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Question· writtenPQ 305asked

321 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Defence the funding that has been made available for training civil servants in 2010 in his Department; the extent to which this sum has been further reduced since the initial allocation in the Estimates for his Department; the extent to which such sums have been spent to the end of June 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31674/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

321 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Defence the funding that has been made available for training civil servants in 2010 in his Department; the extent to which this sum has been further reduced since the initial allocation in the Estimates for his Department; the extent to which such sums have been spent to the end of June 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31674/10]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

320 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications from staff for transfer, relocation or exchange received in his Department and or other bodies or agencies under his aegis funded by his Department in each of the past three years to date in 2010; the number of approvals; the number of rejections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30768/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

320 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications from staff for transfer, relocation or exchange received in his Department and or other bodies or agencies under his aegis funded by his Department in each of the past three years to date in 2010; the number of approvals; the number of rejections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30768/10]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

317 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number and category of aircraft available to the Air Corps; the extent to which training, equipment and technology is comparable to that available to other such forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30759/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

317 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number and category of aircraft available to the Air Corps; the extent to which training, equipment and technology is comparable to that available to other such forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30759/10]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

315 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the projections arising from the closure and disposal of various military barracks throughout the country over the past 12 years has been realised; the total receipts for such sales; the costs if any associated therewith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30757/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

315 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the projections arising from the closure and disposal of various military barracks throughout the country over the past 12 years has been realised; the total receipts for such sales; the costs if any associated therewith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30757/10]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

314 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Naval Service by rank and gender; the degree to which this has fluctuated in each of the past three years to date in 2010; the future plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30756/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

314 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Naval Service by rank and gender; the degree to which this has fluctuated in each of the past three years to date in 2010; the future plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30756/10]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

313 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the chain and sequence of command and operational structures governing the National Emergency Plan; the way such plans are likely to be activated in the future; the sequence of events leading up to such activation; the person or persons with overall responsibility in such matters; the degree to which a communications and advice centre is provided for in such plans having particular regard to the situation likely to arise in the event of either a natural disaster or terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30755/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

313 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the chain and sequence of command and operational structures governing the National Emergency Plan; the way such plans are likely to be activated in the future; the sequence of events leading up to such activation; the person or persons with overall responsibility in such matters; the degree to which a communications and advice centre is provided for in such plans having particular regard to the situation likely to arise in the event of either a natural disaster or terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30755/10]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

312 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the various local authorities with a view to making provision for Army overholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30754/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

312 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the various local authorities with a view to making provision for Army overholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30754/10]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

311 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of officers by rank and gender throughout the Defence Forces; the extent to which such numbers have fluctuated in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30753/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

311 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of officers by rank and gender throughout the Defence Forces; the extent to which such numbers have fluctuated in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30753/10]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

310 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions approved or pending at all ranks in the Defence Forces; the numbers nominated but not yet approved; when approval is likely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30752/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

310 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions approved or pending at all ranks in the Defence Forces; the numbers nominated but not yet approved; when approval is likely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30752/10]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

309 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which specific training is provided to assist in a rapid response in the event of a natural disaster of terrorist attack; if he will provide the degree to which co-operation and co-ordination between Army, Naval Service and Air Corps and the appropriate Government Department with overall responsibility is likely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30751/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

309 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which specific training is provided to assist in a rapid response in the event of a natural disaster of terrorist attack; if he will provide the degree to which co-operation and co-ordination between Army, Naval Service and Air Corps and the appropriate Government Department with overall responsibility is likely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30751/10]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

316 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that adequate resources are available to the Air Corps and Naval Services to ensure adequate coastal surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30758/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

316 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that adequate resources are available to the Air Corps and Naval Services to ensure adequate coastal surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30758/10]

Question· writtenPQ 292asked

307 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to increase coastal, naval and air surveillance in view of the need to combat drug trafficking or other criminal activity which may become more lucrative in the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30749/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

307 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to increase coastal, naval and air surveillance in view of the need to combat drug trafficking or other criminal activity which may become more lucrative in the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30749/10]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

306 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the training of apprentices for the Defence Forces; the number of such apprentices trained on an annual basis in the past 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30748/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

306 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the training of apprentices for the Defence Forces; the number of such apprentices trained on an annual basis in the past 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30748/10]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

319 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all materials and equipment, including sea going vessels used by the Naval Service is upgraded, updated or replaced as necessary; the extent to which this has happened over the past three years and is likely to be provided for in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30761/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

319 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all materials and equipment, including sea going vessels used by the Naval Service is upgraded, updated or replaced as necessary; the extent to which this has happened over the past three years and is likely to be provided for in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30761/10]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

304 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the total spend of his Department on public advertisements in national and local print media, radio and television for 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30306/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

304 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the total spend of his Department on public advertisements in national and local print media, radio and television for 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30306/10]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

303 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the total cost of travel and subsistence to public servants in his Department arising from travel to meetings or events in Dublin and Brussels from offices that have been decentralised for 2010 to date, for 2009, and for 2008; if he will state to whom this money, if any, has been awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30291/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

303 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the total cost of travel and subsistence to public servants in his Department arising from travel to meetings or events in Dublin and Brussels from offices that have been decentralised for 2010 to date, for 2009, and for 2008; if he will state to whom this money, if any, has been awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30291/10]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

302 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the total spend by his Department on carbon offsets for official travel undertaken by him and his Minister of State for 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; to whom this money, if any, has been awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30276/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

302 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the total spend by his Department on carbon offsets for official travel undertaken by him and his Minister of State for 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; to whom this money, if any, has been awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30276/10]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

79 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he will give a breakdown by ranks of all those who have retired from the Defence Forces during 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30158/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

79 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he will give a breakdown by ranks of all those who have retired from the Defence Forces during 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30158/10]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

77 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the return of the vehicles and equipment used by the army in the Chad mission; the cost involved; and if same will be reimbursed. [30034/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

77 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the return of the vehicles and equipment used by the army in the Chad mission; the cost involved; and if same will be reimbursed. [30034/10]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

71 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence, in view of the severe winter weather conditions in 2009-2010, his plans to review the resources and equipment available to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29792/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

71 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence, in view of the severe winter weather conditions in 2009-2010, his plans to review the resources and equipment available to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29792/10]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

69 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the impact of the pension levy and pay cuts on the pay of members of the Defence Forces as against deduction made from the non public sector works pay (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30145/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

69 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the impact of the pension levy and pay cuts on the pay of members of the Defence Forces as against deduction made from the non public sector works pay (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30145/10]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

66 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the list of corporate memberships provided for in the Miscellaneous category of Subhead A3 of the Defence and Army Pensions Estimates recently published by him; the justification for such expenditure in the context of the fiscal problems facing the State; whether he has ordered a review into the existence of such corporate memberships to ensure value for money for the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29939/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

66 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the list of corporate memberships provided for in the Miscellaneous category of Subhead A3 of the Defence and Army Pensions Estimates recently published by him; the justification for such expenditure in the context of the fiscal problems facing the State; whether he has ordered a review into the existence of such corporate memberships to ensure value for money for the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29939/10]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

64 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a national breakdown of the effective strength of the Defence Forces Reserve per unit and per rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30195/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

64 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a national breakdown of the effective strength of the Defence Forces Reserve per unit and per rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30195/10]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

74 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the inquiry into the allegations that Irish Army officers were involved in purchasing arms on the black market in South Africa for a group operating in the Seychelles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30142/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

74 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the inquiry into the allegations that Irish Army officers were involved in purchasing arms on the black market in South Africa for a group operating in the Seychelles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30142/10]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

73 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence his views on newspaper reports (details supplied) alleging that Irish Army officers engaged in arms sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29895/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

73 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence his views on newspaper reports (details supplied) alleging that Irish Army officers engaged in arms sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29895/10]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

60 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on allegations regarding the involvement of Irish Army officers in arms sales in the Seychelles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29790/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

60 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on allegations regarding the involvement of Irish Army officers in arms sales in the Seychelles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29790/10]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

57 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence his views on the fact that lower ranks in the Defence Forces are having to supplement their income by applying for family income supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30143/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

57 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence his views on the fact that lower ranks in the Defence Forces are having to supplement their income by applying for family income supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30143/10]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

55 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Defence the total expenditure to date on the planning and implementation of decentralisation of his Department; the total additional cost to be incurred in the 2010 fiscal year due to this decentralisation project; the total expenditure to date in the 2010 fiscal year on decentralisation in the Defence sector; the number of civil servants scheduled to move in this fiscal year as part of the decentralisation project; the average cost per staff member being decentralised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29954/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

55 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Defence the total expenditure to date on the planning and implementation of decentralisation of his Department; the total additional cost to be incurred in the 2010 fiscal year due to this decentralisation project; the total expenditure to date in the 2010 fiscal year on decentralisation in the Defence sector; the number of civil servants scheduled to move in this fiscal year as part of the decentralisation project; the average cost per staff member being decentralised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29954/10]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

67 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the value for money review of the Defence Forces Reserve and the value for money review of general service recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30154/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

67 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the value for money review of the Defence Forces Reserve and the value for money review of general service recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30154/10]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

54 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the progress to date with the value for money review of the Defence Forces Reserve; when he expects this review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30196/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

54 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the progress to date with the value for money review of the Defence Forces Reserve; when he expects this review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30196/10]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

52 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence when the all-party consultative group on the centenary of the 1916 Rising last met; when he expects the next meeting to be held; the progress made by the group to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30167/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

52 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence when the all-party consultative group on the centenary of the 1916 Rising last met; when he expects the next meeting to be held; the progress made by the group to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30167/10]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

50 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that his Department will move to its new offices in Newbridge, County Kildare; if its current offices in Parkgate, Dublin, will be vacated, the location at which it is intended to accommodate those sections of Defence Forces headquarters that are not relocating to Newbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29917/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

50 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that his Department will move to its new offices in Newbridge, County Kildare; if its current offices in Parkgate, Dublin, will be vacated, the location at which it is intended to accommodate those sections of Defence Forces headquarters that are not relocating to Newbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29917/10]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

48 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he will allow an organisation (details supplied) limited access to army rifle ranges for training purposes when the ranges are not otherwise in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30146/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

48 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if he will allow an organisation (details supplied) limited access to army rifle ranges for training purposes when the ranges are not otherwise in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30146/10]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

47 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces in overall terms, by Naval Service, Air Corps and Army, and by gender, as of June 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29969/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

47 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces in overall terms, by Naval Service, Air Corps and Army, and by gender, as of June 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29969/10]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

78 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the optimum strength for the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; his plans for future recruitment in each discipline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30172/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

78 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the optimum strength for the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; his plans for future recruitment in each discipline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30172/10]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

45 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed about the continued use by the Defence Forces of the anti-malaria drug Lariam despite the decision of the US armed forces to cease prescribing the drug as a result of increasing concerns about its health effects; if he is satisfied that this drug is safe; if there are any plans to review the practice of prescribing it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30166/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

45 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed about the continued use by the Defence Forces of the anti-malaria drug Lariam despite the decision of the US armed forces to cease prescribing the drug as a result of increasing concerns about its health effects; if he is satisfied that this drug is safe; if there are any plans to review the practice of prescribing it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30166/10]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

44 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the justification for the increase from €36,000 to €100,000 in printing, binding and stationery services provided for in subhead 5 of the Estimates for defence and Army pensions recently published; if this increase is intended to reflect once-off costs or recurring costs in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29947/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

44 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the justification for the increase from €36,000 to €100,000 in printing, binding and stationery services provided for in subhead 5 of the Estimates for defence and Army pensions recently published; if this increase is intended to reflect once-off costs or recurring costs in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29947/10]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

43 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence his plans to cancel the contract awarded to a company (details supplied) in view of the atrocity committed by the Israeli Government on 31 May 2010 in which more than ten civilians lost their lives. [29791/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

43 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence his plans to cancel the contract awarded to a company (details supplied) in view of the atrocity committed by the Israeli Government on 31 May 2010 in which more than ten civilians lost their lives. [29791/10]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

42 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Defence the changes in the travel and subsistence costs (details supplied) that necessitate the 15% increase provided for in the A2 subhead of the 2010 Estimates for defence and Army pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29961/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

42 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Defence the changes in the travel and subsistence costs (details supplied) that necessitate the 15% increase provided for in the A2 subhead of the 2010 Estimates for defence and Army pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29961/10]

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