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301 records in IE in 2011
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2011
420 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence his plans for Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25757/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2011
419 Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider changing the upper age limit for recruitment to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25648/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2011
93 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade noting the recent statement by the Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan that the Turkish defence forces will protect Turkish citizens attempting to bring humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people in Gaza, if he will ensure that Irish citizens attempting to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza will be protected against hostile forces. [25254/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2011
84 Deputy Derek Keating asked the Taoiseach his plans to commemorate the centenary of 1916 and will he consider appointing an independent commission to consider a new national anthem and review national emblems such as those worn by the gardaí, the Defence Forces, the Fire Service, the Civil Defence and our offices of State. [26412/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011
220 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the names and salaries of every special adviser appointed by every Cabinet member and Minister of State since the new Government came to office on 9 March 2011; and if he will give the same details for any other advisers appointed. [26116/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011
219 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons currently in the Air Corps and Naval Service by rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25367/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011
202 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Criminal Law Defence and Dwelling Bill 2010, which was published in July 2010, will be enacted by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25397/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
120 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that sufficient provision is being made in terms of skills, equipment and aircraft and sea going vessels to provide the highest level of coastal surveillance and air-sea rescue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25269/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
119 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps is fully modernised in terms of aircraft, equipment and skilled personnel with particular reference to requirements arising from overseas deployment or emergencies such as air rescue or surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25268/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
118 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all equipment including sea going vessels available to the naval service is fully modernised and up to date in line with requirements to meet any emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25267/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
117 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the UN has fully reimbursed the State in respect of overseas troop deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25266/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
115 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions by rank throughout the Defence Forces in each of the past five years and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25264/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
116 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces continue to be equipped with the most modern technology in terms of communications, body armour or other equipment with particular reference to the needs of those serving overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25265/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
114 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which upgrading of equipment has been identified or is required in the Army, Navy and Air Corps; the extent to which it is expected to meet such requirements in the short, medium and long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25263/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
113 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of promotions pending or position waiting to be filled at all levels in the Defence Forces; when it is expected that all such positions will be filled and appointments concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25262/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
112 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Army, Navy and Air Corps; the extent to which these numbers have altered in each of the past five years and to date in 2011 and for whatever purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25261/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
111 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which ongoing upskilling and training in line with requirements or anticipated requirements continues in respect of the Army, Navy and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25260/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
110 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the age profile of the Defence Forces at all ranks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25259/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
109 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which military installations decommissioned in previous years have been disposed of and benefits realised for the Exchequer; the extent to which any such buildings are retained and for what purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25258/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
108 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Malcolm Miller ship (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25154/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
107 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons currently in the Air Corps and Naval Service by rank. [25143/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
13 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the level of support available to the Defence Forces to deal with severe weather emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24999/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
12 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with EU-UN colleagues in the matter of ongoing or further deployment of the Defence Forces overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25044/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
11 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he accepts the need to maintain the strength, standard of equipment and readiness of the Defence Forces at all times notwithstanding financial curtailments arising from the EU-IMF bailout and having particular regard to the reliance on the Defence Forces in cases of emergency, natural disasters or terrorist activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25043/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
10 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 5 April 2011, when he expects the value for money review of the Reserve Defence Forces to be completed; if the steering committee has agreed on a timeframe for completion of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25087/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
9 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update in the EUTM Somalia, the EU mission to contribute to the training of Somali security forces and the involvement of Defence Forces or any other personnel from this State; the aims of this project; the level of oversight and if this has changed due to the present famine conditions in the horn of Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25089/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
8 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence his plans for general service recruitment to the Defence Forces for the remainder of 2011 and in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
7 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the date on which the last meeting of the task force on emergency planning was held; the agenda for that meeting; when same is planned to hold a further meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25000/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
6 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding requests for deployment of the Defence Forces, including expert personnel, overseas; his plans in relation to future Defence Forces overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25088/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
5 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence the progress made on the current mission in the Lebanon since the arrival of troops there; the number of Irish troops currently on location there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25055/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
4 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his plans to visit Irish troops serving in Lebanon; and if he will use the opportunity to visit Gaza and extend Irish solidarity to the oppressed Palestinian people. [25255/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
3 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the number of fisheries related arrests and seizures carried out by the Irish Navy during 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; if he will provide the figures by home country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25204/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
2 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence the numbers of personnel who have been medically discharged from the Defence Forces each year for the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25202/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
1 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of each of the Defence Forces; if any reports have been prepared on potential retirement in each force between now and February 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25203/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
430 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money spent producing Government reports in both Irish and English on a yearly basis. [25557/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
429 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Defence the names of the State boards the membership of which is determined by his Department; and the date on which each of these memberships is due for renewal or appointment. [24955/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
428 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence when he expects to nominate a replacement nominee to the central council of the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24574/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
426 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether the Irish Red Cross has made a more comprehensive reform of its corporate governance arrangements following his letter to the chairman of the IRC of 16 May 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24572/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
425 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he has met the chairman of the Irish Red Cross; the outcome of such discussions; the substance and nature of correspondence between himself and the chairman of the IRC regarding corporate governance issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24571/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
427 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence his views on the fact that the vice-chairman of the Irish Red Cross is now serving for the 21st year in that position, as well as on the organisation’s central council and executive committee, in breach of accepted good corporate governance principles and practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24573/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
424 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider encouraging the Irish Red Cross to adequately address the issue of current long-serving members still serving on the council and executive committee of the IRC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24570/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011
1028 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the action he proposes to take arising from the case of Patient A who had a breast cancer diagnosis delayed by 18 months, was one of the women in the cancer misdiagnosis scandal to whom former Minister, Mary Harney, apologised, lodged her compensation claim in 2008 and is still waiting for compensation, the State Claims Agency having only lodged its defence in April 2011; if he will examine alternative, more speedy and less costly ways to award compensation in such cases; and if he will examine the adversarial approach of the State Claims Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24185/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011
732 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Defence the potential savings to the Exchequer by reducing professional fees paid by the State by 25%. [24280/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011
731 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of retired Defence Force personnel who are in receipt of an Army service pension who are not in receipt of the military service allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23782/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011
730 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence his plans to lift the embargo on the recruitment of army officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23749/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011
729 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 306 of 10 May 2011, if he will revisit this matter in view of the fact that the information and ophthalmic prescription form had been submitted by the member at that time and, therefore, a decision could have been made under general routine order 43/1955; if the prescription dated 10 May 2011 will be acted upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23738/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011
728 Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Defence Forces and in his Department for the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011. [23618/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011
727 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence if he will publish the details of his Department’s submission and all correspondence to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for consideration as part of the comprehensive spending review. [23469/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011
726 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Defence the budget available to his Department for IT expenditure in 2010 and 2011; the provisions within his Department for the purchasing of IT equipment; the efforts being undertaken to ensure value for money and cost reductions in this regard; if there are budgets and procedures in place for the purchasing of IT equipment for each State agency under his remit for 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23442/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011
725 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons employed in his private offices and constituency offices; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries in regard to each such office for 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011 in tabular format; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23370/11]