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Question· writtenPQ 443asked

492 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 24 November 2005, if the officers are currently exercising command over the Army Reserve units, engineers, transport, signals, military police, PDF officers or reserve officers. [38067/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

492 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 24 November 2005, if the officers are currently exercising command over the Army Reserve units, engineers, transport, signals, military police, PDF officers or reserve officers. [38067/05]

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

491 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that the shape of the two-dimensional red zones at Casement Aerodrome are an accurate reflection of third party risk on the ground, or if his Department has proposals to alter the shape of such red zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37846/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

491 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that the shape of the two-dimensional red zones at Casement Aerodrome are an accurate reflection of third party risk on the ground, or if his Department has proposals to alter the shape of such red zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37846/05]

Question· writtenPQ 441asked

490 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the State will erect a headstone over the unmarked grave of a person (details supplied) in Glasnevin cemetery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37534/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

490 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the State will erect a headstone over the unmarked grave of a person (details supplied) in Glasnevin cemetery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37534/05]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

392 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the snowmobiles purchased by his Department during the severe winter of 1981 and 1982 are still serviceable and ready for use; if not, the steps that have been taken to replace them with newer machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38038/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

392 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the snowmobiles purchased by his Department during the severe winter of 1981 and 1982 are still serviceable and ready for use; if not, the steps that have been taken to replace them with newer machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38038/05]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

234 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the contents of the international engineer specialist search and clearance course delivered at the Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp, County Kildare. [37404/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2005

234 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the contents of the international engineer specialist search and clearance course delivered at the Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp, County Kildare. [37404/05]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

233 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the contents of the international mine awareness and special route clearance team course delivered at the Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp, County Kildare. [37403/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2005

233 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the contents of the international mine awareness and special route clearance team course delivered at the Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp, County Kildare. [37403/05]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

227 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the contents of the international military observers and staff officers course delivered at the Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp, County Kildare. [37397/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2005

227 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the contents of the international military observers and staff officers course delivered at the Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp, County Kildare. [37397/05]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

132 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support the call by PDFORRA that all rights of association be afforded to the Portuguese Representative Association as is the case for armed forces members throughout Europe; if he will make representations to his Portuguese counterpart; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37366/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2005

132 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support the call by PDFORRA that all rights of association be afforded to the Portuguese Representative Association as is the case for armed forces members throughout Europe; if he will make representations to his Portuguese counterpart; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37366/05]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

276 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel that were in detention or confined to barracks, during the week ending 27 November 2005; the exact details of the detention or confinement; the offence or offences which were involved; his plans to change the disciplinary process in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37312/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

276 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel that were in detention or confined to barracks, during the week ending 27 November 2005; the exact details of the detention or confinement; the offence or offences which were involved; his plans to change the disciplinary process in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37312/05]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

275 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether the air ambulance service provided by the Air Corps should be on more than an “as is” basis as these new helicopter types will have the capacity of being configured for the ambulance role and in view of the fact that parts of west Mayo have no ambulance base; if his Department has formalised the arrangements for the provision of the air ambulance service with the Department of Health and Children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37036/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

275 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether the air ambulance service provided by the Air Corps should be on more than an “as is” basis as these new helicopter types will have the capacity of being configured for the ambulance role and in view of the fact that parts of west Mayo have no ambulance base; if his Department has formalised the arrangements for the provision of the air ambulance service with the Department of Health and Children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37036/05]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

274 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the position is in relation to a person who is interested in joining the cadets and who is a diabetic; the present policy; his views regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37035/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

274 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the position is in relation to a person who is interested in joining the cadets and who is a diabetic; the present policy; his views regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37035/05]

Question· writtenPQ 508asked

497 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the projects which have been subjected to detailed cost benefit appraisal in the past six months; the benefit cost ratio which emerged from this test; if he has satisfied himself that projects being selected not only pass this test but represent a better return than competing uses for the same limited funds; and the way in which this process influences the size of the capital envelope for different project areas. [37358/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

497 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the projects which have been subjected to detailed cost benefit appraisal in the past six months; the benefit cost ratio which emerged from this test; if he has satisfied himself that projects being selected not only pass this test but represent a better return than competing uses for the same limited funds; and the way in which this process influences the size of the capital envelope for different project areas. [37358/05]

Question· writtenPQ 507asked

496 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons within each unit or State agency of his Department who have opted to move to the proposed new location for their unit; the number of other Dublin based employees of his Department who have opted to move to one of the decentralising units within his Department; the number of persons who have to date in 2005 been assigned to each of the decentralising units; and the number of persons who have opted not to move with their decentralising unit who have been reassigned or offered an alternative posting. [36745/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

496 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons within each unit or State agency of his Department who have opted to move to the proposed new location for their unit; the number of other Dublin based employees of his Department who have opted to move to one of the decentralising units within his Department; the number of persons who have to date in 2005 been assigned to each of the decentralising units; and the number of persons who have opted not to move with their decentralising unit who have been reassigned or offered an alternative posting. [36745/05]

Question· writtenPQ 506asked

495 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 124 of 30 May 2000, his views on whether the Snow report in question at paragraph 4.1.2 not alone admits that the maximum sized runway protection zones in the United States extend a mere 750m from runway thresholds of some of the busiest airports in the world; the reason the red zones or approach areas at what can only be regarded as a relatively insignificant and remote rural aerodrome such as Baldonnel extend 1,370m from the runway thresholds and 1,270m in the case of runway 05 as outlined at paragraph 5.1 of the said report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36727/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

495 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 124 of 30 May 2000, his views on whether the Snow report in question at paragraph 4.1.2 not alone admits that the maximum sized runway protection zones in the United States extend a mere 750m from runway thresholds of some of the busiest airports in the world; the reason the red zones or approach areas at what can only be regarded as a relatively insignificant and remote rural aerodrome such as Baldonnel extend 1,370m from the runway thresholds and 1,270m in the case of runway 05 as outlined at paragraph 5.1 of the said report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36727/05]

Question· writtenPQ 505asked

494 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Defence if he will make the old school house at Arbour House, Mount Temple Road, Arbour Hill, Dublin 7 available to the Irish United Nations Veterans’ Association; if assistance will be given in its development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36726/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

494 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Defence if he will make the old school house at Arbour House, Mount Temple Road, Arbour Hill, Dublin 7 available to the Irish United Nations Veterans’ Association; if assistance will be given in its development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36726/05]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

71 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that sufficient consultancy takes place with local authorities when an application for changes to the licensing arrangements of airports, aerodromes or airfields are concerned in view of the fact that only the IAA, Department of Transport and Department of Defence are consulted at this point; if he has satisfied himself that this procedure is sufficient; the role he sees local authorities as having with regard to regulating the development of ground-based facilities which must be established in order to facilitate the non-ground based movements of aviation vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36683/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

71 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that sufficient consultancy takes place with local authorities when an application for changes to the licensing arrangements of airports, aerodromes or airfields are concerned in view of the fact that only the IAA, Department of Transport and Department of Defence are consulted at this point; if he has satisfied himself that this procedure is sufficient; the role he sees local authorities as having with regard to regulating the development of ground-based facilities which must be established in order to facilitate the non-ground based movements of aviation vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36683/05]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the number of former employees who have been brought back to work on contract, or others employed on contract to do work which has traditionally been done in-house among his Department and the agencies under his authority; and the way in which this practice fits with the intention of an embargo on recruitment. [36464/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005

259 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the number of former employees who have been brought back to work on contract, or others employed on contract to do work which has traditionally been done in-house among his Department and the agencies under his authority; and the way in which this practice fits with the intention of an embargo on recruitment. [36464/05]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence the number of FCA officers who did not apply for any appointment in the new reserve; the position regarding same; if he has satisfied himself that all potential candidates for Lt. Col. were properly notified regarding all positions open to them. [36159/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005

258 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence the number of FCA officers who did not apply for any appointment in the new reserve; the position regarding same; if he has satisfied himself that all potential candidates for Lt. Col. were properly notified regarding all positions open to them. [36159/05]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the level of confusion, dissatisfaction and uncertainty among officers arising from the failure to conclude proper arrangements for all appointments in the new reserve in view of the fact that the reorganisation of the Reserve Defence Force was in train since 1996. [36158/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005

257 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the level of confusion, dissatisfaction and uncertainty among officers arising from the failure to conclude proper arrangements for all appointments in the new reserve in view of the fact that the reorganisation of the Reserve Defence Force was in train since 1996. [36158/05]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 367 of 9 November 2005, the reason a newspaper (details supplied) was not amended for 1 October 2005; the person who is commanding the new reserve service support units from 1 October 2005 to date pending the formal appointment of reserve unit commanders; and the position regarding the posting of enlisted personnel. [36157/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005

256 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 367 of 9 November 2005, the reason a newspaper (details supplied) was not amended for 1 October 2005; the person who is commanding the new reserve service support units from 1 October 2005 to date pending the formal appointment of reserve unit commanders; and the position regarding the posting of enlisted personnel. [36157/05]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

162 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the discussions his Department had with the Department of Defence and the Irish Aviation Authority in regard to recent changes at Weston Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36084/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005

162 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the discussions his Department had with the Department of Defence and the Irish Aviation Authority in regard to recent changes at Weston Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36084/05]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

257 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if inquiries will be made with the Police Service of Northern Ireland if it is, or was at any time, in possession of a general purpose machine gun, which was stolen from Clancy Barracks, Dublin in January 1973. [36080/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2005

257 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if inquiries will be made with the Police Service of Northern Ireland if it is, or was at any time, in possession of a general purpose machine gun, which was stolen from Clancy Barracks, Dublin in January 1973. [36080/05]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

256 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence if financial recognition of service, whether by way of pension or ex gratia payment, is made by his Department to long-serving members of the FCA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35870/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2005

256 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence if financial recognition of service, whether by way of pension or ex gratia payment, is made by his Department to long-serving members of the FCA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35870/05]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

79 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he and the Garda Commissioner have implemented the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights which reported on the first and second Barron reports and which are pertinent to their area of responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35729/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2005

79 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he and the Garda Commissioner have implemented the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights which reported on the first and second Barron reports and which are pertinent to their area of responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35729/05]

Question· writtenPQ 531asked

578 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence when legal proceedings will be taken against those persons who murdered two Irish soldiers in the Lebanon 25 years ago (details supplied); the support and assistance which has been offered to the bereaved families by either his Department or the Army authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35699/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

578 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence when legal proceedings will be taken against those persons who murdered two Irish soldiers in the Lebanon 25 years ago (details supplied); the support and assistance which has been offered to the bereaved families by either his Department or the Army authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35699/05]

Question· writtenPQ 530asked

577 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence, further to Question No. 106 of 23 March 2004, the extent and total land area covered by the four sub-areas shown on the map forming part of the draft protected area order for Baldonnel that was prepared by his Department in the 1950s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35357/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

577 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence, further to Question No. 106 of 23 March 2004, the extent and total land area covered by the four sub-areas shown on the map forming part of the draft protected area order for Baldonnel that was prepared by his Department in the 1950s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35357/05]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

576 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff broken down by grade employed within the private office and the constituency office; the number of such staff who are permanent civil servants and the number that are political appointees; the annual cost of each such office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35311/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

576 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff broken down by grade employed within the private office and the constituency office; the number of such staff who are permanent civil servants and the number that are political appointees; the annual cost of each such office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35311/05]

Question· writtenPQ 528asked

575 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Defence if, further to Question No. 222 of 10 November 2005, he will examine the case for reimbursement of medical expenses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35195/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

575 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Defence if, further to Question No. 222 of 10 November 2005, he will examine the case for reimbursement of medical expenses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35195/05]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

574 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants and other staff employed on constituency and public relations work for each of his Ministers of State; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35164/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

574 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants and other staff employed on constituency and public relations work for each of his Ministers of State; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35164/05]

Question· writtenPQ 526asked

573 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants and other staff employed in the press office for each of his Ministers of State; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35149/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

573 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants and other staff employed in the press office for each of his Ministers of State; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35149/05]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

133 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the number of capital projects within his Department which in 2004 and in 2005 had an estimated cost of between €30 million and €50 million, and which would have been subject to cost benefit analysis if the newly announced criteria for such evaluations then been in force; and the total cost of such projects in each year. [35267/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

133 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the number of capital projects within his Department which in 2004 and in 2005 had an estimated cost of between €30 million and €50 million, and which would have been subject to cost benefit analysis if the newly announced criteria for such evaluations then been in force; and the total cost of such projects in each year. [35267/05]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

424 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the number of foreign soldiers to train in the Curragh each year for the past 10 years including a breakdown in terms of the countries of origin of these groups of soldiers and the type of training received. [34873/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

424 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the number of foreign soldiers to train in the Curragh each year for the past 10 years including a breakdown in terms of the countries of origin of these groups of soldiers and the type of training received. [34873/05]

Question· writtenPQ 541asked

625 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel who joined the Defence Forces from 1994 onwards as enlisted personnel; the number of these who are currently serving; the breakdown by male and female; the terms of their enlistment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34441/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

625 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel who joined the Defence Forces from 1994 onwards as enlisted personnel; the number of these who are currently serving; the breakdown by male and female; the terms of their enlistment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34441/05]

Question· writtenPQ 538asked

622 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Defence the percentage of persons with disabilities employed in his Department and in each body under his aegis; the guidelines issued by which this data are to be recorded in the public service; the nature of the disabilities; the levels of employment; the percentage of the total numbers of persons with disabilities in each sector who are holders of third level qualifications; the precise definition of disability which is used in the public service to meet the 3% quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34152/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

622 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Defence the percentage of persons with disabilities employed in his Department and in each body under his aegis; the guidelines issued by which this data are to be recorded in the public service; the nature of the disabilities; the levels of employment; the percentage of the total numbers of persons with disabilities in each sector who are holders of third level qualifications; the precise definition of disability which is used in the public service to meet the 3% quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34152/05]

Question· writtenPQ 537asked

621 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if major noise emissions from aircraft over a location (details supplied) in Dublin 22 will be investigated; if he will report on procedures for pilots on the flight paths and altitudes at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34121/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

621 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if major noise emissions from aircraft over a location (details supplied) in Dublin 22 will be investigated; if he will report on procedures for pilots on the flight paths and altitudes at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34121/05]

Question· writtenPQ 536asked

620 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the significant changes which have been implemented by his Department to date in 2005 in delivering the national spatial strategy; and the costs, benefits and savings that have accrued. [34087/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

620 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the significant changes which have been implemented by his Department to date in 2005 in delivering the national spatial strategy; and the costs, benefits and savings that have accrued. [34087/05]

Question· writtenPQ 531asked

615 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the outstanding voluntary service over so many years by so many in the FCA, it is proposed to provide a special medal to mark the disbandment of the FCA and the establishment of the RDF. [33901/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

615 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the outstanding voluntary service over so many years by so many in the FCA, it is proposed to provide a special medal to mark the disbandment of the FCA and the establishment of the RDF. [33901/05]

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