Defence

5 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to proceed with his plans to visit Somalia; the purpose of the visit; his views on the implications of recent developments in Somalia for plans to send Irish troops there; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 1993

5 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to proceed with his plans to visit Somalia; the purpose of the visit; his views on the implications of recent developments in Somalia for plans to send Irish troops there; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

3 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence if one or more Dauphin helicopters have been grounded and are being used to supply spare parts; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 1993

3 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence if one or more Dauphin helicopters have been grounded and are being used to supply spare parts; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

14 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if a report has been drawn up by an Air Corps board suggesting that the search and rescue helicopter service based at Shannon could be operated by the Air Corps at a saving of £2 million per year on the present contract cost; if so, if he will publish the report; if he intends to bring the report to the attention of the Department of the Marine; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 1993

14 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if a report has been drawn up by an Air Corps board suggesting that the search and rescue helicopter service based at Shannon could be operated by the Air Corps at a saving of £2 million per year on the present contract cost; if so, if he will publish the report; if he intends to bring the report to the attention of the Department of the Marine; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

2 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if he has received a report which indicates that the search and rescue helicopter services operated from Shannon by Irish Helicopters could be provided by the Air Corps at a saving of £2 million a year; if he proposes to review the private contract awarded in 1991 with a view to having the service provided by the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 1993

2 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if he has received a report which indicates that the search and rescue helicopter services operated from Shannon by Irish Helicopters could be provided by the Air Corps at a saving of £2 million a year; if he proposes to review the private contract awarded in 1991 with a view to having the service provided by the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Defence (Amendment) Act , 1993

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 1993

55 Miss Flaherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the failure of the United Nations to deploy forces in Mozambique to allow the mobilisation of the armed forces and commencement of the democracy forces.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 1993

55 Miss Flaherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the failure of the United Nations to deploy forces in Mozambique to allow the mobilisation of the armed forces and commencement of the democracy forces.

55 Miss Flaherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the failure of the United Nations to deploy forces in Mozambique to allow the mobilisation of the armed forces and commencement of the democracy forces.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 1993

55 Miss Flaherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the failure of the United Nations to deploy forces in Mozambique to allow the mobilisation of the armed forces and commencement of the democracy forces.

9 Mr. McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the failure of the United Nations to deploy forces in Mozambique to allow the mobilisation of the armed forces and commencement of the democratic process.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 1993

9 Mr. McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the failure of the United Nations to deploy forces in Mozambique to allow the mobilisation of the armed forces and commencement of the democratic process.

94 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he will give an assurance that the National Museum can be relocated on the site at Collins Barracks in order to allow the museum to make an historic breakthrough in its work of expansion and development.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

94 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he will give an assurance that the National Museum can be relocated on the site at Collins Barracks in order to allow the museum to make an historic breakthrough in its work of expansion and development.

91 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if the terms of reference for the committee appointed to carry out a review of the structures and roles of the Defence Forces will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

91 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if the terms of reference for the committee appointed to carry out a review of the structures and roles of the Defence Forces will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

36 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the implications for the Defence Forces of the decision made by the Government on 11th May 1993, to seek changes in the Defence Forces Acts in order to allow participation by Irish troops in UN peace-enforcement, as distinct from peacekeeping, operations; the difference between peacekeeping and peace-enforcement operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

36 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the implications for the Defence Forces of the decision made by the Government on 11th May 1993, to seek changes in the Defence Forces Acts in order to allow participation by Irish troops in UN peace-enforcement, as distinct from peacekeeping, operations; the difference between peacekeeping and peace-enforcement operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

35 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the terms of reference of the review of the Defence Forces announced by him on 29 April 1993; when it is expected that the review will be completed; the extent to which additional responsibility for budgeting will be transferred from him to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

35 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the terms of reference of the review of the Defence Forces announced by him on 29 April 1993; when it is expected that the review will be completed; the extent to which additional responsibility for budgeting will be transferred from him to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

30 Mr. Cullen asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Israeli Government has indicated a desire to establish direct lines of communication operating between the Irish contingent and the Israeli military command; and if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that other contingents have such communications.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

30 Mr. Cullen asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Israeli Government has indicated a desire to establish direct lines of communication operating between the Irish contingent and the Israeli military command; and if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that other contingents have such communications.

29 Mr. Cox asked the Minister for Defence when an arbitrator will be appointed for the application of the representative bodies Conciliation and Arbitration scheme.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

29 Mr. Cox asked the Minister for Defence when an arbitrator will be appointed for the application of the representative bodies Conciliation and Arbitration scheme.

27 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, which exist to make Collins Barracks available for the good of the community at large.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

27 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, which exist to make Collins Barracks available for the good of the community at large.

26 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if the committee appointed to carry out the review of the structure and roles of the Defence Forces will be consulting the representative bodies of the members of the Defence Forces for their views.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

26 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if the committee appointed to carry out the review of the structure and roles of the Defence Forces will be consulting the representative bodies of the members of the Defence Forces for their views.

91 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if the terms of reference for the committee appointed to carry out a review of the structures and roles of the Defence Forces will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

91 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if the terms of reference for the committee appointed to carry out a review of the structures and roles of the Defence Forces will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

35 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the terms of reference of the review of the Defence Forces announced by him on 29 April 1993; when it is expected that the review will be completed; the extent to which additional responsibility for budgeting will be transferred from him to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

35 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the terms of reference of the review of the Defence Forces announced by him on 29 April 1993; when it is expected that the review will be completed; the extent to which additional responsibility for budgeting will be transferred from him to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

26 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if the committee appointed to carry out the review of the structure and roles of the Defence Forces will be consulting the representative bodies of the members of the Defence Forces for their views.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

26 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if the committee appointed to carry out the review of the structure and roles of the Defence Forces will be consulting the representative bodies of the members of the Defence Forces for their views.

22 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if consultants are being appointed to assist the committee carrying out the review of the structure and roles of the Defence Forces; if so, whether the consultants will be from military or civilian life; and if they will be from outside this country.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

22 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if consultants are being appointed to assist the committee carrying out the review of the structure and roles of the Defence Forces; if so, whether the consultants will be from military or civilian life; and if they will be from outside this country.

11 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Defence the timescale he has given to the Efficiency Audit Group in which to make their report; and if it will be published.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

11 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Defence the timescale he has given to the Efficiency Audit Group in which to make their report; and if it will be published.

94 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he will give an assurance that the National Museum can be relocated on the site at Collins Barracks in order to allow the museum to make an historic breakthrough in its work of expansion and development.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

94 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he will give an assurance that the National Museum can be relocated on the site at Collins Barracks in order to allow the museum to make an historic breakthrough in its work of expansion and development.

27 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, which exist to make Collins Barracks available for the good of the community at large.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

27 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, which exist to make Collins Barracks available for the good of the community at large.

10 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if he will give an assurance to Dáil Éireann that the National Museum can be relocated on the site at Collins Barracks in order to allow the museum to make an historic breakthrough in its work of expansion and development.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

10 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if he will give an assurance to Dáil Éireann that the National Museum can be relocated on the site at Collins Barracks in order to allow the museum to make an historic breakthrough in its work of expansion and development.

9 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Defence whether he has established a policy development unit within his Department.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

9 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Defence whether he has established a policy development unit within his Department.

29 Mr. Cox asked the Minister for Defence when an arbitrator will be appointed for the application of the representative bodies Conciliation and Arbitration scheme.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

29 Mr. Cox asked the Minister for Defence when an arbitrator will be appointed for the application of the representative bodies Conciliation and Arbitration scheme.

8 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Defence when an arbitrator will be appointed for the newly introduced Conciliation and Arbitration scheme in the Defence Forces.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

8 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Defence when an arbitrator will be appointed for the newly introduced Conciliation and Arbitration scheme in the Defence Forces.

7 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the facilities, if any, there are within the Defence Forces for identifying and treating members who may be suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

7 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the facilities, if any, there are within the Defence Forces for identifying and treating members who may be suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

30 Mr. Cullen asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Israeli Government has indicated a desire to establish direct lines of communication operating between the Irish contingent and the Israeli military command; and if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that other contingents have such communications.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

30 Mr. Cullen asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Israeli Government has indicated a desire to establish direct lines of communication operating between the Irish contingent and the Israeli military command; and if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that other contingents have such communications.

6 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Defence whether he has satisfied himself that existing communications between the Irish UNIFIL contingent and Israeli military authorities are adequate to ensure the safety of Irish Forces in Southern Lebanon.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

6 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Defence whether he has satisfied himself that existing communications between the Irish UNIFIL contingent and Israeli military authorities are adequate to ensure the safety of Irish Forces in Southern Lebanon.

36 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the implications for the Defence Forces of the decision made by the Government on 11th May 1993, to seek changes in the Defence Forces Acts in order to allow participation by Irish troops in UN peace-enforcement, as distinct from peacekeeping, operations; the difference between peacekeeping and peace-enforcement operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

36 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the implications for the Defence Forces of the decision made by the Government on 11th May 1993, to seek changes in the Defence Forces Acts in order to allow participation by Irish troops in UN peace-enforcement, as distinct from peacekeeping, operations; the difference between peacekeeping and peace-enforcement operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

4 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence when he intends introducing an amendment to the Defence Acts to allow Irish troops participate in peace enforcement missions on behalf of the United Nations; whether any requests for such missions have been received from the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

4 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence when he intends introducing an amendment to the Defence Acts to allow Irish troops participate in peace enforcement missions on behalf of the United Nations; whether any requests for such missions have been received from the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

3 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence the measures, if any, he is considering by way of compensation for officers due to the new system of promotions in the Defence Forces, and the resulting radical alterations in the career expectations of many senior officers.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

3 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence the measures, if any, he is considering by way of compensation for officers due to the new system of promotions in the Defence Forces, and the resulting radical alterations in the career expectations of many senior officers.

1 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if he will afford the Legislative and Security Committee the opportunity of discussing his proposals for the spending of European Cohesion Fund moneys before final decisions are taken on such proposals.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 1993

1 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if he will afford the Legislative and Security Committee the opportunity of discussing his proposals for the spending of European Cohesion Fund moneys before final decisions are taken on such proposals.

17 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will give details of proposed participation by Irish troops in the UN mission proposed for Somalia.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 1993

17 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will give details of proposed participation by Irish troops in the UN mission proposed for Somalia.

17 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will give details of proposed participation by Irish troops in the UN mission proposed for Somalia.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 1993

17 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will give details of proposed participation by Irish troops in the UN mission proposed for Somalia.

11 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Defence whether he envisages a role for the Defence Forces in the UN mission in Somalia.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 1993

11 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Defence whether he envisages a role for the Defence Forces in the UN mission in Somalia.

10 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has concluded its consideration of the proposal made by the Gleeson Report that there may be a case for extending to the Defence Forces the same limited occupational injuries cover as applies to members of the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 1993

10 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has concluded its consideration of the proposal made by the Gleeson Report that there may be a case for extending to the Defence Forces the same limited occupational injuries cover as applies to members of the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

9 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if additional resources are being provided to equip the Defence Forces to carry out the most important role of providing security back-up to the civil authorities along the Border; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 1993

9 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if additional resources are being provided to equip the Defence Forces to carry out the most important role of providing security back-up to the civil authorities along the Border; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

5 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Defence the provision, if any, which has been made to apply the provisions of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989, to serving members of the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 1993

5 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Defence the provision, if any, which has been made to apply the provisions of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989, to serving members of the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

104 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the policy, if any, he has in regard to the acquisition or disposal of property; and if, in particular he has plans to erect any new military barracks.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 1993

104 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the policy, if any, he has in regard to the acquisition or disposal of property; and if, in particular he has plans to erect any new military barracks.

103 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to initiate a recruitment campaign to increase the numbers serving in the Defence Forces both permanent and part-time; and the objectives, if any, he has in this regard.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 1993

103 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to initiate a recruitment campaign to increase the numbers serving in the Defence Forces both permanent and part-time; and the objectives, if any, he has in this regard.

69 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a copy of the Efficiency Audit Group report available to members of Dáil Éireann; and if, in the light of this report, the Ministers and Secretaries Act and the Defence Act will require to be amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 1993

69 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a copy of the Efficiency Audit Group report available to members of Dáil Éireann; and if, in the light of this report, the Ministers and Secretaries Act and the Defence Act will require to be amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

67 Mr. Cox asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has for the sale of Army barracks or their assets in his Department.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 1993

67 Mr. Cox asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has for the sale of Army barracks or their assets in his Department.

64 Mr. Cox asked the Minister for Defence the specific plans, if any, which exist in relation to the disposal of the Army barracks and lands at Ballincollig, County Cork.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 1993

64 Mr. Cox asked the Minister for Defence the specific plans, if any, which exist in relation to the disposal of the Army barracks and lands at Ballincollig, County Cork.

62 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to launch a recruiting campaign for 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 1993

62 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to launch a recruiting campaign for 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

60 Mr. Mulvihill asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to recommence recruitment to the Defence Forces, and in particular to the Naval Service; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 1993

60 Mr. Mulvihill asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to recommence recruitment to the Defence Forces, and in particular to the Naval Service; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

59 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to restore the annual training to the FCA to the usual two weeks as the current one week is not sufficient.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 1993

59 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to restore the annual training to the FCA to the usual two weeks as the current one week is not sufficient.

47 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the number of women members of each of the sections of the Defence Forces; the percentage this represents in each case; the plans, if any, he has for increased female membership in each case; if he will confirm that all sections and positions within the Defence Forces are now open to women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 1993

47 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the number of women members of each of the sections of the Defence Forces; the percentage this represents in each case; the plans, if any, he has for increased female membership in each case; if he will confirm that all sections and positions within the Defence Forces are now open to women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

46 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence whether investigations into the adequacy of the heating in hangar/ workshops in Gormanstown Camp have concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 1993

46 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence whether investigations into the adequacy of the heating in hangar/ workshops in Gormanstown Camp have concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter.