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851 records in IE in 2009
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
131 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to make changes to his Department’s Estimate for 2009 in view of recent moves in relation to public expenditure. [3499/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
129 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to proceed with the acquisition of new light tactical armoured vehicles for the Defence Forces; when these are expected to be acquired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3507/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
144 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 73 of 26 November 2008, the progress that has made in providing for the service of members of the Reserve Defence Forces on overseas duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3486/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
126 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding members of the Reserve Defence Forces who wish to serve abroad; if he expects that such personnel will be able to serve abroad during 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3501/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
132 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the raising of Asgard II from the seabed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3383/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
128 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the progress made with regard to the possible use of a temporary replacement vessel for the Asgard II ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3505/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
125 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence if a decision has been made regarding the possible refloating of the Asgard II ; if a temporary replacement vessel has been procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3635/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
124 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to expedite the civilianisation of all outstanding agreed posts. [3516/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
123 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Defence if suitable accommodation will be provided for military archives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3587/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
155 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment in the programme for Government to develop the role and contribution of the medical corps and expand its capacity to deliver a range of medical facilities on UN mandated missions. [3519/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
122 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence if a report has been received by his Department from the consultants appointed to review the medical services of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3546/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
154 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended to divert the proceeds of the proposed sale of military installations, buildings or lands towards the further modernisation or upgrading of the Defence Forces or attendant facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3533/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
147 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the steps taken to secure the sites recently vacated by the Defence Forces; if private security firms have been engaged for this purpose; the estimated cost of providing such security services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3504/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
139 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if, in regard the budget 2009 announcement of the decision to close a number of Defence Forces barracks and military posts, he will list those closed at present; the estimated value of each such site, including buildings; if each such premises has been vacated; the manner in which it is intended to dispose of each site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3503/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
137 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements his Department have or will put in place for the security of the barracks and posts being vacated by the Defence Forces; the estimated annual costs of these arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3554/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
136 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that there is sufficient reasonable quality accommodation for the Army personnel who have been moved from Monaghan barracks to Dundalk; if he will give an assurance that funding will be available to upgrade and provide realistic accommodation and sports facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3396/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
120 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence if all personnel have been removed from Monaghan Army barracks; the person who is now in charge of security at the barracks; the cost per week; if he has had discussions with other Departments such as with officials at the Department of Education and Science for the use of this site in the future; his views on whether it would be ideal for use as a higher education structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3397/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
119 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in resolving the issue with the occupants of the married quarters in Cathal Brugha Barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3462/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
118 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the way these compare to the establishment figures in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3509/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
117 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Defence if he has received recommendations and a proposed plan of action with respect to the first line reserve on foot of the proposals that have been prepared by the military authorities; if not, when he expects to receive them; if the Defence Forces representative associations will be consulted on these recommendations and proposed plan of action before implementation; when such consultations will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3594/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
121 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence the expected timetable for the acquisition of three new vessels for the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3508/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
116 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Defence if agreement on funding and approval has been received to award a contract for the purchase of two offshore patrol vessels for the Naval Service; when a decision will be made on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3623/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
114 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence his proposals to introduce a conciliation and arbitration scheme for the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3498/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
150 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of the Permanent Defence Forces serving with EURFOR in Chad. [3522/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
141 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence when a formal decision will be made to allow continued participation by members of Permanent Defence Forces with the peace keeping mission in Chad following the recent announcement of the Security Council that the United Nations should take over responsibility for the mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3493/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
115 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether the EUFOR mission in Chad has been a success to date; the extent of future involvement of the Irish Defence Forces in the mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3463/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
113 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the annual cost of maintaining Irish troops in Chad; the support available either from the UN, the EU or otherwise towards this expenditure; and the projected length of the mission. [3352/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
140 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence his proposals to provide appropriate accommodation for the Office of the Ombudsman to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3496/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
112 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Defence if a suitable premises has been found for the office of the Defence Forces Ombudsman in view of the inadequacy of the current office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3625/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
111 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements that have been made to ensure that the officers living in steel containers in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin 6, are moved to more suitable permanent accommodation as soon as possible; the estimated timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3562/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
148 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the cutbacks implemented in 2008 in regard to recruitment to the Defence Forces; the recruitment cutbacks it is intended to make during 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3512/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
135 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the number of recruits taken into the Defence Forces throughout 2008, broken down in respect of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; the number expected to be recruited during 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3510/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
130 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces; and the recruitment plans for 2009. [3353/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
110 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Defence if recruitment for general service, apprenticeships and cadetships, respectively, is planned for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3549/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
127 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to continue the ongoing policy of recruitment to the Reserve Defence Force through regular targeted recruitment campaigns. [3518/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
109 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the proposed awareness and recruitment campaign for the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3502/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
108 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants from his Department serving abroad and their grades and ranks; the appointments they hold; if it is intended to increase this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3602/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
146 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the recently published second report of the independent monitoring group in regard to human resource management and workplace culture within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3495/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
107 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the recently published second report of the independent monitoring group, he is satisfied with the progress that has been made by the Defence Forces in the areas of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3612/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
222 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to increase the strength of coastal surveillance and defence with particular reference to the need for increased air and sea rescue services and coastal surveillance to combat drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3793/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
106 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended to enhance coastal surveillance with particular reference to the need to assist in the detection of drugs or people trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3532/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
105 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence if there are plans to impose pay cuts for personnel serving at any level within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3500/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
104 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Defence if it is planned to close further barracks and posts; if contingency plans are being prepared for the implementation of possible future decisions to close individual barracks or posts and transfer the units and personnel concerned to other locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3611/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
103 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the resources being provided to the medical corps within the Defence Forces in view of the fact that a large number of the sick days being taken by soldiers are due to delays in waiting to attend consultancy appointments and delays in being assessed by medical boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3727/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
102 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence his views on the call made at its recent annual conference that PDFORRA should be allowed to join the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3655/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
101 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the second survey he commissioned on the possibility of raising the Asgard II has been concluded; if so, his intentions in regard to the vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3726/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
100 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence when a decision will be made as to whether to proceed with efforts to salvage the Asgard II ; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns that the vessel may be further damaged by rough seas and fishing activity in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3654/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2009
99 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if suitable permanent office, living and storage accommodation has been provided in Finner Camp, Custume Barracks and Aiken Barracks for the units and personnel required to transfer to those locations from the barracks and posts being closed; the amount spent on providing this accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3662/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2009
340 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the cost to his Department, in each year since its introduction, of implementing the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3407/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2009
339 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if he had recent discussions with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform regarding the possible use of the Defence Forces under their ATCP commitment in cases of serious public order circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3037/09]