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Question· oralPQ 18asked

41 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress which has been made with regard to the acquisition of additional aircraft for fisheries surveillance; if any funds have been received from the EC for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

41 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress which has been made with regard to the acquisition of additional aircraft for fisheries surveillance; if any funds have been received from the EC for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 16asked

13 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the response to recruitment campaigns for cadets in the Army and Naval Service; if, in view of the reportedly poor response, he intends to review recruitment procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

13 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the response to recruitment campaigns for cadets in the Army and Naval Service; if, in view of the reportedly poor response, he intends to review recruitment procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

12 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the heating arrangements for the Air Corps personnel in the hangar-workshop at Gormanston Camp in County Louth is totally inadequate; and if he will outline his proposals to improve the situation prior to the oncoming winter months.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

12 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the heating arrangements for the Air Corps personnel in the hangar-workshop at Gormanston Camp in County Louth is totally inadequate; and if he will outline his proposals to improve the situation prior to the oncoming winter months.

Question· oralPQ 14asked

11 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he has any proposals to hand over to Dublin Corporation the Esplanade field which is part of Collins Barracks so as to enable Dublin Corporation prepare a secure and well-located camping site for visitors to Dublin which would ensure that the regrettable instance which took place in the Phoenix Park could be avoided and that Dublin city would, under the supervision of Dublin Corporation, be in a position to offer secure and well located modern camping facilities as an integral part of Dublin's tourist infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

11 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he has any proposals to hand over to Dublin Corporation the Esplanade field which is part of Collins Barracks so as to enable Dublin Corporation prepare a secure and well-located camping site for visitors to Dublin which would ensure that the regrettable instance which took place in the Phoenix Park could be avoided and that Dublin city would, under the supervision of Dublin Corporation, be in a position to offer secure and well located modern camping facilities as an integral part of Dublin's tourist infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

10 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence whether it is intended that the efficiency audit group will undertake an examination of the Defence Forces; if so, if he will outline (1) their terms of reference, (2) the team composition and (3) the anticipated length of the study; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

10 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence whether it is intended that the efficiency audit group will undertake an examination of the Defence Forces; if so, if he will outline (1) their terms of reference, (2) the team composition and (3) the anticipated length of the study; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

9 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the extent of the issue of clothing for a three star private in the Reserve; whether additional clothing is ordinarily issued to Reserve personnel who undertake casual security duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

9 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the extent of the issue of clothing for a three star private in the Reserve; whether additional clothing is ordinarily issued to Reserve personnel who undertake casual security duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

8 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that existing levels of pay for Army apprentices are adequate; if he has any plans to review the levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

8 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that existing levels of pay for Army apprentices are adequate; if he has any plans to review the levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

116 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to revise the current policy of one week's annual training camp for the FCA; his views on whether it is possible to implement an effective training programme which would normally include range practices and that the standard of training for the force has suffered badly as a result of this continuing policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

116 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to revise the current policy of one week's annual training camp for the FCA; his views on whether it is possible to implement an effective training programme which would normally include range practices and that the standard of training for the force has suffered badly as a result of this continuing policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 8asked

63 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline when the two week camp for the second line reserve was terminated; the reasons advanced for the termination at the time; whether any evaluation has been undertaken by the directors of reserve forces or training into the consequences of such cutback since then; if so if he will outline their recommendations to improve matters; whether he has considered bringing back the two week camp; the additional cost of a further weeks camp divided between (1) rations, (2) pay and (3) other costs; the cost of the current one week camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

63 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline when the two week camp for the second line reserve was terminated; the reasons advanced for the termination at the time; whether any evaluation has been undertaken by the directors of reserve forces or training into the consequences of such cutback since then; if so if he will outline their recommendations to improve matters; whether he has considered bringing back the two week camp; the additional cost of a further weeks camp divided between (1) rations, (2) pay and (3) other costs; the cost of the current one week camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the entitlement of a member of the second line reserve to undertake annual paid training, as regards hours attended and Defence Force regulations; the number of members of the Reserve who were unable, last year, to undertake paid annual training due to insufficiency of financial resources available to the Defence Forces; whether such members, who do not attend a course of paid training, can receive their annual training bounty and if so whether this has been paid in (1) 1988, (2) 1989 and (3) 1990 and the amount paid; and whether such a situation will occur this year.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

7 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the entitlement of a member of the second line reserve to undertake annual paid training, as regards hours attended and Defence Force regulations; the number of members of the Reserve who were unable, last year, to undertake paid annual training due to insufficiency of financial resources available to the Defence Forces; whether such members, who do not attend a course of paid training, can receive their annual training bounty and if so whether this has been paid in (1) 1988, (2) 1989 and (3) 1990 and the amount paid; and whether such a situation will occur this year.

Question· oralPQ 6asked

42 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if, in regard to the commitment given in the Review of the Programme for Government, he will outline when a helicopter will be permanently based on a naval vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

42 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if, in regard to the commitment given in the Review of the Programme for Government, he will outline when a helicopter will be permanently based on a naval vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the number of meetings which have been held with other European Defence Ministers over the past six months; the matters discussed at such meetings; and if he will give details of plans to hold further meetings.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

4 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the number of meetings which have been held with other European Defence Ministers over the past six months; the matters discussed at such meetings; and if he will give details of plans to hold further meetings.

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence whether he plans to initiate or publish a Green Paper on (a) the role, (b) function, (c) activities and (d) UN and NATO obligations or potential obligations of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

2 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence whether he plans to initiate or publish a Green Paper on (a) the role, (b) function, (c) activities and (d) UN and NATO obligations or potential obligations of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the current position regarding the discussions being held between RACO and military headquarters in relation to promotions within the Army; and if he will make a statement on the disquiet and dissatisfaction being experienced at present by Army personnel as expressed in the "Today Tonight" programme of 23 October 1991.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 1991

1 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the current position regarding the discussions being held between RACO and military headquarters in relation to promotions within the Army; and if he will make a statement on the disquiet and dissatisfaction being experienced at present by Army personnel as expressed in the "Today Tonight" programme of 23 October 1991.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

23 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Defence the steps which will be taken or have been initiated by him to implement or respond to the recommendations of the Gleeson Commission that the dual administrative structure, involving the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence, be rationalised.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

23 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Defence the steps which will be taken or have been initiated by him to implement or respond to the recommendations of the Gleeson Commission that the dual administrative structure, involving the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence, be rationalised.

Question· oralPQ 27asked

22 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if he will review the procedures for, and occasions on which, guards of honour are deployed and utilised with a view to reducing demands on soldiers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

22 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if he will review the procedures for, and occasions on which, guards of honour are deployed and utilised with a view to reducing demands on soldiers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 26asked

21 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Defence if he will make available to the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen such suitable premises as are available for use as a home for homeless ex-servicemen; if he will meet with the ONE to discuss their plans for such a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

21 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Defence if he will make available to the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen such suitable premises as are available for use as a home for homeless ex-servicemen; if he will meet with the ONE to discuss their plans for such a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 25asked

20 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications for membership of the FCA received to date from women in response to the advertisement published in April; when it is expected that the first female recruits will be enlisted; the total likely to be enlisted by the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

20 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications for membership of the FCA received to date from women in response to the advertisement published in April; when it is expected that the first female recruits will be enlisted; the total likely to be enlisted by the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 21asked

16 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline (a) the number of FCA summer camps which will operate this year (b) the duration of each and (c) the type of training and the manoeuvres which will be conducted.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

16 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline (a) the number of FCA summer camps which will operate this year (b) the duration of each and (c) the type of training and the manoeuvres which will be conducted.

Question· oralPQ 19asked

14 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if he will introduce an allowance for FCA administrative staff and NCOs involved in training, who are required to work nights or at weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

14 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if he will introduce an allowance for FCA administrative staff and NCOs involved in training, who are required to work nights or at weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

12 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of money owed to this country arising from participation by Irish forces in United Nations peace-keeping operations; and the steps being taken to have the money recovered.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

12 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of money owed to this country arising from participation by Irish forces in United Nations peace-keeping operations; and the steps being taken to have the money recovered.

Question· oralPQ 16asked

10 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the progress which has been made in regard to the provision of a new and separate unit for Naval Service cadets at Haulbowline; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

10 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the progress which has been made in regard to the provision of a new and separate unit for Naval Service cadets at Haulbowline; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

9 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the total number of members in the Civil Defence; if he plans any review of the role of Civil Defence in light of the reduced risk of nuclear warfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

9 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the total number of members in the Civil Defence; if he plans any review of the role of Civil Defence in light of the reduced risk of nuclear warfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

8 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence if all seven fishery protection vessels are currently fully crewed; if so, if he will outline the additional personnel which have been recruited recently; and the rank held by each person.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

8 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence if all seven fishery protection vessels are currently fully crewed; if so, if he will outline the additional personnel which have been recruited recently; and the rank held by each person.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

7 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if the three new SIAI Marchetti trainer planes, recently delivered to the Air Corps, are additional to or replacements for the existing trainer complement; and when the two Spanish CASA reconnaissance planes will be delivered.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

7 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if the three new SIAI Marchetti trainer planes, recently delivered to the Air Corps, are additional to or replacements for the existing trainer complement; and when the two Spanish CASA reconnaissance planes will be delivered.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

13 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if, having regard to his reply to Parliamentary Question No.37 of 15 May 1991, his attention has been drawn to the fact that individuals of the body referred to have been questioned by senior Permanent Defence Force personnel as to their involvement and participation in the activities of the FCARA; his views on such action; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

13 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if, having regard to his reply to Parliamentary Question No.37 of 15 May 1991, his attention has been drawn to the fact that individuals of the body referred to have been questioned by senior Permanent Defence Force personnel as to their involvement and participation in the activities of the FCARA; his views on such action; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

4 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if the draft constitution, object, procedures and rules of Reserve Defence Force Representative Association have been submitted to him; if so, his views on their contents; and when he will be in a position to give formal recognition to this body.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1991

4 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if the draft constitution, object, procedures and rules of Reserve Defence Force Representative Association have been submitted to him; if so, his views on their contents; and when he will be in a position to give formal recognition to this body.

Question· oralPQ 35asked

35 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Labour if he will consider extending the provisions of the Employment Equality Act, 1977, to the Defence Forces as sought by a number of women's groups in submissions to the Commission on the Status of Women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 1991

35 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Labour if he will consider extending the provisions of the Employment Equality Act, 1977, to the Defence Forces as sought by a number of women's groups in submissions to the Commission on the Status of Women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

35 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Labour if he will consider extending the provisions of the Employment Equality Act, 1977, to the Defence Forces as sought by a number of women's groups in submissions to the Commission on the Status of Women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 1991

35 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Labour if he will consider extending the provisions of the Employment Equality Act, 1977, to the Defence Forces as sought by a number of women's groups in submissions to the Commission on the Status of Women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 66asked

66 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence whether a report on his Department, as discussed at the recent annual conference of the Public Service Executive Union, has been presented to him by the efficiency audit group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

66 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence whether a report on his Department, as discussed at the recent annual conference of the Public Service Executive Union, has been presented to him by the efficiency audit group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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