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Question· oralPQ 40asked

40 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the status of the Government appointed efficiency audit group; and if it is intended to implement their recommendations, as they relate to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

40 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the status of the Government appointed efficiency audit group; and if it is intended to implement their recommendations, as they relate to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 35asked

35 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if the Government intend to implement the report of the efficiency audit group in regard to his Department; if it is intended to publish the report in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

35 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if the Government intend to implement the report of the efficiency audit group in regard to his Department; if it is intended to publish the report in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 34asked

27 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Defence the number of volumes of Defence Forces regulations which currently apply; the number of pages in each volume; the progress which has been made with regard to the updating of the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

27 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Defence the number of volumes of Defence Forces regulations which currently apply; the number of pages in each volume; the progress which has been made with regard to the updating of the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 30asked

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.

Question· oralPQ 29asked

40 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the status of the Government appointed efficiency audit group; and if it is intended to implement their recommendations, as they relate to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

40 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the status of the Government appointed efficiency audit group; and if it is intended to implement their recommendations, as they relate to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

35 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if the Government intend to implement the report of the efficiency audit group in regard to his Department; if it is intended to publish the report in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

35 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if the Government intend to implement the report of the efficiency audit group in regard to his Department; if it is intended to publish the report in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 27asked

22 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to change the present system of financial control of the Defence Forces following the recent report of the study group which recommended its transfer from the Civil Service to the office of the Chief of Staff; his views on whether the present system is (1) wasteful, (2) expensive, (3) counterproductive, (4) prejudical to efficient resources allocations within the military establishment, (5) neglectful of military managerial training and (6) can undermine military morale; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

22 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to change the present system of financial control of the Defence Forces following the recent report of the study group which recommended its transfer from the Civil Service to the office of the Chief of Staff; his views on whether the present system is (1) wasteful, (2) expensive, (3) counterproductive, (4) prejudical to efficient resources allocations within the military establishment, (5) neglectful of military managerial training and (6) can undermine military morale; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 26asked

21 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if, having regard to various human crises throughout the world resulting from political and natural causes, he will investigate the possibility of the Irish Army developing an emergency response unit which could travel at very short notice anywhere in the world and establish field hospitals to relieve immediate distress.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

21 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if, having regard to various human crises throughout the world resulting from political and natural causes, he will investigate the possibility of the Irish Army developing an emergency response unit which could travel at very short notice anywhere in the world and establish field hospitals to relieve immediate distress.

Question· oralPQ 23asked

16 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether, having regard to the substantial amount of fish poaching by foreign trawlers, a shift in the allocation of resources of his Department should be made from the Army to the Navy to enable additional fishery protection vessels to be purchased and manned.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

16 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether, having regard to the substantial amount of fish poaching by foreign trawlers, a shift in the allocation of resources of his Department should be made from the Army to the Navy to enable additional fishery protection vessels to be purchased and manned.

Question· oralPQ 21asked

14 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm in respect of a former member of the Defence Forces (details supplied) (a) when he was discharged from duties and (b) the date of letter issued to him to that effect; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person was attending a doctor prior to 1981 and that he is still under medical care; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

14 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm in respect of a former member of the Defence Forces (details supplied) (a) when he was discharged from duties and (b) the date of letter issued to him to that effect; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person was attending a doctor prior to 1981 and that he is still under medical care; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 20asked

23 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the programme of refurbishment work carried out at Southern Command HQ, Collins Barracks, Cork; and the future works which are proposed for these premises.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

23 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the programme of refurbishment work carried out at Southern Command HQ, Collins Barracks, Cork; and the future works which are proposed for these premises.

Question· oralPQ 19asked

13 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence when building on the new gym hall at Collins Barracks in Cork will commence; if finance has been allocated for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

13 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence when building on the new gym hall at Collins Barracks in Cork will commence; if finance has been allocated for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

19 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline, in respect of each rank from colonel upwards, the number of vacancies which exist in the Defence Forces at present; the steps which are being taken to have these posts filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

19 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline, in respect of each rank from colonel upwards, the number of vacancies which exist in the Defence Forces at present; the steps which are being taken to have these posts filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 17asked

12 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the delay in the establishment of the new interview board for promotion of senior officers within the Defence Forces; and if he will outline when the current vacancies will be filled.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

12 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the delay in the establishment of the new interview board for promotion of senior officers within the Defence Forces; and if he will outline when the current vacancies will be filled.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

33 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Defence if agreement has been reached between his Department/ general staff and the two representative bodies within the Defence Forces in respect of the draft regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

33 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Defence if agreement has been reached between his Department/ general staff and the two representative bodies within the Defence Forces in respect of the draft regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 14asked

18 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if his Department have stipulated that the post of General Secretary of RACO must be filled by a serving officer; the reason for such a restriction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

18 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if his Department have stipulated that the post of General Secretary of RACO must be filled by a serving officer; the reason for such a restriction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 13asked

9 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the present position regarding negotiations with representatives of PDFORRA on the regulations to cover the activities of the representative association; when it is expected that the negotiations will be concluded and the regulations put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

9 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the present position regarding negotiations with representatives of PDFORRA on the regulations to cover the activities of the representative association; when it is expected that the negotiations will be concluded and the regulations put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

10 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence his views on the future role of the FCA; if he will categorise it into first line reserve; and if he will outline the total amount which was spent directly on the FCA in the 1990 financial year.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

10 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Defence his views on the future role of the FCA; if he will categorise it into first line reserve; and if he will outline the total amount which was spent directly on the FCA in the 1990 financial year.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

8 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the future role of the FCA; if the necessary resources will be made available to rejuvenate the flagging morale of the membership throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

8 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the future role of the FCA; if the necessary resources will be made available to rejuvenate the flagging morale of the membership throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

32 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the concern which arose among many officers about recent promotions, he will consider taking steps to ensure that all interview panels would include a representative of RACO; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

32 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the concern which arose among many officers about recent promotions, he will consider taking steps to ensure that all interview panels would include a representative of RACO; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 8asked

28 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that the Gleeson recommendation which involves the phasing out of promotions within the Defence Forces based exclusively on seniority has been adhered to in respect of the recent promotions for senior posts in the Army.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

28 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that the Gleeson recommendation which involves the phasing out of promotions within the Defence Forces based exclusively on seniority has been adhered to in respect of the recent promotions for senior posts in the Army.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Mrs. Taylor Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the criteria used by the interview board for promotions to the rank of brigadier general; if he has satisfied himself that the recommendations of the Gleeson report were fully complied with; if he will outline his views on the present unrest among the officer personnel; if he will further outline the action he proposes to take to alleviate existing concerns before further interviews for promotion are held within the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 1991

7 Mrs. Taylor Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the criteria used by the interview board for promotions to the rank of brigadier general; if he has satisfied himself that the recommendations of the Gleeson report were fully complied with; if he will outline his views on the present unrest among the officer personnel; if he will further outline the action he proposes to take to alleviate existing concerns before further interviews for promotion are held within the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if, having regard to the conclusions of the Rome Summit on the matter, he will outline his views, on the possible establishment of a mechanism for the defence of European citizens' rights as regards European Community matters namely, a European Ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 1991

4 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if, having regard to the conclusions of the Rome Summit on the matter, he will outline his views, on the possible establishment of a mechanism for the defence of European citizens' rights as regards European Community matters namely, a European Ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 98asked

98 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the Government's position in relation to the recent speech by the President of the EC Commission, Jacques Delors, on the establishment of a Common European foreign, defence and military policy.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 1991

98 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the Government's position in relation to the recent speech by the President of the EC Commission, Jacques Delors, on the establishment of a Common European foreign, defence and military policy.

Question· oralPQ 42asked

42 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the statement of the President of the EC Council, Jacques Poos, following the meeting of EC Foreign Ministers at Senningen Castle on 22 March, 1991, that one of the main conclusions of the discussions was that there could be no common foreign policy without a defence policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 1991

42 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the statement of the President of the EC Council, Jacques Poos, following the meeting of EC Foreign Ministers at Senningen Castle on 22 March, 1991, that one of the main conclusions of the discussions was that there could be no common foreign policy without a defence policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 29asked

98 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the Government's position in relation to the recent speech by the President of the EC Commission, Jacques Delors, on the establishment of a Common European foreign, defence and military policy.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 1991

98 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the Government's position in relation to the recent speech by the President of the EC Commission, Jacques Delors, on the establishment of a Common European foreign, defence and military policy.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

42 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the statement of the President of the EC Council, Jacques Poos, following the meeting of EC Foreign Ministers at Senningen Castle on 22 March, 1991, that one of the main conclusions of the discussions was that there could be no common foreign policy without a defence policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 1991

42 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the statement of the President of the EC Council, Jacques Poos, following the meeting of EC Foreign Ministers at Senningen Castle on 22 March, 1991, that one of the main conclusions of the discussions was that there could be no common foreign policy without a defence policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach the steps he proposes to take to ensure that a broad-ranging debate takes place in Ireland on the issues of European security and defence policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 1991

15 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach the steps he proposes to take to ensure that a broad-ranging debate takes place in Ireland on the issues of European security and defence policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Barry asked the Taoiseach if his attention has been drawn to a report which indicates that a majority of the people of Europe, including a majority of Irish people, favour a European Defence Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 1991

1 Mr. Barry asked the Taoiseach if his attention has been drawn to a report which indicates that a majority of the people of Europe, including a majority of Irish people, favour a European Defence Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 32asked

32 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if, since taking office, he has examined the case of widows whose husbands, as members of the Defence Forces, opted out of the optional insurance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 March 1991

32 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if, since taking office, he has examined the case of widows whose husbands, as members of the Defence Forces, opted out of the optional insurance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 19asked

16 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the resources being made available to the Civil Defence units in each local authority area; and if he has satisfied himself that they are fully equipped to deal with any emergency in the event of aircraft carrying nuclear weapons crashing on Irish soil.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 March 1991

16 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the resources being made available to the Civil Defence units in each local authority area; and if he has satisfied himself that they are fully equipped to deal with any emergency in the event of aircraft carrying nuclear weapons crashing on Irish soil.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

15 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if his Department have yet received clearance from the EC Commission for funds for the purchase of aircraft for maritime surveillance; the way in which the money will be spent; when it is expected that the aircraft will be acquired; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 March 1991

15 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if his Department have yet received clearance from the EC Commission for funds for the purchase of aircraft for maritime surveillance; the way in which the money will be spent; when it is expected that the aircraft will be acquired; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 17asked

19 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions on which the Council of Defence has met in the last ten years; his views on whether the Council is performing an effective role; and, if not, if he proposes to disband it.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 March 1991

19 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions on which the Council of Defence has met in the last ten years; his views on whether the Council is performing an effective role; and, if not, if he proposes to disband it.

Question· oralPQ 13asked

11 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has for the appointment of senior NCOs to posts at staff level at Defence Forces and Command HQs in the rank of sergeant major; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 March 1991

11 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has for the appointment of senior NCOs to posts at staff level at Defence Forces and Command HQs in the rank of sergeant major; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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