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Question· oralPQ 23asked

49 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel serving with the Air Corps and the number of qualified and available pilots; the plans, if any, to recruit civilian pilots to fly the Government jet; the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9251/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 1998

49 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel serving with the Air Corps and the number of qualified and available pilots; the plans, if any, to recruit civilian pilots to fly the Government jet; the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9251/98]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

23 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire received to date from pilot officers in the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants; the aircraft types on which they hold a current policy; the number of these applications granted; and the way in which he intends to deal with the staff shortages in the Air Corps at pilot level. [9084/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 1998

23 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire received to date from pilot officers in the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants; the aircraft types on which they hold a current policy; the number of these applications granted; and the way in which he intends to deal with the staff shortages in the Air Corps at pilot level. [9084/98]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

21 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire received to date from pilot officers in the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants; the aircraft types on which they hold a current policy; the number of these applications granted; and the way in which he intends to deal with the staff shortages in the Air Corps at pilot level. [9083/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 1998

21 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire received to date from pilot officers in the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants; the aircraft types on which they hold a current policy; the number of these applications granted; and the way in which he intends to deal with the staff shortages in the Air Corps at pilot level. [9083/98]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

133 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Defence the expected date of completion of the work by the consultants on the review of the Air Corps and Naval Service; when he will publish the completed reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9035/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 1998

133 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Defence the expected date of completion of the work by the consultants on the review of the Air Corps and Naval Service; when he will publish the completed reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9035/98]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

30 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence when the Price Waterhouse review of the Air Corps and Naval Service will be completed and published; the proposals, if any, he has for consultation with the representative associations on these reports; and if he will make a statement on the low staff levels at certain grades in both services which are causing concern and which may lead to recruitment outside the service or the State. [9023/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 1998

30 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence when the Price Waterhouse review of the Air Corps and Naval Service will be completed and published; the proposals, if any, he has for consultation with the representative associations on these reports; and if he will make a statement on the low staff levels at certain grades in both services which are causing concern and which may lead to recruitment outside the service or the State. [9023/98]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

20 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Defence the expected date of completion of the work by the consultants on the review of the Air Corps and Naval Service; when he will publish the completed reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9034/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 1998

20 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Defence the expected date of completion of the work by the consultants on the review of the Air Corps and Naval Service; when he will publish the completed reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9034/98]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

18 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence when the Price Waterhouse review of the Air Corps and Naval Service will be completed and published; the proposals, if any, he has for consultation with the representative associations on these reports; and if he will make a statement on the low staff levels at certain grades in both services which are causing concern and which may lead to recruitment outside the service of the State. [9022/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 1998

18 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence when the Price Waterhouse review of the Air Corps and Naval Service will be completed and published; the proposals, if any, he has for consultation with the representative associations on these reports; and if he will make a statement on the low staff levels at certain grades in both services which are causing concern and which may lead to recruitment outside the service of the State. [9022/98]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

16 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a consultation and arbitration system or alternatively an ombudsman or a liaison officer for processing difficulties for members of the FCA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9313/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 1998

16 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a consultation and arbitration system or alternatively an ombudsman or a liaison officer for processing difficulties for members of the FCA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9313/98]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

15 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of deafness compensation cases dealt with; the cost to date in 1998 including the legal costs of these claims; if he will outline the Green Book findings; and the Government's proposed strategy to deal with this issue. [9019/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 1998

15 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of deafness compensation cases dealt with; the cost to date in 1998 including the legal costs of these claims; if he will outline the Green Book findings; and the Government's proposed strategy to deal with this issue. [9019/98]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has had discussions with the Department of Defence and the Irish Horseracing Authority regarding the purchase of Irish bred horses for the Army Equitation School. [5163/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 1998

7 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has had discussions with the Department of Defence and the Irish Horseracing Authority regarding the purchase of Irish bred horses for the Army Equitation School. [5163/98]

Question· oralPQ 202asked

202 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire which have been received in 1998 from pilot officers of the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants and the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; the number of these applications which have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5237/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

202 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire which have been received in 1998 from pilot officers of the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants and the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; the number of these applications which have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5237/98]

Question· oralPQ 200asked

200 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire which have been received to date from pilot officers of the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants and the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; the number of such applications which have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5235/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

200 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire which have been received to date from pilot officers of the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants and the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; the number of such applications which have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5235/98]

Question· oralPQ 199asked

199 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [5234/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

199 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [5234/98]

Question· oralPQ 197asked

197 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of Air Corps pilots who were offered contracts to remain in service for three, four or five years; the number who accepted these contracts; the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5232/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

197 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of Air Corps pilots who were offered contracts to remain in service for three, four or five years; the number who accepted these contracts; the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5232/98]

Question· oralPQ 182asked

182 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the implementation of the proposed new incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5217/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

182 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the implementation of the proposed new incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5217/98]

Question· oralPQ 181asked

181 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the reason it is necessary to hire civilian pilots to pilot the Government jet; and the action, if any, he intends to take to deal with the shortage of Air Corps pilots. [5216/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

181 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the reason it is necessary to hire civilian pilots to pilot the Government jet; and the action, if any, he intends to take to deal with the shortage of Air Corps pilots. [5216/98]

Question· oralPQ 150asked

150 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [5268/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

150 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [5268/98]

Question· oralPQ 102asked

102 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Defence the reason it is necessary to hire civilian pilots to pilot the Government jet; and the action, if any, he intends to take to deal with the shortage of Air Corps pilots. [4796/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

102 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Defence the reason it is necessary to hire civilian pilots to pilot the Government jet; and the action, if any, he intends to take to deal with the shortage of Air Corps pilots. [4796/98]

Question· oralPQ 90asked

90 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of pilots in training with the Air Corps; the number, if any, who will be recruited in 1998; and the number who were recruited in each of the years from 1990 to 1997. [5073/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

90 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of pilots in training with the Air Corps; the number, if any, who will be recruited in 1998; and the number who were recruited in each of the years from 1990 to 1997. [5073/98]

Question· oralPQ 85asked

85 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the implementation of the proposed new incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4797/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

85 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the implementation of the proposed new incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4797/98]

Question· oralPQ 56asked

56 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [4820/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

56 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [4820/98]

Question· oralPQ 46asked

46 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Defence the number of Air Corps pilots who were offered contracts to remain in service for three, four or five years; the number who accepted these contracts; the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4866/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

46 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Defence the number of Air Corps pilots who were offered contracts to remain in service for three, four or five years; the number who accepted these contracts; the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4866/98]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

17 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the number of solicitors and barristers in the Defence Forces and his Department; and the legal resources, if any, that are available to him to advise him on the best way in which to minimise the cost to the taxpayer of Army deafness and other compensation claims. [4987/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

17 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the number of solicitors and barristers in the Defence Forces and his Department; and the legal resources, if any, that are available to him to advise him on the best way in which to minimise the cost to the taxpayer of Army deafness and other compensation claims. [4987/98]

Question· oralPQ 29asked

202 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire which have been received in 1998 from pilot officers of the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants and the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; the number of these applications which have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5237/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

202 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire which have been received in 1998 from pilot officers of the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants and the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; the number of these applications which have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5237/98]

Question· oralPQ 28asked

200 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire which have been received to date from pilot officers of the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants and the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; the number of such applications which have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5235/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

200 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire which have been received to date from pilot officers of the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants and the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; the number of such applications which have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5235/98]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

197 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of Air Corps pilots who were offered contracts to remain in service for three, four or five years; the number who accepted these contracts; the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5232/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

197 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of Air Corps pilots who were offered contracts to remain in service for three, four or five years; the number who accepted these contracts; the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5232/98]

Question· oralPQ 26asked

182 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the implementation of the proposed new incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5217/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

182 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the implementation of the proposed new incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5217/98]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

181 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the reason it is necessary to hire civilian pilots to pilot the Government jet; and the action, if any, he intends to take to deal with the shortage of Air Corps pilots. [5216/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

181 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the reason it is necessary to hire civilian pilots to pilot the Government jet; and the action, if any, he intends to take to deal with the shortage of Air Corps pilots. [5216/98]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

102 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Defence the reason it is necessary to hire civilian pilots to pilot the Government jet; and the action, if any, he intends to take to deal with the shortage of Air Corps pilots. [4796/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

102 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Defence the reason it is necessary to hire civilian pilots to pilot the Government jet; and the action, if any, he intends to take to deal with the shortage of Air Corps pilots. [4796/98]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

90 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of pilots in training with the Air Corps; the number, if any, who will be recruited in 1998; and the number who were recruited in each of the years from 1990 to 1997. [5073/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

90 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of pilots in training with the Air Corps; the number, if any, who will be recruited in 1998; and the number who were recruited in each of the years from 1990 to 1997. [5073/98]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

85 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the implementation of the proposed new incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4797/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

85 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the implementation of the proposed new incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4797/98]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

46 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Defence the number of Air Corps pilots who were offered contracts to remain in service for three, four or five years; the number who accepted these contracts; the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4866/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

46 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Defence the number of Air Corps pilots who were offered contracts to remain in service for three, four or five years; the number who accepted these contracts; the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4866/98]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

25 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire which have been received to date from pilot officers of the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants and the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; the number of these applications which have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5059/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

25 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire which have been received to date from pilot officers of the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants and the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; the number of these applications which have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5059/98]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

199 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [5234/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

199 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [5234/98]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

150 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [5268/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

150 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [5268/98]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

56 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [4820/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

56 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [4820/98]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

15 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [5000/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

15 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the terms and conditions of remuneration in the Naval Service; his views on the numbers leaving the service; and the plans, if any, he has to improve the situation. [5000/98]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

14 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of NCOs and other rank personnel in the Naval Service who have been promoted to officer rank for each of the years from 1988; the requirements that must be met by naval personnel in order to qualify for promotion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5264/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

14 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of NCOs and other rank personnel in the Naval Service who have been promoted to officer rank for each of the years from 1988; the requirements that must be met by naval personnel in order to qualify for promotion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5264/98]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

13 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacancies, by rank, that exist in the Defence Forces for non-commissioned officers; and the criteria, if any, used for promotion of NCOs from the rank of corporal upwards. [5263/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

13 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacancies, by rank, that exist in the Defence Forces for non-commissioned officers; and the criteria, if any, used for promotion of NCOs from the rank of corporal upwards. [5263/98]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the current position in relation to Defence Forces compensation cases; the number of cases currently being received per week; the progress to date in 1998 of the working group he has established with the Law Society and the interdepartmental working group; when the expert group report will be available; the way in which he intends to ensure that the expert group report entitled The Green Book is accepted; and his estimate of the effect of the expert group reaching agreement on an agreed Irish standard on projected cost to the Exchequer of handling these cases. [5261/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998

10 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the current position in relation to Defence Forces compensation cases; the number of cases currently being received per week; the progress to date in 1998 of the working group he has established with the Law Society and the interdepartmental working group; when the expert group report will be available; the way in which he intends to ensure that the expert group report entitled The Green Book is accepted; and his estimate of the effect of the expert group reaching agreement on an agreed Irish standard on projected cost to the Exchequer of handling these cases. [5261/98]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

23s Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach if he will give an account of his meeting with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, on 12 December 1997; if he will further outline details on the communiqué issued on conclusion of this meeting, particularly the sections which dealt with areas of co-operation between the Irish and British Governments and in the area of defence. [1802/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 1998

23s Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach if he will give an account of his meeting with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, on 12 December 1997; if he will further outline details on the communiqué issued on conclusion of this meeting, particularly the sections which dealt with areas of co-operation between the Irish and British Governments and in the area of defence. [1802/98]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

23 Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach if he will give an account of his meeting with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, on 12 December 1997; if he will further outline details on the communiqué issued on conclusion of this meeting, particularly the sections which dealt with areas of co-operation between the Irish and British Governments and in the area of defence. [1802/98]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 1998

23 Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach if he will give an account of his meeting with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, on 12 December 1997; if he will further outline details on the communiqué issued on conclusion of this meeting, particularly the sections which dealt with areas of co-operation between the Irish and British Governments and in the area of defence. [1802/98]

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