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Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces required for ceremonial duties each time the President returns to the country from a State visit to another country and the duties involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25466/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2009

181 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces required for ceremonial duties each time the President returns to the country from a State visit to another country and the duties involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25466/09]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces that are required for ceremonial duties each time the President leaves the country on a State visit to another country and the duties involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25465/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2009

180 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces that are required for ceremonial duties each time the President leaves the country on a State visit to another country and the duties involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25465/09]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 159 of 18 June 2009, the amount it costs to provide members of the Defence Forces for ceremonial support to the Office of the President; the cost of such support in each of the years, 2004 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25464/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2009

179 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 159 of 18 June 2009, the amount it costs to provide members of the Defence Forces for ceremonial support to the Office of the President; the cost of such support in each of the years, 2004 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25464/09]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

178 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence, further to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of 18 June 2009, the former Reserve Defence Force facilities which have been identified as surplus to military requirements and which will be disposed of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25463/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2009

178 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence, further to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of 18 June 2009, the former Reserve Defence Force facilities which have been identified as surplus to military requirements and which will be disposed of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25463/09]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

390 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if all military quarters are up to international standards; his plans to address outstanding issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25251/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

390 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if all military quarters are up to international standards; his plans to address outstanding issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25251/09]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

389 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the technology and equipment for the Air Corps has been upgraded in line with modern military requirements with a view to benefiting to the maximum possible extent from service overseas with the EU and UN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25250/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

389 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the technology and equipment for the Air Corps has been upgraded in line with modern military requirements with a view to benefiting to the maximum possible extent from service overseas with the EU and UN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25250/09]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

388 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his plans to increase the strength of the Air Corps; his further plans to upgrade or replace equipment including air craft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25249/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

388 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his plans to increase the strength of the Air Corps; his further plans to upgrade or replace equipment including air craft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25249/09]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

386 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will indicate the extent to which all members of the Defence Forces will be issued with the necessary protection in the event of a gas or chemical attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25247/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

386 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will indicate the extent to which all members of the Defence Forces will be issued with the necessary protection in the event of a gas or chemical attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25247/09]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

382 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Permanent Defence Force is sufficiently equipped in terms of military hardware to deal with all or likely eventualities in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25243/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

382 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Permanent Defence Force is sufficiently equipped in terms of military hardware to deal with all or likely eventualities in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25243/09]

Question· writtenPQ 364asked

381 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the national emergency plan is capable of dealing with all emergencies that may arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25242/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

381 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the national emergency plan is capable of dealing with all emergencies that may arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25242/09]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

379 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all military installations decommissioned in 1998 and 2008 have been disposed of; if not, their current use and associated cost; if they have been disposed of, the net receipts if accounts have been closed in all cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25240/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

379 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all military installations decommissioned in 1998 and 2008 have been disposed of; if not, their current use and associated cost; if they have been disposed of, the net receipts if accounts have been closed in all cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25240/09]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

383 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of locations at which the Defence Forces are currently serving overseas; the number of personnel involved and the number required in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25244/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

383 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of locations at which the Defence Forces are currently serving overseas; the number of personnel involved and the number required in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25244/09]

Question· writtenPQ 361asked

377 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of locations to which members of the Defence Forces are currently deployed on overseas missions; the degree to which such missions are likely to continue; if increased participation is likely to be required, the degree to which discussions have taken place with his EU or UN colleagues in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25238/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

377 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of locations to which members of the Defence Forces are currently deployed on overseas missions; the degree to which such missions are likely to continue; if increased participation is likely to be required, the degree to which discussions have taken place with his EU or UN colleagues in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25238/09]

Question· writtenPQ 360asked

376 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if further requests have been received for the deployment of more Irish troops on various EU or UN peace keeping or peace-enforcement missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25237/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

376 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if further requests have been received for the deployment of more Irish troops on various EU or UN peace keeping or peace-enforcement missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25237/09]

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

385 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with his UN or EU colleagues in the matter of participation by Irish personnel in battlegroups or rapid response forces at various locations in Europe or elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25246/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

385 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with his UN or EU colleagues in the matter of participation by Irish personnel in battlegroups or rapid response forces at various locations in Europe or elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25246/09]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

374 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the development and participation in EU or UN sponsored RAPID response forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25235/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

374 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the development and participation in EU or UN sponsored RAPID response forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25235/09]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

372 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps reserve; if same has increased, decreased or remained the same in each of the past five years to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25232/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

372 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps reserve; if same has increased, decreased or remained the same in each of the past five years to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25232/09]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

371 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that all Irish troops based at home or abroad including the Naval Service and Air Corps are trained to the highest international standards; that the same degree of modern technology is made available to them as is available to other armies worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25231/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

371 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that all Irish troops based at home or abroad including the Naval Service and Air Corps are trained to the highest international standards; that the same degree of modern technology is made available to them as is available to other armies worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25231/09]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

370 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the planned decentralisation of Defence Forces headquarters to the Curragh, County Kildare will proceed as planned; the progress that has been made on the new building to house the headquarters in the Curragh Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25225/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

370 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if the planned decentralisation of Defence Forces headquarters to the Curragh, County Kildare will proceed as planned; the progress that has been made on the new building to house the headquarters in the Curragh Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25225/09]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

368 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the Defence Forces food supply contract which was awarded to a company (details supplied), if it has been ascertained if the products to be supplied will be produced and processed on the island of Ireland and not imported; if he has a policy to source products produced on the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25020/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

368 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the Defence Forces food supply contract which was awarded to a company (details supplied), if it has been ascertained if the products to be supplied will be produced and processed on the island of Ireland and not imported; if he has a policy to source products produced on the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25020/09]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

367 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has carried out, during the first six months of 2009, advertising campaigns to promote any policies or programmes being implemented by his Department; the name of the campaign or relevant programme; the total cost of advertising in publications, broadcast advertising, outdoor advertising and consultancy or production costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24982/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

367 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has carried out, during the first six months of 2009, advertising campaigns to promote any policies or programmes being implemented by his Department; the name of the campaign or relevant programme; the total cost of advertising in publications, broadcast advertising, outdoor advertising and consultancy or production costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24982/09]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

366 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence if agencies, boards, quangos or other bodies within the remit of his Department have carried out advertising campaigns in the first six months of 2009 to promote policies or programmes being implemented by those agencies or by his Department; the details of the campaign or relevant programme; the cost of advertising in publications, broadcast advertising, on-line advertising, outdoor advertising and other forms of advertising and consultancy or production costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24967/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

366 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence if agencies, boards, quangos or other bodies within the remit of his Department have carried out advertising campaigns in the first six months of 2009 to promote policies or programmes being implemented by those agencies or by his Department; the details of the campaign or relevant programme; the cost of advertising in publications, broadcast advertising, on-line advertising, outdoor advertising and other forms of advertising and consultancy or production costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24967/09]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

365 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the number of press conferences and policy launches which were held by him in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; the cost of hosting each one; if he will provide the information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24903/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

365 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the number of press conferences and policy launches which were held by him in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; the cost of hosting each one; if he will provide the information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24903/09]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

363 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence if he will distinguish between and outline the rationale for the presence of both the red zones and the restricted area in the immediate vicinity of Baldonnel Aerodrome, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24782/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

363 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence if he will distinguish between and outline the rationale for the presence of both the red zones and the restricted area in the immediate vicinity of Baldonnel Aerodrome, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24782/09]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

362 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the number of groups that are using the military football grounds in the Phoenix Park; the way other local clubs looking for training or match pitches can apply to avail of them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24591/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

362 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the number of groups that are using the military football grounds in the Phoenix Park; the way other local clubs looking for training or match pitches can apply to avail of them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24591/09]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

89 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to proceed with plans for the replacement of the Asgard II with a new steel hulled vessel; if estimates are available as to the potential cost; when tenders will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24695/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

89 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to proceed with plans for the replacement of the Asgard II with a new steel hulled vessel; if estimates are available as to the potential cost; when tenders will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24695/09]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

86 Deputy Peter Kelly asked the Minister for Defence when he expects the discussions with representative associations regarding the future of border duty allowance to be brought to a conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24573/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

86 Deputy Peter Kelly asked the Minister for Defence when he expects the discussions with representative associations regarding the future of border duty allowance to be brought to a conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24573/09]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

84 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims currently initiated by serving or former members of the Defence Forces in respect of post traumatic stress syndrome arising from service abroad; if an estimate is available of the potential liability in respect of these claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24688/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

84 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims currently initiated by serving or former members of the Defence Forces in respect of post traumatic stress syndrome arising from service abroad; if an estimate is available of the potential liability in respect of these claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24688/09]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

384 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his plans to upgrade or extend air and sea coastal surveillance with a view to combating drug based criminality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25245/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

384 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his plans to upgrade or extend air and sea coastal surveillance with a view to combating drug based criminality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25245/09]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

380 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the Naval and Air Corps strength is adequate to combat drug or people trafficking activities off the coasts; if coastal surveillance is adequate in all circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25241/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

380 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the Naval and Air Corps strength is adequate to combat drug or people trafficking activities off the coasts; if coastal surveillance is adequate in all circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25241/09]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

81 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to upgrade coastal air and sea surveillance in line with best international practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24758/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

81 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to upgrade coastal air and sea surveillance in line with best international practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24758/09]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

78 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence the action taken by him to bring the national capacity for defence against cyber warfare up to the required standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24701/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

78 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence the action taken by him to bring the national capacity for defence against cyber warfare up to the required standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24701/09]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

77 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the expected breakdown of the €4.372 million in professional, consultant and specialist fees in the medical treatment of military personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24706/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

77 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the expected breakdown of the €4.372 million in professional, consultant and specialist fees in the medical treatment of military personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24706/09]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

75 Deputy Seán Connick asked the Minister for Defence the number of paid training man days available to the Reserve Defence Forces in 2008 and 2009; the number of man days he expects to be utilised in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24661/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

75 Deputy Seán Connick asked the Minister for Defence the number of paid training man days available to the Reserve Defence Forces in 2008 and 2009; the number of man days he expects to be utilised in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24661/09]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

73 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence if, as chairman of the Taskforce on Emergency Planning, his plans to continue the programme of major simulated exercises; when the next major simulated exercise is due to be run; the scenario that will be simulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24577/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

73 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence if, as chairman of the Taskforce on Emergency Planning, his plans to continue the programme of major simulated exercises; when the next major simulated exercise is due to be run; the scenario that will be simulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24577/09]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

72 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the number of cash in transit escorts provided by the Defence Forces during 2008; the amount of personnel hours involved in these operations; the amount paid by banks or financial institutions in respect of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24694/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

72 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the number of cash in transit escorts provided by the Defence Forces during 2008; the amount of personnel hours involved in these operations; the amount paid by banks or financial institutions in respect of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24694/09]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

70 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence if Ireland will be contributing to or participating in the Operation Atlanta mission to tackle the problem with pirates off the coast of Somalia; the nature and extent of that participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24580/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

70 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence if Ireland will be contributing to or participating in the Operation Atlanta mission to tackle the problem with pirates off the coast of Somalia; the nature and extent of that participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24580/09]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

64 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces have made any proposals or suggestions regarding the future of the former ISPAT site at Haulbowline, County Cork, particularly in terms of increasing berthing space at the Naval Service base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24660/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

64 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces have made any proposals or suggestions regarding the future of the former ISPAT site at Haulbowline, County Cork, particularly in terms of increasing berthing space at the Naval Service base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24660/09]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

62 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence when the report regarding the service of the Defence Forces with the UN in 2008 will be laid before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24709/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

62 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence when the report regarding the service of the Defence Forces with the UN in 2008 will be laid before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24709/09]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

61 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to prepare a second white paper on defence for the period 2011 to 2020. [24693/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

61 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to prepare a second white paper on defence for the period 2011 to 2020. [24693/09]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

364 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the additional staff that will be taken on for the Air Corps and Naval Service for the remainder of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24902/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

364 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the additional staff that will be taken on for the Air Corps and Naval Service for the remainder of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24902/09]

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