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Question· oralPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 1994
10 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the total number of flying hours undertaken by Air Corps aircraft, fixed wing or helicopter, during 1993 and in 1994 to date; in respect of these, if he will break the figures down for search and rescue operations, Ministerial air transport services and other; the total Air Corps budget; and the proportion allocated to each of these three headings...
[2619/94]
Question· oralPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 1994
9 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Defence if he favours a more autonomous role in the Defence Forces for the Naval Service and Air Corps.
[2777/94]
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 1994
7 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Defence his Department's role in determining entitlement to the use of the Government jet and other Air Corps transport.
[2774/94]
Question· oralPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 1994
16 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach when he will publish the report of the review of the Defence Forces commissioned by him through the Efficiency Audit Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[1531/94]
Question· oralPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 1994
15 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Taoiseach the total amount paid to date to consultants engaged by the Efficiency Audit Group to carry out a review of the Defence Forces; if the group has yet received a report; if it has been passed on to his Department; the plans, if any, there are to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[533/94]
Record· Divisionvote_1carried
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 29 June 1994
Amendment put.
Record· Divisionvote_2carried
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 29 June 1994
Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to."
Question· oralPQ 49asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 1994
49 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the proposals, if any, he has to recruit cadets to the Army in 1994; if so, the number he proposes to recruit; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 1994
9 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the total purchase of anti-personnel mines by the Defence Forces in each of the past five years; the purposes for which they are used; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 1994
8 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made with regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Partnership Government 1993-1997, to improve the living accommodation for members of the Defence Forces and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 1994
49 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the proposals, if any, he has to recruit cadets to the Army in 1994; if so, the number he proposes to recruit; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 1994
10 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to proceed with the planned intake of cadets into the Defence Forces in 1994; the number expected to be taken in; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 1994
7 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Defence if he will make provision for a graduate recruitment programme to the Army.
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 1994
5 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether sufficient personnel are available in the Defence Forces to respond to requests for UN duties in view of the reduction in overall numbers in the force.
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 1994
4 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence when a decision will be announced on the future role, if any, of the Irish peace enforcement troops in Somalia.
Question· oralPQ 3asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 1994
14 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to appoint an ombudsman for the Defence Forces in view of the fact that the long established grievance proceedings in the Permanent Defence Force via the redress of wrongs has proven to be antiquated and inefficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 1994
6 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to calls made at the recent PDFORRA Conference for the appointment of a military ombudsman; if he intends to respond to the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 1994
1 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Defence if he will respond favourably to the request for an ombudsman for military affairs.
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 1994
1 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach the terms of reference of the appointment of a person (details supplied) who is from New Zealand to advise in regard to changes in the Defence Forces; the basis on which the appointment was made; the total fees, expenses or other remuneration which will be paid to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 27asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 1994
27 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Defence if he will make it mandatory for all members of the Permanent Defence Force, irrespective of rank, to have the permission of their spouse before taking a decision to opt out of the pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 1994
13 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence the advantages of the Air Corps operating a medium range search and rescue helicopter service as against the coverage currently being provided by a company (details supplied).
Question· oralPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 1994
9 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence the progress being made by the review body on the feasibility of the Air Corps operating a medium range search and rescue helicopter service.
Question· oralPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 1994
27 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Defence if he will make it mandatory for all members of the Permanent Defence Force, irrespective of rank, to have the permission of their spouse before taking a decision to opt out of the pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 1994
20 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of widows of members of the Permanent Defence Force, whose husbands died or retired after the year 1978, who are not in receipt of any pension; the proposals, if any, he has to enable these women to receive a pension.
Question· oralPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 1994
17 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Defence the number of widows of members of the Permanent Defence Force, whose husbands died or retired after the year 1978, who are not in receipt of any pension; the proposals, if any, he has to enable these women to receive a pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 1994
8 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Defence if he will make it mandatory for all members of the Permanent Defence Force, irrespective of rank, to have the permission of their spouse before taking a decision to opt out of the pension scheme.
Question· oralPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 1994
7 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Defence the proposals, if any, he has to modernise and upgrade the naval base at Haulbowline, County Cork.
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 1994
6 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence the proposals, if any, he has to modernise and upgrade the naval base at Haulbowline, County Cork.
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 1994
5 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence when the study group to examine and make recommendations on interpersonal relationships in the Defence Forces is expected to report; the members of the group; the number of occasions on which it has met; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 1994
4 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to amend the Defence Forces (Amendment) Act, 1933, to revert to the position operating prior to its enactment, that Irish troops could only participate in United Nations peace-keeping, as distinct from peace-enforcement operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 92asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
92 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for the Defence if he has satisfied himself that the Irish troops in Somalia will not face difficulties and danger in view of their being the only western troops in the region.
Question· oralPQ 30asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
30 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether an age limit of 27 is fair for enlistment in the Army.
Question· oralPQ 25asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
25 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances of the attack on an Irish convoy in Somalia on 15 March 1994, in which a number of the assailants died; if he has satisfied himself with the security arrangements for Irish troops in Somalia; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 24asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
24 Mr. Cullen asked the Minister for Defence if the proposals for the introduction of short term contracts were acceptable to PDFORRA.
Question· oralPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
92 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for the Defence if he has satisfied himself that the Irish troops in Somalia will not face difficulties and danger in view of their being the only western troops in the region.
Question· oralPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
25 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances of the attack on an Irish convoy in Somalia on 15 March 1994, in which a number of the assailants died; if he has satisfied himself with the security arrangements for Irish troops in Somalia; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
19 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence whether the safety of our troops in Somalia is assured; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
13 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on his recent visit to Somalia and his discussions with General Aidid; the terms of the mandate under which the Irish troops are now operating in the aftermath of the withdrawal of US troops; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
12 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Defence when the new uniforms for the Air Corps will be introduced; and whether this is a prelude to separating the Air Corps from the Army.
Question· oralPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
11 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances in which members of the Defence Forces may be used for civilian events; if the Defence Forces receive a fee where personnel are used for such purposes as stewarding at such events; if, in these cases, any additional payment is made to the personnel involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
8 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for the Defence if he has satisfied himself with the workings of the conciliation and arbitration scheme available to PDFORRA and RACO which was introduced over a year ago; and the matters, if any, that have been brought to arbitration.
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
30 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether an age limit of 27 is fair for enlistment in the Army.
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
24 Mr. Cullen asked the Minister for Defence if the proposals for the introduction of short term contracts were acceptable to PDFORRA.
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
17 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the total number of persons who applied for recruitment to the Defence Forces arising from the recent recruitment campaign; the total number called for interview; the total number shortlisted; the criteria used for shortlisting applicants; when it is expected that those selected will be recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
15 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the number by unit, corps or command of recruits who were successful in the current recruiting campaign who were members of the FCA; if the results are disappointing to members of An Fórsa who have given long and loyal service to the Defence Forces and who carry out security duties and compliment efforts of the PDF; if, in any future recruiting, he will lay down at least a minimum percentage of places for serving members of An Fórsa who should be granted entry to the PDF; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 1994
7 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for the Defence the total number of applicants for the recent Army recruitment programme; the number due to be recruited; his views on future recruitment policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 78asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1994
78 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the up-to-date position regarding the establishment of a UN school in the Defence Forces.
Question· oralPQ 77asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1994
77 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to sell off the Dauphin helicopters currently being used by the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 76asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1994
76 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence when the report of the Efficiency Audit Group on the review of the Defence Forces structures and systems based on the revised statement of roles will be published.
Question· oralPQ 75asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1994
75 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of new positions which will be created in the Naval Service during the present recruitment process; and the plans, if any, he has to expand the Naval Reserve in view of that body's excellent training potential for young men and women.