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Question· oralPQ 17asked

17 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that (a) FCÁ members who perform 24 hour duties with the Permanent Defence Force units are being paid only one day's pay, and have to provide their own transport to and from duties which in many cases can mean a 28 hours tour of duty; (b) this payment represents an average of £1 per hour less tax and (c) for many years members were paid for two days; if he will have this matter rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 1990

17 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that (a) FCÁ members who perform 24 hour duties with the Permanent Defence Force units are being paid only one day's pay, and have to provide their own transport to and from duties which in many cases can mean a 28 hours tour of duty; (b) this payment represents an average of £1 per hour less tax and (c) for many years members were paid for two days; if he will have this matter rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will consider setting up an all-party forum on the lines of the New Ireland Forum established in 1983, to take evidence from interested parties and draw up a report on neutrality, security and defence; and to submit that report before final decisions are taken on the political future of Europe.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 1990

1 Mr. Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will consider setting up an all-party forum on the lines of the New Ireland Forum established in 1983, to take evidence from interested parties and draw up a report on neutrality, security and defence; and to submit that report before final decisions are taken on the political future of Europe.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

12 Mr. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the number of vacancies which exist at NCO level within the Defence Forces; if a 1946 regulation is cited for the delay in promotions; and if it is his intention to amend these regulations.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 1990

12 Mr. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the number of vacancies which exist at NCO level within the Defence Forces; if a 1946 regulation is cited for the delay in promotions; and if it is his intention to amend these regulations.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9 Mr. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the terms of reference issued to the study group currently reviewing the Defence Forces; if he will outline the personnel on this study group; when it was set up; if they have issued an interim report; when a full report is expected; and if this report will then be published.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 1990

9 Mr. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the terms of reference issued to the study group currently reviewing the Defence Forces; if he will outline the personnel on this study group; when it was set up; if they have issued an interim report; when a full report is expected; and if this report will then be published.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Mr. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the number of recruits taken into the Defence Forces for the year 1990; where each of these is based; the number he intends to recruit in 1991; the average age of serving members of the Defence Forces; and if has satisfied himself that his recruitment programme is adequate to maintain a vibrant force.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 1990

7 Mr. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the number of recruits taken into the Defence Forces for the year 1990; where each of these is based; the number he intends to recruit in 1991; the average age of serving members of the Defence Forces; and if has satisfied himself that his recruitment programme is adequate to maintain a vibrant force.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989 he will outline the critria for promotion for second line officers, who have not received an adverse confidential report in the previous five years for (i) lieutenant, captain and commandant, (ii) the number of officers by rank, corps, command who fulfilled the criteria as at 31 October 1990 and who have not been promoted and whether they have been advised of the reason they have not been promoted, (iii) whether second-in-command appointments should result in promotion to captain, despite other service lieutenants having suitable service and seniority, (iv) the number of officers by rank, corps and command who have been promoted in the period 12 October 1989 to 31 October 1990, (v) the number of officers who hold the appointment of infantry company second-in-command who are (a) captains and (b) lieutenants, (vi) whether successful completion of military courses has a specific reference in the criteria for promotion, (vii) the number of second-in-command vacancies still left unfilled as referred to in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 89 of 14 November 1989, (viii) the number of FCÁSlua Muirí officers who (a) resigned in 1988, 1989 and 1990 and (b) were given an adverse annual confidential report in 1988, 1989 and 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 1990

9 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989 he will outline the critria for promotion for second line officers, who have not received an adverse confidential report in the previous five years for (i) lieutenant, captain and commandant, (ii) the number of officers by rank, corps, command who fulfilled the criteria as at 31 October 1990 and who have not been promoted and whether they have been advised of the reason they have not been promoted, (iii) whether second-in-command appointments should result in promotion to captain, despite other service lieutenants having suitable service and seniority, (iv) the number of officers by rank, corps and command who have been promoted in the period 12 October 1989 to 31 October 1990, (v) the number of officers who hold the appointment of infantry company second-in-command who are (a) captains and (b) lieutenants, (vi) whether successful completion of military courses has a specific reference in the criteria for promotion, (vii) the number of second-in-command vacancies still left unfilled as referred to in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 89 of 14 November 1989, (viii) the number of FCÁSlua Muirí officers who (a) resigned in 1988, 1989 and 1990 and (b) were given an adverse annual confidential report in 1988, 1989 and 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989 he will outline the number of officers who were promoted as a result of the statement of a former Minister on 30 April 1989 at Skibbereen in (a) 1989 (b) 1990 to date and (c) anticipated for 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 1990

8 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989 he will outline the number of officers who were promoted as a result of the statement of a former Minister on 30 April 1989 at Skibbereen in (a) 1989 (b) 1990 to date and (c) anticipated for 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989 he will outline whether the permanent Defence Force unit structure, in so far as infantry units are concerned, will be implemented in FCA battalions in 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 1990

7 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989 he will outline whether the permanent Defence Force unit structure, in so far as infantry units are concerned, will be implemented in FCA battalions in 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989 he will outline whether the appointment of area commander still exists, and, if so, the number in command holding such appointments at 31 October 1990; the range of duties envisaged for this appointment and the number holding the dual appointments of sub-unit commander; the number of officers who hold the single appointment of company/sub-unit commander differentiating between those who hold the appointment at the rank of commandant and those who hold the rank of (a) captain and (b) lieutenant as at 31 October 1990; the number of second-in-command appointments by corps and command (a) vacant, (b) held by captains and (c) lieutenants as at 31 October 1990; the number of area commanders appointments as at 31 October 1990 by corps and command; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 1990

6 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989 he will outline whether the appointment of area commander still exists, and, if so, the number in command holding such appointments at 31 October 1990; the range of duties envisaged for this appointment and the number holding the dual appointments of sub-unit commander; the number of officers who hold the single appointment of company/sub-unit commander differentiating between those who hold the appointment at the rank of commandant and those who hold the rank of (a) captain and (b) lieutenant as at 31 October 1990; the number of second-in-command appointments by corps and command (a) vacant, (b) held by captains and (c) lieutenants as at 31 October 1990; the number of area commanders appointments as at 31 October 1990 by corps and command; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989, he will outline in relation to the second line reserve, the progress achieved by the Defence policy review in relation to the officer rank structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 1990

5 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989, he will outline in relation to the second line reserve, the progress achieved by the Defence policy review in relation to the officer rank structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 54asked

48 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if, in the light of the Defence (Amendment) Act, 1990, he will facilitate members of the Army Nursing Services to become directly involved in negotiations with his Department on matters affecting their condition of employment.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

48 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if, in the light of the Defence (Amendment) Act, 1990, he will facilitate members of the Army Nursing Services to become directly involved in negotiations with his Department on matters affecting their condition of employment.

Question· oralPQ 53asked

47 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of (a) aeronautical engineers in the Air Corps and (b) electrical engineering officers in the Naval Service who are women; the reason these positions recently advertised in the national press were restricted to male applicants only; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

47 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of (a) aeronautical engineers in the Air Corps and (b) electrical engineering officers in the Naval Service who are women; the reason these positions recently advertised in the national press were restricted to male applicants only; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 52asked

43 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the existing procedures for members of the FCA who are injured during the course of their duties with the Defence Forces and who are obliged to seek loss of earnings compensation; and if he proposes to change these procedures.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

43 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the existing procedures for members of the FCA who are injured during the course of their duties with the Defence Forces and who are obliged to seek loss of earnings compensation; and if he proposes to change these procedures.

Question· oralPQ 51asked

42 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to a decision by Dublin City Council's planning committee to list Collins Barracks, Dublin 7, for preservation; if, in view of this, he will consider any alternative to the proposed sale of the barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

42 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to a decision by Dublin City Council's planning committee to list Collins Barracks, Dublin 7, for preservation; if, in view of this, he will consider any alternative to the proposed sale of the barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 50asked

41 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the number of FCA members who are currently engaged on a full-time basis for periods of (a) up to five years; (b) five to ten years; (c) ten to 15 years; and (d) 15-20 years.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

41 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the number of FCA members who are currently engaged on a full-time basis for periods of (a) up to five years; (b) five to ten years; (c) ten to 15 years; and (d) 15-20 years.

Question· oralPQ 48asked

38 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence, in view of the business difficulties being experienced by a company (details supplied) in the manufacture of certain weapons currently issued to the Defence Forces whether he has satisfied himself regarding the security of parts and other supplies from Belgium; whether it is intended to continue to equip reserve units with weapons from this supplier; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

38 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence, in view of the business difficulties being experienced by a company (details supplied) in the manufacture of certain weapons currently issued to the Defence Forces whether he has satisfied himself regarding the security of parts and other supplies from Belgium; whether it is intended to continue to equip reserve units with weapons from this supplier; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 44asked

29 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the number of women in (a) the Army (b) the Air Corps and (c) the Naval Service; the percentage of the total this represents in each case; the plans there are to increase the number of women in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

29 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the number of women in (a) the Army (b) the Air Corps and (c) the Naval Service; the percentage of the total this represents in each case; the plans there are to increase the number of women in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 43asked

28 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence when he intends to commence the enrolment of women into the Defence Forces; if all three sections of the Defence Forces will be involved; and if he will give details of the numbers.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

28 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence when he intends to commence the enrolment of women into the Defence Forces; if all three sections of the Defence Forces will be involved; and if he will give details of the numbers.

Question· oralPQ 41asked

26 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the Gleeson Commission Report recommendation that a joint strategic management group for the Defence Forces, comprising senior military and Civil Service management, he proposes to activate the Council of Defence or introduce a new body.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

26 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the Gleeson Commission Report recommendation that a joint strategic management group for the Defence Forces, comprising senior military and Civil Service management, he proposes to activate the Council of Defence or introduce a new body.

Question· oralPQ 38asked

36 Dr. Lee asked the Minister for Defence if he accepts the recommendation of the Gleeson Commission that enlisted personnel be permitted to use their own vehicles on official duty and qualify for mileage under the same conditions as officers.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

36 Dr. Lee asked the Minister for Defence if he accepts the recommendation of the Gleeson Commission that enlisted personnel be permitted to use their own vehicles on official duty and qualify for mileage under the same conditions as officers.

Question· oralPQ 37asked

23 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Defence if he will implement the recommendation of the Gleeson Commission that enlisted personnel be permitted to use their own vehicles on official duty and qualify for mileage under the same conditions as officers.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

23 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Defence if he will implement the recommendation of the Gleeson Commission that enlisted personnel be permitted to use their own vehicles on official duty and qualify for mileage under the same conditions as officers.

Question· oralPQ 36asked

22 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the aspect of the Gleeson Commission Report which confirms that skilled and highly qualified NCOs are not being integrated fully into the Defence Forces solely because they are not officers; and the action he proposes to take to eliminate this injustice.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

22 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the aspect of the Gleeson Commission Report which confirms that skilled and highly qualified NCOs are not being integrated fully into the Defence Forces solely because they are not officers; and the action he proposes to take to eliminate this injustice.

Question· oralPQ 35asked

21 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the number of transport and saloon vehicles assigned to the second line reserve as at 31 May 1990; the number of such vehicles which have been returned for mechanical and other repairs; the net number of vehicles allocated to sub-units; the age of vehicles assigned as (a) under one year (b) under three years (c) under five years and (d) over five years; the number of sub-units which have not any assigned transport at 31 May 1990 (a) for one month (b) two months and (c) six months; and considering that such units require designated transport assigned to them for proper functioning, if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

21 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the number of transport and saloon vehicles assigned to the second line reserve as at 31 May 1990; the number of such vehicles which have been returned for mechanical and other repairs; the net number of vehicles allocated to sub-units; the age of vehicles assigned as (a) under one year (b) under three years (c) under five years and (d) over five years; the number of sub-units which have not any assigned transport at 31 May 1990 (a) for one month (b) two months and (c) six months; and considering that such units require designated transport assigned to them for proper functioning, if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 34asked

20 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence when land will be acquired to provide a separate and independent training unit for Naval recruits at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

20 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence when land will be acquired to provide a separate and independent training unit for Naval recruits at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 33asked

40 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of widows of long serving members of the Defence Forces, some with over 40 years' service, have now no army pension as their husbands opted out of the optional insurance scheme of the time; and if he will now, as a special measure on compassionate grounds, make provisions for pensions for these widows.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

40 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of widows of long serving members of the Defence Forces, some with over 40 years' service, have now no army pension as their husbands opted out of the optional insurance scheme of the time; and if he will now, as a special measure on compassionate grounds, make provisions for pensions for these widows.

Question· oralPQ 32asked

19 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he will take steps to provide pensions for widows of Defence Force personnel who have no pensions because their husbands did not join a voluntary insurance scheme at the relevant time.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

19 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he will take steps to provide pensions for widows of Defence Force personnel who have no pensions because their husbands did not join a voluntary insurance scheme at the relevant time.

Question· oralPQ 29asked

51 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if he is considering purchasing or acquiring additional aircraft for the Ministerial Air Transport Service operated by the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

51 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if he is considering purchasing or acquiring additional aircraft for the Ministerial Air Transport Service operated by the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 26asked

15 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the high number of security duty operations in aid of the civil power undertaken by the Defence Forces, he proposes to levy a charge for such operations in the future.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

15 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the high number of security duty operations in aid of the civil power undertaken by the Defence Forces, he proposes to levy a charge for such operations in the future.

Question· oralPQ 25asked

13 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Defence, with regard to his announcement that women would be accepted into the FCA, if he will outline the number of women it is envisaged will be recruited within the next six months; if any special promotion campaign is planned to attract women recruits; if any plans are being made to cater for women recruits; if all roles within the FCA will be open to women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

13 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Defence, with regard to his announcement that women would be accepted into the FCA, if he will outline the number of women it is envisaged will be recruited within the next six months; if any special promotion campaign is planned to attract women recruits; if any plans are being made to cater for women recruits; if all roles within the FCA will be open to women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 23asked

53 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to reduce the establishment level for the Defence Forces; if he will outline the proposed levels for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; the way in which these compare with the current personnel numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 1990

53 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to reduce the establishment level for the Defence Forces; if he will outline the proposed levels for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; the way in which these compare with the current personnel numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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