Forces with an additional 350 military personnel in training will be fully implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6360/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

115 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence when the commitment made in the programme for Government 2007 to provide the Defence Forces with an additional 350 military personnel in training will be fully implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6360/08]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

114 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for damages by members of the Defence Forces for deafness determined in court or settled out of court at the latest date for which figures are available; the amount paid out today in terms of damages and legal costs; the number of such claims outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6329/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

114 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for damages by members of the Defence Forces for deafness determined in court or settled out of court at the latest date for which figures are available; the amount paid out today in terms of damages and legal costs; the number of such claims outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6329/08]

Question· oralPQ 32asked

615 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the full scale of personal armour, breathing or other equipment expected to be required in the context of the Irish troop deployment to Chad has been provided for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6780/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

615 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the full scale of personal armour, breathing or other equipment expected to be required in the context of the Irish troop deployment to Chad has been provided for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6780/08]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

614 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if all of the military hardware, transport, communication and the logistical equipment required in such operations is in place for the proposed Irish contingent to Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6779/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

614 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if all of the military hardware, transport, communication and the logistical equipment required in such operations is in place for the proposed Irish contingent to Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6779/08]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

613 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the strength of the proposed Irish troop deployment to Chad is sufficient to ensure adequate protection in all circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6778/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

613 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the strength of the proposed Irish troop deployment to Chad is sufficient to ensure adequate protection in all circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6778/08]

Question· oralPQ 29asked

164 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Defence the welfare and support provisions planned for Defence Force personnel deployed to Chad to include post, including parcel post, Internet access, leave and telephone communications, including free telephone calls home for all military personnel. [6357/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

164 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Defence the welfare and support provisions planned for Defence Force personnel deployed to Chad to include post, including parcel post, Internet access, leave and telephone communications, including free telephone calls home for all military personnel. [6357/08]

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