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Question· writtenPQ 124asked

125 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that grant-in-aid to the Irish Red Cross will not be used to pay for the information technology, IT, web design contract recently awarded by the Irish Red Cross to a United Kingdom company when there are multiple Irish IT companies equally well placed to do the work. [32665/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2011

125 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that grant-in-aid to the Irish Red Cross will not be used to pay for the information technology, IT, web design contract recently awarded by the Irish Red Cross to a United Kingdom company when there are multiple Irish IT companies equally well placed to do the work. [32665/11]

Question· writtenPQ 361asked

372 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of field ambulances available to the Defence Forces; the location of each; the plans, if any, to purchase additional vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32546/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

372 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of field ambulances available to the Defence Forces; the location of each; the plans, if any, to purchase additional vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32546/11]

Question· writtenPQ 359asked

370 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money yet to be spent under his Department’s 2011 budget allocation before the end of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32282/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

370 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money yet to be spent under his Department’s 2011 budget allocation before the end of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32282/11]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

116 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces Reserve, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the degree to which the numbers have fluctuated in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31728/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

116 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces Reserve, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the degree to which the numbers have fluctuated in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31728/11]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

115 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the army, male and female, all ranks; the degree to which this is sufficient to meet all eventualities in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31727/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

115 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the army, male and female, all ranks; the degree to which this is sufficient to meet all eventualities in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31727/11]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

114 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Naval Service, male and female, all ranks; the degree to which this is sufficient to meet all eventualities in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31726/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

114 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Naval Service, male and female, all ranks; the degree to which this is sufficient to meet all eventualities in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31726/11]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

113 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Air Corps, male and female, all ranks; the degree to which this is sufficient to meet all eventualities in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31725/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

113 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Air Corps, male and female, all ranks; the degree to which this is sufficient to meet all eventualities in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31725/11]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

112 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total receipts accruing from the various military installations closed down by his predecessors over the past number of years; the degree to which the anticipated value has been achieved by way of disposal or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31724/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

112 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total receipts accruing from the various military installations closed down by his predecessors over the past number of years; the degree to which the anticipated value has been achieved by way of disposal or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31724/11]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of female members of the Defence Forces who have retired in the current year or are due to retire in 2012; the extent to which these are likely to be replaced at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31721/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

109 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of female members of the Defence Forces who have retired in the current year or are due to retire in 2012; the extent to which these are likely to be replaced at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31721/11]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

111 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with the various representative bodies within the Defence Forces with particular reference to issues with which such bodies have expressed concerns; his response to any such concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31723/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

111 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with the various representative bodies within the Defence Forces with particular reference to issues with which such bodies have expressed concerns; his response to any such concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31723/11]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

108 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with the various representative bodies in the Defence Forces with a view to ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted operation of the services even in the context of the ongoing economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31719/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

108 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with the various representative bodies in the Defence Forces with a view to ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted operation of the services even in the context of the ongoing economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31719/11]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

107 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of personnel in the Army, Naval Services and Air Corps who have retired in the current year or are due to retire in 2012; the extent to which it is intended to replace such retirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31718/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

107 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of personnel in the Army, Naval Services and Air Corps who have retired in the current year or are due to retire in 2012; the extent to which it is intended to replace such retirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31718/11]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

106 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his plans, if any, to ensure the ongoing upgrading and updating of equipment for the Defence Forces notwithstanding the economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31717/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

106 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his plans, if any, to ensure the ongoing upgrading and updating of equipment for the Defence Forces notwithstanding the economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31717/11]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

105 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current position in regard to army overholders with particular reference to meeting their housing requirements via local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31716/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

105 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current position in regard to army overholders with particular reference to meeting their housing requirements via local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31716/11]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

104 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons recruited into the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31691/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

104 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons recruited into the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31691/11]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19 Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for Defence the purpose of his visit to the troops in Lebanon; the work that the current detachment is carrying out; if he is satisfied that all measures related to their safety, including adequate equipment, are available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31326/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

19 Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for Defence the purpose of his visit to the troops in Lebanon; the work that the current detachment is carrying out; if he is satisfied that all measures related to their safety, including adequate equipment, are available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31326/11]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

17 Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for Defence, following his recent visit to Irish troops based in the Lebanon accompanying President McAleese, the duties with which the detachment is charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31325/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

17 Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for Defence, following his recent visit to Irish troops based in the Lebanon accompanying President McAleese, the duties with which the detachment is charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31325/11]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

16 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if, in the context of the current review of expenditure and assessment of facilities within the Defence Forces, he will ensure that any budgetary changes will be minimised and will not affect the operational capacity of the Army, Naval Service or Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31563/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

16 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if, in the context of the current review of expenditure and assessment of facilities within the Defence Forces, he will ensure that any budgetary changes will be minimised and will not affect the operational capacity of the Army, Naval Service or Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31563/11]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

15 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that in view of the current economic situation, the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps can be maintained at least at its present level, having particular regard to ongoing and likely demands arising from overseas deployment, emergency relief measures arising from inclement weather conditions, security or rescue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31564/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

15 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that in view of the current economic situation, the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps can be maintained at least at its present level, having particular regard to ongoing and likely demands arising from overseas deployment, emergency relief measures arising from inclement weather conditions, security or rescue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31564/11]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

14 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he has given any consideration to allowing members of the Reserve Defence Force to serve overseas in specialist roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31561/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

14 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he has given any consideration to allowing members of the Reserve Defence Force to serve overseas in specialist roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31561/11]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

12 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the level of support available to the Defence Forces to deal with severe weather emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31327/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

12 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the level of support available to the Defence Forces to deal with severe weather emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31327/11]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

11 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Defence the proposed timeline for the reintegration of the Civil Defence organisation into the Army; when it is proposed to introduce the Civil Defence (repeal) Bill; and if he has had consultations with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government on this matter. [31346/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

11 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Defence the proposed timeline for the reintegration of the Civil Defence organisation into the Army; when it is proposed to introduce the Civil Defence (repeal) Bill; and if he has had consultations with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government on this matter. [31346/11]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

9 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Reserve Defence Force; his plans for the strength of the RDF over the next year; the status of the value for money review of the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31334/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

9 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Reserve Defence Force; his plans for the strength of the RDF over the next year; the status of the value for money review of the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31334/11]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

8 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 28 September 2011, the progress that has been made with the recruitment of additional doctors to the Medical Corps; the number of doctors currently serving in the Permanent Defence Force; the locations at which these doctors are posted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31562/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

8 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 28 September 2011, the progress that has been made with the recruitment of additional doctors to the Medical Corps; the number of doctors currently serving in the Permanent Defence Force; the locations at which these doctors are posted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31562/11]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the requirements made on the Defence Forces regarding training, projects, materials and armaments procurement from the State’s involvement with the European Defence Agency and any other requirements made on the Defence Forces from the State’s EU involvement; if all financial implications of these could be detailed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31637/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

5 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the requirements made on the Defence Forces regarding training, projects, materials and armaments procurement from the State’s involvement with the European Defence Agency and any other requirements made on the Defence Forces from the State’s EU involvement; if all financial implications of these could be detailed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31637/11]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the total size of the Permanent Defence Force he aims to achieve in budget 2012; the overall size of the defence organisation in total in the 2012 budget; the specific areas in which he will increase troop numbers as per his comments of 21 September 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31635/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

4 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the total size of the Permanent Defence Force he aims to achieve in budget 2012; the overall size of the defence organisation in total in the 2012 budget; the specific areas in which he will increase troop numbers as per his comments of 21 September 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31635/11]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, County Tipperary will remain open as a fully manned and fully functioning army barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31735/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

3 Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, County Tipperary will remain open as a fully manned and fully functioning army barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31735/11]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence the timeline for either the decision to be taken on the closure of Defence Force barracks or the actual closures of barracks; if he will detail the closures barracks by barracks and explain the results of these closures as regards personnel and the operational capacity of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31636/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

2 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence the timeline for either the decision to be taken on the closure of Defence Force barracks or the actual closures of barracks; if he will detail the closures barracks by barracks and explain the results of these closures as regards personnel and the operational capacity of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31636/11]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence if he discussed the proposed closure of military barracks with the army authorities during his trip to the Lebanon on 14 to 16 October 2011; the conclusions of those deliberations; if he has reached any decision on barrack closure recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31634/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

1 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence if he discussed the proposed closure of military barracks with the army authorities during his trip to the Lebanon on 14 to 16 October 2011; the conclusions of those deliberations; if he has reached any decision on barrack closure recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31634/11]

Question· writtenPQ 437asked

458 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Defence the total expenditure in 2010 on ICT, including staff costs, support and maintenance services, hardware, software, and external resources, including consultancies, contractors and service providers; and all agencies under the aegis of his Department. [31515/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

458 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Defence the total expenditure in 2010 on ICT, including staff costs, support and maintenance services, hardware, software, and external resources, including consultancies, contractors and service providers; and all agencies under the aegis of his Department. [31515/11]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

455 Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details for the years 2006 to 2011, inclusive, of the arrangements entered into by him, any body under his aegis or State agency for which he has responsibility, for the obtaining of advice from a senior or junior counsel and or a firm of solicitors; the subject matter for which advice was sought; the names of the barristers and solicitors firms concerned and the fees paid; the nature of the work concerned; if in each case the matter was advertised for competitive tender and if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30951/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

455 Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details for the years 2006 to 2011, inclusive, of the arrangements entered into by him, any body under his aegis or State agency for which he has responsibility, for the obtaining of advice from a senior or junior counsel and or a firm of solicitors; the subject matter for which advice was sought; the names of the barristers and solicitors firms concerned and the fees paid; the nature of the work concerned; if in each case the matter was advertised for competitive tender and if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30951/11]

Question· writtenPQ 433asked

453 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 150 of 12 October 2011, the established strength in each rank as provided in Defence Force regulations and the strength by rank which he now approved in tabular form. [30836/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

453 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 150 of 12 October 2011, the established strength in each rank as provided in Defence Force regulations and the strength by rank which he now approved in tabular form. [30836/11]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

451 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide the following information regarding the agencies operating under the aegis of his Department (details supplied), the number of whole time equivalent staff, the number of board members; the chairperson and board members respective remuneration packages; the annual wage bill and the amount of central funding provided to the agency inclusive of wage bill [30774/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

451 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide the following information regarding the agencies operating under the aegis of his Department (details supplied), the number of whole time equivalent staff, the number of board members; the chairperson and board members respective remuneration packages; the annual wage bill and the amount of central funding provided to the agency inclusive of wage bill [30774/11]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the number of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards, or other quangos established by his Department since February 2011; the number which have been abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30595/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2011

220 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the number of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards, or other quangos established by his Department since February 2011; the number which have been abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30595/11]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will clarify the situation in relation to his involvement with the Dublin City Council flood defence scheme at Clontarf, Dublin 3; when the Office of Public Works was first involved in this; if a summary of the situation will be given; if the OPW advised that the height of the defence scheme should be increased above the 1.2 metres agreed at local level; if the OPW offered advice or suggestions on the design of the proposed defences or if that was purely in the hands of Dublin City Council; the overall role of the OPW with major local authorities; if it has a role at every stage of the process or is merely a funding agency; if he will confirm the overall funding for flood defence this year; the amount Dublin City Council has been allocated for the Clontarf project; the spending profile for the project; if the various flood prevention measures can be outlined in relation to projects done in the past few years; and if the range of different measures can be specified with a specific example of each (details supplied). [30607/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2011

79 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will clarify the situation in relation to his involvement with the Dublin City Council flood defence scheme at Clontarf, Dublin 3; when the Office of Public Works was first involved in this; if a summary of the situation will be given; if the OPW advised that the height of the defence scheme should be increased above the 1.2 metres agreed at local level; if the OPW offered advice or suggestions on the design of the proposed defences or if that was purely in the hands of Dublin City Council; the overall role of the OPW with major local authorities; if it has a role at every stage of the process or is merely a funding agency; if he will confirm the overall funding for flood defence this year; the amount Dublin City Council has been allocated for the Clontarf project; the spending profile for the project; if the various flood prevention measures can be outlined in relation to projects done in the past few years; and if the range of different measures can be specified with a specific example of each (details supplied). [30607/11]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence the number of appointments he has made to State boards since March 9 2011; if he will list the names of each of these appointments and the boards to which they were appointed. [30202/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2011

109 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence the number of appointments he has made to State boards since March 9 2011; if he will list the names of each of these appointments and the boards to which they were appointed. [30202/11]

Question· writtenPQ 393asked

412 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons who hold more than one State agency board position across the aegis of all Departments; their total remuneration; the number of board memberships said persons hold and their names in tabular form; and if such information is collated. [30263/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2011

412 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons who hold more than one State agency board position across the aegis of all Departments; their total remuneration; the number of board memberships said persons hold and their names in tabular form; and if such information is collated. [30263/11]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

411 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the saving to the State if all State agency board members’ annual payments were rescinded and instead board membership was awarded without remuneration. [30254/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2011

411 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the saving to the State if all State agency board members’ annual payments were rescinded and instead board membership was awarded without remuneration. [30254/11]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

410 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of female recruits currently in the Defence Forces at each rank above the rank of Commandant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29994/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2011

410 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of female recruits currently in the Defence Forces at each rank above the rank of Commandant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29994/11]

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