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101 records in IE in 2007
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
69 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on his address to the RACO biennial delegate conference in Kilkenny on 27 November, 2007. [34156/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
68 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if the revised arrangements for enlisted personnel in the Defence Forces will be agreed by the target date of December 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34163/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
67 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the proposals he has to continue to develop the use of the Irish language in the Defence Forces in line with Objective 12 of the Government Statement on the Irish Language, 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34159/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
66 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications received to date for official replacement certificates for 1916 and War of Independence medals lost, stolen or destroyed; the number of certificates issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34029/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
65 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the replacement of the Air Corps’ Cessna fleet, which is 34 years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34435/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
64 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Defence the criteria and methodology used by the Government in selecting officers to fill the appointments of chief of staff, deputy chief of staff operations and deputy chief of staff support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34430/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
94 Deputy Kathleen 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. [34162/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
62 Deputy Peter Kelly asked the Minister for Defence if the military authorities have reported to him on their examination of the military police investigation into the road accident at Granard, County Longford; when he expects to receive the recommendations of the study group established to examine the introduction of roll over protection systems in troop carrying vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33988/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
61 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements that have been made to finance the purchase of the new ships to be provided for the Naval Service over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34432/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
80 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been 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. [34160/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
60 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence his views on the statement by the secretary of PDFORRA at its recent annual conference, that in order to maintain full strength Defence Forces of 10,500 personnel and to provide for an additional 300 troops who will be in training at all times, that the Government should also look at the recruitment of non-Irish nationals, perhaps with some Irish citizenship rights for those recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29857/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
59 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if he has met PDFORRA representatives on their concerns regarding the victimisation of elected representatives which was raised at their recent annual conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34422/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
58 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in discussions on the claim made by RACO to extend the retirement age for certain officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34433/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
57 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the projected cost of transporting all Irish troops and their equipment, personal and otherwise, to and from Chad over the duration of the participation of the Defence Forces in the forthcoming EU mission there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34429/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
56 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Defence the percentage of the normal annual leave allowance for each category lost by senior officers, junior officers and enlisted personnel respectively on foot of serving overseas for a six month tour of duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34434/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
81 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on his recent visit to Sweden to attend the final ground exercise for the Nordic battlegroup. [34155/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
54 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the further exercises of the Nordic battlegroup to which Ireland contributes personnel that are planned; when they will be held and the planned location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34158/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
168 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when he expects the deployment of Irish troops to Chad to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34598/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
102 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a breakdown of the €57 million required for the Army’s humanitarian mission to Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34165/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
93 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Defence if it has been confirmed that the EU Mission to Chad will have EU standard medical support as sought by PDFORRA at its recent annual conference. [34423/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
92 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the proposed deployment of Irish troops to Chad; the expected strength and composition; the availability of adequate supply and transport facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34375/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
90 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence if he has received a full report on the loss of human life in the battles at Abongouleigne, eastern Chad on 26 November 2007; the implications for the planned Irish contingent in Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34164/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
88 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence if the budget for the Defence Forces will be adequate to fund the proposed Irish contingent for Chad, without resulting in cutbacks in other areas; the estimated cost of the mission; if additional funding has been sought from the Department of Finance for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34150/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
85 Deputy Barry Andrews asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the deployment of members of the Defence Forces as part of EUFORT Chad/RCA; the contacts he has had with his EU counterparts and the operation commander to ensure the necessary equipment and supports are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34032/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
76 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the expected date for the commencement of the Chad mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34428/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
74 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements that will be put in place to provide medical services for the contingent of Irish troops due to go to Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34151/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
71 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence if all the security of supplies for Irish troops in the proposed mission to Chad have been addressed; if he has satisfied himself that appropriate supply lines will be in place to ensure the contingent will be able to access safe water, fuel and other crucial supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34149/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
63 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence when he expects members of the Defence Forces to deploy to Chad; the safeguards and procedures in place to ensure their safety while serving there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34021/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
53 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number in the proposed deployment of Irish troops overseas on EU or UN missions; the extent of training and the availability of military hardware prior to the commencement of such missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34376/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
52 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence his proposals as chairman of the Government’s task force on emergency planning, for a public information campaign on emergency planning; the form the campaign will take; when it is proposed to run the campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34023/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
51 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Defence if he has considered the request made by RACO at its recent biennial delegate conference that he amend Defence Forces Regulations S6 to provide that the rank of brigadier general would be among those represented by the association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34431/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
50 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the Estimate for his Department for 2008. [34152/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
55 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Defence if a report on the revised structure for the delivery of medical services for the Defence Forces has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34437/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
49 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to claims made at the recent RACO conference that the military medical system is in a state of virtual collapse; the number of qualified medical doctors serving with the Defence Forces; the establishment level for the medical corps; the steps being taken to recruit additional medical personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34147/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
48 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence his views on a role for the Defence Forces in establishing standards or benchmarks for fitness levels for people of various ages including primary and secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34560/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
47 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence his views on the reported resignation of almost 5,000 members from the Army Reserve during the past four years; the current membership of the Reserve and its establishment level; the steps he proposes to take to stem the flow of members from the Reserve and to replace those who have left; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34479/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
46 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the projected cost of transporting all Irish troops and their equipment, personal and otherwise, to and from Chad over the duration of the participation of the Defence Forces in the forthcoming EU mission there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34559/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
45 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the proposed deployment of Irish troops to Chad; if a new date for the operation has been set; if the issue of air support for the operation has been dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34478/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2007
44 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken to implement the recommendation of the Reserve Defence Force Review Implementation Board report, which was accepted by the Government, that the current members of the First Line Reserve of officers and men be reactivated and become involved in training of the RDF and that suitable members on discharge from the Permanent Defence Force should be encouraged to enlist with the FLR; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34476/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007
832 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the estimate of the money saved to the Exchequer in 2007 by the use of the management information framework system; the way this saving was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34447/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007
831 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence if the management information framework system has been fully rolled out in his Department; the use being made of performance indicators, the costing framework and management reports provided by this system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34316/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007
830 Deputy James McDaid asked the Minister for Defence the amount of compensation paid to claimants in County Donegal under the victims of Army deafness compensation scheme; the amount of money paid in legal fees to legal representatives of these victims; the breakdown of the fees paid to individual legal representatives in County Donegal; the reason it appears legal representatives of these victims were not adequately reimbursed by the State, for their work on behalf of the victims, as a percentage fee on the overall amount of compensation allocated was charged by some solicitors, prior to the victims receiving their compensation; and if in instances where victims feel they have been overcharged by legal representatives in relation to fees, there is provision for them to seek reimbursement under the scheme. [34290/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007
829 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that personal information relating to members of the public held on his departmental databases is safe from hackers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34279/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007
828 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the steps he has taken to offset the carbon dioxide emissions caused by ministerial travel in his Department; and if none to date, the plans he will put in place on the matter. [34264/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007
827 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the number of information technology projects undertaken by or for his Department since 2004 that have been delivered over budget, after their original deadline, on budget, under budget, on their original deadline and ahead of their original deadline; and if he will present the information in tabular readable form. [34249/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007
826 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the number of databases used by his Department; and the number of these that are wholly and partly operated by external organisations or individuals and operated solely within his Department. [34234/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007
825 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff in his Department who are provided with a Blackberry device or similar mobile e-mail equipment. [34219/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007
824 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the cost on a yearly basis for transport hire of any kind for his transport and that of his staff for each year since 1997 to date in 2007; the reason for such hire; if tenders were sought; the locations brought from and to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34090/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007
823 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence if any of the advisers or staff appointed by him directly have mobile phones and other equipment supplied by his Department; the annual cost of same since 1997 to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33745/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007
822 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the number of mobile phones used by him and supplied by his Department; the annual cost of same for each year since 1997 to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33730/07]