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Question· oralPQ 22asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
45 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if he will clarify his recent statement regarding the slimmed down Army; if he will give details of the present numbers in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and the proposed level under the terms of his new strategy.
Question· oralPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
14 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the changes, if any, proposed in the strength of the Defence Forces to include the Army, Navy and FCA; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
11 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the apparent imbalance within the Defence Forces, as highlighted in the Gleeson Commission report, between the strength of privates, NCOs and officers; and in view of this, if he proposes to increase the number of privates.
Question· oralPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
44 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline his proposals for streamlining barracks deployment in the Defence Forces; if it will involve the closure of any barracks now in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
10 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to close further military barracks in 1991.
Question· oralPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
9 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline his plans to improve the quality of Defence Forces living and working accommodation; and if a major allocation will be included in his Department's Estimate in 1991 to improve same.
Question· oralPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
50 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the Gleeson Commission report recommendation that privates' messes be established; and when this proposal will be implemented.
Question· oralPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
46 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence if he will authorise the establishment of privates' messes.
Question· oralPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
32 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence if it is his intention to have privates' messes established as provided for in the recommendations of the Gleeson Commission Report, paragraph 11.5.7.
Question· oralPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
12 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if he has made a decision on the recommendation of the Gleeson Commission that privates' messes be established.
Question· oralPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
8 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he accepts the recommendation of the Gleeson Commission that privates' messes be established.
Question· oralPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
7 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to change the procedures for promoting Defence Forces personnel; if there will be consultations with the representative associations before any changes are made; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
6 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence if replacement uniforms and equipment will issue to FCA personnel as they are long overdue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
5 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Defence if, in accordance with the recommendations of the Gleeson Commission, it is his intention to order that a review be undertaken by professional management consultants of (1) the management structures within the Defence Forces (2) the relationship between military and civil management (3) the geographical deployment of the Defence Forces (4) physical asset management and the systems of arm procurement and (5) financial management and information management, which should operate in the Defence Forces and his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
4 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the coming into operation of the Defence (Amendment) Act, 1990 he will agree to the setting up of a representative association for members of the FCA; and if he will give statutory effect to such an association.
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
34 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Defence the current situation in regard to Army pay; the additional resources he estimates will be required to meet pay increases next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
31 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the current proposals in relation to improvements in Army pay and conditions; if these proposals are fully in line with the recommendations of the Gleeson report; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
3 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Defence if the Government accept all of the recommendations of the Gleeson Commission report; the recommendations, if any, which have been implemented to date; if a timetable has been set for the implementation of the full report; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
30 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the means of disposal of surplus outdated arms and ammunition; the revenue generated by this disposal; and the countries involved.
Question· oralPQ 3asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
2 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Defence the surplus Army weapons which have been sold off in recent times; the purchaser of these weapons and the quantities involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
52 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress made to date in implementing the terms of the Defence (Amendment) Act, 1990.
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990
1 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the scope of representation which he will authorise for the Defence Forces' representative associations, RACO and PDFORRA; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 1990
2 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Health the proposals, if any, he has in regard to the demand by junior hospital doctors for his Department to cover medical defence fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 41asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 1990
41 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Justice if he will amend the Trial of Lunatics Act, 1883, in the light of the decision of the Supreme Court in the recent Ellis case; if his attention has been drawn to the call made by a person (details supplied) for the updating of the law relating to criminal insanity; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 1990
41 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Justice if he will amend the Trial of Lunatics Act, 1883, in the light of the decision of the Supreme Court in the recent Ellis case; if his attention has been drawn to the call made by a person (details supplied) for the updating of the law relating to criminal insanity; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 1990
12 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice if he intends amending the law relating to the defence of criminal insanity, in the light of a recent court decision.
Question· oralPQ 63asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 1990
63 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he has any plans to abolish the means test for unemployment assistance in relation to persons over 18 years of age living with their parents, having regard to the fact that these citizens are entitled to vote or join the Defence Forces and that the means test can have the effect of driving young people from home or to emigrate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 1990
63 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he has any plans to abolish the means test for unemployment assistance in relation to persons over 18 years of age living with their parents, having regard to the fact that these citizens are entitled to vote or join the Defence Forces and that the means test can have the effect of driving young people from home or to emigrate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 41asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
41 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the date for the elections for representative associations in the Defence Forces; and the mechanism for such elections.
Question· oralPQ 40asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
40 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of his promise of January, 1989 to review the position regarding the granting of requests for retirement/resignation to officers of the Air Corps, he has carried out that review; and, if so, the decision which he has reached.
Question· oralPQ 39asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
39 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the criticism regarding manning levels in the Naval Service, expressed in a recent interview in An Cosantóir by the Commanding Officer of the Naval Service (details supplied); if it is intended to recruit additional personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 37asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
37 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of vessels at present under the control of the Naval Service; the number of vessels at sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 35asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
35 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that the Naval Service has sufficient manpower and resources for fishery protection duties.
Question· oralPQ 34asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
34 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if he will allow any relaxation in the rules prohibiting aeronautical engineers from leaving the Air Corps at an early stage; his views on whether conditions relating to engineers are different from pilots or air traffic controllers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 29asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
29 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will give details of the number of applications which his Department has received from pilots and engineers in the Air Corps who wish to leave the service; and if there has been a change of policy in this regard.
Question· oralPQ 28asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
39 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the criticism regarding manning levels in the Naval Service, expressed in a recent interview in An Cosantóir by the Commanding Officer of the Naval Service (details supplied); if it is intended to recruit additional personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 27asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
37 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of vessels at present under the control of the Naval Service; the number of vessels at sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 26asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
35 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that the Naval Service has sufficient manpower and resources for fishery protection duties.
Question· oralPQ 25asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
20 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if there are any naval vessels at present in dry dock at Haul-bowline, County Cork; and, if so, the reasons for same.
Question· oralPQ 24asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
19 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Defence if he is considering purchasing or acquiring additional aircraft for the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 23asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
18 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if the difficulties with the new Army range at Knockalisheen, County Clare, have been resolved.
Question· oralPQ 22asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
17 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish officers serving with the United Nations in Central America; and if he will give details of their terms of reference.
Question· oralPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
21 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the inclusion of the properties and lands of Collins Barracks, Dublin 7, within the extension of the urban renewal designated areas, he will, in conjunction with the Department of Finance and Dublin Corporation, ensure that the terms of sale include a requirement upon the purchasers to provide for a military museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
16 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider the establishment of a military history museum and archive centre in Collins Barracks, Dublin 8, when it is no longer required for military purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
15 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Defence the reason no left-handed Steyr rifles were purchased; if he will purchase a number of these rifles in order to relieve difficulties for left-handed soldiers using right-handed weapons; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
14 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to lay the Gleeson commission report before the Houses of the Oireachtas.
Question· oralPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
40 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of his promise of January, 1989 to review the position regarding the granting of requests for retirement/resignation to officers of the Air Corps, he has carried out that review; and, if so, the decision which he has reached.
Question· oralPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
34 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if he will allow any relaxation in the rules prohibiting aeronautical engineers from leaving the Air Corps at an early stage; his views on whether conditions relating to engineers are different from pilots or air traffic controllers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
29 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will give details of the number of applications which his Department has received from pilots and engineers in the Air Corps who wish to leave the service; and if there has been a change of policy in this regard.
Question· oralPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 1990
13 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if, having regard to his decision of January, 1989 that he would give favourable consideration to the retirement of three Air Corps officers over the following 12 months, he has granted retirement/resignation to the officers concerned.