Defence

Question· oralPQ 62asked

62 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed at the recent RACO conference that Air Corps pilots were flying dangerous rescue missions off the north-west coast without proper crash facilities; the steps that are being taken to address the concerns expressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28687/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

62 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed at the recent RACO conference that Air Corps pilots were flying dangerous rescue missions off the north-west coast without proper crash facilities; the steps that are being taken to address the concerns expressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28687/00]

Question· oralPQ 54asked

54 Mrs. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence the number of firms who have indicated an interest in tendering for the supply of medium lift helicopters; when the tendering process will be completed; when the helicopters will be supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28697/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

54 Mrs. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence the number of firms who have indicated an interest in tendering for the supply of medium lift helicopters; when the tendering process will be completed; when the helicopters will be supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28697/00]

Question· oralPQ 43asked

43 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence if his Department will proceed with the overhaul of the five Dauphin helicopters at a cost of £1.25 million for each aircraft which is due to commence in 2001; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Air Corps personnel have already expressed their concerns with regard to the suitability of the Dauphin for search and rescue mission in the Atlantic coast theatre; and if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that there is a difficulty in securing spare parts and, therefore, in these circumstances, if he will proceed with the maintenance of these helicopters. [28630/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

43 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence if his Department will proceed with the overhaul of the five Dauphin helicopters at a cost of £1.25 million for each aircraft which is due to commence in 2001; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Air Corps personnel have already expressed their concerns with regard to the suitability of the Dauphin for search and rescue mission in the Atlantic coast theatre; and if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that there is a difficulty in securing spare parts and, therefore, in these circumstances, if he will proceed with the maintenance of these helicopters. [28630/00]

Question· oralPQ 38asked

38 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed at the recent RACO conference regarding the shortage of young officers in the Defence Forces; if the Naval Service is operating at strengths of 50% and less in some areas; the steps that are being taken to address these shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28691/00].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

38 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed at the recent RACO conference regarding the shortage of young officers in the Defence Forces; if the Naval Service is operating at strengths of 50% and less in some areas; the steps that are being taken to address these shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28691/00].

Question· oralPQ 37asked

37 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to consider the provision of crèche facilities for children of members of the Defence Forces, especially where both par ents are in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28710/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

37 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to consider the provision of crèche facilities for children of members of the Defence Forces, especially where both par ents are in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28710/00]

Question· oralPQ 36asked

36 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of concerns expressed about some selections for overseas duty, he will publish the criteria for selection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28708/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

36 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of concerns expressed about some selections for overseas duty, he will publish the criteria for selection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28708/00]

Question· oralPQ 35asked

35 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Defence when the contracts will be placed for the medium lift search and rescue helicopters; if he will confirm that these helicopters may not be delivered until late 2003 or early 2004; and the reason the Department of Defence delayed action in accordance with the 1996 Price Waterhouse report in not proceeding with the purchase of these helicopters. [28711/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

35 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Defence when the contracts will be placed for the medium lift search and rescue helicopters; if he will confirm that these helicopters may not be delivered until late 2003 or early 2004; and the reason the Department of Defence delayed action in accordance with the 1996 Price Waterhouse report in not proceeding with the purchase of these helicopters. [28711/00]

Question· oralPQ 34asked

34 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the representations he has made to the President of the District Court regarding the recent negative comments of a District Justice on a service provided by members of the Defence Forces with UNIFIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28699/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

34 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the representations he has made to the President of the District Court regarding the recent negative comments of a District Justice on a service provided by members of the Defence Forces with UNIFIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28699/00]

Question· oralPQ 33asked

33 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the restrictions that apply to helicopter and fixed wing flights from Finner Air Corps base, County Donegal, due to safety considerations; if night helicopter cover from the base has been suspended; when a full operational level will be restored; the arrangements that are being made to provide helicopter cover for emergency rescue purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28684/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

33 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the restrictions that apply to helicopter and fixed wing flights from Finner Air Corps base, County Donegal, due to safety considerations; if night helicopter cover from the base has been suspended; when a full operational level will be restored; the arrangements that are being made to provide helicopter cover for emergency rescue purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28684/00]

Question· oralPQ 32asked

32 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline his commitments at the Brussels meeting on 21 November 2000 regarding Ireland's commitments to the Rapid Reaction Force of the European Union; if he will give details of the three secret annexes which gave details of current assets needed and the shortfall between the two; if he will indicate Ireland's commitments based on these secret annexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28748/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

32 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline his commitments at the Brussels meeting on 21 November 2000 regarding Ireland's commitments to the Rapid Reaction Force of the European Union; if he will give details of the three secret annexes which gave details of current assets needed and the shortfall between the two; if he will indicate Ireland's commitments based on these secret annexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28748/00]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

31 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if the proposed Air Corps air safety office has now been established; the personnel and resources that will be available to the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28949/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

31 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if the proposed Air Corps air safety office has now been established; the personnel and resources that will be available to the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28949/00]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

30 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence the reason his Department has delayed in providing crash rescue equipment at Finner Camp, County Donegal which is essential as a support service for Air Corps personnel. [28747/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

30 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence the reason his Department has delayed in providing crash rescue equipment at Finner Camp, County Donegal which is essential as a support service for Air Corps personnel. [28747/00]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

38 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed at the recent RACO conference regarding the shortage of young officers in the Defence Forces; if the Naval Service is operating at strengths of 50% and less in some areas; the steps that are being taken to address these shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28691/00].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

38 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed at the recent RACO conference regarding the shortage of young officers in the Defence Forces; if the Naval Service is operating at strengths of 50% and less in some areas; the steps that are being taken to address these shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28691/00].

Question· oralPQ 20asked

37 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to consider the provision of crèche facilities for children of members of the Defence Forces, especially where both par ents are in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28710/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

37 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to consider the provision of crèche facilities for children of members of the Defence Forces, especially where both par ents are in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28710/00]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

36 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of concerns expressed about some selections for overseas duty, he will publish the criteria for selection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28708/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

36 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of concerns expressed about some selections for overseas duty, he will publish the criteria for selection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28708/00]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

54 Mrs. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence the number of firms who have indicated an interest in tendering for the supply of medium lift helicopters; when the tendering process will be completed; when the helicopters will be supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28697/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

54 Mrs. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence the number of firms who have indicated an interest in tendering for the supply of medium lift helicopters; when the tendering process will be completed; when the helicopters will be supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28697/00]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

43 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence if his Department will proceed with the overhaul of the five Dauphin helicopters at a cost of £1.25 million for each aircraft which is due to commence in 2001; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Air Corps personnel have already expressed their concerns with regard to the suitability of the Dauphin for search and rescue mission in the Atlantic coast theatre; and if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that there is a difficulty in securing spare parts and, therefore, in these circumstances, if he will proceed with the maintenance of these helicopters. [28630/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

43 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence if his Department will proceed with the overhaul of the five Dauphin helicopters at a cost of £1.25 million for each aircraft which is due to commence in 2001; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Air Corps personnel have already expressed their concerns with regard to the suitability of the Dauphin for search and rescue mission in the Atlantic coast theatre; and if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that there is a difficulty in securing spare parts and, therefore, in these circumstances, if he will proceed with the maintenance of these helicopters. [28630/00]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

35 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Defence when the contracts will be placed for the medium lift search and rescue helicopters; if he will confirm that these helicopters may not be delivered until late 2003 or early 2004; and the reason the Department of Defence delayed action in accordance with the 1996 Price Waterhouse report in not proceeding with the purchase of these helicopters. [28711/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

35 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Defence when the contracts will be placed for the medium lift search and rescue helicopters; if he will confirm that these helicopters may not be delivered until late 2003 or early 2004; and the reason the Department of Defence delayed action in accordance with the 1996 Price Waterhouse report in not proceeding with the purchase of these helicopters. [28711/00]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

34 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the representations he has made to the President of the District Court regarding the recent negative comments of a District Justice on a service provided by members of the Defence Forces with UNIFIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28699/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

34 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the representations he has made to the President of the District Court regarding the recent negative comments of a District Justice on a service provided by members of the Defence Forces with UNIFIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28699/00]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

62 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed at the recent RACO conference that Air Corps pilots were flying dangerous rescue missions off the north-west coast without proper crash facilities; the steps that are being taken to address the concerns expressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28687/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

62 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed at the recent RACO conference that Air Corps pilots were flying dangerous rescue missions off the north-west coast without proper crash facilities; the steps that are being taken to address the concerns expressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28687/00]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

33 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the restrictions that apply to helicopter and fixed wing flights from Finner Air Corps base, County Donegal, due to safety considerations; if night helicopter cover from the base has been suspended; when a full operational level will be restored; the arrangements that are being made to provide helicopter cover for emergency rescue purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28684/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

33 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the restrictions that apply to helicopter and fixed wing flights from Finner Air Corps base, County Donegal, due to safety considerations; if night helicopter cover from the base has been suspended; when a full operational level will be restored; the arrangements that are being made to provide helicopter cover for emergency rescue purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28684/00]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

32 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline his commitments at the Brussels meeting on 21 November 2000 regarding Ireland's commitments to the Rapid Reaction Force of the European Union; if he will give details of the three secret annexes which gave details of current assets needed and the shortfall between the two; if he will indicate Ireland's commitments based on these secret annexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28748/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

32 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline his commitments at the Brussels meeting on 21 November 2000 regarding Ireland's commitments to the Rapid Reaction Force of the European Union; if he will give details of the three secret annexes which gave details of current assets needed and the shortfall between the two; if he will indicate Ireland's commitments based on these secret annexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28748/00]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

31 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if the proposed Air Corps air safety office has now been established; the personnel and resources that will be available to the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28949/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

31 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if the proposed Air Corps air safety office has now been established; the personnel and resources that will be available to the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28949/00]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

30 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence the reason his Department has delayed in providing crash rescue equipment at Finner Camp, County Donegal which is essential as a support service for Air Corps personnel. [28747/00]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2000

30 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence the reason his Department has delayed in providing crash rescue equipment at Finner Camp, County Donegal which is essential as a support service for Air Corps personnel. [28747/00]

Question· oralPQ 213asked