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Question· oralPQ 46asked

46 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Defence if, with regard to the new combat suits in disruptive pattern material, he has satisfied himself with the quality of the suits; if any reports have been received by his Department with regard to difficulties after washing or otherwise in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13730/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

46 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Defence if, with regard to the new combat suits in disruptive pattern material, he has satisfied himself with the quality of the suits; if any reports have been received by his Department with regard to difficulties after washing or otherwise in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13730/00]

Question· oralPQ 45asked

45 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if he expects that the Defence Forces will continue to be in a position to meet all requirements for personnel for UN duty abroad from volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13687/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

45 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if he expects that the Defence Forces will continue to be in a position to meet all requirements for personnel for UN duty abroad from volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13687/00]

Question· oralPQ 44asked

44 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the establishment of the Army Reserve or Cúltaca an Airm with regard to the White Paper on Defence; the time scale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13717/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

44 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the establishment of the Army Reserve or Cúltaca an Airm with regard to the White Paper on Defence; the time scale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13717/00]

Question· oralPQ 43asked

43 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Football Association of Ireland with regard to potential problems for air traffic to and from Baldonnel arising from the proposed construction of a new stadium nearby; when his Department last met the FAI; the outcome of the discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13799/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

43 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Football Association of Ireland with regard to potential problems for air traffic to and from Baldonnel arising from the proposed construction of a new stadium nearby; when his Department last met the FAI; the outcome of the discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13799/00]

Question· oralPQ 42asked

139 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current position on the present and proposed use of the former Devoy Barracks, Naas, County Kildare, which closed in July 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13847/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

139 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current position on the present and proposed use of the former Devoy Barracks, Naas, County Kildare, which closed in July 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13847/00]

Question· oralPQ 41asked

138 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current position in regard to the sale or use of premises, arising from the decision to close a number of military barracks in July 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13846/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

138 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current position in regard to the sale or use of premises, arising from the decision to close a number of military barracks in July 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13846/00]

Question· oralPQ 40asked

132 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if, in light of the demand for barrack accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers, and the demands of local communities, he has revised the amount which he says will become available from the sale of Army barracks; if a new assessment has been made in this regard; the implications for investment in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13838/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

132 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if, in light of the demand for barrack accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers, and the demands of local communities, he has revised the amount which he says will become available from the sale of Army barracks; if a new assessment has been made in this regard; the implications for investment in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13838/00]

Question· oralPQ 39asked

89 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if, in regard to the six closed Army barracks, he will say which have been passed on to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform or is intended to pass on to provide accommodation for asylum seekers; the impact this will have on the proposed sale; the consultation there has been with local authorities in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13688/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

89 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if, in regard to the six closed Army barracks, he will say which have been passed on to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform or is intended to pass on to provide accommodation for asylum seekers; the impact this will have on the proposed sale; the consultation there has been with local authorities in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13688/00]

Question· oralPQ 38asked

73 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Defence if, in light of the demand for barrack accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers, and the demands of local communities, he has revised the amount which he says will become available from the sale of Army barracks; if a new assessment has now been made in this regard; the implications for investment in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13718/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

73 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Defence if, in light of the demand for barrack accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers, and the demands of local communities, he has revised the amount which he says will become available from the sale of Army barracks; if a new assessment has now been made in this regard; the implications for investment in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13718/00]

Question· oralPQ 34asked

80 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Defence if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 8 December 1999, he will outline the way in which the design of the disruptive pattern used on the combat suits was decided; the company that was used to create the design; the cost in this regard; if the design is particular and unique to the Defence Forces; if he has satisfied himself with the effectiveness of the design; if the design has been tested using night vision equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13729/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

80 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Defence if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 8 December 1999, he will outline the way in which the design of the disruptive pattern used on the combat suits was decided; the company that was used to create the design; the cost in this regard; if the design is particular and unique to the Defence Forces; if he has satisfied himself with the effectiveness of the design; if the design has been tested using night vision equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13729/00]

Question· oralPQ 33asked

52 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 8 December 1999, he will identify the material types used in the manufacture of the combat suits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13727/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

52 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 8 December 1999, he will identify the material types used in the manufacture of the combat suits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13727/00]

Question· oralPQ 32asked

46 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Defence if, with regard to the new combat suits in disruptive pattern material, he has satisfied himself with the quality of the suits; if any reports have been received by his Department with regard to difficulties after washing or otherwise in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13730/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

46 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Defence if, with regard to the new combat suits in disruptive pattern material, he has satisfied himself with the quality of the suits; if any reports have been received by his Department with regard to difficulties after washing or otherwise in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13730/00]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

111 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Defence if there is difficulty at present in recruiting adequate numbers to serve in the Lebanon; the number of personnel who have been requested as opposed to those who volunteered to serve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13698/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

111 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Defence if there is difficulty at present in recruiting adequate numbers to serve in the Lebanon; the number of personnel who have been requested as opposed to those who volunteered to serve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13698/00]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

106 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops serving overseas; if there are difficulties in meeting our commitments in this regard; if there are outstanding moneys due to the Exchequer in relation to such overseas service; by whom and the amount involved; and the steps being taken to recover such outstanding amounts. [13347/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

106 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops serving overseas; if there are difficulties in meeting our commitments in this regard; if there are outstanding moneys due to the Exchequer in relation to such overseas service; by whom and the amount involved; and the steps being taken to recover such outstanding amounts. [13347/00]

Question· oralPQ 29asked

45 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if he expects that the Defence Forces will continue to be in a position to meet all requirements for personnel for UN duty abroad from volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13687/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

45 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if he expects that the Defence Forces will continue to be in a position to meet all requirements for personnel for UN duty abroad from volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13687/00]

Question· oralPQ 28asked

148 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence when it is planned to issue the Reserve Defence Force with the same dress and individually issued personnel equipment as the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13862/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

148 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence when it is planned to issue the Reserve Defence Force with the same dress and individually issued personnel equipment as the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13862/00]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

147 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence when he will be in a position to enable Reserve Defence Force personnel to participate in overseas peace support missions; the arrangements that need to be put in place to enable RDF personnel to spend time overseas and to have the security of civilian employment when they return home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13860/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

147 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence when he will be in a position to enable Reserve Defence Force personnel to participate in overseas peace support missions; the arrangements that need to be put in place to enable RDF personnel to spend time overseas and to have the security of civilian employment when they return home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13860/00]

Question· oralPQ 26asked

146 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if, with regard to the White Paper on Defence, the amount of time the holders of the proposed four new lieutenant-colonel appointments in the RDF would hold these appointments; the mechanism proposed to select those for temporary promotion; the role of each of these appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13859/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

146 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if, with regard to the White Paper on Defence, the amount of time the holders of the proposed four new lieutenant-colonel appointments in the RDF would hold these appointments; the mechanism proposed to select those for temporary promotion; the role of each of these appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13859/00]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

44 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the establishment of the Army Reserve or Cúltaca an Airm with regard to the White Paper on Defence; the time scale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13717/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

44 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the establishment of the Army Reserve or Cúltaca an Airm with regard to the White Paper on Defence; the time scale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13717/00]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

134 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel of all ranks who have left the Defence Forces in each of the years 1995 to 1999 and to date; the category to which they belong; if they left by way of early retirement, the voluntary early retirement scheme, resignation or other reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13840/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

134 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel of all ranks who have left the Defence Forces in each of the years 1995 to 1999 and to date; the category to which they belong; if they left by way of early retirement, the voluntary early retirement scheme, resignation or other reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13840/00]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

42 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel of all ranks who have left the Defence Forces in each of the years from 1995 to 1999 and to date; the category of rank to which they belonged; if they left by way of early retirement, the voluntary early retirement scheme, resignation or other reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13766/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

42 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel of all ranks who have left the Defence Forces in each of the years from 1995 to 1999 and to date; the category of rank to which they belonged; if they left by way of early retirement, the voluntary early retirement scheme, resignation or other reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13766/00]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

41 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the progress made with regard to the implementation of the provisions of the White Paper on Defence; if a timetable has been set for the implementation of the proposals; if there will be ongoing discussions with the representative associations regarding the implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13798/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

41 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the progress made with regard to the implementation of the provisions of the White Paper on Defence; if a timetable has been set for the implementation of the proposals; if there will be ongoing discussions with the representative associations regarding the implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13798/00]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

43 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Football Association of Ireland with regard to potential problems for air traffic to and from Baldonnel arising from the proposed construction of a new stadium nearby; when his Department last met the FAI; the outcome of the discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13799/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

43 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Football Association of Ireland with regard to potential problems for air traffic to and from Baldonnel arising from the proposed construction of a new stadium nearby; when his Department last met the FAI; the outcome of the discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13799/00]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

40 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he will publish the reports recently given to him on Baldonnel airport; the future use of Baldonnel; the reason he objected to the FAI planning application for a stadium in the vicinity of Baldonnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13764/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2000

40 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he will publish the reports recently given to him on Baldonnel airport; the future use of Baldonnel; the reason he objected to the FAI planning application for a stadium in the vicinity of Baldonnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13764/00]

Question· oralPQ 219asked

219 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence whether he had discussions with other EU member states in respect of Ireland's commitment under PfP and any other European defence or security structures, either current or proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9183/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

219 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence whether he had discussions with other EU member states in respect of Ireland's commitment under PfP and any other European defence or security structures, either current or proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9183/00]

Question· oralPQ 211asked

211 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the EU or individual EU member states have approached him in respect of Ireland's anticipated commitments in respect of European defence and security; the proposals, if any, he has in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9158/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

211 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the EU or individual EU member states have approached him in respect of Ireland's anticipated commitments in respect of European defence and security; the proposals, if any, he has in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9158/00]

Question· oralPQ 161asked

161 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the number of troops he envisages Ireland will contribute to the EU's planned 60,000 rapid reaction force; and the additional defence expenditure this will entail. [8823/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

161 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the number of troops he envisages Ireland will contribute to the EU's planned 60,000 rapid reaction force; and the additional defence expenditure this will entail. [8823/00]

Question· oralPQ 136asked

136 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces which will serve in the European-led rapid reaction force in view of the commitments at the Helsinki Summit; the implications of the reduction in personnel in the Defence Forces for such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8848/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

136 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces which will serve in the European-led rapid reaction force in view of the commitments at the Helsinki Summit; the implications of the reduction in personnel in the Defence Forces for such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8848/00]

Question· oralPQ 92asked

92 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to media reports that the Naval Service and the State has not been sufficiently diligent in pursuing and apprehending foreign fishing vessels which have perpetrated serious crimes, such as ramming, against Irish trawlers in the 200 mile fishing zone and in international waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8840/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

92 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to media reports that the Naval Service and the State has not been sufficiently diligent in pursuing and apprehending foreign fishing vessels which have perpetrated serious crimes, such as ramming, against Irish trawlers in the 200 mile fishing zone and in international waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8840/00]

Question· oralPQ 90asked

90 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the way in which the sovereignty of the State will be maintained at sea in the future in view of the proposals on the Naval Service contained in the Government White Paper on Defence, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9049/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

90 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the way in which the sovereignty of the State will be maintained at sea in the future in view of the proposals on the Naval Service contained in the Government White Paper on Defence, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9049/00]

Question· oralPQ 89asked

89 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the proposals, if any, he has for discussions with the representative organisations regarding the implementation of proposals contained in the White Paper on Defence and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9048/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

89 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the proposals, if any, he has for discussions with the representative organisations regarding the implementation of proposals contained in the White Paper on Defence and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9048/00]

Question· oralPQ 87asked

87 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the author of the departmental memo published in a newspaper (details supplied) on 4 March 2000; if the memo represents his views on the White Paper on Defence; the plans, if any, he has to repair the damage done to morale within the Defence Forces by the manner of preparation and publication of the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9047/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

87 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the author of the departmental memo published in a newspaper (details supplied) on 4 March 2000; if the memo represents his views on the White Paper on Defence; the plans, if any, he has to repair the damage done to morale within the Defence Forces by the manner of preparation and publication of the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9047/00]

Question· oralPQ 86asked

86 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence when the final version of the White Paper on Defence will be published; the changes which will be included; if media reports on a memorandum done in his Department on the changes requested by the Chief of Staff are accurate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9138/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

86 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence when the final version of the White Paper on Defence will be published; the changes which will be included; if media reports on a memorandum done in his Department on the changes requested by the Chief of Staff are accurate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9138/00]

Question· oralPQ 37asked

92 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to media reports that the Naval Service and the State has not been sufficiently diligent in pursuing and apprehending foreign fishing vessels which have perpetrated serious crimes, such as ramming, against Irish trawlers in the 200 mile fishing zone and in international waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8840/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

92 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to media reports that the Naval Service and the State has not been sufficiently diligent in pursuing and apprehending foreign fishing vessels which have perpetrated serious crimes, such as ramming, against Irish trawlers in the 200 mile fishing zone and in international waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8840/00]

Question· oralPQ 36asked

219 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence whether he had discussions with other EU member states in respect of Ireland's commitment under PfP and any other European defence or security structures, either current or proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9183/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

219 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence whether he had discussions with other EU member states in respect of Ireland's commitment under PfP and any other European defence or security structures, either current or proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9183/00]

Question· oralPQ 35asked

211 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the EU or individual EU member states have approached him in respect of Ireland's anticipated commitments in respect of European defence and security; the proposals, if any, he has in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9158/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

211 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the EU or individual EU member states have approached him in respect of Ireland's anticipated commitments in respect of European defence and security; the proposals, if any, he has in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9158/00]

Question· oralPQ 34asked

161 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the number of troops he envisages Ireland will contribute to the EU's planned 60,000 rapid reaction force; and the additional defence expenditure this will entail. [8823/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

161 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the number of troops he envisages Ireland will contribute to the EU's planned 60,000 rapid reaction force; and the additional defence expenditure this will entail. [8823/00]

Question· oralPQ 32asked

136 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces which will serve in the European-led rapid reaction force in view of the commitments at the Helsinki Summit; the implications of the reduction in personnel in the Defence Forces for such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8848/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000

136 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces which will serve in the European-led rapid reaction force in view of the commitments at the Helsinki Summit; the implications of the reduction in personnel in the Defence Forces for such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8848/00]

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