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Question· oralPQ 20asked

43 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he will give details of the contracts, the companies involved and their monetary value between the Defence Forces and suppliers and procurers of military hardware and related services during the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17597/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2011

43 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he will give details of the contracts, the companies involved and their monetary value between the Defence Forces and suppliers and procurers of military hardware and related services during the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17597/11]

Law· Public2011/17enacted

Defence (Amendment) Act 2011

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 28 June 2011

Act to amend and extend the Defence Act 1954; to make further provision for the service required for appointment as Director of Military Prosecutions and military judge; to provide for persons who are not officers of the Permanent Defence Force to be appointed as Director of Military Prosecutions and military judge; to provide for the temporary designation of Circuit Court judges to perform the functions of a military judge; to amend and extend the Courts of Justice Act 1947; to amend and extend the Courts-Martial Appeals Act 1983; and to provide for related matters

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

143 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence his plans for recruitment into the various sections of the Defence Forces in 2011 and 2012; and if recruitment will be sought when applications will be accepted. [16870/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2011

143 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Defence his plans for recruitment into the various sections of the Defence Forces in 2011 and 2012; and if recruitment will be sought when applications will be accepted. [16870/11]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

158 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Defence the current numbers and grades of staff employed in North-South co-operation units in his Department as established under the Good Friday Agreement; the numbers in each unit when first established and the year-on-year change for his Department. [16832/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2011

158 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Defence the current numbers and grades of staff employed in North-South co-operation units in his Department as established under the Good Friday Agreement; the numbers in each unit when first established and the year-on-year change for his Department. [16832/11]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

157 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that Dún Úi Neill Barracks in County Cavan will continue to play a key role in the work of the Defence Forces taking into account its location, the modern facilities at these barracks, the long history of the army being based in Cavan town and the great commitment, dedication and service of personnel based there over the years to the important work of the Defence Forces, locally, nationally and internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16759/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2011

157 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that Dún Úi Neill Barracks in County Cavan will continue to play a key role in the work of the Defence Forces taking into account its location, the modern facilities at these barracks, the long history of the army being based in Cavan town and the great commitment, dedication and service of personnel based there over the years to the important work of the Defence Forces, locally, nationally and internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16759/11]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

315 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 293 of 24 May 2011 the reason he and military authorities are involving the conciliation and arbitration scheme since these personnel (details supplied) are already in receipt of this instructor’s allowance on a weekly basis and their request is payment of this instructor’s allowance in arrears. [16330/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2011

315 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 293 of 24 May 2011 the reason he and military authorities are involving the conciliation and arbitration scheme since these personnel (details supplied) are already in receipt of this instructor’s allowance on a weekly basis and their request is payment of this instructor’s allowance in arrears. [16330/11]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

314 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding transfer of Furious pier, at Millcove, Castletownbere to Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16221/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2011

314 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding transfer of Furious pier, at Millcove, Castletownbere to Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16221/11]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

305 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans, to legalise a defence product (details supplied) that is non-toxic and non-irritant and is readily available in the UK, by adjusting the relevant legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16510/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2011

305 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans, to legalise a defence product (details supplied) that is non-toxic and non-irritant and is readily available in the UK, by adjusting the relevant legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16510/11]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

169 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the consideration he has given to the disposal of land at the former Magee Barracks at Kildare town; his plans to honour the commitment given by his predecessors to award 10% of the land or 10% of the land value to the local community in the event of the property being disposed of by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16019/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

169 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the consideration he has given to the disposal of land at the former Magee Barracks at Kildare town; his plans to honour the commitment given by his predecessors to award 10% of the land or 10% of the land value to the local community in the event of the property being disposed of by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16019/11]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

498 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the number of former cadets from the Defence Forces currently receiving pensions while also employed in various State and semi-State bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15584/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2011

498 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the number of former cadets from the Defence Forces currently receiving pensions while also employed in various State and semi-State bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15584/11]

Question· writtenPQ 481asked

497 Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if there are any commanding officers in the Air Corps selected for promotion while a series of complaints against them under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954 remain outstanding; and if such promotions will be not confirmed until such complaints are dealt with. [15550/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2011

497 Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if there are any commanding officers in the Air Corps selected for promotion while a series of complaints against them under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954 remain outstanding; and if such promotions will be not confirmed until such complaints are dealt with. [15550/11]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

496 Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact there have been unacceptable instances of reports on investigations into complaints submitted under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954 being returned to the investigating officer who submitted the report with a direction to substantially change the findings of the reports which is a serious interference with the independence and fairness of such investigations. [15549/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2011

496 Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact there have been unacceptable instances of reports on investigations into complaints submitted under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954 being returned to the investigating officer who submitted the report with a direction to substantially change the findings of the reports which is a serious interference with the independence and fairness of such investigations. [15549/11]

Question· writtenPQ 479asked

495 Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact there have been a number of instances in which serious complaints against commanding officers in the Irish Air Corps were sent for investigation to the commanding officers who were the subject of the complaints and that these investigations consisted of those commanding officers conducting one to one interviews with the members who made the complaints thus negating the independence and fairness of an investigation carried out under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954. [15548/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2011

495 Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact there have been a number of instances in which serious complaints against commanding officers in the Irish Air Corps were sent for investigation to the commanding officers who were the subject of the complaints and that these investigations consisted of those commanding officers conducting one to one interviews with the members who made the complaints thus negating the independence and fairness of an investigation carried out under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954. [15548/11]

Question· writtenPQ 478asked

494 Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the action taken by him and the general staff in the Irish Air Corps to implement the recommendations of a 2006 report of an investigator appointed to investigate complaints against senior officers in the Air Corps made under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954. [15547/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2011

494 Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the action taken by him and the general staff in the Irish Air Corps to implement the recommendations of a 2006 report of an investigator appointed to investigate complaints against senior officers in the Air Corps made under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954. [15547/11]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

493 Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the number of complaints against commanding officers in the Irish Air Corps submitted since 2006 under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954 and covered by Defence Force Regulation A7. [15546/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2011

493 Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the number of complaints against commanding officers in the Irish Air Corps submitted since 2006 under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954 and covered by Defence Force Regulation A7. [15546/11]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

491 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the cost that has been incurred by the change and purchase of new berets under way within the Reserve Defence Forces; the reason for such a change; if his attention has been drawn to concerns within the RDF over the change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15294/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2011

491 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the cost that has been incurred by the change and purchase of new berets under way within the Reserve Defence Forces; the reason for such a change; if his attention has been drawn to concerns within the RDF over the change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15294/11]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

490 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Defence when paperwork requested from him will be sent to the State pension office regarding an application for State contributory pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [15121/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2011

490 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Defence when paperwork requested from him will be sent to the State pension office regarding an application for State contributory pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [15121/11]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of times each Government Minister has requested usage of the ministerial air transport service for each of the years 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; the location of each trip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14856/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2011

177 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of times each Government Minister has requested usage of the ministerial air transport service for each of the years 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; the location of each trip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14856/11]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

124 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence the structure of air traffic control for all the airports within his control; the number of staff assigned to each airport; the rating of each member; the number of staff that are determined as training personnel; if each airport has the correct allocation of trained officers; if any airport has any officers acting in a higher capacity due to the embargo on promotion in the Defence Forces; if so, has he or is he proposing to take action to overcome same; if he is proposing any review of the overall position of ATC within the Defence Forces; if so, the time scale of such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14004/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2011

124 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence the structure of air traffic control for all the airports within his control; the number of staff assigned to each airport; the rating of each member; the number of staff that are determined as training personnel; if each airport has the correct allocation of trained officers; if any airport has any officers acting in a higher capacity due to the embargo on promotion in the Defence Forces; if so, has he or is he proposing to take action to overcome same; if he is proposing any review of the overall position of ATC within the Defence Forces; if so, the time scale of such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14004/11]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

307 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of cadets passing out in the Army, Navy and Air Corps in each of the past three years to date in 2011; the extent to which this is in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12252/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

307 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of cadets passing out in the Army, Navy and Air Corps in each of the past three years to date in 2011; the extent to which this is in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12252/11]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

306 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with EU or UN colleagues in the context of further Irish troop deployment overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12251/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

306 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with EU or UN colleagues in the context of further Irish troop deployment overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12251/11]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

305 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the adequacy of vessels and equipment for the Naval Service to maintain its role in terms of patrols, surveillance and monitoring activity along our coasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12250/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

305 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the adequacy of vessels and equipment for the Naval Service to maintain its role in terms of patrols, surveillance and monitoring activity along our coasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12250/11]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

304 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Air Corps has the necessary resources to maintain its commitments in respect of air sea rescue and surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12249/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

304 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Air Corps has the necessary resources to maintain its commitments in respect of air sea rescue and surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12249/11]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

303 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has evaluated ongoing requirements in respect of vessels and equipment for the Naval Service; the degree to which this keeps pace with international developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12248/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

303 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has evaluated ongoing requirements in respect of vessels and equipment for the Naval Service; the degree to which this keeps pace with international developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12248/11]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

302 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which aircraft and ancillary equipment for the Air Corps maintains pace with international standards; if any particular improvements are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12247/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

302 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which aircraft and ancillary equipment for the Air Corps maintains pace with international standards; if any particular improvements are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12247/11]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

301 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of posts within the Defence Forces which were filled in each of the past two years to date in 2011; the number still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12246/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

301 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of posts within the Defence Forces which were filled in each of the past two years to date in 2011; the number still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12246/11]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

300 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if any military installations or property proposed for sale by the Government in 1998 which has not since been disposed of; the current use, if any of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12245/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

300 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if any military installations or property proposed for sale by the Government in 1998 which has not since been disposed of; the current use, if any of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12245/11]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

299 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of military installations decommissioned in 1998; the number and method of their disposal in the interim; the cost of maintenance, security or other costs borne by the State prior to disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12244/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

299 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of military installations decommissioned in 1998; the number and method of their disposal in the interim; the cost of maintenance, security or other costs borne by the State prior to disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12244/11]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

298 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which military installations decommissioned by the State have been disposed of; the extent of funding accruing to the State therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12243/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

298 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which military installations decommissioned by the State have been disposed of; the extent of funding accruing to the State therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12243/11]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

297 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Defence if there is any possibility of retired Reserve Defence Force members being permitted to take up a scheme to fulfil duties of cadre staff that have not been replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12822/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

297 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Defence if there is any possibility of retired Reserve Defence Force members being permitted to take up a scheme to fulfil duties of cadre staff that have not been replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12822/11]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

295 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of doctors, nurses, dentists and so on in the Defence Forces Medical Corps; the number of vacancies in the corps; and if additional recruitment is likely in the corps. [12701/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

295 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of doctors, nurses, dentists and so on in the Defence Forces Medical Corps; the number of vacancies in the corps; and if additional recruitment is likely in the corps. [12701/11]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

293 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Defence when will the instructors allowance in arrears for the instructors of the Transport Companies 1 Logistics Support Battalions in the Defence Forces be paid. [12352/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

293 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Defence when will the instructors allowance in arrears for the instructors of the Transport Companies 1 Logistics Support Battalions in the Defence Forces be paid. [12352/11]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

291 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the nature of any capital projects which he intends to undertake or complete at the Curragh Camp, County Kildare, during the remainder of 2011; the value of such projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12343/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

291 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the nature of any capital projects which he intends to undertake or complete at the Curragh Camp, County Kildare, during the remainder of 2011; the value of such projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12343/11]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

289 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence his plans to visit members of the Defence Forces serving on overseas missions in the remainder of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12341/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

289 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence his plans to visit members of the Defence Forces serving on overseas missions in the remainder of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12341/11]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

58 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the cost to the State of the deployment of members of the Irish Defence Forces to Afghanistan since 2001 as part of the International Security Assistance Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12048/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

58 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the cost to the State of the deployment of members of the Irish Defence Forces to Afghanistan since 2001 as part of the International Security Assistance Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12048/11]

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