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Question· writtenPQ 185asked

180 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Defence the number of special advisors appointed by him since his appointment as Minister; if he will tabulate their annual salaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36590/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2008

180 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Defence the number of special advisors appointed by him since his appointment as Minister; if he will tabulate their annual salaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36590/08]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

186 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has studied the social, economic and strategic defence implications arising from his decision to close a number of military installations here; if his attention has been drawn to the likely implications for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36437/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

186 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has studied the social, economic and strategic defence implications arising from his decision to close a number of military installations here; if his attention has been drawn to the likely implications for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36437/08]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

185 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the persons to whom it is intended to dispose of the various military installations which he proposed to close as announced in budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36436/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

185 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the persons to whom it is intended to dispose of the various military installations which he proposed to close as announced in budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36436/08]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

184 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his plans to update, upgrade or modernise the Defence Forces as a result of recent proposals to dispose of military installations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36435/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

184 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his plans to update, upgrade or modernise the Defence Forces as a result of recent proposals to dispose of military installations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36435/08]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

182 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the need for upgrading or modernisation of military equipment, hardware or facilities has been identified; when it is intended to implement such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36433/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

182 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the need for upgrading or modernisation of military equipment, hardware or facilities has been identified; when it is intended to implement such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36433/08]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

181 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the estimated or intended savings proposed by his Department in the course of the current cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36432/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

181 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the estimated or intended savings proposed by his Department in the course of the current cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36432/08]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

179 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended, expected or required to extend or improve the coastal surveillance services provided by the Air Corps and Navy with particular reference to the ever growing need arising from drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36430/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

179 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended, expected or required to extend or improve the coastal surveillance services provided by the Air Corps and Navy with particular reference to the ever growing need arising from drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36430/08]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

176 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces will receive ongoing training and equipment in keeping with other defence forces on EU or UN sponsored missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36427/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

176 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces will receive ongoing training and equipment in keeping with other defence forces on EU or UN sponsored missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36427/08]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

175 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the development and participation in EU or UN sponsored RAPID response forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36426/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

175 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the development and participation in EU or UN sponsored RAPID response forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36426/08]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

174 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Defence the dates on which firearms and ammunition stored at Clancy Barracks were destroyed on behalf of the Garda technical bureau between 1 July 2000 and 31 August 2000; the nature and quantities destroyed; and the date on which tenders were invited for the destruction of firearms and munitions at Clancy Barracks during the years 2000 and 2001. [36369/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

174 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Defence the dates on which firearms and ammunition stored at Clancy Barracks were destroyed on behalf of the Garda technical bureau between 1 July 2000 and 31 August 2000; the nature and quantities destroyed; and the date on which tenders were invited for the destruction of firearms and munitions at Clancy Barracks during the years 2000 and 2001. [36369/08]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

173 Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Defence the number of recruits who have enlisted in the Reserve Defence Force, the Army Reserve, since its reorganisation on 1 October 2005; the number of reservists who have resigned or left the Reserve Defence Force; the number of reserve officers who have resigned their commission since reorganisation; if the strength of the Army Reserve meets the establishment strength; his proposals to deal with the shortage of manpower in the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36363/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

173 Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Defence the number of recruits who have enlisted in the Reserve Defence Force, the Army Reserve, since its reorganisation on 1 October 2005; the number of reservists who have resigned or left the Reserve Defence Force; the number of reserve officers who have resigned their commission since reorganisation; if the strength of the Army Reserve meets the establishment strength; his proposals to deal with the shortage of manpower in the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36363/08]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

74 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the number of recruits that will be taken into the Defence Forces throughout 2008, broken down in respect of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; the number expected to be recruited during 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35893/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

74 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the number of recruits that will be taken into the Defence Forces throughout 2008, broken down in respect of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; the number expected to be recruited during 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35893/08]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

73 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if the contract has been awarded in relation to the publicity and awareness campaign to promote recruitment to the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35895/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

73 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if the contract has been awarded in relation to the publicity and awareness campaign to promote recruitment to the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35895/08]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

68 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence his plans for his Department’s land in Templebreedy, Crosshaven, County Cork; the effect these plans will have on the local pitch and putt club that is located on this land and his Departmental staff working in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35126/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

68 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence his plans for his Department’s land in Templebreedy, Crosshaven, County Cork; the effect these plans will have on the local pitch and putt club that is located on this land and his Departmental staff working in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35126/08]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

65 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in the civilianisation of the Defence Forces arising from the pay agreement and modernisation agenda agreed with the Defence Forces representative associations in the context of the Towards 2016 Partnership Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35894/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

65 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in the civilianisation of the Defence Forces arising from the pay agreement and modernisation agenda agreed with the Defence Forces representative associations in the context of the Towards 2016 Partnership Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35894/08]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

64 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions the Defence Forces have been asked to assist in searches for missing persons since 1998; the locations of these searches; the expertise and specialised equipment the Defence Forces hold that would be useful in such searches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34747/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

64 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions the Defence Forces have been asked to assist in searches for missing persons since 1998; the locations of these searches; the expertise and specialised equipment the Defence Forces hold that would be useful in such searches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34747/08]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

63 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel based in each of the Army barracks in Monaghan and Cavan; his views on whether it is essential that these personnel remain in this area until the Good Friday Agreement and St. Andrews Agreement are fully settled in and security has been taken over in full by the Northern Ireland Assembly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35127/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

63 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel based in each of the Army barracks in Monaghan and Cavan; his views on whether it is essential that these personnel remain in this area until the Good Friday Agreement and St. Andrews Agreement are fully settled in and security has been taken over in full by the Northern Ireland Assembly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35127/08]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

60 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence if the proposed reduction of 3% in payroll costs will be applied to the Defence Forces; the way in which this will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35875/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

60 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence if the proposed reduction of 3% in payroll costs will be applied to the Defence Forces; the way in which this will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35875/08]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

72 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that the continued development of the Defence Forces will not require the sale of military installations in 2009 or in the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35013/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

72 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that the continued development of the Defence Forces will not require the sale of military installations in 2009 or in the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35013/08]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

59 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the disposal of any land or buildings owned by his Department or any section of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35876/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

59 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the disposal of any land or buildings owned by his Department or any section of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35876/08]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if in the context of the requirement on all Departments to reduce spending he has considered committing the full complement of Defence Force members available for overseas missions only to UN led missions once current commitments have expended. [35860/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

66 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if in the context of the requirement on all Departments to reduce spending he has considered committing the full complement of Defence Force members available for overseas missions only to UN led missions once current commitments have expended. [35860/08]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

58 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence his views on committing the full complement of Defence Force members available for overseas missions only to UN led missions once current commitments have expended in view of tightening financial conditions. [35859/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

58 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence his views on committing the full complement of Defence Force members available for overseas missions only to UN led missions once current commitments have expended in view of tightening financial conditions. [35859/08]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

55 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the 44% decrease in regard to the allocation in the 2009 Estimate for expenses in respect of equipment and expenses in respect of the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35867/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

55 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the 44% decrease in regard to the allocation in the 2009 Estimate for expenses in respect of equipment and expenses in respect of the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35867/08]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

48 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of medical staff within the Defence Forces; the number who have a psychiatric qualification; the number in each category serving in a medical roll here and overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34744/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

48 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of medical staff within the Defence Forces; the number who have a psychiatric qualification; the number in each category serving in a medical roll here and overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34744/08]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

47 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the average number of years served by Defence Forces personnel who have retired in each of the past five years; the average age of retiring personnel in each of the last five years; the annual cost to the Exchequer of Defence Forces pensions for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35004/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

47 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the average number of years served by Defence Forces personnel who have retired in each of the past five years; the average age of retiring personnel in each of the last five years; the annual cost to the Exchequer of Defence Forces pensions for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35004/08]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

45 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the safety improvements that have been made to Army vehicles in view 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. [35887/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

45 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the safety improvements that have been made to Army vehicles in view 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. [35887/08]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

41 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report from the Defence Forces reviewing its policy on laser eye surgery especially as it applies to persons applying to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35007/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

41 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report from the Defence Forces reviewing its policy on laser eye surgery especially as it applies to persons applying to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35007/08]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

40 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence if serving Irish members of the Defence Forces will be serving with either the EU or OSCE cease-fire monitoring mission in Georgia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34615/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

40 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence if serving Irish members of the Defence Forces will be serving with either the EU or OSCE cease-fire monitoring mission in Georgia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34615/08]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

39 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence when the committee to consider plans for appropriate commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising in 2016 will be convened; the reason for the delay in convening a meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35899/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

39 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence when the committee to consider plans for appropriate commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising in 2016 will be convened; the reason for the delay in convening a meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35899/08]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

70 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances under which 300 kg of equipment was not permitted on the plane carrying a contingent of Defence Forces personnel travelling to Chad on 21 September 2008; the nature of this equipment; when this equipment was transported; if the delay in transporting this equipment hampered the troops in performing their duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34746/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

70 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances under which 300 kg of equipment was not permitted on the plane carrying a contingent of Defence Forces personnel travelling to Chad on 21 September 2008; the nature of this equipment; when this equipment was transported; if the delay in transporting this equipment hampered the troops in performing their duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34746/08]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

69 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the effect stringent conditions in Chad have had on the health of the Irish Troops serving the EURFOR; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35870/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

69 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the effect stringent conditions in Chad have had on the health of the Irish Troops serving the EURFOR; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35870/08]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

62 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an up to date risk assessment regarding the safety and security of Irish troops in Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34912/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

62 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an up to date risk assessment regarding the safety and security of Irish troops in Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34912/08]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

57 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces have agreed to a request from EURFOR to undertake security duties around the force headquarters in Abeche; if the initial request was refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35884/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

57 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces have agreed to a request from EURFOR to undertake security duties around the force headquarters in Abeche; if the initial request was refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35884/08]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

56 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost to the Exchequer of the Army mission to Chad; if any of the costs will be met by either the United Nations or the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35880/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

56 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost to the Exchequer of the Army mission to Chad; if any of the costs will be met by either the United Nations or the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35880/08]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

52 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to extend the mandate of the Irish contingent serving with EURFOR beyond March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35879/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

52 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to extend the mandate of the Irish contingent serving with EURFOR beyond March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35879/08]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

43 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by an Army logistics expert (details supplied) expressing concern at the lack of Irish transport aircraft to support the deployment of troops within Chad; his views on the points made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35881/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

43 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by an Army logistics expert (details supplied) expressing concern at the lack of Irish transport aircraft to support the deployment of troops within Chad; his views on the points made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35881/08]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

36 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if equipment of members of the 98th infantry battalion had to be left behind when the battalion was recently flown to Chad; if the equipment left behind included important equipment such as helmets and combat equipment fighting orders; the steps being taken to ensure that such equipment does not have to be left behind in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35883/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

36 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if equipment of members of the 98th infantry battalion had to be left behind when the battalion was recently flown to Chad; if the equipment left behind included important equipment such as helmets and combat equipment fighting orders; the steps being taken to ensure that such equipment does not have to be left behind in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35883/08]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

35 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence his proposals to ensure that Irish Troops serving in Chad will have their Christmas gifts delivered to them in time for Christmas 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35865/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

35 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence his proposals to ensure that Irish Troops serving in Chad will have their Christmas gifts delivered to them in time for Christmas 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35865/08]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

61 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of times the Army bomb disposal team has been called out in 2007 and to date in 2008; the procedures in place for deciding to call them out; the number of hoaxes they have had to deal with since January 2007; the estimated average costs involved each time they are deployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35124/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

61 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of times the Army bomb disposal team has been called out in 2007 and to date in 2008; the procedures in place for deciding to call them out; the number of hoaxes they have had to deal with since January 2007; the estimated average costs involved each time they are deployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35124/08]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

34 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions during 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008, on which the Army bomb squad has been called out to deal with suspected explosive devices; the number of instances in each year in which the devices were hoaxes and authentic explosive devices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35886/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

34 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions during 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008, on which the Army bomb squad has been called out to deal with suspected explosive devices; the number of instances in each year in which the devices were hoaxes and authentic explosive devices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35886/08]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

71 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance and address to the recent PDFORRA Annual Delegate Conference in Westport, County Mayo; his plans to address the issues that arose during the conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35125/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

71 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance and address to the recent PDFORRA Annual Delegate Conference in Westport, County Mayo; his plans to address the issues that arose during the conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35125/08]

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