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Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when she plans to introduce laws targeting sex buyers to end exploitation, abuse and trafficking in view of a report issued from the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, which recommended such laws after studying numerous submissions and months of hearings. [36430/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2014

146. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when she plans to introduce laws targeting sex buyers to end exploitation, abuse and trafficking in view of a report issued from the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, which recommended such laws after studying numerous submissions and months of hearings. [36430/14]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding laws targeting sex buyers to end exploitation, abuse and trafficking (details supplied); when this Bill will be taken as it is now over a year since the Justice Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality issued its report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36364/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2014

127. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding laws targeting sex buyers to end exploitation, abuse and trafficking (details supplied); when this Bill will be taken as it is now over a year since the Justice Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality issued its report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36364/14]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the forthcoming Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill will make provision for the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality recommendations on prostitution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36353/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2014

126. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the forthcoming Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill will make provision for the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality recommendations on prostitution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36353/14]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence his plans to engage in further recruitment to the cadets corps of the Permanent Defence Force in addition to the 20 who have already been recruited; if some of those who have been selected as being suitable and are on a waiting list will be facilitated in the near future; the likely timescale for further recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36246/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2014

110. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence his plans to engage in further recruitment to the cadets corps of the Permanent Defence Force in addition to the 20 who have already been recruited; if some of those who have been selected as being suitable and are on a waiting list will be facilitated in the near future; the likely timescale for further recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36246/14]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence if he has received proposals regarding the future use of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath; the Government's plans for the future use of this facility. [36179/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2014

109. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence if he has received proposals regarding the future use of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath; the Government's plans for the future use of this facility. [36179/14]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of his Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past two years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO if such exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35944/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

277. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of his Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past two years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO if such exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35944/14]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence to set out the total cost to the Department and those agencies under the aegis for the storage of records and archives that are ultimately intended to be forwarded to the National Archives in time; if he will provide this cost for 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35415/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

127. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence to set out the total cost to the Department and those agencies under the aegis for the storage of records and archives that are ultimately intended to be forwarded to the National Archives in time; if he will provide this cost for 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35415/14]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence whether it is the practice of his Department to employ an archivist to examine records and archives once records are deemed appropriate for archiving to determine the quality of the records, the importance, and the estimated care and attention needed to preserve the records; if not, if he will consider this option in order to best capture the most valuable records before they potentially deteriorate in storage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35392/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

126. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence whether it is the practice of his Department to employ an archivist to examine records and archives once records are deemed appropriate for archiving to determine the quality of the records, the importance, and the estimated care and attention needed to preserve the records; if not, if he will consider this option in order to best capture the most valuable records before they potentially deteriorate in storage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35392/14]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence to outline the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the resources and facilities available to the Army, Navy and Air Corps with particular reference to modern technology and equipment as required for air and sea surveillance for rescue operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35067/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

125. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence to outline the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the resources and facilities available to the Army, Navy and Air Corps with particular reference to modern technology and equipment as required for air and sea surveillance for rescue operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35067/14]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence to outline the extent to which gender balance continues to be achieved at various ranks throughout the Defence Forces in the Army, Navy and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35066/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

124. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence to outline the extent to which gender balance continues to be achieved at various ranks throughout the Defence Forces in the Army, Navy and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35066/14]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence to set out the extent to which agreement has been reached with military personnel who were due to retire on foot of service in the current year but who are agreeable to remain on with the Defence Forces for a specific period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35064/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

122. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence to set out the extent to which agreement has been reached with military personnel who were due to retire on foot of service in the current year but who are agreeable to remain on with the Defence Forces for a specific period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35064/14]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which military training and equipment continues to be updated in line with international requirements with particular reference to members of the Defence Forces serving overseas on EU deployments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35063/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which military training and equipment continues to be updated in line with international requirements with particular reference to members of the Defence Forces serving overseas on EU deployments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35063/14]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which adequate back up remains available to all members of the Defence Forces serving abroad in various locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35062/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which adequate back up remains available to all members of the Defence Forces serving abroad in various locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35062/14]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Army overholders in military accommodation after retirement from the service; the extent to which dialogue continues with the local authorities with a view to meeting their housing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35061/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Army overholders in military accommodation after retirement from the service; the extent to which dialogue continues with the local authorities with a view to meeting their housing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35061/14]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the various military installations decommissioned over the past number of years have been disposed of or continue to be used for alternative purposes; if rent is payable on foot of any such use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35060/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

118. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the various military installations decommissioned over the past number of years have been disposed of or continue to be used for alternative purposes; if rent is payable on foot of any such use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35060/14]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains in contact with the UN authorities with a view to ensuring that adequate resources are available to members of the Defence Forces serving at various locations abroad with particular reference to their ability to meet ongoing threats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35059/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains in contact with the UN authorities with a view to ensuring that adequate resources are available to members of the Defence Forces serving at various locations abroad with particular reference to their ability to meet ongoing threats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35059/14]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he continues to be satisfied regarding the adequacy of numbers, equipment and support available to the Defence Forces serving on the Golan Heights and other central locations on peacekeeping missions with a view to ensuring that all such deployments are adequately equipped to meet most eventualities with particular reference to their own sustainability in such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35058/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he continues to be satisfied regarding the adequacy of numbers, equipment and support available to the Defence Forces serving on the Golan Heights and other central locations on peacekeeping missions with a view to ensuring that all such deployments are adequately equipped to meet most eventualities with particular reference to their own sustainability in such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35058/14]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is on the correct pension for the time he spent in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34897/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

115. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is on the correct pension for the time he spent in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34897/14]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Defence in view of recent hostilities in eastern Europe, if he has held talks with any NATO members on the developing situation in Ukraine; and his plans to increase Irish co-operation with NATO or to formalise it through an application for membership. [34543/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

114. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Defence in view of recent hostilities in eastern Europe, if he has held talks with any NATO members on the developing situation in Ukraine; and his plans to increase Irish co-operation with NATO or to formalise it through an application for membership. [34543/14]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that overseas Irish peacekeeping troops are deployed in such numbers as to ensure their safety and sustainability; his views that this applies in all such instances at present such as in the Golan Heights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34567/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that overseas Irish peacekeeping troops are deployed in such numbers as to ensure their safety and sustainability; his views that this applies in all such instances at present such as in the Golan Heights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34567/14]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Permanent Defence Forces across the three main services; if there are plans to recruit new members; if so, the number of personnel to be recruited and when it is envisaged that recruitment will commence. [34553/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

30. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Permanent Defence Forces across the three main services; if there are plans to recruit new members; if so, the number of personnel to be recruited and when it is envisaged that recruitment will commence. [34553/14]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence the number of Permanent Defence Forces personnel currently serving on overseas missions; the type and location of each mission, including the lead organisation; if authorisation for participation is kept under review in view of the changing security context at various locations; if he will provide the procedures that would be followed for the withdrawal of personnel if the risks involved exceeded acceptable levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34554/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

28. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence the number of Permanent Defence Forces personnel currently serving on overseas missions; the type and location of each mission, including the lead organisation; if authorisation for participation is kept under review in view of the changing security context at various locations; if he will provide the procedures that would be followed for the withdrawal of personnel if the risks involved exceeded acceptable levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34554/14]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Irish contingent of peacekeepers on the Syrian Golan Heights in view of the changed and deteriorating situation and multiplicity of armed groups in the area of operations, and also in view of the fact that this UNDOF mission has been in place for over 40 years without having facilitated the resolution of the Syrian-Israeli conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34547/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

27. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Irish contingent of peacekeepers on the Syrian Golan Heights in view of the changed and deteriorating situation and multiplicity of armed groups in the area of operations, and also in view of the fact that this UNDOF mission has been in place for over 40 years without having facilitated the resolution of the Syrian-Israeli conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34547/14]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Defence in view of recent hostilities in eastern Europe, his plans to review the resources allocated to the Defence Forces for peacekeeping operations, either in relation to equipment or the recruitment of additional personnel into the forces for possible future peacekeeping operations along Europe’s border with Russia. [34544/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

26. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Defence in view of recent hostilities in eastern Europe, his plans to review the resources allocated to the Defence Forces for peacekeeping operations, either in relation to equipment or the recruitment of additional personnel into the forces for possible future peacekeeping operations along Europe’s border with Russia. [34544/14]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding his visit to the fringe meetings at the NATO summit in Wales under the auspices of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council and the Partnership for Peace; if Irish neutrality would not be better served by Ireland's non-attendance at these events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34550/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

24. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding his visit to the fringe meetings at the NATO summit in Wales under the auspices of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council and the Partnership for Peace; if Irish neutrality would not be better served by Ireland's non-attendance at these events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34550/14]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish Defence Forces personnel currently on missions overseas; the number of such missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34577/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

22. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish Defence Forces personnel currently on missions overseas; the number of such missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34577/14]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which resolution has been found to issues relating to those required to retire from the Defence Forces on foot of specified years of service but who are willing to remain on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34568/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

20. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which resolution has been found to issues relating to those required to retire from the Defence Forces on foot of specified years of service but who are willing to remain on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34568/14]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether Irish peacekeeping troops would be more effectively deployed to locations other than the Golan Heights, in view that the 40 years of the UNDOF mission has failed to facilitate the resolution of the conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34548/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

19. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether Irish peacekeeping troops would be more effectively deployed to locations other than the Golan Heights, in view that the 40 years of the UNDOF mission has failed to facilitate the resolution of the conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34548/14]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence his assessment of the social and economic impact of the decision to disband the Fourth Western Brigade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34570/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

18. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence his assessment of the social and economic impact of the decision to disband the Fourth Western Brigade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34570/14]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence in relation to previous parliamentary question responses, if he will specify the international best practice that he was referring to in relation to prescribing Lariam to the Irish Defence Forces, in view that Ireland is the only country which prescribes Lariam as the only drug of choice. [34549/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

17. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence in relation to previous parliamentary question responses, if he will specify the international best practice that he was referring to in relation to prescribing Lariam to the Irish Defence Forces, in view that Ireland is the only country which prescribes Lariam as the only drug of choice. [34549/14]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Defence in view of recent hostilities in eastern Europe, his plans to review the State’s defence doctrine and resources, in particular the triple-lock policy which may impede future peacekeeping or other deployment needs in eastern Europe. [34545/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

16. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Defence in view of recent hostilities in eastern Europe, his plans to review the State’s defence doctrine and resources, in particular the triple-lock policy which may impede future peacekeeping or other deployment needs in eastern Europe. [34545/14]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence his plans to instruct the Irish Defence Forces to detain and intern any US soldier transiting through Shannon Airport in compliance with Article 11 of the Hague Convention (V) on neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34546/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

15. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence his plans to instruct the Irish Defence Forces to detain and intern any US soldier transiting through Shannon Airport in compliance with Article 11 of the Hague Convention (V) on neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34546/14]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the amount spent to date in 2014 on weaponry; the amount that was purchased from Israel; the projected purchase of weaponry from Israel for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34573/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

13. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the amount spent to date in 2014 on weaponry; the amount that was purchased from Israel; the projected purchase of weaponry from Israel for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34573/14]

Question· writtenPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Defence if he will amend rules so that privates and corporals in the Defence Forces could be permitted to serve to age 50 and that sergeants could be permitted to serve to age 60; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34558/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

11. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Defence if he will amend rules so that privates and corporals in the Defence Forces could be permitted to serve to age 50 and that sergeants could be permitted to serve to age 60; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34558/14]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence in view of the changing nature of the military situation in the Golan Heights and the recent intensification of violence in the region, his plans to seek a review of the UNDOF mandate under which Irish soldiers are serving in the area; if he or senior Irish military personnel have had discussions with the head of mission and force commander in relation to the changing nature of the conflict in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34571/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014

9. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence in view of the changing nature of the military situation in the Golan Heights and the recent intensification of violence in the region, his plans to seek a review of the UNDOF mandate under which Irish soldiers are serving in the area; if he or senior Irish military personnel have had discussions with the head of mission and force commander in relation to the changing nature of the conflict in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34571/14]

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