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Question· writtenPQ 37asked

21 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the general secretary of the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association that members of the Defence Forces were facing extreme hardship as a result of loss of income; the steps he intends to take to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38108/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

21 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the general secretary of the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association that members of the Defence Forces were facing extreme hardship as a result of loss of income; the steps he intends to take to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38108/10]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

19 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence his views on the comments made by a leading Swedish military commander (details supplied) during a visit to Ireland that an EU battle group should be used to help deal with the effects of natural disasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38110/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

19 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence his views on the comments made by a leading Swedish military commander (details supplied) during a visit to Ireland that an EU battle group should be used to help deal with the effects of natural disasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38110/10]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

18 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost of the recent ten week visit to South America by the Naval Service vessel the LE Niamh ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38106/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

18 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost of the recent ten week visit to South America by the Naval Service vessel the LE Niamh ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38106/10]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

28 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in implementing the recommendations of the working group to examine the issue of governance in the Irish Red Cross and if statutory changes will be necessary to deal with same. [37987/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

28 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in implementing the recommendations of the working group to examine the issue of governance in the Irish Red Cross and if statutory changes will be necessary to deal with same. [37987/10]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

17 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the new chairman of the Irish Red Cross; the advice and instructions he gave the new chairman; the way he perceives the chairman’s remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38088/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

17 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the new chairman of the Irish Red Cross; the advice and instructions he gave the new chairman; the way he perceives the chairman’s remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38088/10]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

58 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Defence regarding the value for money review of the Reserve Defence Forces the consultations with stakeholders the steering committee of the review have had to date; the groups or associations that have made contact with or been contacted by; if any interim reports have been compiled to date; when he expects the stakeholders consultations to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38078/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

58 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Defence regarding the value for money review of the Reserve Defence Forces the consultations with stakeholders the steering committee of the review have had to date; the groups or associations that have made contact with or been contacted by; if any interim reports have been compiled to date; when he expects the stakeholders consultations to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38078/10]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

32 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date with the value for money review of the Reserve Defence Forces which began in February 2010; when he expects this review to be concluded; when he will receive the review report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38076/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

32 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date with the value for money review of the Reserve Defence Forces which began in February 2010; when he expects this review to be concluded; when he will receive the review report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38076/10]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

221 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding requests for deployment of Irish troops overseas for peacekeeping missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38397/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

221 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding requests for deployment of Irish troops overseas for peacekeeping missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38397/10]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

26 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces will undertake a mission in Liberia in 2011; if it is intended that members of the Reserve Defence Forces will serve with the Permanent Defence Force members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38093/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

26 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces will undertake a mission in Liberia in 2011; if it is intended that members of the Reserve Defence Forces will serve with the Permanent Defence Force members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38093/10]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

23 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if the initial informal inquiries made by him, his Department, the Government or other agencies at UN level and among like-minded nations is likely to result in an overseas mission for Defence Forces in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38075/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

23 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if the initial informal inquiries made by him, his Department, the Government or other agencies at UN level and among like-minded nations is likely to result in an overseas mission for Defence Forces in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38075/10]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

13 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of personnel by rank currently serving overseas; the number, if any, requests for further deployments in hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38064/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

13 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of personnel by rank currently serving overseas; the number, if any, requests for further deployments in hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38064/10]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

22 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of EU member states who still prescribe the anti-malaria drug Lariam for their troops who are serving in areas where they will be exposed to the danger of malaria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38086/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

22 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of EU member states who still prescribe the anti-malaria drug Lariam for their troops who are serving in areas where they will be exposed to the danger of malaria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38086/10]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

12 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence that, contrary to military authorities’ claims that alternative drugs were available for the treatment of malaria and that Lariam was not the only one, his views on whether the military authorities’ continue to issue Lariam because it is cheaper than other more effective anti-malaria drugs. [37996/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

12 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence that, contrary to military authorities’ claims that alternative drugs were available for the treatment of malaria and that Lariam was not the only one, his views on whether the military authorities’ continue to issue Lariam because it is cheaper than other more effective anti-malaria drugs. [37996/10]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

11 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which Naval Service and Air Corps facilities are available for coastal surveillance, with particular reference to the need to detect drug and or people trafficking; if adequate air or sea-going crafts are readily available for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38065/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

11 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which Naval Service and Air Corps facilities are available for coastal surveillance, with particular reference to the need to detect drug and or people trafficking; if adequate air or sea-going crafts are readily available for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38065/10]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

36 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to claims made on a television programme (details supplied) on 26 August regarding the Irish Red Cross; his views on whether these claims require independent investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38089/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

36 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to claims made on a television programme (details supplied) on 26 August regarding the Irish Red Cross; his views on whether these claims require independent investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38089/10]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

10 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the ongoing independent accountants review regarding a specific account in the Irish Red Cross; when it is anticipated that the review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38092/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

10 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the ongoing independent accountants review regarding a specific account in the Irish Red Cross; when it is anticipated that the review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38092/10]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

214 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Questions No. 202 of 27 May 2010 and No. 10 of the 8 July 2010, the details of the membership or employees' names, positions held, location, staffing grade and so on of each office, committee or group respectively (details supplied); when each committee, office or group was established; if it is still in operation; the terms of reference, functions and remit of same; the total cost to the State per annum, in any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37535/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

214 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Questions No. 202 of 27 May 2010 and No. 10 of the 8 July 2010, the details of the membership or employees' names, positions held, location, staffing grade and so on of each office, committee or group respectively (details supplied); when each committee, office or group was established; if it is still in operation; the terms of reference, functions and remit of same; the total cost to the State per annum, in any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37535/10]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

9 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Defence further to parliamentary Question No. 313 of 7 July 2010, when the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning was established; the number of times it has met to discuss emergency planning issues; the expert advice which has been received by the group to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38077/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

9 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Defence further to parliamentary Question No. 313 of 7 July 2010, when the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning was established; the number of times it has met to discuss emergency planning issues; the expert advice which has been received by the group to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38077/10]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

8 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the percentage of women at all levels in the Defence Forces; the way this percentage compares with that of other European Union defence forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38099/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

8 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the percentage of women at all levels in the Defence Forces; the way this percentage compares with that of other European Union defence forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38099/10]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

7 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received from the Defence Forces arising from road accidents involving the Defence Forces in each of the past five years; the number of cases settled in respect of each such year; the amount awarded in compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38100/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

7 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received from the Defence Forces arising from road accidents involving the Defence Forces in each of the past five years; the number of cases settled in respect of each such year; the amount awarded in compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38100/10]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

49 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence when it is intended to publish a new White Paper on the Defence Forces, in view of the fact that the previous White Paper ran from 2000 to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38111/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

49 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence when it is intended to publish a new White Paper on the Defence Forces, in view of the fact that the previous White Paper ran from 2000 to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38111/10]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the progress regarding decentralisation of his Department and military headquarters; the expected timetable for such decentralisation and details of same; the locations of all the various sections of his Department and military headquarters following decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38259/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

5 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the progress regarding decentralisation of his Department and military headquarters; the expected timetable for such decentralisation and details of same; the locations of all the various sections of his Department and military headquarters following decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38259/10]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of recommendations made by the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 respectively; the number of these which were rejected; the number of these on which he has yet to make a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38258/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

4 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of recommendations made by the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 respectively; the number of these which were rejected; the number of these on which he has yet to make a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38258/10]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the implementation of the employment control framework within the Defence Forces; the expected timetable for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38257/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

3 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the implementation of the employment control framework within the Defence Forces; the expected timetable for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38257/10]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel who have been diagnosed as suffering from Lariam toxicity in each of the past five years and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38260/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

2 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel who have been diagnosed as suffering from Lariam toxicity in each of the past five years and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38260/10]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence his plans for reform and restructuring of the Irish Red Cross; the timetable for implementing any such changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38256/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

1 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence his plans for reform and restructuring of the Irish Red Cross; the timetable for implementing any such changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38256/10]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

277 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons employed on temporary contract and cost to his Department and any agencies under his Department for same in tabular form for 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38128/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2010

277 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons employed on temporary contract and cost to his Department and any agencies under his Department for same in tabular form for 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38128/10]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

275 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff appointments recommended in the Defence Forces medical service review that have been made to date; the timeframe within which he expects full implementation of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38120/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2010

275 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff appointments recommended in the Defence Forces medical service review that have been made to date; the timeframe within which he expects full implementation of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38120/10]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

274 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the location of land and other properties in the ownership of his Department which are not in use; his plans to dispose of such properties or to make them available to other State agencies or local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38119/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2010

274 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the location of land and other properties in the ownership of his Department which are not in use; his plans to dispose of such properties or to make them available to other State agencies or local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38119/10]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

271 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the date on which the workplan and commemorative calendar of the national 1916 commemoration will be available and if the all-party 1916 commemorative committee will meet again. [38170/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2010

271 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the date on which the workplan and commemorative calendar of the national 1916 commemoration will be available and if the all-party 1916 commemorative committee will meet again. [38170/10]

Question· writtenPQ 510asked

557 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of the number of civil servants in each Government Department who are currently e-working; his plans to increase the number of civil servants availing of e-working; if he will provide details of the numbers of civil servants he would hope to have e-working by end 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38193/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2010

557 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of the number of civil servants in each Government Department who are currently e-working; his plans to increase the number of civil servants availing of e-working; if he will provide details of the numbers of civil servants he would hope to have e-working by end 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38193/10]

Question· writtenPQ 509asked

556 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to any problems with the present building occupied by the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces; his plans to provide more suitable accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37905/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2010

556 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to any problems with the present building occupied by the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces; his plans to provide more suitable accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37905/10]

Question· writtenPQ 508asked

555 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications for general service recruitment received in 2010; the number of applicants who were called to attend physical fitness tests; the number who subsequently presented for and undertook these tests and the subsequent number who passed these tests and were sent forward to the next stage of the competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37904/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2010

555 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications for general service recruitment received in 2010; the number of applicants who were called to attend physical fitness tests; the number who subsequently presented for and undertook these tests and the subsequent number who passed these tests and were sent forward to the next stage of the competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37904/10]

Question· writtenPQ 507asked

554 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if it is his policy that all persons seeking recruitment for general service must on the day of the physical fitness test, produce a stamped and signed letter from their general practitioner stating that they are fit to undergo fitness test; the regulations if any under which this letter must be provided; if he has taken into account the cost of obtaining this letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37903/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2010

554 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if it is his policy that all persons seeking recruitment for general service must on the day of the physical fitness test, produce a stamped and signed letter from their general practitioner stating that they are fit to undergo fitness test; the regulations if any under which this letter must be provided; if he has taken into account the cost of obtaining this letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37903/10]

Question· writtenPQ 506asked

551 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for Defence the investigations, if any, ordered by the Government into the operations of the Irish Red Cross and or the Government's interactions with the agency following revelations in the media covering the subject of alleged financial irregularities, including the way bank accounts were operated; and if not, if any such independent investigation will be instigated in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37743/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2010

551 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for Defence the investigations, if any, ordered by the Government into the operations of the Irish Red Cross and or the Government's interactions with the agency following revelations in the media covering the subject of alleged financial irregularities, including the way bank accounts were operated; and if not, if any such independent investigation will be instigated in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37743/10]

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