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Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the expected deployment of Defence Forces personnel to Chad and the distance of this area from seaports, he has considered the procurement of large transport aircraft for the Air Corps to be used to re-supply and support personnel there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22103/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

3 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the expected deployment of Defence Forces personnel to Chad and the distance of this area from seaports, he has considered the procurement of large transport aircraft for the Air Corps to be used to re-supply and support personnel there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22103/07]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the flights made by aircraft in the Ministerial Air Transport Service on 21 September 2007; the destination in each case; the passenger list for each flight; the purpose of each trip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22106/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

2 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the flights made by aircraft in the Ministerial Air Transport Service on 21 September 2007; the destination in each case; the passenger list for each flight; the purpose of each trip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22106/07]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of doctors provided for in the new organisation of the Defence Forces introduced on foot of the White Paper on Defence; the number of doctors serving in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22102/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

1 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of doctors provided for in the new organisation of the Defence Forces introduced on foot of the White Paper on Defence; the number of doctors serving in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22102/07]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

244 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that vacancies for aeronautical engineers within the Air Corps are open only to officers and that members of the Defence Forces including Air Corps aircraft inspector sergeants and those with appropriate higher and MA degrees are excluded from applying; his views on whether this is in conflict with his stated declaration of commissioning suitable qualified non-commissioned personnel in all areas of the Defences Forces; if he will change this practice in order to recruit for such vacancies from qualified enlisted personnel in the first instance; when he plans to do this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22017/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

244 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that vacancies for aeronautical engineers within the Air Corps are open only to officers and that members of the Defence Forces including Air Corps aircraft inspector sergeants and those with appropriate higher and MA degrees are excluded from applying; his views on whether this is in conflict with his stated declaration of commissioning suitable qualified non-commissioned personnel in all areas of the Defences Forces; if he will change this practice in order to recruit for such vacancies from qualified enlisted personnel in the first instance; when he plans to do this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22017/07]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

243 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money paid in expenses to each Minister of State in his Government Department; the headings under which they were paid for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22006/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

243 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money paid in expenses to each Minister of State in his Government Department; the headings under which they were paid for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22006/07]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

450 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence if there are proposals or commitments to change the number of army barracks in the border region; if so, when and the location of same; his views on whether there is clear need for clarification on this issue in order that rumours can be dealt with head on and ensure personnel and their families together with the security of the State are guaranteed long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21846/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

450 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Defence if there are proposals or commitments to change the number of army barracks in the border region; if so, when and the location of same; his views on whether there is clear need for clarification on this issue in order that rumours can be dealt with head on and ensure personnel and their families together with the security of the State are guaranteed long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21846/07]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

449 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence appointments he has made to State boards, agencies, quangos, bodies and authorities since 1 July 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21765/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

449 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence appointments he has made to State boards, agencies, quangos, bodies and authorities since 1 July 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21765/07]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

448 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of his Department that have been abolished in the past ten years; the number of members, staff and budget in the year of abolition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21750/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

448 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of his Department that have been abolished in the past ten years; the number of members, staff and budget in the year of abolition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21750/07]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

447 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of his Department; the date of establishment; the number of members, staff and budget for each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21735/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

447 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of his Department; the date of establishment; the number of members, staff and budget for each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21735/07]

Question· writtenPQ 776asked

875 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the number and countries of origin of soldiers who have received training from the Defence Forces in 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21133/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

875 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the number and countries of origin of soldiers who have received training from the Defence Forces in 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21133/07]

Question· writtenPQ 775asked

874 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if the membership of the FCA in Dún Laoghaire will be provided with a suitable premises for training, meetings, and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19849/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

874 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if the membership of the FCA in Dún Laoghaire will be provided with a suitable premises for training, meetings, and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19849/07]

Question· writtenPQ 774asked

873 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the provision of parking facilities for reservists on annual training in Coolmoney Camp; if parking will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19807/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

873 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the provision of parking facilities for reservists on annual training in Coolmoney Camp; if parking will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19807/07]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the number of posts decentralised to date as part of his Department’s decentralisation programme; the location of the decentralised posts in each case; the corresponding number of posts that have been reduced from his Department’s Dublin offices to date; and the overall net loss or gain in terms of post numbers as a result of the decentralisation of these posts. [19651/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2007

207 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the number of posts decentralised to date as part of his Department’s decentralisation programme; the location of the decentralised posts in each case; the corresponding number of posts that have been reduced from his Department’s Dublin offices to date; and the overall net loss or gain in terms of post numbers as a result of the decentralisation of these posts. [19651/07]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

206 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position of the take-over of an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare by Kildare County Council; the reason for the delay in the transfer; if the previously stated works in relation to the road and path repairs will be carried out; if all of the houses have been purchased by the tenants; if not, the agreements his Department has entered into with the tenants and Kildare County Council to finalise the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19435/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2007

206 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position of the take-over of an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare by Kildare County Council; the reason for the delay in the transfer; if the previously stated works in relation to the road and path repairs will be carried out; if all of the houses have been purchased by the tenants; if not, the agreements his Department has entered into with the tenants and Kildare County Council to finalise the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19435/07]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

474 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the number of appointments to State boards, State bodies or other like entities which he envisages making or nominating in the period 1 July to 31 December 2007; the board, body or entity involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19030/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

474 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the number of appointments to State boards, State bodies or other like entities which he envisages making or nominating in the period 1 July to 31 December 2007; the board, body or entity involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19030/07]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

473 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Defence when accredited instructors allowance will be paid to qualified personnel attached to the transport company, carrying out such duties at Collins Barracks, Cork. [18951/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

473 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Defence when accredited instructors allowance will be paid to qualified personnel attached to the transport company, carrying out such duties at Collins Barracks, Cork. [18951/07]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

472 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the appointments to State boards, bodies or committees made since 24 May, 2007 to date in 2007; the State boards, bodies or committees on which vacancies exist; the number of vacancies in each case; the State boards, bodies or committees in which vacancies are anticipated to arise up to an including 1 January, 2008; and the number of vacancies in each case. [18821/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

472 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the appointments to State boards, bodies or committees made since 24 May, 2007 to date in 2007; the State boards, bodies or committees on which vacancies exist; the number of vacancies in each case; the State boards, bodies or committees in which vacancies are anticipated to arise up to an including 1 January, 2008; and the number of vacancies in each case. [18821/07]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

471 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence when and the way he plans to proceed with decentralisation in his Department; the way it will be implemented; the resources that will be made available; the extent to which it will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18429/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

471 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence when and the way he plans to proceed with decentralisation in his Department; the way it will be implemented; the resources that will be made available; the extent to which it will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18429/07]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

295 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is satisfied regarding the extent of Ireland’s participation in European defence and security measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19087/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

295 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is satisfied regarding the extent of Ireland’s participation in European defence and security measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19087/07]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

147 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of the Government with regard to the possible building of a US missile defence shield involving European Union Member States Poland and the Czech Republic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18727/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

147 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of the Government with regard to the possible building of a US missile defence shield involving European Union Member States Poland and the Czech Republic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18727/07]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

210 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence the mechanism available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in relation to an injury received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18208/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2007

210 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence the mechanism available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in relation to an injury received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18208/07]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

208 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been achieved towards the delivery of a new post primary school at the Curragh Camp; if agreement has been reached between her Department, County Kildare VEC and the Department of Defence in relation to the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18394/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2007

208 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been achieved towards the delivery of a new post primary school at the Curragh Camp; if agreement has been reached between her Department, County Kildare VEC and the Department of Defence in relation to the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18394/07]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

322 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the number of people currently within posts in Dublin due to decentralise to the Curragh, County Kildare who have opted to move, distinguishing civilian and military staff; and if the move will be voluntary for all staff concerned. [18036/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2007

322 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the number of people currently within posts in Dublin due to decentralise to the Curragh, County Kildare who have opted to move, distinguishing civilian and military staff; and if the move will be voluntary for all staff concerned. [18036/07]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

321 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Defence the timescale for the decentralisation of his Department from Parkgate Street, Dublin 7 to Newbridge, County Kildare; the options available to staff who do not wish to make the move; if a financial severance package will be available to interested staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17980/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2007

321 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Defence the timescale for the decentralisation of his Department from Parkgate Street, Dublin 7 to Newbridge, County Kildare; the options available to staff who do not wish to make the move; if a financial severance package will be available to interested staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17980/07]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

320 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff left in the Civil Defence school, Ratra House, Phoenix Park, Dublin 7; the plans and time-scale for its renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17979/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2007

320 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff left in the Civil Defence school, Ratra House, Phoenix Park, Dublin 7; the plans and time-scale for its renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17979/07]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

319 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to Army ambulances; the reason there are delimiters installed in their ambulances which prevent them from reaching allowable motorway speed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17951/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2007

319 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to Army ambulances; the reason there are delimiters installed in their ambulances which prevent them from reaching allowable motorway speed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17951/07]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

318 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence if he will cite any and all examples whereby decisions made have been overturned or amended under section 22 of the Interpretation Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17855/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2007

318 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence if he will cite any and all examples whereby decisions made have been overturned or amended under section 22 of the Interpretation Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17855/07]

Question· writtenPQ 564asked

628 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Defence the projects approved in his Department in 2007 which exceed the threshold for a cost benefit analysis; and the person who conducted the analysis in each case. [18180/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007

628 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Defence the projects approved in his Department in 2007 which exceed the threshold for a cost benefit analysis; and the person who conducted the analysis in each case. [18180/07]

Question· writtenPQ 563asked

627 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the reason retired members of the Defence Forces are having their pension increases postponed due to a PDFORA dispute even though they are not members of the representative organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16693/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007

627 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the reason retired members of the Defence Forces are having their pension increases postponed due to a PDFORA dispute even though they are not members of the representative organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16693/07]

Question· writtenPQ 560asked

624 Deputy Pat Carey asked the Minister for Defence if he will make arrangements to inform a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 of the reason they have not been given security clearance to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16526/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007

624 Deputy Pat Carey asked the Minister for Defence if he will make arrangements to inform a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 of the reason they have not been given security clearance to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16526/07]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a representative from Enterprise Ireland is acting as Ireland’s representative at meetings of the European Defence Agency; the mandate given to same; and the powers vested in same to conclude agreements on behalf of the State. [15612/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2007

6 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a representative from Enterprise Ireland is acting as Ireland’s representative at meetings of the European Defence Agency; the mandate given to same; and the powers vested in same to conclude agreements on behalf of the State. [15612/07]

Question· writtenPQ 938asked

971 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if he has given consideration to potentially moving the existing aerodrome museum in Baldonnell to Collins Barracks, as a means of ensuring that a greater number of people can see the exhibition; his plans to redevelop the existing museum at Baldonnell for outreach education purposes within the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15214/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2007

971 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if he has given consideration to potentially moving the existing aerodrome museum in Baldonnell to Collins Barracks, as a means of ensuring that a greater number of people can see the exhibition; his plans to redevelop the existing museum at Baldonnell for outreach education purposes within the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15214/07]

Question· writtenPQ 937asked

970 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if personnel of the Defence Forces who possess third level qualifications such as diplomas and degrees are debarred from applying for the ninth potential officers course if they do not possess the leaving certificate examination; and if so, if he will clarify the reasoning behind this decision on the grounds that third level qualifications such as degrees and diplomas are normally considered higher than the leaving certificate examination. [15135/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2007

970 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if personnel of the Defence Forces who possess third level qualifications such as diplomas and degrees are debarred from applying for the ninth potential officers course if they do not possess the leaving certificate examination; and if so, if he will clarify the reasoning behind this decision on the grounds that third level qualifications such as degrees and diplomas are normally considered higher than the leaving certificate examination. [15135/07]

Question· writtenPQ 936asked

969 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 507 of 5 April 2007, if any waste is disposed of by burning; if this method of disposal forms part of the waste management strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14735/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2007

969 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 507 of 5 April 2007, if any waste is disposed of by burning; if this method of disposal forms part of the waste management strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14735/07]

Question· writtenPQ 935asked

968 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Defence the names, titles, duties and dates of appointment of each of the special advisers, political advisers, personal assistants and press officers appointed by him; the salary level of each appointee including payments in lieu of pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14202/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2007

968 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Defence the names, titles, duties and dates of appointment of each of the special advisers, political advisers, personal assistants and press officers appointed by him; the salary level of each appointee including payments in lieu of pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14202/07]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

509 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14025/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

509 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14025/07]

Question· writtenPQ 513asked

508 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the location and address of each of the Defence Forces firing ranges; the additional functions of each range, other than for Defence Force training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13504/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

508 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the location and address of each of the Defence Forces firing ranges; the additional functions of each range, other than for Defence Force training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13504/07]

Question· writtenPQ 512asked

507 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the refuse disposal procedures in place in each army barracks; the annual cost of refuse disposal in each facility to either a local authority or private registered contractor; if he will assure Dáil Éireann that all refuse is disposed of in a manner compliant with environmental laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13503/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

507 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the refuse disposal procedures in place in each army barracks; the annual cost of refuse disposal in each facility to either a local authority or private registered contractor; if he will assure Dáil Éireann that all refuse is disposed of in a manner compliant with environmental laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13503/07]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

83 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has co-ordinated a risk assessment strategy with the Department of Defence in the event of a US military aircraft containing depleted uranium ammunition crashing in the Shannon region (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13386/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

83 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has co-ordinated a risk assessment strategy with the Department of Defence in the event of a US military aircraft containing depleted uranium ammunition crashing in the Shannon region (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13386/07]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the appointments to State boards, other bodies under the aegis of his Department, or other public appointments of any kind, which will be due to be made by him between 29 March 2007 and 4 July 2007. [13203/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 April 2007

276 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the appointments to State boards, other bodies under the aegis of his Department, or other public appointments of any kind, which will be due to be made by him between 29 March 2007 and 4 July 2007. [13203/07]

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