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Question· writtenPQ 38asked

83 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence the way it is intended to achieve the 19% reduction in medical expenses projected in the Estimates for defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42832/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

83 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence the way it is intended to achieve the 19% reduction in medical expenses projected in the Estimates for defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42832/08]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

82 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if any equipment from previous barracks closures remains unpacked or in storage following the move; the range of the equipment; the barracks the equipment was moved from; the length of time the items have been in storage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42921/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

82 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if any equipment from previous barracks closures remains unpacked or in storage following the move; the range of the equipment; the barracks the equipment was moved from; the length of time the items have been in storage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42921/08]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

129 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops serving as part of the UN mandated EU mission in Chad; the nature of the duties they are undertaking; the current level of risk; if the mission has assisted displaced persons in returning home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42683/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

129 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops serving as part of the UN mandated EU mission in Chad; the nature of the duties they are undertaking; the current level of risk; if the mission has assisted displaced persons in returning home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42683/08]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

114 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the implications for Ireland and for the Defence Forces, of the United Nations taking over direct command of the EUFOR mission in Chad and the Central African Republic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42722/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

114 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the implications for Ireland and for the Defence Forces, of the United Nations taking over direct command of the EUFOR mission in Chad and the Central African Republic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42722/08]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

134 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a detailed statement on the tracking of a yacht (details supplied) that he referred to on a radio show on 6 November 2008; when he first became aware that this yacht had been tracked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42729/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

134 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a detailed statement on the tracking of a yacht (details supplied) that he referred to on a radio show on 6 November 2008; when he first became aware that this yacht had been tracked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42729/08]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

80 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Defence the agencies other than the Naval Service that assisted an officer of the Naval Service (details supplied) in calculating the movements and journey of a yacht (details supplied); the number of man hours involved in calculating this journey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42730/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

80 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Defence the agencies other than the Naval Service that assisted an officer of the Naval Service (details supplied) in calculating the movements and journey of a yacht (details supplied); the number of man hours involved in calculating this journey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42730/08]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

78 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel tested under the drug testing programme in 2007 and to date in 2008; the number and rank of those who tested positive; the type and class of drugs detected; the action taken when a member tests positive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42649/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

78 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel tested under the drug testing programme in 2007 and to date in 2008; the number and rank of those who tested positive; the type and class of drugs detected; the action taken when a member tests positive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42649/08]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

77 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that there are sufficient resources available to the Naval Service to allow it to discharge its role in regard to the prevention and interception of drug smuggling; the proportion of sailing time for Naval Service vessels devoted to anti-drug patrolling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42748/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

77 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that there are sufficient resources available to the Naval Service to allow it to discharge its role in regard to the prevention and interception of drug smuggling; the proportion of sailing time for Naval Service vessels devoted to anti-drug patrolling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42748/08]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

76 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Defence if a Defence Forces representative association was admonished by his officials or the military authorities for its response to the announcement of barracks closures; if such admonishment was administered at his direction or under his authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42830/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

76 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Defence if a Defence Forces representative association was admonished by his officials or the military authorities for its response to the announcement of barracks closures; if such admonishment was administered at his direction or under his authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42830/08]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

73 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on allowing members of the Reserve Defence Forces to participate in overseas duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42800/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

73 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on allowing members of the Reserve Defence Forces to participate in overseas duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42800/08]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

132 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concern expressed by members of the Defence Forces and the broader community in Longford at the social and economic implications of the decision to close Connolly Barracks, Longford; if he will reconsider the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42756/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

132 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concern expressed by members of the Defence Forces and the broader community in Longford at the social and economic implications of the decision to close Connolly Barracks, Longford; if he will reconsider the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42756/08]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

130 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline, in regard to the budget 2009 announcement, the decisions to close a number of barracks and military posts; the estimated value of each such site, including buildings; the manner in which it is intended to dispose of each site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42758/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

130 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline, in regard to the budget 2009 announcement, the decisions to close a number of barracks and military posts; the estimated value of each such site, including buildings; the manner in which it is intended to dispose of each site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42758/08]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

125 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence if work has started on the process of closing the four Border military posts; if the Defence Forces have a timetable in place for these closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42682/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

125 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence if work has started on the process of closing the four Border military posts; if the Defence Forces have a timetable in place for these closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42682/08]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

123 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if it is his intention to visit Donegal and meet the personnel and families of both Lifford and Rockhill Army bases who are concerned at the decision to close both; the disruption that it will inflict on both communities and the fact that north Donegal, a Border area, will be left without an Army base, and the security, economic and social implications of closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42684/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

123 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if it is his intention to visit Donegal and meet the personnel and families of both Lifford and Rockhill Army bases who are concerned at the decision to close both; the disruption that it will inflict on both communities and the fact that north Donegal, a Border area, will be left without an Army base, and the security, economic and social implications of closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42684/08]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

121 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that adequate accommodation will be provided for all of those members of the Defence Forces who are to be relocated by 31 January 2009, arising from the announcement made on budget 2009 day of the closure of St. Bricin’s Hospital and a number of military barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42755/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

121 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that adequate accommodation will be provided for all of those members of the Defence Forces who are to be relocated by 31 January 2009, arising from the announcement made on budget 2009 day of the closure of St. Bricin’s Hospital and a number of military barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42755/08]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

116 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if recent decisions to dispose of a number of military installations throughout the country were driven by financial curtailments or if a fundamental appraisal of such installations was carried out with a view to improving the efficacy and integrity of the Defence Forces relative to such installations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42801/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

116 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if recent decisions to dispose of a number of military installations throughout the country were driven by financial curtailments or if a fundamental appraisal of such installations was carried out with a view to improving the efficacy and integrity of the Defence Forces relative to such installations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42801/08]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

94 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concern expressed by members of the Defence Forces and the broader community in Donegal at the social and economic implications of the decision to close a number of Army posts in Donegal; if he will reconsider the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42757/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

94 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concern expressed by members of the Defence Forces and the broader community in Donegal at the social and economic implications of the decision to close a number of Army posts in Donegal; if he will reconsider the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42757/08]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

79 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Defence if the personnel in those barracks that will be closed have been briefed by officials of his Department on their financial entitlements on changing stations; if such briefings are planned; when they will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42864/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

79 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Defence if the personnel in those barracks that will be closed have been briefed by officials of his Department on their financial entitlements on changing stations; if such briefings are planned; when they will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42864/08]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

75 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Defence the budgetary costs provided for in facilitating the barracks closures announced as a result of budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42922/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

75 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Defence the budgetary costs provided for in facilitating the barracks closures announced as a result of budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42922/08]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

74 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the anticipated cost of reassigning the 650 military personnel, arising from the budget 2009 announcement of the closure of a number of military barracks and posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42759/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

74 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the anticipated cost of reassigning the 650 military personnel, arising from the budget 2009 announcement of the closure of a number of military barracks and posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42759/08]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

72 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Defence the provision that has been made for funding the provision of the additional office, living and storage accommodation at Finner Camp, Custume Barracks and Aiken Barracks required by the transfer to those locations of the personnel from the barracks recently announced for closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42850/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

72 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Defence the provision that has been made for funding the provision of the additional office, living and storage accommodation at Finner Camp, Custume Barracks and Aiken Barracks required by the transfer to those locations of the personnel from the barracks recently announced for closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42850/08]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

71 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the progress made with regard to the fitting of a roll-over protection system for troop carrying vehicles, arising from a number of recent road accidents involving Army lorries on the M50 and in Granard, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42769/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

71 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the progress made with regard to the fitting of a roll-over protection system for troop carrying vehicles, arising from a number of recent road accidents involving Army lorries on the M50 and in Granard, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42769/08]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

70 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the cost of the recent refurbishment of the Gulfstream Government jet; the nature of the work undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42762/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

70 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the cost of the recent refurbishment of the Gulfstream Government jet; the nature of the work undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42762/08]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

69 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on implementing the recommendation of the Reserve Defence Force implementation board report regarding the reactivation of the reserve of officers-men first line and front line reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42890/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

69 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on implementing the recommendation of the Reserve Defence Force implementation board report regarding the reactivation of the reserve of officers-men first line and front line reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42890/08]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

68 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in excess of 20 Defence Forces officers who are attending full-time third level education courses in Dublin are required to live in steel containers in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin; his views on whether this accommodation is suitable for members of the Defence Forces; the alternatives that were examined before the decision was made to use this accommodation; the reason these alternatives were rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42819/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

68 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in excess of 20 Defence Forces officers who are attending full-time third level education courses in Dublin are required to live in steel containers in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin; his views on whether this accommodation is suitable for members of the Defence Forces; the alternatives that were examined before the decision was made to use this accommodation; the reason these alternatives were rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42819/08]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

67 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the cost-benefit analysis that has been undertaken regarding the potential net savings to the Exchequer arising from the planned closure of St. Bricin’s Military Hospital and four military barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42931/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

67 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the cost-benefit analysis that has been undertaken regarding the potential net savings to the Exchequer arising from the planned closure of St. Bricin’s Military Hospital and four military barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42931/08]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

66 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if, with regard to the agreed action plan under the pay agreement and modernisation agenda for the Defence Forces, the specific initiatives and commitments under the heading “organisation and strength”, specifically the identification and exploration of the challenges to achieving optimum structures and flexibility, that have taken place within the timeframes laid down in the action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42868/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

66 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if, with regard to the agreed action plan under the pay agreement and modernisation agenda for the Defence Forces, the specific initiatives and commitments under the heading “organisation and strength”, specifically the identification and exploration of the challenges to achieving optimum structures and flexibility, that have taken place within the timeframes laid down in the action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42868/08]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

65 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the steps he has taken to define and classify the risks and threats in the area of cyber security and defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42930/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

65 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the steps he has taken to define and classify the risks and threats in the area of cyber security and defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42930/08]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

64 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if a meeting with him was sought by a Defence Forces representative association to discuss barrack closures; the date the meeting was sought; if the meeting has taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42929/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

64 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if a meeting with him was sought by a Defence Forces representative association to discuss barrack closures; the date the meeting was sought; if the meeting has taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42929/08]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

445 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the reason in respect of the published Estimates for the Public Service 2009, estimated expenditure for 2009 under sub-head A1 for his Department is estimated to be decreased by 1% from 2008 while the estimated decrease under sub-head B is 2%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42917/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

445 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the reason in respect of the published Estimates for the Public Service 2009, estimated expenditure for 2009 under sub-head A1 for his Department is estimated to be decreased by 1% from 2008 while the estimated decrease under sub-head B is 2%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42917/08]

Question· writtenPQ 381asked

444 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons employed in his private office and his constituency offices; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses in regard to each such office in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42900/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

444 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons employed in his private office and his constituency offices; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses in regard to each such office in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42900/08]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

443 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that sufficient rooms and other services will be available in Dundalk for the increased number of personnel who will be staying there as a result of the closure of Monaghan Army barracks; if there will be pressure on Dundalk especially when personnel return from Chad in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42689/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

443 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that sufficient rooms and other services will be available in Dundalk for the increased number of personnel who will be staying there as a result of the closure of Monaghan Army barracks; if there will be pressure on Dundalk especially when personnel return from Chad in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42689/08]

Question· writtenPQ 379asked

442 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements that were made by his Department to have letters, parcels and so on delivered to the 94th battalion UNMIL serving in Liberia; his views on the fact that the postal services had to be paid for by one of the national papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42688/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

442 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements that were made by his Department to have letters, parcels and so on delivered to the 94th battalion UNMIL serving in Liberia; his views on the fact that the postal services had to be paid for by one of the national papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42688/08]

Question· writtenPQ 378asked

441 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence when he last visited the Irish Army personnel (details supplied) in Liberia; the number of personnel he had accompanying him; the cost of the travel and the hotel accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42687/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

441 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence when he last visited the Irish Army personnel (details supplied) in Liberia; the number of personnel he had accompanying him; the cost of the travel and the hotel accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42687/08]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

440 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence his plans to deal with the disposal of the Army campsite at Monaghan town; if and when it is fully closed, will special arrangements be made for those who have lived on the site for a long number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42686/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

440 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence his plans to deal with the disposal of the Army campsite at Monaghan town; if and when it is fully closed, will special arrangements be made for those who have lived on the site for a long number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42686/08]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

439 Deputy Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the estimated spend on mileage allowances for his Department in 2007; the number of claimants in respect of categories (details supplied) under which mileage is paid; the total number of claimants; and the total spend on same. [42621/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

439 Deputy Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the estimated spend on mileage allowances for his Department in 2007; the number of claimants in respect of categories (details supplied) under which mileage is paid; the total number of claimants; and the total spend on same. [42621/08]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

438 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the amount of expenditure in consultancy by his Department in 2006 and 2007; the numbers of consultants engaged by his Department in those years; the names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts; the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by his Department in these years and for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42577/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

438 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the amount of expenditure in consultancy by his Department in 2006 and 2007; the numbers of consultants engaged by his Department in those years; the names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts; the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by his Department in these years and for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42577/08]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

437 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm having received a detailed plan and economic approval of the decision to close Connolly Barracks in Longford which demonstrates the fact that the plan to pursue the closure is not soundly based from an economic perspective with no savings accruing to the Exchequer; if he will postpone the decision to close the said barracks pending a comprehensive economic and financial review of the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42407/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

437 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm having received a detailed plan and economic approval of the decision to close Connolly Barracks in Longford which demonstrates the fact that the plan to pursue the closure is not soundly based from an economic perspective with no savings accruing to the Exchequer; if he will postpone the decision to close the said barracks pending a comprehensive economic and financial review of the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42407/08]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

436 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number and names of organisations or agencies under his auspices which have been amalgamated or eliminated due to budgetary measures; the estimated savings in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42217/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

436 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number and names of organisations or agencies under his auspices which have been amalgamated or eliminated due to budgetary measures; the estimated savings in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42217/08]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the cost of the recent investigation by consultants into the possible risks posed by hazardous waste to Defence Force personnel on Haulbowline Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42050/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2008

149 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the cost of the recent investigation by consultants into the possible risks posed by hazardous waste to Defence Force personnel on Haulbowline Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42050/08]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

193 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in respect of Parliamentary Question No. 507 of 11 March 2008, he will provide a copy of the defence presented by his Department to the European Commission in respect of current rural practice policies and practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41737/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2008

193 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in respect of Parliamentary Question No. 507 of 11 March 2008, he will provide a copy of the defence presented by his Department to the European Commission in respect of current rural practice policies and practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41737/08]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

439 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money paid out to consultants in the years 2000 to date in 2008; the name of each consultancy firm; the work carried out by each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41177/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2008

439 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money paid out to consultants in the years 2000 to date in 2008; the name of each consultancy firm; the work carried out by each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41177/08]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

438 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the average number of sick days taken by his Departmental staff in each of the past three years (details supplied); the equivalent figures excluding long term illness cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41066/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2008

438 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the average number of sick days taken by his Departmental staff in each of the past three years (details supplied); the equivalent figures excluding long term illness cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41066/08]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

437 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if the Dauphin helicopters, sold in October 2006 for a total of €311,000, had been at the time of their original purpose supplied with digital instrumentation; if not, the reason for same; the steps subsequently taken in this regard and the consequences thereof in terms of weight carrying ability and otherwise; if the helicopters in question were ever fully operationally capable of all-weather, night-time and naval operations; if an enquiry was conducted in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40901/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2008

437 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if the Dauphin helicopters, sold in October 2006 for a total of €311,000, had been at the time of their original purpose supplied with digital instrumentation; if not, the reason for same; the steps subsequently taken in this regard and the consequences thereof in terms of weight carrying ability and otherwise; if the helicopters in question were ever fully operationally capable of all-weather, night-time and naval operations; if an enquiry was conducted in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40901/08]

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