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Question· writtenPQ 89asked

232 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 peacekeeping or peace enforcement missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26327/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

232 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 peacekeeping or peace enforcement missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26327/08]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

231 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of military personnel by rank that expected to be deployed overseas for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26326/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

231 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of military personnel by rank that expected to be deployed overseas for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26326/08]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

239 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended to increase the strength of the Air Corp; if it is intended to upgrade or replace equipment including aircraft or other hardware; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26334/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

239 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended to increase the strength of the Air Corp; if it is intended to upgrade or replace equipment including aircraft or other hardware; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26334/08]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

131 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent commissioning ceremony at Casement Aerodrome and the presentation of medals to the families of the four Air Corps men who died in July 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25484/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

131 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent commissioning ceremony at Casement Aerodrome and the presentation of medals to the families of the four Air Corps men who died in July 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25484/08]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

129 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence the percentage of women at all ranks within the Defence Forces; the way that percentage compares to other defence forces in the European Union; if he is satisfied with the number of women in the Defence Forces here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25956/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

129 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence the percentage of women at all ranks within the Defence Forces; the way that percentage compares to other defence forces in the European Union; if he is satisfied with the number of women in the Defence Forces here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25956/08]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

128 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the human rights training provided for members of the Defence Forces, including subject matter, duration and upskilling requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25958/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

128 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the human rights training provided for members of the Defence Forces, including subject matter, duration and upskilling requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25958/08]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

137 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in facilitating entry into commissioned ranks by serving soldiers; the options available to a serving soldier who wishes to become an officer; the numbers of soldiers who have become officers in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25445/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

137 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in facilitating entry into commissioned ranks by serving soldiers; the options available to a serving soldier who wishes to become an officer; the numbers of soldiers who have become officers in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25445/08]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

127 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to facilitate the commissioning of officers from the enlisted ranks in view of his recent statement that every private soldier joining the Army should have a reasonable expectation of being promoted to senior officer level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26018/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

127 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to facilitate the commissioning of officers from the enlisted ranks in view of his recent statement that every private soldier joining the Army should have a reasonable expectation of being promoted to senior officer level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26018/08]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

126 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence his views, further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 22 May 2008, on a pilot project whereby military personnel would visit first level and second level schools with a view to familiarising students with the wide range of activities carried out by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26015/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

126 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence his views, further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 22 May 2008, on a pilot project whereby military personnel would visit first level and second level schools with a view to familiarising students with the wide range of activities carried out by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26015/08]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

124 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence when he expects the national monument to honour deceased members of the Defence Forces at Merrion Square, Dublin 2 to be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25891/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

124 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence when he expects the national monument to honour deceased members of the Defence Forces at Merrion Square, Dublin 2 to be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25891/08]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

121 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel and the amount of vehicles, weapons and other equipment used in the St. Patrick’s day 2008 participation by the Defence Forces in the Limerick parade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26009/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

121 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel and the amount of vehicles, weapons and other equipment used in the St. Patrick’s day 2008 participation by the Defence Forces in the Limerick parade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26009/08]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

120 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence the major equipment purchases planned for 2008 and 2009; the progress being made in sourcing new equipment and vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25475/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

120 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence the major equipment purchases planned for 2008 and 2009; the progress being made in sourcing new equipment and vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25475/08]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

114 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made reactivating the first line reserve as recommended in the Reserve Defence Force implementation plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25780/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

114 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made reactivating the first line reserve as recommended in the Reserve Defence Force implementation plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25780/08]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

111 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces used in State ceremonies during 2007; the cost accrued by Defence Force involvement to the State and to the defence budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25957/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

111 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces used in State ceremonies during 2007; the cost accrued by Defence Force involvement to the State and to the defence budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25957/08]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

140 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the nature of costs the move of his Department under decentralisation will accrue to the State; if the costs will impact on the defence budget; if the move is on budget and on schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25954/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

140 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the nature of costs the move of his Department under decentralisation will accrue to the State; if the costs will impact on the defence budget; if the move is on budget and on schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25954/08]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

118 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date on the decentralisation of the Defence Forces headquarters to the Curragh and his Department to Newbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25783/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

118 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date on the decentralisation of the Defence Forces headquarters to the Curragh and his Department to Newbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25783/08]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

109 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the implementation by his Department of the Government decision on decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26003/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

109 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the implementation by his Department of the Government decision on decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26003/08]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

108 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the establishment and strength of the Defence Forces; when the next recruitment campaign will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25995/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

108 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the establishment and strength of the Defence Forces; when the next recruitment campaign will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25995/08]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

106 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence if he has carried out an investigation as to the reason during the first four months of 2008, the number of females enlisted into the Reserve Defence Force is less than the number being discharged whereas the opposite is happening in regard to male recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26008/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

106 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence if he has carried out an investigation as to the reason during the first four months of 2008, the number of females enlisted into the Reserve Defence Force is less than the number being discharged whereas the opposite is happening in regard to male recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26008/08]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

103 Deputy Peter Kelly asked the Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the report from the Defence Forces reviewing its policy on laser eye surgery particularly as it applies to persons applying to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25539/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

103 Deputy Peter Kelly asked the Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the report from the Defence Forces reviewing its policy on laser eye surgery particularly as it applies to persons applying to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25539/08]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

102 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence his Department’s properties deemed surplus to requirements that have been disposed of to date in 2008 or that are to be disposed of in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26014/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

102 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence his Department’s properties deemed surplus to requirements that have been disposed of to date in 2008 or that are to be disposed of in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26014/08]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

135 Deputy Peter Kelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of people applying to join the Defence Forces and the number of vacancies in each of the years 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; if he is satisfied with the calibre of applicants; if he expects that the Defence Forces will be able to continue recruiting in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25538/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

135 Deputy Peter Kelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of people applying to join the Defence Forces and the number of vacancies in each of the years 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; if he is satisfied with the calibre of applicants; if he expects that the Defence Forces will be able to continue recruiting in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25538/08]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

101 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the most recent recruitment campaign of the Defence Forces; when this took place; the number of personnel enlisted as a result in each of the services; the number who are still enlisted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25994/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

101 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the most recent recruitment campaign of the Defence Forces; when this took place; the number of personnel enlisted as a result in each of the services; the number who are still enlisted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25994/08]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

99 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the replacement programme for Naval Service vessels including funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25778/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

99 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the replacement programme for Naval Service vessels including funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25778/08]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

97 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received from members of the Defence Forces arising from road accidents involving Defence Forces vehicles in each of the past five years; the number of cases settled in respect of each such year and the amount paid out in compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26021/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

97 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received from members of the Defence Forces arising from road accidents involving Defence Forces vehicles in each of the past five years; the number of cases settled in respect of each such year and the amount paid out in compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26021/08]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

113 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the planned review of the medical services of the Defence Forces by external consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25781/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

113 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the planned review of the medical services of the Defence Forces by external consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25781/08]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

94 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence if the contract has been signed in regard to the consultancy on the sustainable provision of the relevant medical expertise and services to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26007/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

94 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence if the contract has been signed in regard to the consultancy on the sustainable provision of the relevant medical expertise and services to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26007/08]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

93 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the number of serving commissioned officers in respect of the Army, Air Corps and the Naval Service; the number of such officers who have been commissioned from the ranks in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26019/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

93 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the number of serving commissioned officers in respect of the Army, Air Corps and the Naval Service; the number of such officers who have been commissioned from the ranks in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26019/08]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

92 Deputy Michael Mulcahy asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid by the banks for the Army cash-in-transit service in each of the years 2004 to 2007 inclusive; the number of Army cash escort duties performed in 2007 and to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25540/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

92 Deputy Michael Mulcahy asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid by the banks for the Army cash-in-transit service in each of the years 2004 to 2007 inclusive; the number of Army cash escort duties performed in 2007 and to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25540/08]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

107 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent visit to Chad and his meetings with the Irish commanders serving on the ground; his views on the duties assigned to Irish troops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25474/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

107 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent visit to Chad and his meetings with the Irish commanders serving on the ground; his views on the duties assigned to Irish troops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25474/08]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

90 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the meetings he had during his recent visit to Chad; the discussions he had with Chadian, EUFOR and UNHCR officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25447/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

90 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the meetings he had during his recent visit to Chad; the discussions he had with Chadian, EUFOR and UNHCR officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25447/08]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

89 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the reason the all-party committee on commemorating 1916 has not met since the establishment of this Dáil; when it is expected to meet; and the terms of reference of same. [24733/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

89 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the reason the all-party committee on commemorating 1916 has not met since the establishment of this Dáil; when it is expected to meet; and the terms of reference of same. [24733/08]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

122 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Defence his views on two recent newspaper articles (details supplied) regarding the performance of Irish troops in Chad; if he is satisfied that the commanders understand their mandate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25849/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

122 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Defence his views on two recent newspaper articles (details supplied) regarding the performance of Irish troops in Chad; if he is satisfied that the commanders understand their mandate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25849/08]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

87 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the incident that took place on 14 June 2008 in the vicinity of Goz Beida in Chad where Irish troops serving with EUFOR were fired upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25446/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

87 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the incident that took place on 14 June 2008 in the vicinity of Goz Beida in Chad where Irish troops serving with EUFOR were fired upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25446/08]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

86 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the safety improvements made to Army vehicles in view of recent road accidents involving Army lorries on the M50 and in Granard, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26020/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

86 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the safety improvements made to Army vehicles in view of recent road accidents involving Army lorries on the M50 and in Granard, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26020/08]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

85 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel who have operated abroad, on training exercises and courses and operational duties since January 2008. [25926/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

85 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel who have operated abroad, on training exercises and courses and operational duties since January 2008. [25926/08]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

83 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Defence the number of foreign military planes and others which have landed in Baldonnel Aerodrome since January 2008; the purpose of each visit; and the number of foreign military personnel involved. [25927/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

83 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Defence the number of foreign military planes and others which have landed in Baldonnel Aerodrome since January 2008; the purpose of each visit; and the number of foreign military personnel involved. [25927/08]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

82 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if the contract has been awarded in relation to the publicity and awareness campaign to promote recruitment to the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26011/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

82 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if the contract has been awarded in relation to the publicity and awareness campaign to promote recruitment to the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26011/08]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

80 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the number of recruits that will be taken into the Defence Forces throughout 2008, broken down in respect of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26004/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

80 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the number of recruits that will be taken into the Defence Forces throughout 2008, broken down in respect of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26004/08]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

95 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain the loss of one of two unmanned air vehicle spy drones purchased in 2007 at a cost of €800,000; if the reason for it going missing has been established; and if the costs can be recouped from the Israeli arms manufacturing company from whom it was purchased. [25922/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

95 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain the loss of one of two unmanned air vehicle spy drones purchased in 2007 at a cost of €800,000; if the reason for it going missing has been established; and if the costs can be recouped from the Israeli arms manufacturing company from whom it was purchased. [25922/08]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

79 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that an unmanned air vehicle used by the Army disappeared while in use on a reconnaissance mission; if the loss is believed to be due to mechanical failure or hostile act; the estimated value of the UAV; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26023/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

79 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that an unmanned air vehicle used by the Army disappeared while in use on a reconnaissance mission; if the loss is believed to be due to mechanical failure or hostile act; the estimated value of the UAV; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26023/08]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

133 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the concerns expressed by the Defence Forces Ombudsman that she did not have sufficient resources to meet the increase in demand for her services; if the Ombudsman will be provided with additional staff and resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26017/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

133 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the concerns expressed by the Defence Forces Ombudsman that she did not have sufficient resources to meet the increase in demand for her services; if the Ombudsman will be provided with additional staff and resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26017/08]

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