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Question· writtenPQ 206asked

208 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which members of the Defence Forces are expected to be trained in the use of modern equipment in preparation for PfP involvement in Europe or elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24263/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

208 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which members of the Defence Forces are expected to be trained in the use of modern equipment in preparation for PfP involvement in Europe or elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24263/06]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

207 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if members of the Army, Navy or Air Corps are scheduled to engage in training exercises with EU or NATO forces in preparation for participation in EU emergency or battlegroups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24262/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

207 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if members of the Army, Navy or Air Corps are scheduled to engage in training exercises with EU or NATO forces in preparation for participation in EU emergency or battlegroups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24262/06]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

206 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if foreign armies can train here; if not, the reason for same; his plans to address this in view of Ireland’s commitment to participate in the EU battlegroups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24181/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

206 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if foreign armies can train here; if not, the reason for same; his plans to address this in view of Ireland’s commitment to participate in the EU battlegroups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24181/06]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

133 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to his statement in Dáil Éireann on 13 June, 2006, to the effect that the transfer of a prisoner in United States military custody through Shannon Airport would be lawful with the consent of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, the provisions of domestic law under which a Minister would have power to consent to the transit in military custody through Irish territory of a person being transferred from military detention by the armed forces of another State based in one country to military detention by the same armed forces based in their home State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24202/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

133 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to his statement in Dáil Éireann on 13 June, 2006, to the effect that the transfer of a prisoner in United States military custody through Shannon Airport would be lawful with the consent of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, the provisions of domestic law under which a Minister would have power to consent to the transit in military custody through Irish territory of a person being transferred from military detention by the armed forces of another State based in one country to military detention by the same armed forces based in their home State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24202/06]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

81 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if Irish troops are deployed on the border with Northern Ireland; if so, the number of troops deployed; if it is intended to discontinue the deployment of such troops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23730/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

81 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if Irish troops are deployed on the border with Northern Ireland; if so, the number of troops deployed; if it is intended to discontinue the deployment of such troops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23730/06]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

77 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent visit to Kosovo; the number of Irish troops serving there; the nature of the mission; his assessment of the situation there; his assessment of how long Irish troops will be deployed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23310/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

77 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent visit to Kosovo; the number of Irish troops serving there; the nature of the mission; his assessment of the situation there; his assessment of how long Irish troops will be deployed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23310/06]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

75 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence the pension increases secured from the Department of Finance for the surviving War of Independence veterans and their spouses; the annual cost arising from same; his views on extensions to this scheme, or if it is a one-off gesture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23791/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

75 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence the pension increases secured from the Department of Finance for the surviving War of Independence veterans and their spouses; the annual cost arising from same; his views on extensions to this scheme, or if it is a one-off gesture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23791/06]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

74 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Defence if he has received a final report into the circumstances which allowed the recruitment of a struck-off doctor to service Irish troops in Liberia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23765/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

74 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Defence if he has received a final report into the circumstances which allowed the recruitment of a struck-off doctor to service Irish troops in Liberia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23765/06]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

67 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the details of the regular promotion competitions he has recently established allowing non-commissioned officers to compete for officer positions; when this will commence; if it is being established on a once-off basis or if it is a permanent measure; the reason for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23793/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

67 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the details of the regular promotion competitions he has recently established allowing non-commissioned officers to compete for officer positions; when this will commence; if it is being established on a once-off basis or if it is a permanent measure; the reason for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23793/06]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

65 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the upcoming 150th anniversary of Argentinian independence, further naval deployments or other Defence Force deployments to that country are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23764/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

65 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the upcoming 150th anniversary of Argentinian independence, further naval deployments or other Defence Force deployments to that country are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23764/06]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

62 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the items of surplus equipment and other goods which have been disposed of in each of the past five years; the mechanism for disposal of different categories of army surplus; the income from the sale of army surplus in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23737/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

62 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the items of surplus equipment and other goods which have been disposed of in each of the past five years; the mechanism for disposal of different categories of army surplus; the income from the sale of army surplus in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23737/06]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

61 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the number of recommendations made by the interdepartmental committee advising his Department regarding the military archives at Cathal Brugha Barracks; the number of recommendations which have been acted upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23778/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

61 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the number of recommendations made by the interdepartmental committee advising his Department regarding the military archives at Cathal Brugha Barracks; the number of recommendations which have been acted upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23778/06]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

55 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the number of times the Air Corps has been requested to assist in search and rescue at Glendalough, County Wicklow since 1 January 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23987/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

55 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the number of times the Air Corps has been requested to assist in search and rescue at Glendalough, County Wicklow since 1 January 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23987/06]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

76 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence if he will bring forward legislation to allow for members of the Reserve Defence Force to serve on missions overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23780/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

76 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence if he will bring forward legislation to allow for members of the Reserve Defence Force to serve on missions overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23780/06]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

71 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to make provision for the deployment of members of the Reserve Defence Forces abroad; if so, in what capacity; if he intends to introduce legislation to facilitate such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23733/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

71 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to make provision for the deployment of members of the Reserve Defence Forces abroad; if so, in what capacity; if he intends to introduce legislation to facilitate such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23733/06]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

52 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications he has received from immigrants to join the officer corps of the Defence Forces since he changed the rules in 2005 to facilitate immigrants in the Defence Forces; the number of such applicants that proceeded to join the Defence Forces; the efforts he is making to encourage recruits from immigrant communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23788/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

52 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications he has received from immigrants to join the officer corps of the Defence Forces since he changed the rules in 2005 to facilitate immigrants in the Defence Forces; the number of such applicants that proceeded to join the Defence Forces; the efforts he is making to encourage recruits from immigrant communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23788/06]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

51 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Defence if there are plans to bring the various groupings dealing with national emergencies under one overarching management structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24143/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

51 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Defence if there are plans to bring the various groupings dealing with national emergencies under one overarching management structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24143/06]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

50 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the way in which his Department proposes to dispose of the old Marchetti airplanes and the Dauphin and Gazelle helicopters; the number of these aircraft which will be disposed of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23751/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

50 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the way in which his Department proposes to dispose of the old Marchetti airplanes and the Dauphin and Gazelle helicopters; the number of these aircraft which will be disposed of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23751/06]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

48 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to criticisms of the diet of soldiers in the Army from a prominent nutritionist from the Irish Nutrition Centre, following publication of the Army’s tender for supplies; his views on the need to transform dietary habits within the Defence Forces to ensure weight and fitness levels of members are appropriate for their work; the efforts he is making in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23789/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

48 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to criticisms of the diet of soldiers in the Army from a prominent nutritionist from the Irish Nutrition Centre, following publication of the Army’s tender for supplies; his views on the need to transform dietary habits within the Defence Forces to ensure weight and fitness levels of members are appropriate for their work; the efforts he is making in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23789/06]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

46 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements in place for the disposal of old Defence Force vans and trucks; if his Department has procedures for making such redundant vehicles available to charitable or community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23959/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

46 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements in place for the disposal of old Defence Force vans and trucks; if his Department has procedures for making such redundant vehicles available to charitable or community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23959/06]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

45 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key findings of his Department’s market research into the extent to which the public knew about emergency planning; the lessons his Department draw from its findings; the plans he has to address the issue of public awareness of emergency planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23752/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

45 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key findings of his Department’s market research into the extent to which the public knew about emergency planning; the lessons his Department draw from its findings; the plans he has to address the issue of public awareness of emergency planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23752/06]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

80 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence if there is a legal distinction between UN established and UN authorised military operations in terms of the Defence Acts 1960 and 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24146/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

80 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence if there is a legal distinction between UN established and UN authorised military operations in terms of the Defence Acts 1960 and 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24146/06]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

73 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the changes he is making to the Defence Acts to authorise Defence Forces participation in overseas missions; the reason these changes are required; when it came to his attention that these changes were required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23786/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

73 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the changes he is making to the Defence Acts to authorise Defence Forces participation in overseas missions; the reason these changes are required; when it came to his attention that these changes were required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23786/06]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

64 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the legal status of Defence Forces overseas missions under the Defence Acts; if there is a need for an avoidance of doubt measure to clarify their status under the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23787/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

64 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the legal status of Defence Forces overseas missions under the Defence Acts; if there is a need for an avoidance of doubt measure to clarify their status under the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23787/06]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

63 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the changes which will occur in the level of Ireland’s participation in NATO’s Partnership for Peace if the legislative impediments to Irish troops training and exercising abroad are removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24141/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

63 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the changes which will occur in the level of Ireland’s participation in NATO’s Partnership for Peace if the legislative impediments to Irish troops training and exercising abroad are removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24141/06]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

56 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the proposed changes to the law he intends to make to allow Irish troops to participate in purely humanitarian relief operations not the subject of UN Security Council resolutions; the type of operations that would fall under this definition; when he expects to bring forward these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23796/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

56 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the proposed changes to the law he intends to make to allow Irish troops to participate in purely humanitarian relief operations not the subject of UN Security Council resolutions; the type of operations that would fall under this definition; when he expects to bring forward these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23796/06]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

72 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the most recent exercise undertaken to assess the effectiveness of the national emergency plan; the details of the findings of this exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23774/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

72 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the most recent exercise undertaken to assess the effectiveness of the national emergency plan; the details of the findings of this exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23774/06]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

42 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the major simulated exercises he has attended over the past six months in his capacity as chairman of the Task Force on Emergency Planning; the scenarios which were simulated; the person who organised the exercises; his views on whether these have been beneficial; if he intends to attend further simulated exercises over the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23960/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

42 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the major simulated exercises he has attended over the past six months in his capacity as chairman of the Task Force on Emergency Planning; the scenarios which were simulated; the person who organised the exercises; his views on whether these have been beneficial; if he intends to attend further simulated exercises over the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23960/06]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

38 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the lands which were sold at Arbour Hill in 2006; the person to whom they were sold; the price obtained; the reason for the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23735/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

38 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the lands which were sold at Arbour Hill in 2006; the person to whom they were sold; the price obtained; the reason for the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23735/06]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

79 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the investigation being carried out into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied); if he will confirm that Gardaí are carrying out fresh tests on a military rifle that inflicted the fatal wound; if new requests have been made to the United Nations regarding the person’s death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23790/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

79 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the investigation being carried out into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied); if he will confirm that Gardaí are carrying out fresh tests on a military rifle that inflicted the fatal wound; if new requests have been made to the United Nations regarding the person’s death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23790/06]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

58 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if progress has been made with regard to the implementation of recommendations contained in the Hurley review in the death of Private Kevin Barrett; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23766/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

58 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if progress has been made with regard to the implementation of recommendations contained in the Hurley review in the death of Private Kevin Barrett; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23766/06]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

36 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of surviving veterans of the War of Independence who rendered active service; if there is an intention to honour them in a special way on the 90th anniversary of the 1916 Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23736/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

36 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of surviving veterans of the War of Independence who rendered active service; if there is an intention to honour them in a special way on the 90th anniversary of the 1916 Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23736/06]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

34 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the extent of the patrolling area under the responsibility of the Naval Service; the patrol vessel concentration for this area; the patrol vessel concentration for other EU states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23985/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

34 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the extent of the patrolling area under the responsibility of the Naval Service; the patrol vessel concentration for this area; the patrol vessel concentration for other EU states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23985/06]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

32 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Defence the legal costs which have been incurred by the State’s legal team from the commencement of the army deafness cases to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23977/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

32 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Defence the legal costs which have been incurred by the State’s legal team from the commencement of the army deafness cases to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23977/06]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

31 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the number of soldiers who are accommodated in army barracks; the number of soldiers in each barrack; the number of units of accommodation in each barrack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23729/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

31 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the number of soldiers who are accommodated in army barracks; the number of soldiers in each barrack; the number of units of accommodation in each barrack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23729/06]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

27 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the frontline aircraft of the Irish Air Corps are not able to match the speed of a regular jet airliner; if he will respond to the attached analysis of military aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23738/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

27 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the frontline aircraft of the Irish Air Corps are not able to match the speed of a regular jet airliner; if he will respond to the attached analysis of military aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23738/06]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

26 Mr. Kelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force vehicles such as armoured personnel carriers, jeeps, trucks and so on currently in use on overseas missions; how often these vehicles are rotated back to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23679/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

26 Mr. Kelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force vehicles such as armoured personnel carriers, jeeps, trucks and so on currently in use on overseas missions; how often these vehicles are rotated back to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23679/06]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

23 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Defence if the Minister for Health and Children or the Health Service Executive have indicated to him if they intend to take up his offer of the use of St. Bricin’s Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23971/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

23 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Defence if the Minister for Health and Children or the Health Service Executive have indicated to him if they intend to take up his offer of the use of St. Bricin’s Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23971/06]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

24 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances in which a laptop computer was stolen from Irish Army officers engaged in gathering intelligence in eastern Europe; the UN mandate under which the Army officers operated; the purpose of the intelligence gathering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23797/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

24 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances in which a laptop computer was stolen from Irish Army officers engaged in gathering intelligence in eastern Europe; the UN mandate under which the Army officers operated; the purpose of the intelligence gathering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23797/06]

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