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Question· oralPQ 63asked

63 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date by the independent monitoring group recommended in the report of the external advisory committee on the Defence Forces dealing with allegations of bullying and sexual harassment within the Defence Forces; when it is expected that the implementation plan on the reforms recommended will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8935/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

63 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date by the independent monitoring group recommended in the report of the external advisory committee on the Defence Forces dealing with allegations of bullying and sexual harassment within the Defence Forces; when it is expected that the implementation plan on the reforms recommended will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8935/03]

Question· oralPQ 62asked

62 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by PDFORRA that increased operational activity will have serious implications for some specialists within the Naval Service, especially in regard to the requirement that ships' engineers spend two out of every three years on seagoing duty; the steps being taken to address the concerns expressed by PDFORRA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8922/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

62 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by PDFORRA that increased operational activity will have serious implications for some specialists within the Naval Service, especially in regard to the requirement that ships' engineers spend two out of every three years on seagoing duty; the steps being taken to address the concerns expressed by PDFORRA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8922/03]

Question· oralPQ 61asked

61 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence his plans to allow members of the FCA to participate in international peacekeeping operations involving the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8921/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

61 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence his plans to allow members of the FCA to participate in international peacekeeping operations involving the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8921/03]

Question· oralPQ 60asked

60 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence his plans to review the use of 12 year contracts for members of the Defence Forces, having regard to the loss of highly trained, experienced personnel arising from the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9057/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

60 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence his plans to review the use of 12 year contracts for members of the Defence Forces, having regard to the loss of highly trained, experienced personnel arising from the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9057/03]

Question· oralPQ 59asked

59 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Government's plans to purchase a new Government jet; if a leasing arrangement is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9040/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

59 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Government's plans to purchase a new Government jet; if a leasing arrangement is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9040/03]

Question· oralPQ 58asked

58 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Defence if there are planned barracks closures or reductions in military units or personnel in the Sligo area; the reasons for the transfer of the 5th Field CIS to Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9105/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

58 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Defence if there are planned barracks closures or reductions in military units or personnel in the Sligo area; the reasons for the transfer of the 5th Field CIS to Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9105/03]

Question· oralPQ 57asked

57 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the Government's plans to acquire new aircraft for the ministerial air transport service; the number and specification of the aircraft being sought; if they will be purchased or leased; the estimated cost of the planned acquisition; the proportion this represents of the total budget for the acquisition of new aircraft for the Air Corps in 2003; when it is expected that the new aircraft will be in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9056/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

57 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the Government's plans to acquire new aircraft for the ministerial air transport service; the number and specification of the aircraft being sought; if they will be purchased or leased; the estimated cost of the planned acquisition; the proportion this represents of the total budget for the acquisition of new aircraft for the Air Corps in 2003; when it is expected that the new aircraft will be in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9056/03]

Question· oralPQ 56asked

56 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the security and defensive precautions being adopted to protect Ireland in the event of a terrorist attack from outside the country; and if there are agreements with outside military forces to come to this country's assistance in the event of such an attack. [9039/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

56 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the security and defensive precautions being adopted to protect Ireland in the event of a terrorist attack from outside the country; and if there are agreements with outside military forces to come to this country's assistance in the event of such an attack. [9039/03]

Question· oralPQ 36asked

63 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date by the independent monitoring group recommended in the report of the external advisory committee on the Defence Forces dealing with allegations of bullying and sexual harassment within the Defence Forces; when it is expected that the implementation plan on the reforms recommended will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8935/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

63 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date by the independent monitoring group recommended in the report of the external advisory committee on the Defence Forces dealing with allegations of bullying and sexual harassment within the Defence Forces; when it is expected that the implementation plan on the reforms recommended will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8935/03]

Question· oralPQ 35asked

81 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the serious staffing problems in the Naval Service, particularly in the engineering and mechanical section; and his plans for alleviating these difficulties. [8978/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

81 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the serious staffing problems in the Naval Service, particularly in the engineering and mechanical section; and his plans for alleviating these difficulties. [8978/03]

Question· oralPQ 34asked

62 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by PDFORRA that increased operational activity will have serious implications for some specialists within the Naval Service, especially in regard to the requirement that ships' engineers spend two out of every three years on seagoing duty; the steps being taken to address the concerns expressed by PDFORRA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8922/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

62 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by PDFORRA that increased operational activity will have serious implications for some specialists within the Naval Service, especially in regard to the requirement that ships' engineers spend two out of every three years on seagoing duty; the steps being taken to address the concerns expressed by PDFORRA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8922/03]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

69 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the report of the ministerial steering group on the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8925/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

69 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the report of the ministerial steering group on the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8925/03]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

61 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence his plans to allow members of the FCA to participate in international peacekeeping operations involving the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8921/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

61 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence his plans to allow members of the FCA to participate in international peacekeeping operations involving the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8921/03]

Question· oralPQ 29asked

60 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence his plans to review the use of 12 year contracts for members of the Defence Forces, having regard to the loss of highly trained, experienced personnel arising from the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9057/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

60 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence his plans to review the use of 12 year contracts for members of the Defence Forces, having regard to the loss of highly trained, experienced personnel arising from the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9057/03]

Question· oralPQ 28asked

58 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Defence if there are planned barracks closures or reductions in military units or personnel in the Sligo area; the reasons for the transfer of the 5th Field CIS to Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9105/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

58 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Defence if there are planned barracks closures or reductions in military units or personnel in the Sligo area; the reasons for the transfer of the 5th Field CIS to Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9105/03]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

59 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Government's plans to purchase a new Government jet; if a leasing arrangement is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9040/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

59 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Government's plans to purchase a new Government jet; if a leasing arrangement is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9040/03]

Question· oralPQ 26asked

57 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the Government's plans to acquire new aircraft for the ministerial air transport service; the number and specification of the aircraft being sought; if they will be purchased or leased; the estimated cost of the planned acquisition; the proportion this represents of the total budget for the acquisition of new aircraft for the Air Corps in 2003; when it is expected that the new aircraft will be in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9056/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

57 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the Government's plans to acquire new aircraft for the ministerial air transport service; the number and specification of the aircraft being sought; if they will be purchased or leased; the estimated cost of the planned acquisition; the proportion this represents of the total budget for the acquisition of new aircraft for the Air Corps in 2003; when it is expected that the new aircraft will be in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9056/03]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

109 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the preparations he has made to prevent attacks on the State by terrorists or other such aggressors; the further preparations and plans he has put in place in the event of such an attack taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9204/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

109 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the preparations he has made to prevent attacks on the State by terrorists or other such aggressors; the further preparations and plans he has put in place in the event of such an attack taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9204/03]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

56 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the security and defensive precautions being adopted to protect Ireland in the event of a terrorist attack from outside the country; and if there are agreements with outside military forces to come to this country's assistance in the event of such an attack. [9039/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

56 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the security and defensive precautions being adopted to protect Ireland in the event of a terrorist attack from outside the country; and if there are agreements with outside military forces to come to this country's assistance in the event of such an attack. [9039/03]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10 Mr. Costello asked the Taoiseach when he expects to receive the report of the Barron inquiry into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; if it is intended to refer the report to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, once it is received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7360/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2003

10 Mr. Costello asked the Taoiseach when he expects to receive the report of the Barron inquiry into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; if it is intended to refer the report to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, once it is received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7360/03]

Question· oralPQ 150asked

150 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if a tender has been awarded for the leasing of a ten to 12 seat executive aircraft to replace the Beech Kingair in the MATS; the anticipated annual cost of the proposed leasing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4681/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

150 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if a tender has been awarded for the leasing of a ten to 12 seat executive aircraft to replace the Beech Kingair in the MATS; the anticipated annual cost of the proposed leasing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4681/03]

Question· oralPQ 140asked

140 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the number of times the Government jet has broken down in the past 12 months; the locations this occurred; the plans in progress to replace the Government jet; the estimated cost of such a replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4794/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

140 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the number of times the Government jet has broken down in the past 12 months; the locations this occurred; the plans in progress to replace the Government jet; the estimated cost of such a replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4794/03]

Question· oralPQ 108asked

108 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that new training aircraft for the Air Corps will be supplied; the total value of the tender; if the aircraft will be purely for training purposes, or if they will have any defensive capability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4673/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

108 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that new training aircraft for the Air Corps will be supplied; the total value of the tender; if the aircraft will be purely for training purposes, or if they will have any defensive capability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4673/03]

Question· oralPQ 107asked

107 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to acquire a jet aircraft for the ministerial air transport service, either by purchase or leasing, to replace the Gulfstream jet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4682/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

107 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to acquire a jet aircraft for the ministerial air transport service, either by purchase or leasing, to replace the Gulfstream jet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4682/03]

Question· oralPQ 106asked

106 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence if the contract for the sale of Clancy Barracks has been concluded and signed; the final sale price; if the purchase price has been paid over; if his Department has satisfied itself that it knows the beneficial owners of the purchasing company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4662/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

106 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence if the contract for the sale of Clancy Barracks has been concluded and signed; the final sale price; if the purchase price has been paid over; if his Department has satisfied itself that it knows the beneficial owners of the purchasing company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4662/03]

Question· oralPQ 104asked

104 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of cadets currently in full time third level education; the number that have graduated from the respective colleges each year during the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4562/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

104 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of cadets currently in full time third level education; the number that have graduated from the respective colleges each year during the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4562/03]

Question· oralPQ 103asked

103 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the latest position regarding the provision of night flying training for Air Corps pilots servicing the Garda Air Support Unit; the discussions had with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4680/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

103 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the latest position regarding the provision of night flying training for Air Corps pilots servicing the Garda Air Support Unit; the discussions had with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4680/03]

Question· oralPQ 101asked

101 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if an assessment is or has been carried out on the requirements necessary to defend Irish citizens and the State in the event of international conflict or terrorist attack; and if he has satisfied himself that the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to provide the necessary protection. [4952/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

101 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if an assessment is or has been carried out on the requirements necessary to defend Irish citizens and the State in the event of international conflict or terrorist attack; and if he has satisfied himself that the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to provide the necessary protection. [4952/03]

Question· oralPQ 100asked

100 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances under which troops deployed to guard Shannon Airport have been told they may use deadly force; if the troops have been issued with non-lethal weapons and ammunition; if so, if they are trained in their use; if the troops deployed have received training in riot control or policing public demonstrations; and the daily cost to the State of maintaining a military presence at Shannon Airport. [4988/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

100 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances under which troops deployed to guard Shannon Airport have been told they may use deadly force; if the troops have been issued with non-lethal weapons and ammunition; if so, if they are trained in their use; if the troops deployed have received training in riot control or policing public demonstrations; and the daily cost to the State of maintaining a military presence at Shannon Airport. [4988/03]

Question· oralPQ 99asked

99 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel currently allocated to security duties at Shannon Airport; the role of these troops; if training has been provided for these troops to allow them to fulfil this role; the powers of arrest or action the personnel enjoy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4875/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

99 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel currently allocated to security duties at Shannon Airport; the role of these troops; if training has been provided for these troops to allow them to fulfil this role; the powers of arrest or action the personnel enjoy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4875/03]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

108 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that new training aircraft for the Air Corps will be supplied; the total value of the tender; if the aircraft will be purely for training purposes, or if they will have any defensive capability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4673/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

108 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that new training aircraft for the Air Corps will be supplied; the total value of the tender; if the aircraft will be purely for training purposes, or if they will have any defensive capability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4673/03]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

150 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if a tender has been awarded for the leasing of a ten to 12 seat executive aircraft to replace the Beech Kingair in the MATS; the anticipated annual cost of the proposed leasing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4681/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

150 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if a tender has been awarded for the leasing of a ten to 12 seat executive aircraft to replace the Beech Kingair in the MATS; the anticipated annual cost of the proposed leasing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4681/03]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

140 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the number of times the Government jet has broken down in the past 12 months; the locations this occurred; the plans in progress to replace the Government jet; the estimated cost of such a replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4794/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

140 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the number of times the Government jet has broken down in the past 12 months; the locations this occurred; the plans in progress to replace the Government jet; the estimated cost of such a replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4794/03]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

107 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to acquire a jet aircraft for the ministerial air transport service, either by purchase or leasing, to replace the Gulfstream jet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4682/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

107 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to acquire a jet aircraft for the ministerial air transport service, either by purchase or leasing, to replace the Gulfstream jet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4682/03]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

106 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence if the contract for the sale of Clancy Barracks has been concluded and signed; the final sale price; if the purchase price has been paid over; if his Department has satisfied itself that it knows the beneficial owners of the purchasing company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4662/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

106 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence if the contract for the sale of Clancy Barracks has been concluded and signed; the final sale price; if the purchase price has been paid over; if his Department has satisfied itself that it knows the beneficial owners of the purchasing company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4662/03]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

104 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of cadets currently in full time third level education; the number that have graduated from the respective colleges each year during the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4562/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

104 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of cadets currently in full time third level education; the number that have graduated from the respective colleges each year during the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4562/03]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

103 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the latest position regarding the provision of night flying training for Air Corps pilots servicing the Garda Air Support Unit; the discussions had with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4680/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

103 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the latest position regarding the provision of night flying training for Air Corps pilots servicing the Garda Air Support Unit; the discussions had with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4680/03]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

101 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if an assessment is or has been carried out on the requirements necessary to defend Irish citizens and the State in the event of international conflict or terrorist attack; and if he has satisfied himself that the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to provide the necessary protection. [4952/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2003

101 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if an assessment is or has been carried out on the requirements necessary to defend Irish citizens and the State in the event of international conflict or terrorist attack; and if he has satisfied himself that the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to provide the necessary protection. [4952/03]

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