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51 records in IE in 1997
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 1997
15 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence his views on Ireland's involvement in international peacekeeping. [15177/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 1997
14 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the membership, appointment and expertise of the Reserve Defence Force review group recently established; when it will begin work; and when he will have its intermediate and final reports. [23165/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 1997
13 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for army deafness settled in court and out of court; the units or corps to which the claimants belong or did belong to; the total cost to date in this regard; the estimated cost for 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23169/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 1997
15 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence his views on Ireland's involvement in international peacekeeping. [15177/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 1997
14 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the membership, appointment and expertise of the Reserve Defence Force review group recently established; when it will begin work; and when he will have its intermediate and final reports. [23165/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 1997
13 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for army deafness settled in court and out of court; the units or corps to which the claimants belong or did belong to; the total cost to date in this regard; the estimated cost for 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23169/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 1997
12 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to purchase new equipment in 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23244/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 1997
11 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the number of PDF at each rank, unit and corps who have availed of early retirement; the cost in this regard; the number of recruits for 1997 and the number planned for 1998; the number of officers and NCOs at each rank promoted in 1997; the number of these planned for 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23021/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 1997
10 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the package of measures, if any, he will introduce to address the level of costs in deafness compensation cases; if so, the timescale of implementation of these measures; and the outcome of his discussions with the Incorporated Law Society. [23259/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
47 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the issues the proposed Defence Amendment Bill will address; when he will publish the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18212/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
42 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence his views on the request by PDFORRA to include military personnel under working time legislation. [18170/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
28 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concern expressed at the recent PDFORRA conference that exhausted Army drivers were falling asleep at the wheels of vehicles because of the long hours they have to work; if he will consider voluntarily applying the terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 to members of the Defence Forces in view of the clear dangers involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18135/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
26 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the current progress in implementing the reorganisation plans for the Defence Forces; if he has satisfied himself with the rate of progress and the level of consultation and involvement of all ranks in the process; the progress to date in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18176/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
12 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the estimated service life of each of the seven patrol vessels in the Navy fleet after refitting and refurbishment. [18126/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
47 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the issues the proposed Defence Amendment Bill will address; when he will publish the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18212/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
26 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the current progress in implementing the reorganisation plans for the Defence Forces; if he has satisfied himself with the rate of progress and the level of consultation and involvement of all ranks in the process; the progress to date in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18176/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
11 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the current progress in implementing the reorganisation plans for the Defence Forces; if he has satisfied himself with the rate of progress and the level of consultation and involvement of all ranks in the process; the progress to date in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18175/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
10 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the projected savings which will accrue from the voluntary early retirement scheme; and the way in which this money will be used. [15130/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
42 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence his views on the request by PDFORRA to include military personnel under working time legislation. [18170/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
28 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concern expressed at the recent PDFORRA conference that exhausted Army drivers were falling asleep at the wheels of vehicles because of the long hours they have to work; if he will consider voluntarily applying the terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 to members of the Defence Forces in view of the clear dangers involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18135/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
17 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has had investigations into the matter of Army drivers falling asleep at the wheel because they are so over-worked in view of the statement made by the President of PDFORRA at the association's conference in Tralee on 8 October 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18228/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
13 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence if he has sought a report in relation to the statement by the President of PDFORRA at the association's conference in Tralee on 8 October 1997, that 72 hour weeks have become the norm rather than the exception right across the country in the Army and that, for example, less than 24 hours after completing a 72 hour shift in Portlaoise, soldiers had to take part in a 24 hour training exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18229/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
9 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence his views in relation to the concerns expressed at the recent PDFORRA conference in relation to the excessive work periods in the Defence Forces; and the plans, if any, he has to deal with this problem. [18177/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
8 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the educational and medical requirements for entry as a recruit into the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18238/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
7 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence whether Price Waterhouse management consultants have been requested to carry out further work on the reviews of the Air Corps and Naval Service; if so, the revised terms of reference given to the consultants; the expected date of completion of the work by the consultants; whether he will publish the completed reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15170/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
5 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if he will have a memorandum prepared for submission to Government on the financial implications of the growing number of claims by serving and former members of the Defence Forces alleging hearing impairment from unprotected exposure to gunfire in order to decide the way in which the public interest and the legitimate interest of those who are suffering from hearing impairment can be reconciled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18235/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1997
4 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence whether he has satisfied himself that the Defence Forces are ready to initiate the reorganisation of the Defence Forces headquarters and the Army brigades; whether the enabling legislation and necessary amendments to Defence Forces regulations have been prepared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18236/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
57 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence whether the incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997, has been introduced; if so, the number of pilots who had applied to retire from the Air Corps at the time of that announcement; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; the number of applications to retire which have been received from pilots since the incentive scheme was announced; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15168/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
49 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence whether the incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997, has been introduced; if so, the number of pilots who had applied to retire from the Air Corps at the time of that announcement; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; the number of applications to retire which have been received from pilots since the incentive scheme was announced; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15167/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
47 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence whether the incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997, has been introduced; if so, the number of pilots who had applied to retire from the Air Corps at the time of that announcement; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; the number of applications to retire which have been received from pilots since the incentive scheme was announced; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15169/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
41 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence whether the incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997, has been introduced; if so, the number of pilots who had applied to retire from the Air Corps at the time of that announcement; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; the number of applications to retire which have been received from pilots since the incentive scheme was announced; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15166/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
57 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence whether the incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997, has been introduced; if so, the number of pilots who had applied to retire from the Air Corps at the time of that announcement; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; the number of applications to retire which have been received from pilots since the incentive scheme was announced; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15168/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
49 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence whether the incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997, has been introduced; if so, the number of pilots who had applied to retire from the Air Corps at the time of that announcement; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; the number of applications to retire which have been received from pilots since the incentive scheme was announced; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15167/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
47 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence whether the incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997, has been introduced; if so, the number of pilots who had applied to retire from the Air Corps at the time of that announcement; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; the number of applications to retire which have been received from pilots since the incentive scheme was announced; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15169/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
41 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence whether the incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997, has been introduced; if so, the number of pilots who had applied to retire from the Air Corps at the time of that announcement; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; the number of applications to retire which have been received from pilots since the incentive scheme was announced; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15166/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
10 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence if he will review the current system of contract in the Air Corps and make the retirement and retention system more flexible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15139/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
8 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that there are sufficient sea patrol boats and aircraft available to effectively police our 200-mile fishery exclusion zone; if not, the additional numbers which are required; if he is seeking additional EU and national funds for such craft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15182/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
7 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent visit to Bosnia; and if he envisages an increase in the numbers serving there. [15180/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
13 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to develop the Baldonnel Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15079/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
9 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether there is a case for utilising Baldonnel Aerodrome in a dual capacity for both Air Corps and private airlines. [15181/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
6 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to develop the Baldonnel Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15081/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
5 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Irish contingent serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon; the number of Defence Forces personnel who are currently volunteers for service to replace this contingent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15199/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
4 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the way in which he intends to address the issue of pay and allowances in the Defence Forces, particularly in relation to BSE patrols in the Border areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15197/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
3 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the number of personnel recruited since 1 January, 1997; the steps, if any, he has taken to implement the commitment in An Action Programme for the Millennium to introduce a system of continuous recruitment to achieve a target of 1,500 personnel over the next four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15196/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
2 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether hearing loss compensation claims by former Irish soldiers could cost the State £500 million; the proposals, if any, he has to reduce the legal bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15200/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
1 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims which have been made to date against his Department in relation to individuals' hearing loss or impairment; the number which have been settled to date; the cost to date; the number currently outstanding; the strategies, if any, he has considered in relation to the handling of these; if he has considered an alternative approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15195/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 1997
1 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for the Marine if he has sought and received from the British Government full disclosure of all dumping of radioactive material, including dumping by the Ministry of Defence, in the Irish Sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14005/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 1997
9 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Defence whether the current strength and equipment of the Naval Service are considered adequate to patrol and protect Ireland's sea fisheries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9021/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 1997
8 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the current resources and personnel available to the Army Equitation School; if he will give comparative figures for 1992 and 1987; and if he will make a statement on the likely development of the school. [11228/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 1997
7 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence his views on the reason there has been a decline in numbers applying to join the Defence Forces; his views on this development; the measures, if any, he intends to take to correct this trend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11486/97]