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Question· writtenPQ 350asked

382 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the amount that has been awarded in bonuses to staff in each of the semi-State or similar bodies within his remit in each of the past three years; if he will provide a breakdown of these bonuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26576/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2010

382 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the amount that has been awarded in bonuses to staff in each of the semi-State or similar bodies within his remit in each of the past three years; if he will provide a breakdown of these bonuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26576/10]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

381 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the number of departmental credit cards in use in his Department; the names of the authorised signatories of same; the credit limit of same; the amount spent in respect of each card in each of the past three years with a breakdown of the annual bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26561/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2010

381 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the number of departmental credit cards in use in his Department; the names of the authorised signatories of same; the credit limit of same; the amount spent in respect of each card in each of the past three years with a breakdown of the annual bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26561/10]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

380 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Defence the number of Government-run canteens operating in Government buildings in his Department and agencies; the number of commercially-run cafés or restaurants that are operating in Government buildings in his Department and agencies; if there is a policy in his Department to source food locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26462/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2010

380 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Defence the number of Government-run canteens operating in Government buildings in his Department and agencies; the number of commercially-run cafés or restaurants that are operating in Government buildings in his Department and agencies; if there is a policy in his Department to source food locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26462/10]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

44 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question Nos 60 and 81 of 10 March 2010, regarding the membership of the Office of Public Works working group to manage and develop Haulbowline, the names of the representatives from his Department and the Departments of Defence, Enterprise, Trade and Innovation and Finance on this group; if the group has now met and begun working on its report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22252/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2010

44 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question Nos 60 and 81 of 10 March 2010, regarding the membership of the Office of Public Works working group to manage and develop Haulbowline, the names of the representatives from his Department and the Departments of Defence, Enterprise, Trade and Innovation and Finance on this group; if the group has now met and begun working on its report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22252/10]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

160 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if persons (details supplied) who were serving members of the Defence Forces at the time of alleged arms sales to the Seychelles have been suspended from their duties pending the outcome of these investigations. [25973/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2010

160 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if persons (details supplied) who were serving members of the Defence Forces at the time of alleged arms sales to the Seychelles have been suspended from their duties pending the outcome of these investigations. [25973/10]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

159 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that the person (details supplied) named and implicated with regard to arms sales in the Seychelles has been suspended from their duties in the weapons wing, which buys weapons for the Defence Forces, pending the outcomes of these investigations. [25972/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2010

159 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that the person (details supplied) named and implicated with regard to arms sales in the Seychelles has been suspended from their duties in the weapons wing, which buys weapons for the Defence Forces, pending the outcomes of these investigations. [25972/10]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

428 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Defence if a grievance of a member of the Army nursing service in the Defence Forces, which involves allegations of bullying and harassment, has been referred to the Labour Relations Commission at the request of the injured party; if so, the reason the Defence Forces continue to refuse to engage directly with the trade union representing the injured party; his views on whether it is acceptable that correspondence from the Defence Forces of 9 March 2010 and 18 May 2010 would issue when the matter is still the subject of investigation by the Labour Relations Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25679/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2010

428 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Defence if a grievance of a member of the Army nursing service in the Defence Forces, which involves allegations of bullying and harassment, has been referred to the Labour Relations Commission at the request of the injured party; if so, the reason the Defence Forces continue to refuse to engage directly with the trade union representing the injured party; his views on whether it is acceptable that correspondence from the Defence Forces of 9 March 2010 and 18 May 2010 would issue when the matter is still the subject of investigation by the Labour Relations Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25679/10]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

427 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 401 of 1 June 2010, that the red zones at Casement Aerodrome, County Dublin, are three dimensional wedge-shaped surfaces, if he will further confirm in respect of each of the four runways concerned the elevations, relative to Malin Datum, of their respective thresholds, as well as the slope of each of the said wedge-shaped surfaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25593/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2010

427 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 401 of 1 June 2010, that the red zones at Casement Aerodrome, County Dublin, are three dimensional wedge-shaped surfaces, if he will further confirm in respect of each of the four runways concerned the elevations, relative to Malin Datum, of their respective thresholds, as well as the slope of each of the said wedge-shaped surfaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25593/10]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons who joined the Defence Forces in each of the past five years and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24929/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2010

65 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons who joined the Defence Forces in each of the past five years and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24929/10]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he will re-consider the decision to close Lifford Barracks, County Donegal, in view of the increased subversive activities in border areas, the increase in vigilance and security by the Garda and others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24686/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2010

275 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he will re-consider the decision to close Lifford Barracks, County Donegal, in view of the increased subversive activities in border areas, the increase in vigilance and security by the Garda and others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24686/10]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

274 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence his views on reports (details supplied) that serving officers in the Permanent Defence Force are implicated in buying illegal arms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24662/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2010

274 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence his views on reports (details supplied) that serving officers in the Permanent Defence Force are implicated in buying illegal arms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24662/10]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 401 of 1 June 2010, if he will confirm that the red zones at Casement Aerodrome, County Dublin are not two-dimensional surfaces on the ground in view of the reply given in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 465 of 13 December 2005 but also confirmed that each such zone comprises 160 acres approximately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24655/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2010

273 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 401 of 1 June 2010, if he will confirm that the red zones at Casement Aerodrome, County Dublin are not two-dimensional surfaces on the ground in view of the reply given in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 465 of 13 December 2005 but also confirmed that each such zone comprises 160 acres approximately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24655/10]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements that are in place to implement policy in relation to determining and approving the remuneration of each chief executive officer and managing director under the auspices of his Department; the salary of each such chief executive officer and managing director; if such arrangements have been breached in the past three years and the person involved; if he has taken any action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24595/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2010

272 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements that are in place to implement policy in relation to determining and approving the remuneration of each chief executive officer and managing director under the auspices of his Department; the salary of each such chief executive officer and managing director; if such arrangements have been breached in the past three years and the person involved; if he has taken any action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24595/10]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the details and outcome of the past three reviews by his Department’s governance support division of compliance by his Department’s State bodies with the code of practice, in particular to name the State bodies that have not achieved full compliance; the reason for same; the action taken by him; the results of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24384/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2010

270 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the details and outcome of the past three reviews by his Department’s governance support division of compliance by his Department’s State bodies with the code of practice, in particular to name the State bodies that have not achieved full compliance; the reason for same; the action taken by him; the results of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24384/10]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces for each year between 2006 and 2010; the number of recruits that joined the Defence Forces each year between 2006 and 2010; the number of those persons currently retiring or resigning from the Defence Forces that will be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24369/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2010

269 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces for each year between 2006 and 2010; the number of recruits that joined the Defence Forces each year between 2006 and 2010; the number of those persons currently retiring or resigning from the Defence Forces that will be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24369/10]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence the breakdown of the number of members of the Defence Forces who have retired, resigned or left for other reasons for the years 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010, by rank in tabular form; the number of persons who have left the Defence Forces over the same period on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24368/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2010

268 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence the breakdown of the number of members of the Defence Forces who have retired, resigned or left for other reasons for the years 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010, by rank in tabular form; the number of persons who have left the Defence Forces over the same period on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24368/10]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who have retired, resigned or left for other reasons for the years 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24367/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2010

267 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who have retired, resigned or left for other reasons for the years 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24367/10]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

266 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Defence if there is a cap on recruitment to the Permanent Defence Force; if it is anticipated that recruitment will begin shortly; the criteria and standards that are used, in terms of vision, hearing and other capacities for applicants for admission; if there is a specific level of visual capacity required, particularly in respect of colour identification, for applicants to the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24277/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2010

266 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Defence if there is a cap on recruitment to the Permanent Defence Force; if it is anticipated that recruitment will begin shortly; the criteria and standards that are used, in terms of vision, hearing and other capacities for applicants for admission; if there is a specific level of visual capacity required, particularly in respect of colour identification, for applicants to the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24277/10]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

144 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if a contractor has been appointed for the engine room measurement, alarm and control system with the Naval Service; the name of the successful contractor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24002/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2010

144 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if a contractor has been appointed for the engine room measurement, alarm and control system with the Naval Service; the name of the successful contractor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24002/10]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

159 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number or personnel who have retired or have taken early retirement at all ranks from the Defence Forces; if any particular provision is likely to be made for replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23766/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

159 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number or personnel who have retired or have taken early retirement at all ranks from the Defence Forces; if any particular provision is likely to be made for replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23766/10]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

158 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions approved or pending at all ranks in the Defence Forces over the past two years; the numbers nominated but not yet approved; when approval is likely to be given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23765/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

158 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions approved or pending at all ranks in the Defence Forces over the past two years; the numbers nominated but not yet approved; when approval is likely to be given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23765/10]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

155 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which obsolete vehicles or equipment other than those retained for historical or museum purposes has been replaced throughout the Defence Forces; the extent to which older vehicles and equipment is utilised in every day use with particular reference to transport vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23762/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

155 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which obsolete vehicles or equipment other than those retained for historical or museum purposes has been replaced throughout the Defence Forces; the extent to which older vehicles and equipment is utilised in every day use with particular reference to transport vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23762/10]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

154 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all materials and equipment including aircraft used by the Air Corps are upgraded updated or replaced as necessary; the extent to which this has happened over the past three years and is likely to be provided for in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23761/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

154 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all materials and equipment including aircraft used by the Air Corps are upgraded updated or replaced as necessary; the extent to which this has happened over the past three years and is likely to be provided for in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23761/10]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

151 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the projections arising from the closing and disposal of various military barracks throughout the country over the past 12 years has been realised; the receipts from such sales; the costs associated therewith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23758/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

151 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the projections arising from the closing and disposal of various military barracks throughout the country over the past 12 years has been realised; the receipts from such sales; the costs associated therewith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23758/10]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

150 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with the various local authorities with a view to making provision for army overholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23757/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

150 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with the various local authorities with a view to making provision for army overholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23757/10]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

80 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider taking new recruits after leaving certificate and train them for six to eight weeks during the summer period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23358/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

80 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider taking new recruits after leaving certificate and train them for six to eight weeks during the summer period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23358/10]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

78 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure representation for reservists on decision making boards affecting the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23355/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

78 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure representation for reservists on decision making boards affecting the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23355/10]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

75 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the progress made regarding the projects relating to the 2016 commemoration of the 1916 Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23368/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

75 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the progress made regarding the projects relating to the 2016 commemoration of the 1916 Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23368/10]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

74 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence if he will negotiate with the reserve representative organisation regarding the difficulties associated with man days and employment Acts in respect of part-time workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23357/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

74 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence if he will negotiate with the reserve representative organisation regarding the difficulties associated with man days and employment Acts in respect of part-time workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23357/10]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

72 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence his proposals, if any, to substitute a payment equivalent to overnight accommodation payment to soldiers while on 24-hour duty from Coolmoney Camp, Kilbride Camp and Kilworth Camp instead of outpost allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23362/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

72 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence his proposals, if any, to substitute a payment equivalent to overnight accommodation payment to soldiers while on 24-hour duty from Coolmoney Camp, Kilbride Camp and Kilworth Camp instead of outpost allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23362/10]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

76 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the action he will take regarding the recommendation of the internal working group in the Irish Red Cross Society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23361/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

76 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the action he will take regarding the recommendation of the internal working group in the Irish Red Cross Society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23361/10]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

69 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions on which the Army ordinance corps has been called out to deal with suspicious devices during 2009 and to date in 2010; the number of cases which were actual explosive devices; the number of occasions on which the devices were hoaxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23369/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

69 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions on which the Army ordinance corps has been called out to deal with suspicious devices during 2009 and to date in 2010; the number of cases which were actual explosive devices; the number of occasions on which the devices were hoaxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23369/10]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

68 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence further to the recent decision to approve 50 promotions at senior level within the Defence Forces, the number of such appointments that have been filled to date; when the outstanding posts will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23370/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

68 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence further to the recent decision to approve 50 promotions at senior level within the Defence Forces, the number of such appointments that have been filled to date; when the outstanding posts will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23370/10]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

67 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Reserve Defence Forces declined from 24,569 members in 1960 to fewer than 7,000 members at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23344/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

67 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Reserve Defence Forces declined from 24,569 members in 1960 to fewer than 7,000 members at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23344/10]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

65 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the proposals he has to enhance the role and status of the Reserve Defence Force Representative Association within the defence structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23351/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

65 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the proposals he has to enhance the role and status of the Reserve Defence Force Representative Association within the defence structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23351/10]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

64 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence if Defence Forces involvement in protection of the Houses of the Oireachtas has been reviewed in view of recent disturbances; the additional measures that will be taken to ensure that the workings of Dáil Éireann are not impacted upon by actions taken by those assembling outside the Houses of the Oireachtas. [23482/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

64 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence if Defence Forces involvement in protection of the Houses of the Oireachtas has been reviewed in view of recent disturbances; the additional measures that will be taken to ensure that the workings of Dáil Éireann are not impacted upon by actions taken by those assembling outside the Houses of the Oireachtas. [23482/10]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

63 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence if he will revisit the gratuity issue to include a payment for reservists who cannot attend full-time training and also a graduated payment for those who give most; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23356/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

63 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Defence if he will revisit the gratuity issue to include a payment for reservists who cannot attend full-time training and also a graduated payment for those who give most; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23356/10]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

79 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence his plans, if any, to enhance the role of the Reserve Defence Force in fishery protection and in the smuggling of illegal drugs and guns into the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23345/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

79 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence his plans, if any, to enhance the role of the Reserve Defence Force in fishery protection and in the smuggling of illegal drugs and guns into the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23345/10]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

62 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the reason since the end of the Cold War that Ireland has not increased its reserve defence elements as have other western states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23397/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

62 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the reason since the end of the Cold War that Ireland has not increased its reserve defence elements as have other western states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23397/10]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

61 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the greater focus on intelligence exchange among countries to tackle large drug shipments by sea, he accepts that the decision made by him to cut Naval Service patrol days by 200 days will limit the capacity of the Naval Service in its capacity to deal with drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23305/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

61 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the greater focus on intelligence exchange among countries to tackle large drug shipments by sea, he accepts that the decision made by him to cut Naval Service patrol days by 200 days will limit the capacity of the Naval Service in its capacity to deal with drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23305/10]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

60 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence if there has been any consultation with other Departments with a view to involving Air Corps helicopters in search and rescue operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23448/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

60 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence if there has been any consultation with other Departments with a view to involving Air Corps helicopters in search and rescue operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23448/10]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

149 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if any requests have been received for future deployments of Irish troops on overseas peacekeeping missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23756/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

149 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if any requests have been received for future deployments of Irish troops on overseas peacekeeping missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23756/10]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

82 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the plans there are for Irish troops to serve abroad, having regard to the ending of the MINURCAT mission in Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23367/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

82 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the plans there are for Irish troops to serve abroad, having regard to the ending of the MINURCAT mission in Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23367/10]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

66 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding the resumption of the United Nations military element of the mission to Chad being resumed. [23360/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2010

66 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding the resumption of the United Nations military element of the mission to Chad being resumed. [23360/10]

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