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Question· writtenPQ 39asked

75 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received from members of the Defence Forces arising from injuries that they received in accidents, other than road accidents; the number of cases settled in respect of each such year; the total amount awarded in compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35889/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

75 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received from members of the Defence Forces arising from injuries that they received in accidents, other than road accidents; the number of cases settled in respect of each such year; the total amount awarded in compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35889/08]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

30 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received from members of the Defence Forces arising from road accidents involving Defence Forces vehicles in each of the past five years; the number of cases settled in respect of each such year; the total amount awarded in compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35888/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

30 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received from members of the Defence Forces arising from road accidents involving Defence Forces vehicles in each of the past five years; the number of cases settled in respect of each such year; the total amount awarded in compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35888/08]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

54 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence if the new economic circumstances will prevent him entering the contract for the purchase of 27 light tactical armoured vehicles as planned; if a final purchase price has been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

54 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence if the new economic circumstances will prevent him entering the contract for the purchase of 27 light tactical armoured vehicles as planned; if a final purchase price has been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/08]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

28 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to proceed with the acquisition of new light tactical armoured vehicles for the Defence Forces; when these vehicles are expected to be acquired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35890/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

28 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to proceed with the acquisition of new light tactical armoured vehicles for the Defence Forces; when these vehicles are expected to be acquired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35890/08]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

26 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the report of the consultancy on the sustainable provision of the relevant medical expertise and services to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35892/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

26 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the report of the consultancy on the sustainable provision of the relevant medical expertise and services to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35892/08]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

50 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if the two Ukrainian crewed helicopters hired to support Irish troops serving with EURFOR in Chad are still available; if these helicopters are certified to carry passengers; the cost to date of hiring these aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35882/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

50 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if the two Ukrainian crewed helicopters hired to support Irish troops serving with EURFOR in Chad are still available; if these helicopters are certified to carry passengers; the cost to date of hiring these aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35882/08]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

25 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence the certification difficulties regarding the helicopters used by Irish troops in Chad; the implications for Irish troops and the mission; the steps being taken to resolve this issue; the measures he has taken to ascertain the way that this difficulty arose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34751/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

25 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence the certification difficulties regarding the helicopters used by Irish troops in Chad; the implications for Irish troops and the mission; the steps being taken to resolve this issue; the measures he has taken to ascertain the way that this difficulty arose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34751/08]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

24 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel on the payroll of his Department in 1997, 2002, and 2007; the number in each year who were members of the Defence Forces, civilian employees and civil service staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34984/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

24 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel on the payroll of his Department in 1997, 2002, and 2007; the number in each year who were members of the Defence Forces, civilian employees and civil service staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34984/08]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

22 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he will proceed with the Naval vessel replacement strategy to cover the period up to 2012 to ensure that the operational capability of the Naval Service is commensurate with the roles assigned to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36266/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

22 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he will proceed with the Naval vessel replacement strategy to cover the period up to 2012 to ensure that the operational capability of the Naval Service is commensurate with the roles assigned to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36266/08]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

20 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the safeguards the Defence Forces have in place to ensure that replica weapons are not substituted for real weapons held by the Defence Forces; if the Defence Forces conduct regular audits of their arsenals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35006/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

20 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the safeguards the Defence Forces have in place to ensure that replica weapons are not substituted for real weapons held by the Defence Forces; if the Defence Forces conduct regular audits of their arsenals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35006/08]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

19 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Defence if he has provided the improved accommodation and additional human resources promised in Dáil Éireann on 2 July 2008 to help the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces deal with their increased work load; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36031/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

19 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Defence if he has provided the improved accommodation and additional human resources promised in Dáil Éireann on 2 July 2008 to help the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces deal with their increased work load; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36031/08]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

46 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Defence the investigations that have been held into the sinking of the Asgard II off the French coast in September 2008 ; the results available from any preliminary investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35872/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

46 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Defence the investigations that have been held into the sinking of the Asgard II off the French coast in September 2008 ; the results available from any preliminary investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35872/08]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

23 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence if a survey has been carried out on the Asgard II which sank on 11 September 2008; if it is considered beyond repair; his views on replacing it with the Jeanie Johnston as the national sail training vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36264/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

23 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence if a survey has been carried out on the Asgard II which sank on 11 September 2008; if it is considered beyond repair; his views on replacing it with the Jeanie Johnston as the national sail training vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36264/08]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

18 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the marine accident investigation report into the sinking of the Asgard II; when he expects to be able to make a decision on replacing or restoring the Asgard II; the arrangements that will be in place pending the restoration or replacement of the vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34750/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

18 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the marine accident investigation report into the sinking of the Asgard II; when he expects to be able to make a decision on replacing or restoring the Asgard II; the arrangements that will be in place pending the restoration or replacement of the vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34750/08]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

42 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the married quarters at Cathal Brugha barracks, Dublin; if he will report on the meeting held with the residents on 23 September 2008; the options available to the existing residents; his plans to achieve a solution favourable to all concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34616/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

42 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the married quarters at Cathal Brugha barracks, Dublin; if he will report on the meeting held with the residents on 23 September 2008; the options available to the existing residents; his plans to achieve a solution favourable to all concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34616/08]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

17 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Defence if he will honour the commitment he made to the 12 families who have been living in Cathal Brugha barracks married quarters for more than 30 years in view of the recent notice to vacate the houses issued by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35951/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

17 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Defence if he will honour the commitment he made to the 12 families who have been living in Cathal Brugha barracks married quarters for more than 30 years in view of the recent notice to vacate the houses issued by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35951/08]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

16 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the numbers in the Army Reserve Defence Force will reach 12,000 as stated in the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36016/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

16 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the numbers in the Army Reserve Defence Force will reach 12,000 as stated in the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36016/08]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

15 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence his views on the concerns expressed by the Comptroller and Auditor General regarding the continued payment of Border duty allowance to members of the Defence Forces despite the changed circumstances in regard to the security situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35885/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

15 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence his views on the concerns expressed by the Comptroller and Auditor General regarding the continued payment of Border duty allowance to members of the Defence Forces despite the changed circumstances in regard to the security situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35885/08]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

178 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the deployment overseas of Defence Forces personnel; the degree to which Army, Naval Service and Air Corps personnel are currently on such missions; the extent of such proposals in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36429/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

178 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the deployment overseas of Defence Forces personnel; the degree to which Army, Naval Service and Air Corps personnel are currently on such missions; the extent of such proposals in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36429/08]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

44 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence the number of Army personnel based overseas; the locations of same; the number of personnel in each of those locations; if he is satisfied that all such activity can be justified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35128/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

44 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence the number of Army personnel based overseas; the locations of same; the number of personnel in each of those locations; if he is satisfied that all such activity can be justified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35128/08]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

14 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which further overseas deployments under the EU or UN flag are contemplated for members of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35014/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

14 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which further overseas deployments under the EU or UN flag are contemplated for members of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35014/08]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

31 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to effect a reduction in staffing levels in his private or constituency offices or those of the Minister of State in his Department arising from the requirement intended to achieve the reduction of 3% in payroll costs for his Department. [35874/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

31 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to effect a reduction in staffing levels in his private or constituency offices or those of the Minister of State in his Department arising from the requirement intended to achieve the reduction of 3% in payroll costs for his Department. [35874/08]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

13 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the way he will achieve the reduction of 3% in payroll costs for his Department as announced in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35873/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

13 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the way he will achieve the reduction of 3% in payroll costs for his Department as announced in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35873/08]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

11 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence when he will publish the consultants’ report which his Department commissioned on toxic waste concerns at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36425/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

11 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence when he will publish the consultants’ report which his Department commissioned on toxic waste concerns at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36425/08]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

10 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the report he has received on the sinking of the Asgard II off the French coast; his future plans in regard to the provision of a sail training vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35947/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

10 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the report he has received on the sinking of the Asgard II off the French coast; his future plans in regard to the provision of a sail training vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35947/08]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

9 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the air transport support that is available to the Irish mission on the ground in Chad; if the mission has been assigned new security duties outside their area of operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36424/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

9 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the air transport support that is available to the Irish mission on the ground in Chad; if the mission has been assigned new security duties outside their area of operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36424/08]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

8 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the progress made during 2008 in regard to bringing the Defence Forces medical corps up to full strength; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35946/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

8 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the progress made during 2008 in regard to bringing the Defence Forces medical corps up to full strength; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35946/08]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

471 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has views on the possibility of Ireland switching from the Nordic battle group to the German led battle group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36262/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2008

471 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has views on the possibility of Ireland switching from the Nordic battle group to the German led battle group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36262/08]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

470 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff within agencies within the remit of his Department who have availed of early retirement schemes in each of the past three years; the breakdown of such by the grade and age of the staff who availed of the schemes; the breakdown of the reasons for granting early retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35840/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2008

470 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff within agencies within the remit of his Department who have availed of early retirement schemes in each of the past three years; the breakdown of such by the grade and age of the staff who availed of the schemes; the breakdown of the reasons for granting early retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35840/08]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

469 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff within his Department who have availed of early retirement schemes in each of the past three years; the breakdown of such by the grade and age of the staff who availed of the schemes; the breakdown of the reason for granting early retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35825/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2008

469 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff within his Department who have availed of early retirement schemes in each of the past three years; the breakdown of such by the grade and age of the staff who availed of the schemes; the breakdown of the reason for granting early retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35825/08]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

468 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the average level of staff absenteeism within each of the agencies within his Department’s remit for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35810/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2008

468 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the average level of staff absenteeism within each of the agencies within his Department’s remit for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35810/08]

Question· writtenPQ 371asked

465 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the measures or policies that have been implemented to prevent loss of private data from laptops, blackberries and other hand-held devices in his Department; if he has satisfied himself that all personal information held within his Department is secure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35667/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2008

465 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the measures or policies that have been implemented to prevent loss of private data from laptops, blackberries and other hand-held devices in his Department; if he has satisfied himself that all personal information held within his Department is secure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35667/08]

Question· writtenPQ 370asked

464 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the amount that was spent in each of the past five years on staff who replaced those who took early retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35652/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2008

464 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the amount that was spent in each of the past five years on staff who replaced those who took early retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35652/08]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

463 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the amount that was granted in pensions in each of the past five years to individuals who retired early from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35637/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2008

463 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the amount that was granted in pensions in each of the past five years to individuals who retired early from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35637/08]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

462 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain the presence of certain flights (details supplied) over the west Dublin area; if these flights have originated or landed at Baldonnell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35602/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2008

462 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain the presence of certain flights (details supplied) over the west Dublin area; if these flights have originated or landed at Baldonnell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35602/08]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

461 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the progress made by his Department on implementing the decentralisation scheme, including the number of staff who have moved under the scheme and the property bought or rented outside Dublin under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35566/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2008

461 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the progress made by his Department on implementing the decentralisation scheme, including the number of staff who have moved under the scheme and the property bought or rented outside Dublin under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35566/08]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

460 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the annual costs incurred by his Department in the implementation of the decentralisation scheme for each of the past four years, broken down between property and non-property costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35551/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2008

460 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the annual costs incurred by his Department in the implementation of the decentralisation scheme for each of the past four years, broken down between property and non-property costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35551/08]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

456 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of reports that he has received from the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces to date; the action that he has taken on foot of these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35471/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2008

456 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of reports that he has received from the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces to date; the action that he has taken on foot of these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35471/08]

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