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Question· writtenPQ 20asked

44 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the search and rescue bases now maintained and operated by the Air Corps; the role he expects the Air Corps to play in search and rescue operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13395/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

44 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the search and rescue bases now maintained and operated by the Air Corps; the role he expects the Air Corps to play in search and rescue operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13395/04]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

112 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with his EU colleagues in the matter of European defence and security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13664/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

112 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with his EU colleagues in the matter of European defence and security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13664/04]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

111 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has discussed with his EU colleagues the means of combating terrorism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13663/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

111 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has discussed with his EU colleagues the means of combating terrorism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13663/04]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

65 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the meeting of Defence Ministers of the EU and acceding states that took place in early April 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13463/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

65 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the meeting of Defence Ministers of the EU and acceding states that took place in early April 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13463/04]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

51 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the development of EU rapid reaction battle groups by 2007 agreed at the April 2004 EU Defence Ministers’ meeting; if Ireland will be participating in such battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13465/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

51 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the development of EU rapid reaction battle groups by 2007 agreed at the April 2004 EU Defence Ministers’ meeting; if Ireland will be participating in such battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13465/04]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

49 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the matters discussed and conclusions reached at the recent two-day meeting of the EU Defence Ministers in Brussels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13388/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

49 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the matters discussed and conclusions reached at the recent two-day meeting of the EU Defence Ministers in Brussels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13388/04]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

43 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Defence the military capability shortfalls highlighted at the EU Defence Ministers’ meeting in early April 2004; the pledges the Government has made in terms of rectifying these shortfalls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13464/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

43 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Defence the military capability shortfalls highlighted at the EU Defence Ministers’ meeting in early April 2004; the pledges the Government has made in terms of rectifying these shortfalls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13464/04]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

42 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the steps that are being taken to address the serious shortage of medical officers which is currently less than half of the establishment level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13474/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

42 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the steps that are being taken to address the serious shortage of medical officers which is currently less than half of the establishment level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13474/04]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

104 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department is capable of meeting the requirements of the air and sea rescue service; if he has improvements in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13656/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

104 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department is capable of meeting the requirements of the air and sea rescue service; if he has improvements in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13656/04]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

41 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the serious deficiency in the standard of the search and rescue service available in the north-west; and when he expects to have a fully comprehensive service restored to these regions. [13648/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

41 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the serious deficiency in the standard of the search and rescue service available in the north-west; and when he expects to have a fully comprehensive service restored to these regions. [13648/04]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

40 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the fact that the Air Corps air ambulance is not a dedicated service, and that the equipment it carries reflects its multi-purpose role, if he has satisfied himself with allowing this service to continue, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13475/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

40 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the fact that the Air Corps air ambulance is not a dedicated service, and that the equipment it carries reflects its multi-purpose role, if he has satisfied himself with allowing this service to continue, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13475/04]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

107 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of aircraft available, both fix wing and helicopters, to the Air Corps with adequately trained staff on a 24 hour basis; the call out time in the event of a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13659/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

107 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of aircraft available, both fix wing and helicopters, to the Air Corps with adequately trained staff on a 24 hour basis; the call out time in the event of a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13659/04]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

39 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the proposed role of the Pilatus aircraft being acquired by the Air Corps; the capacity that is available to the Air Corps to protect this country against airborne terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13473/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

39 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the proposed role of the Pilatus aircraft being acquired by the Air Corps; the capacity that is available to the Air Corps to protect this country against airborne terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13473/04]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

38 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he has authorised an investigation into the role played by members of the Western Command during the Battle of Jadotville in the Congo in 1961; the terms of reference of such an investigation; when he expects a final report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13647/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

38 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he has authorised an investigation into the role played by members of the Western Command during the Battle of Jadotville in the Congo in 1961; the terms of reference of such an investigation; when he expects a final report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13647/04]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

91 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of State contracts, projects or procurements in respect of which cost overruns have occurred in the past five years and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13205/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2004

91 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of State contracts, projects or procurements in respect of which cost overruns have occurred in the past five years and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13205/04]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

90 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff that have been made permanent in his Department since 1994 to date and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13085/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2004

90 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff that have been made permanent in his Department since 1994 to date and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13085/04]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

89 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position on Defence Force Reserve members acting on the tours of duty of United Nations peace keeping forces as determined by the Department and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13018/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2004

89 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position on Defence Force Reserve members acting on the tours of duty of United Nations peace keeping forces as determined by the Department and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13018/04]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

88 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if he has plans to assist in the production of a film on the history of the Defence Forces; if parties have expressed an interest in such a production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13017/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2004

88 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if he has plans to assist in the production of a film on the history of the Defence Forces; if parties have expressed an interest in such a production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13017/04]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

87 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the plans his Department has to produce a film highlighting the record of the Army as representatives of the United Nations in all of its tours of duty since such tours began; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13016/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2004

87 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the plans his Department has to produce a film highlighting the record of the Army as representatives of the United Nations in all of its tours of duty since such tours began; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13016/04]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

86 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence when the Curragh of Kildare Bill will be brought before Dáil Éireann; if the heads of the Bill have been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13015/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2004

86 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence when the Curragh of Kildare Bill will be brought before Dáil Éireann; if the heads of the Bill have been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13015/04]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

79 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Defence if staff at his Department are engaged in the preparation or production of documentation, briefing materials, information, booklets, statistics or other information for the use of a specific political party or individual candidates in the local or European Parliament elections; if such documentation, briefing notes, information, booklets, statistics or other information has already been disseminated from the Department. [12835/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2004

79 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Defence if staff at his Department are engaged in the preparation or production of documentation, briefing materials, information, booklets, statistics or other information for the use of a specific political party or individual candidates in the local or European Parliament elections; if such documentation, briefing notes, information, booklets, statistics or other information has already been disseminated from the Department. [12835/04]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

78 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Defence if he will detail reports that have been internally prepared or externally commissioned by his Department since 1 July 2003, indicating in all cases if they have been published; when they will be published; and if they are not intended for publication in relation to externally commissioned reports, the costs of the reports. [12800/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2004

78 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Defence if he will detail reports that have been internally prepared or externally commissioned by his Department since 1 July 2003, indicating in all cases if they have been published; when they will be published; and if they are not intended for publication in relation to externally commissioned reports, the costs of the reports. [12800/04]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

57 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures he intends to bring forward to deal with the activities of criminal gangs in regard to his address to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights on 9 December 2003; when he expects that the legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12669/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2004

57 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures he intends to bring forward to deal with the activities of criminal gangs in regard to his address to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights on 9 December 2003; when he expects that the legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12669/04]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

143 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has had discussions or negotiations which might lead to the acquisition of a property (details supplied) by purchase or leasehold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12598/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2004

143 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has had discussions or negotiations which might lead to the acquisition of a property (details supplied) by purchase or leasehold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12598/04]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8 Mr. Gregory asked the Taoiseach his response to the report of the sub-committee of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights on the Barron report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12823/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2004

8 Mr. Gregory asked the Taoiseach his response to the report of the sub-committee of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights on the Barron report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12823/04]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach the action he proposes to take on foot of the report of the sub-committee on the Barron report of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11373/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2004

7 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach the action he proposes to take on foot of the report of the sub-committee on the Barron report of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11373/04]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach the Government’s views on the recommendations of the sub-committee of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Women’s Rights on the Barron report; the action the Government intends to take to ensure that the recommendations are implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10774/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2004

6 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach the Government’s views on the recommendations of the sub-committee of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Women’s Rights on the Barron report; the action the Government intends to take to ensure that the recommendations are implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10774/04]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he was asked by the Fianna Fáil Party to supply briefing material for local election candidates; if so his response to same; if material was provided; the form in which it was presented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12379/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2004

78 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he was asked by the Fianna Fáil Party to supply briefing material for local election candidates; if so his response to same; if material was provided; the form in which it was presented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12379/04]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

188 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the recent High Court decision reaffirming the discretionary powers of the medical defence organisations; the consequences of this decision for his strategy to address circumstances in which such organisations lawfully refuse to provide indemnity to current or former members; the measures he is taking to ensure that doctors and patients here are protected specifically with regard to historic liabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12298/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2004

188 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the recent High Court decision reaffirming the discretionary powers of the medical defence organisations; the consequences of this decision for his strategy to address circumstances in which such organisations lawfully refuse to provide indemnity to current or former members; the measures he is taking to ensure that doctors and patients here are protected specifically with regard to historic liabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12298/04]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

214 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Defence the financial and other assistance given to the widows of old IRA veterans; if there are special arrangements in place to provide nursing home accommodation for such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12033/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

214 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Defence the financial and other assistance given to the widows of old IRA veterans; if there are special arrangements in place to provide nursing home accommodation for such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12033/04]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

213 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he will reply to Athlone Town Council following its letter to his Department of March 2004 regarding the Jadotville battle, Congo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11964/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

213 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he will reply to Athlone Town Council following its letter to his Department of March 2004 regarding the Jadotville battle, Congo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11964/04]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

212 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to re-open the file on the Battle of Jadotville, Congo, which took place in September 1960; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11963/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

212 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to re-open the file on the Battle of Jadotville, Congo, which took place in September 1960; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11963/04]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

211 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications that were made under the terms of “A” Administrative Instruction, Part 10, paragraph 303 and Defence Force Regulations A 10, paragraph 38(8) for promotion for the rank corporal in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and to date in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11877/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

211 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications that were made under the terms of “A” Administrative Instruction, Part 10, paragraph 303 and Defence Force Regulations A 10, paragraph 38(8) for promotion for the rank corporal in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and to date in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11877/04]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

210 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if he has given approval for the construction of a mixed complex of residential and small businesses to the rear of the FCA hall, Slievenamon, Thurles, County Tipperary; if this will result in the demolition of the existing FCA timber building, the provision of a right of way through his Department’s property, a significant reduction in the number of parking spaces and the halving of the space available for training of personnel; if his Department has received financial compensation for the loss of the facilities involved; if it is intended to provide an alternative building for the FCA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11673/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

210 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if he has given approval for the construction of a mixed complex of residential and small businesses to the rear of the FCA hall, Slievenamon, Thurles, County Tipperary; if this will result in the demolition of the existing FCA timber building, the provision of a right of way through his Department’s property, a significant reduction in the number of parking spaces and the halving of the space available for training of personnel; if his Department has received financial compensation for the loss of the facilities involved; if it is intended to provide an alternative building for the FCA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11673/04]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

209 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence the reason the amendment of Defence Force Regulations 18(1)(f)(2) was done and the reason it was done at that precise time; and if it was found that the regulation was unconstitutional. [11386/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

209 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence the reason the amendment of Defence Force Regulations 18(1)(f)(2) was done and the reason it was done at that precise time; and if it was found that the regulation was unconstitutional. [11386/04]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

208 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the implications for defence spending in this State of Article 40(3) of the draft EU constitutional treaty which requires member states to progressively improve their military capabilities; if the Government agreed to this provision; and if the Government has received a legal opinion about whether the State could be found to be in breach of the treaty if we fail to improve our military capabilities. [11174/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

208 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the implications for defence spending in this State of Article 40(3) of the draft EU constitutional treaty which requires member states to progressively improve their military capabilities; if the Government agreed to this provision; and if the Government has received a legal opinion about whether the State could be found to be in breach of the treaty if we fail to improve our military capabilities. [11174/04]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

207 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the implications for defence spending in this State of the EU security doctrine agreed in December 2003 which calls on member states to dedicate more resources to defence; if cost projections have been done; if so, to report on the results; if not, when will they be done; and will they be published. [11173/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

207 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the implications for defence spending in this State of the EU security doctrine agreed in December 2003 which calls on member states to dedicate more resources to defence; if cost projections have been done; if so, to report on the results; if not, when will they be done; and will they be published. [11173/04]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

206 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence if red safety areas exist at either end of the runways at Casement Aerodrome; when and precisely how such red safety areas were created or designated; the respective sizes of such areas with particular reference to inner and outer widths together with overall lengths and rates of divergence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11143/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

206 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence if red safety areas exist at either end of the runways at Casement Aerodrome; when and precisely how such red safety areas were created or designated; the respective sizes of such areas with particular reference to inner and outer widths together with overall lengths and rates of divergence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11143/04]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

205 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence if he will clarify if its associated map, a copy of which is included as part of the Aer Rianta report of 1992, is all square with the map included at page 313a of the 1983 Dublin development plan with regard to the draft protected area order pertaining to Baldonnel aerodrome and which latter map is entitled Casement (Baldonnel) Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11142/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

205 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence if he will clarify if its associated map, a copy of which is included as part of the Aer Rianta report of 1992, is all square with the map included at page 313a of the 1983 Dublin development plan with regard to the draft protected area order pertaining to Baldonnel aerodrome and which latter map is entitled Casement (Baldonnel) Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11142/04]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

204 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 209 of 10 March 2004 and his admission that a draft protected area was prepared in respect of Baldonnel aerodrome in the mid-1950s, if he will clarify if the Aer Rianta report of 1992 confirmed that the planning department of Dublin County Council gave an undertaking in June 1957 that it would consult with the Department of Defence before a decision was made with regard to any proposed development which conflicted with the terms of the said draft order; if he will clarify whether such consultation or consultations subsequently took place; the number of such consultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11145/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

204 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 209 of 10 March 2004 and his admission that a draft protected area was prepared in respect of Baldonnel aerodrome in the mid-1950s, if he will clarify if the Aer Rianta report of 1992 confirmed that the planning department of Dublin County Council gave an undertaking in June 1957 that it would consult with the Department of Defence before a decision was made with regard to any proposed development which conflicted with the terms of the said draft order; if he will clarify whether such consultation or consultations subsequently took place; the number of such consultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11145/04]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

192 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the implications for Defence spending in the State of the establishment of the EU Armaments Agency agreed in November 2003; if the cost projections have been done, including the expected costs to the Exchequer; if so, if he will report on the results; if not, when they will be done; and if they will be published. [10908/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

192 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the implications for Defence spending in the State of the establishment of the EU Armaments Agency agreed in November 2003; if the cost projections have been done, including the expected costs to the Exchequer; if so, if he will report on the results; if not, when they will be done; and if they will be published. [10908/04]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

191 Mr. S. Power asked the Minister for Defence the reason the pharmacy on the Curragh is closed; when it will reopen; the arrangements in place to service the needs of the residents while it is closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10759/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

191 Mr. S. Power asked the Minister for Defence the reason the pharmacy on the Curragh is closed; when it will reopen; the arrangements in place to service the needs of the residents while it is closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10759/04]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

190 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if recruits in the armed forces are provided with all clothing necessary for the carrying out of their duties by his Department; if recruits have to pay for some items of clothing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10758/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

190 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if recruits in the armed forces are provided with all clothing necessary for the carrying out of their duties by his Department; if recruits have to pay for some items of clothing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10758/04]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

189 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if a feasibility study has been undertaken to assess the possibility of converting St. Bricin’s military hospital to use as a civilian step-down facility; the present bed capacity of St. Bricin’s; the present in-patient occupancy rate of its capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10546/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

189 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if a feasibility study has been undertaken to assess the possibility of converting St. Bricin’s military hospital to use as a civilian step-down facility; the present bed capacity of St. Bricin’s; the present in-patient occupancy rate of its capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10546/04]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the implications for defence spending here of the 2010 EU military harmonisation deadline agreed in October 2003; if the cost projections have been done; if so, if he will report on the results; if not, when that will be done; and if they will be published. [10421/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2004

64 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the implications for defence spending here of the 2010 EU military harmonisation deadline agreed in October 2003; if the cost projections have been done; if so, if he will report on the results; if not, when that will be done; and if they will be published. [10421/04]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

136 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs Ireland’s position in relation to participation in EU defence and security operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10289/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

136 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs Ireland’s position in relation to participation in EU defence and security operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10289/04]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

118 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if a comparative cost analysis has been carried out between EU Rapid Reaction Force deployments and UNSAS deployments to take account of the fact that contributing states must absorb RRF deployment costs whereas UNSAS deployments are partially reimbursed to contribution states; if so, if he will report on the results; if not, if such a study will be carried out; when it will be completed; and if the results will be published. [10316/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

118 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if a comparative cost analysis has been carried out between EU Rapid Reaction Force deployments and UNSAS deployments to take account of the fact that contributing states must absorb RRF deployment costs whereas UNSAS deployments are partially reimbursed to contribution states; if so, if he will report on the results; if not, if such a study will be carried out; when it will be completed; and if the results will be published. [10316/04]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

117 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number and locations to which Irish troops are currently serving overseas on foot of EU, UN or other mandates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10291/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

117 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number and locations to which Irish troops are currently serving overseas on foot of EU, UN or other mandates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10291/04]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

106 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the fact that his group reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 44, 48, 54, 97 and 102 on 12 February 2004 did not address Parliamentary Question No. 102, he will report on the status of the Article 40 common defence provisions of the draft EU constitutional treaty; if the Article 40 provisions have been finally agreed; if not, if they are still open to change at the next round of negotiations; if the Government has agreed to the Article 40 provisions; if not, if the Government will be seeking changes; and the changes that will be sought. [9965/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

106 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the fact that his group reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 44, 48, 54, 97 and 102 on 12 February 2004 did not address Parliamentary Question No. 102, he will report on the status of the Article 40 common defence provisions of the draft EU constitutional treaty; if the Article 40 provisions have been finally agreed; if not, if they are still open to change at the next round of negotiations; if the Government has agreed to the Article 40 provisions; if not, if the Government will be seeking changes; and the changes that will be sought. [9965/04]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

259 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the plans for the provision of a new post primary school at the Curragh, County Kildare; if a design team has been appointed; if officials of his Department have met the Department of Defence in relation to identifying a site; if the Department has met Kildare VEC in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9832/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

259 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the plans for the provision of a new post primary school at the Curragh, County Kildare; if a design team has been appointed; if officials of his Department have met the Department of Defence in relation to identifying a site; if the Department has met Kildare VEC in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9832/04]

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