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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000
88 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence when the Civil Defence will relocate to Roscrea, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9046/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000
90 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the way in which the sovereignty of the State will be maintained at sea in the future in view of the proposals on the Naval Service contained in the Government White Paper on Defence, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9049/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000
89 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the proposals, if any, he has for discussions with the representative organisations regarding the implementation of proposals contained in the White Paper on Defence and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9048/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000
87 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the author of the departmental memo published in a newspaper (details supplied) on 4 March 2000; if the memo represents his views on the White Paper on Defence; the plans, if any, he has to repair the damage done to morale within the Defence Forces by the manner of preparation and publication of the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9047/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2000
86 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence when the final version of the White Paper on Defence will be published; the changes which will be included; if media reports on a memorandum done in his Department on the changes requested by the Chief of Staff are accurate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9138/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
127 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the military barracks which were closed in 1998; the number of these installations disposed of; the amount realised in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4752/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
126 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if optimum strength and equipment in respect of the Defence Forces will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter/ [4751/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
120 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent meeting of his Department officials and members of the Defence Forces with respect to the forthcoming Defence White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4672/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
119 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence his response to the military staff's view that if the White Paper on Defence is published in its current form, it will seriously damage and undermine the Defence Forces. [4660/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
118 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the reason he ignored the submission from the military, of the proposed White Paper on Defence; the reason he did not consult the general staff of the military on the draft proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4659/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
112 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the deployment of personnel and the locations he envisages as a result of his proposal to reduce the Defence Forces by 1,000; the plans, if any, he has to relocate personnel serving in various barrack locations; if he envisages any closure of barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4653/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
111 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence his views on the serious concerns being expressed within the Defence Forces on the proposed White Paper on Defence; if his attention has been drawn to the low morale and huge concern regarding the proposals contained therein following the leaking of the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4652/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
106 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the deployment of personnel and the locations he envisages as a result of his proposal to reduce the Defence Forces by 1,000; the plans, if any, he has to relocate personnel serving in various barracks locations; if he envisages any closure of barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4721/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
93 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the sale of Clancy barracks; the legal situation regarding the sale of the barracks; the commitments entered into in relation to barracks to date; the income which will return to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4592/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
91 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the discussion, if any, held with the representative organisations PDFORRA and RACO regarding these organisations' submissions on the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4517/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
86 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Defence his views on the serious concerns being expressed within the Defence Forces on the proposed White Paper; if his attention has been drawn to the low morale and huge concern regarding the proposals contained therein following the leaking of the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4599/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
77 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the sale of Clancy barracks; the legal situation regarding the sale of the barracks; the commitments entered into in relation to barracks to date; the income which will return to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4584/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
75 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the sale of Castleblayney barracks; the legal situation regarding the sale of the barracks; the commitments entered into in relation to barracks to date; the income which will return to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4588/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
72 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the recent discussions, if any, he has had with the general staff with respect to the Defence Studies Group submission to the White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4494/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
71 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to reports that some of the equipment in the Dauphin helicopters used by the Air Corps is obsolete and is not considered suitable for night rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4647/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
59 Mr. D. Carey asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to curtail Ireland's contribution to international peacekeeping; the way in which current commitments will be met and others developed; and the way in which this is compatible with cuts of 1,000 personnel in the Defence Forces as envisaged in the White Paper. [4620/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
57 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Defence the reason he ignored the submission from the military on the proposed White Paper; the reason he did not consult the general staff of the military on the draft proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4623/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
54 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Defence his response to the military staff's view that if the White Paper is published in its current form it would seriously damage and undermine the Defence Forces. [4625/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
50 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Defence the representations, if any, he has made to the Department of Finance for funding the re-equipment of the Air Corps and Navy; the way in which he will fund the re-equipment of these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4600/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
39 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the investigation into the crash of an Air Corps helicopter in July 1999 in which four personnel were killed; if a senior Air Corps engineer warned his superiors that crucial flying equipment in the Dauphin helicopter was obsolete less than six months before the crash; the action, if any, taken as a result of this warning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4527/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
37 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence when the report on the inquiry into the Air Corps crash on 2 July 1999 will be available; if its findings will be made public; when the Military Court of Inquiry will complete its work; and if a decision has been taken on the replacement of the Dauphin helicopters. [4558/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
15 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Defence if he has met the relatives of the deceased (details supplied); the action, if any, he will take in relation to the issues concerning safety which they raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4569/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
13 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the refurbishment of the Curragh swimming pool; the proposed date for the re-opening of the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4533/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
71 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to reports that some of the equipment in the Dauphin helicopters used by the Air Corps is obsolete and is not considered suitable for night rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4647/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
12 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Defence the number of helicopters available to the Air Corps; if all are adequately equipped for night flying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4526/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
11 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence when the term of office of the Government nominees to the central council of the Irish Red Cross will expire; the criteria he will use in appointing replacements; if he will nominate personnel working for the society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4540/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
120 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent meeting of his Department officials and members of the Defence Forces with respect to the forthcoming Defence White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4672/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
91 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the discussion, if any, held with the representative organisations PDFORRA and RACO regarding these organisations' submissions on the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4517/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
86 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Defence his views on the serious concerns being expressed within the Defence Forces on the proposed White Paper; if his attention has been drawn to the low morale and huge concern regarding the proposals contained therein following the leaking of the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4599/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
72 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the recent discussions, if any, he has had with the general staff with respect to the Defence Studies Group submission to the White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4494/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
59 Mr. D. Carey asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to curtail Ireland's contribution to international peacekeeping; the way in which current commitments will be met and others developed; and the way in which this is compatible with cuts of 1,000 personnel in the Defence Forces as envisaged in the White Paper. [4620/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
57 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Defence the reason he ignored the submission from the military on the proposed White Paper; the reason he did not consult the general staff of the military on the draft proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4623/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
54 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Defence his response to the military staff's view that if the White Paper is published in its current form it would seriously damage and undermine the Defence Forces. [4625/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
50 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Defence the representations, if any, he has made to the Department of Finance for funding the re-equipment of the Air Corps and Navy; the way in which he will fund the re-equipment of these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4600/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
47 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has in respect of the future strength of the Defence Forces; the plans he has envisaged for the Defence Forces regarding its role nationally and internationally; if he will assure that it is intended to maintain, develop and equip the Army, Navy and Air Corps to a standard in keeping with modem requirements; the steps, if any, he will take to end the negative speculation rampant regarding the future of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4633/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
45 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the implications of the proposals in the White Paper on Defence for participation by personnel in UN operations, Partnership for Peace mission and other overseas commitments of the Defence For ces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4516/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
43 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether the role of the FCA has been virtually ignored in discussions leading to the White Paper on Defence; if he and his Department have engaged in any meaningful discussion with members of the FCA; and if be will make a statement on the matter. [4493/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
35 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence when he will publish the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4491/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
34 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces cut short an important visit to Irish troops abroad due to his concern regarding the implications of the White Paper for the Defence Forces; if he has met with the Chief of Staff since his return; if so, the conclusions reached at any such meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4518/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
33 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence if he will comment on projected force levels in the Defence services. [4485/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
30 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the investigation, if any, held into the leaking of the White Paper on Defence; the meetings, if any, he has had with Defence Forces personnel regarding the leaks; the outcome of any such meeting; the decisions, if any, made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4520/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
28 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the consultation, if any, he has had with the Defence Forces in the development of the White Paper; his views on the Chief of Staff's early return from East Timor due to the crisis in the Defence Forces; the reason the submission from the general military staff was ignored; the reason there was no consultation on the draft White Paper with the military leadership; the steps, if any, he will take to improve consultation with the Defence Forces Chiefs of Staff before publication of the White Paper; the reason a reduction of 1,000 personnel is called for in the White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4556/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
25 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the comments made by a former Chief of Staff of the Army that the proposed cuts in the Defence White Paper would render the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service not viable; his response to the comments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4513/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
18 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the deployment of personnel he envisages and the locations as a result of his proposal to reduce the Defence Forces by 1,000; the plans, if any, he has to relocate personnel serving in various barrack locations; if he envisages any closure of barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4604/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2000
17 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence his response to the reported statement by senior officers of the Defence Forces that if the recommendations of the White Paper are implemented, a further 11 Army barracks or posts would have to shut down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4514/00]