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Question· oralPQ 68asked

68 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the training courses which are available to retiring Defence Force personnel; the percentage uptake of such pre-retirement courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13654/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

68 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the training courses which are available to retiring Defence Force personnel; the percentage uptake of such pre-retirement courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13654/01]

Question· oralPQ 67asked

67 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Defence Forces have not been paid the 1 April 2001 2% wage increase under the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness; if civil servants in the Department of Defence received this 2% payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13973/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

67 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Defence Forces have not been paid the 1 April 2001 2% wage increase under the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness; if civil servants in the Department of Defence received this 2% payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13973/01]

Question· oralPQ 66asked

66 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has yet concluded its consideration of the position of the Commission on Public Service Pensions regarding the inclusion of the military service allowance in calculating pensions of members of the Defence Forces who retired between 1974 and 1990, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13929/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

66 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has yet concluded its consideration of the position of the Commission on Public Service Pensions regarding the inclusion of the military service allowance in calculating pensions of members of the Defence Forces who retired between 1974 and 1990, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13929/01]

Question· oralPQ 65asked

65 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline Government policy regarding the closure and sale of military property, specifically his plans to close and sell parts of Gormanston Camp and airfield, County Meath for development; the reason this proposal was not included in the Defence White Paper or a review of the Air Corps conducted by consultants (details supplied) in 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13972/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

65 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline Government policy regarding the closure and sale of military property, specifically his plans to close and sell parts of Gormanston Camp and airfield, County Meath for development; the reason this proposal was not included in the Defence White Paper or a review of the Air Corps conducted by consultants (details supplied) in 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13972/01]

Question· oralPQ 64asked

64 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the fact that decommissioned mortars were rejected by the ISPAT plant in Cobh, County Cork, due to the level of radioactive contamination, the Defence Forces have undertaken an audit to identify weapons or materials that may present a similar hazard; the location where the rejected material is stored; the plans for its future storage; if new guidelines have been issued for the safe disposal of such materials; if he will ensure personnel are not exposed to unnecessary risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13771/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

64 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the fact that decommissioned mortars were rejected by the ISPAT plant in Cobh, County Cork, due to the level of radioactive contamination, the Defence Forces have undertaken an audit to identify weapons or materials that may present a similar hazard; the location where the rejected material is stored; the plans for its future storage; if new guidelines have been issued for the safe disposal of such materials; if he will ensure personnel are not exposed to unnecessary risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13771/01]

Question· oralPQ 63asked

63 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he will meet the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers in view of repeated requests from them for a meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13971/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

63 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he will meet the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers in view of repeated requests from them for a meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13971/01]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

73 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Defence the total number of claims for damages for deafness determined in court or settled out of court at the latest date for which figures are available; the total number of such claims outstanding; the progress being made with the Law Society regarding the pilot scheme to expedite hearings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13792/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

73 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Defence the total number of claims for damages for deafness determined in court or settled out of court at the latest date for which figures are available; the total number of such claims outstanding; the progress being made with the Law Society regarding the pilot scheme to expedite hearings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13792/01]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

105 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the position in McGee Barracks, County Kildare, in relation to the site which is leased to Kildare County Council; if his Department has met the council to discuss the unaffected areas of the barracks; if not, when it is intended that such a meeting will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13803/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

105 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the position in McGee Barracks, County Kildare, in relation to the site which is leased to Kildare County Council; if his Department has met the council to discuss the unaffected areas of the barracks; if not, when it is intended that such a meeting will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13803/01]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

71 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the review of the Civil Defence; the number of full time officers; the number of members and units in each city and county; the value of equipment supplied to the Civil Defence in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13796/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

71 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the review of the Civil Defence; the number of full time officers; the number of members and units in each city and county; the value of equipment supplied to the Civil Defence in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13796/01]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

187 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in upgrading barracks; the works that will be completed during the course of 2001; the estimated cost of same; and the moneys it is expected the State will receive during 2001 from the sale of barracks and adjacent property. [13885/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

187 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in upgrading barracks; the works that will be completed during the course of 2001; the estimated cost of same; and the moneys it is expected the State will receive during 2001 from the sale of barracks and adjacent property. [13885/01]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

70 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in upgrading barracks; the works that will be completed during the course of 2001; the estimated cost of same; and the moneys it is expected the State will receive during 2001 from the sale of barracks and adjacent property. [13860/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

70 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in upgrading barracks; the works that will be completed during the course of 2001; the estimated cost of same; and the moneys it is expected the State will receive during 2001 from the sale of barracks and adjacent property. [13860/01]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

69 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the steps which have been taken to date to honour those who died in the Niemba ambush in the Congo; if there are plans to further honour the survivors of the ambush; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13778/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

69 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the steps which have been taken to date to honour those who died in the Niemba ambush in the Congo; if there are plans to further honour the survivors of the ambush; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13778/01]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

68 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the training courses which are available to retiring Defence Force personnel; the percentage uptake of such pre-retirement courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13654/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

68 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the training courses which are available to retiring Defence Force personnel; the percentage uptake of such pre-retirement courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13654/01]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

67 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Defence Forces have not been paid the 1 April 2001 2% wage increase under the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness; if civil servants in the Department of Defence received this 2% payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13973/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

67 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Defence Forces have not been paid the 1 April 2001 2% wage increase under the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness; if civil servants in the Department of Defence received this 2% payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13973/01]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

66 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has yet concluded its consideration of the position of the Commission on Public Service Pensions regarding the inclusion of the military service allowance in calculating pensions of members of the Defence Forces who retired between 1974 and 1990, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13929/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

66 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has yet concluded its consideration of the position of the Commission on Public Service Pensions regarding the inclusion of the military service allowance in calculating pensions of members of the Defence Forces who retired between 1974 and 1990, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13929/01]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

65 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline Government policy regarding the closure and sale of military property, specifically his plans to close and sell parts of Gormanston Camp and airfield, County Meath for development; the reason this proposal was not included in the Defence White Paper or a review of the Air Corps conducted by consultants (details supplied) in 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13972/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

65 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline Government policy regarding the closure and sale of military property, specifically his plans to close and sell parts of Gormanston Camp and airfield, County Meath for development; the reason this proposal was not included in the Defence White Paper or a review of the Air Corps conducted by consultants (details supplied) in 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13972/01]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

64 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the fact that decommissioned mortars were rejected by the ISPAT plant in Cobh, County Cork, due to the level of radioactive contamination, the Defence Forces have undertaken an audit to identify weapons or materials that may present a similar hazard; the location where the rejected material is stored; the plans for its future storage; if new guidelines have been issued for the safe disposal of such materials; if he will ensure personnel are not exposed to unnecessary risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13771/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

64 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the fact that decommissioned mortars were rejected by the ISPAT plant in Cobh, County Cork, due to the level of radioactive contamination, the Defence Forces have undertaken an audit to identify weapons or materials that may present a similar hazard; the location where the rejected material is stored; the plans for its future storage; if new guidelines have been issued for the safe disposal of such materials; if he will ensure personnel are not exposed to unnecessary risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13771/01]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

63 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he will meet the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers in view of repeated requests from them for a meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13971/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2001

63 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he will meet the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers in view of repeated requests from them for a meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13971/01]

Question· oralPQ 92asked

92 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has approved the deployment in April 2001 of a further UNIFIL contingent by the Defence Forces; and if he proposes that the Defence Forces participate in any new United Nations mission in the Middle East. [9168/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

92 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has approved the deployment in April 2001 of a further UNIFIL contingent by the Defence Forces; and if he proposes that the Defence Forces participate in any new United Nations mission in the Middle East. [9168/01]

Question· oralPQ 91asked

91 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [9167/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

91 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [9167/01]

Question· oralPQ 90asked

90 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to extend the Chief of Staff's position to increase his control over the Defence Forces' finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9165/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

90 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to extend the Chief of Staff's position to increase his control over the Defence Forces' finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9165/01]

Question· oralPQ 86asked

86 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes to adopt regarding its acquisition [9161/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

86 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes to adopt regarding its acquisition [9161/01].

Question· oralPQ 66asked

66 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to acquire a new Government jet for the Defence Forces; the likely cost of the purchase; the process which will be used to acquire the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter [9015/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

66 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to acquire a new Government jet for the Defence Forces; the likely cost of the purchase; the process which will be used to acquire the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter [9015/01].

Question· oralPQ 39asked

39 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he has yet received a copy of the draft strategic review of the Irish Red Cross Society; his views on the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9005/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

39 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he has yet received a copy of the draft strategic review of the Irish Red Cross Society; his views on the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9005/01]

Question· oralPQ 35asked

35 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the air accident investigations unit into the crash of an Air Corps helicopter in Tramore, County Waterford, in July 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9010/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

35 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the air accident investigations unit into the crash of an Air Corps helicopter in Tramore, County Waterford, in July 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9010/01]

Question· oralPQ 29asked

29 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date regarding the establishment of the Air Corps safety office; the resources available to the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9008/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

29 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date regarding the establishment of the Air Corps safety office; the resources available to the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9008/01]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

27 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes adopting with regard to its acquisition [9108/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

27 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes adopting with regard to its acquisition [9108/01].

Question· oralPQ 25asked

35 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the air accident investigations unit into the crash of an Air Corps helicopter in Tramore, County Waterford, in July 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9010/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

35 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the air accident investigations unit into the crash of an Air Corps helicopter in Tramore, County Waterford, in July 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9010/01]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

29 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date regarding the establishment of the Air Corps safety office; the resources available to the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9008/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

29 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date regarding the establishment of the Air Corps safety office; the resources available to the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9008/01]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

86 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes to adopt regarding its acquisition [9161/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

86 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes to adopt regarding its acquisition [9161/01].

Question· oralPQ 20asked

66 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to acquire a new Government jet for the Defence Forces; the likely cost of the purchase; the process which will be used to acquire the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter [9015/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

66 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to acquire a new Government jet for the Defence Forces; the likely cost of the purchase; the process which will be used to acquire the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter [9015/01].

Question· oralPQ 19asked

27 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes adopting with regard to its acquisition [9108/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

27 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes adopting with regard to its acquisition [9108/01].

Question· oralPQ 17asked

39 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he has yet received a copy of the draft strategic review of the Irish Red Cross Society; his views on the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9005/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

39 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he has yet received a copy of the draft strategic review of the Irish Red Cross Society; his views on the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9005/01]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

25 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on his recent visit to the headquarters of the Irish Red Cross Society; and if he will outline the discussions he had with the executive committee, staff representatives and members of the central council. [9004/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

25 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on his recent visit to the headquarters of the Irish Red Cross Society; and if he will outline the discussions he had with the executive committee, staff representatives and members of the central council. [9004/01]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

90 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to extend the Chief of Staff's position to increase his control over the Defence Forces' finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9165/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

90 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to extend the Chief of Staff's position to increase his control over the Defence Forces' finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9165/01]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

23 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to extend the Chief of Staff's position to increase his control over the Defence Forces' finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9113/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

23 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to extend the Chief of Staff's position to increase his control over the Defence Forces' finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9113/01]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

92 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has approved the deployment in April 2001 of a further UNIFIL contingent by the Defence Forces; and if he proposes that the Defence Forces participate in any new United Nations mission in the Middle East. [9168/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

92 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has approved the deployment in April 2001 of a further UNIFIL contingent by the Defence Forces; and if he proposes that the Defence Forces participate in any new United Nations mission in the Middle East. [9168/01]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

22 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has approved the deployment in April 2001 of a further UNIFIL contingent by the Defence Forces; and if he proposes that the Defence Forces participate in any new UN mission in the Middle East. [8836/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

22 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has approved the deployment in April 2001 of a further UNIFIL contingent by the Defence Forces; and if he proposes that the Defence Forces participate in any new UN mission in the Middle East. [8836/01]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

21 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if, in regard to his announcement of 25 March 2000 that a Squirrel helicopter would be acquired to facilitate training of pilots for the Garda helicopter wing, he will outline the progress which has been made in this regard; if tenders were sought; if so, when; the number of tenders received; when the promised helicopter will be acquired, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9111/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

21 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if, in regard to his announcement of 25 March 2000 that a Squirrel helicopter would be acquired to facilitate training of pilots for the Garda helicopter wing, he will outline the progress which has been made in this regard; if tenders were sought; if so, when; the number of tenders received; when the promised helicopter will be acquired, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9111/01]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

91 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [9167/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

91 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [9167/01]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

20 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [8838/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

20 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [8838/01]

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