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Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the acquisition of medium lift helicopters to replace the cancelled Sikorsky contract; and the proposed timeframe for the acquisition of same. [26152/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2002

4 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the acquisition of medium lift helicopters to replace the cancelled Sikorsky contract; and the proposed timeframe for the acquisition of same. [26152/02]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence his views on the proposals contained in the Barnier report of the working group on Defence for the Convention on the Future Europe, in particular, section 49, which raises the concept of EU states agreeing a percentage of their GNP to be devoted to their national defence budgets and that a certain proportion of the defence budget be spent on equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26215/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2002

3 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence his views on the proposals contained in the Barnier report of the working group on Defence for the Convention on the Future Europe, in particular, section 49, which raises the concept of EU states agreeing a percentage of their GNP to be devoted to their national defence budgets and that a certain proportion of the defence budget be spent on equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26215/02]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the claims made at the recent annual conference of RACO that medical services for the Defence Forces are close to collapse due to the shortage of doctors and dentists; the number of doctors and dentists available on a full-time basis to members of the Defence Forces; the steps being taken to ensure adequate medical services for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26150/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2002

2 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the claims made at the recent annual conference of RACO that medical services for the Defence Forces are close to collapse due to the shortage of doctors and dentists; the number of doctors and dentists available on a full-time basis to members of the Defence Forces; the steps being taken to ensure adequate medical services for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26150/02]

Question· oralPQ 128asked

128 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the use to which the various military installations in County Kildare, which were closed down in 1998, are being put; if income is or has been generated; if so, the amount of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20858/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

128 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the use to which the various military installations in County Kildare, which were closed down in 1998, are being put; if income is or has been generated; if so, the amount of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20858/02]

Question· oralPQ 126asked

126 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total moneys accruing to date from disposal of various military barracks or installations throughout the country; the use to which such funds have been put; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20856/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

126 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total moneys accruing to date from disposal of various military barracks or installations throughout the country; the use to which such funds have been put; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20856/02]

Question· oralPQ 119asked

119 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of Army overholders who have been given notice to vacate their accommodation; if he has contacted his colleague, the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, with a view to providing alternative accommodation for such families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20849/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

119 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of Army overholders who have been given notice to vacate their accommodation; if he has contacted his colleague, the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, with a view to providing alternative accommodation for such families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20849/02]

Question· oralPQ 118asked

118 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the housing status of army overholders; the steps he has taken or intends to take to ensure such families are adequately housed without delay; if he will give an assurance that no such family will be asked to vacate their accommodation until adequate permanent housing has been provided for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20848/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

118 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the housing status of army overholders; the steps he has taken or intends to take to ensure such families are adequately housed without delay; if he will give an assurance that no such family will be asked to vacate their accommodation until adequate permanent housing has been provided for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20848/02]

Question· oralPQ 115asked

115 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the sale of various Army barracks' and property; the total payments received for properties sold; and if the proceeds of sales are being used for the benefit of the Defence Forces. [20662/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

115 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the sale of various Army barracks' and property; the total payments received for properties sold; and if the proceeds of sales are being used for the benefit of the Defence Forces. [20662/02]

Question· oralPQ 82asked

82 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns expressed by the General Secretary of PDFORRA that the current round of cutbacks and adjustments will have serious implications for the development of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20506/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

82 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns expressed by the General Secretary of PDFORRA that the current round of cutbacks and adjustments will have serious implications for the development of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20506/02]

Question· oralPQ 65asked

65 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the provision of night flying training for Air Corps pilots servicing the Garda air support unit; the discussions he has had with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20518/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

65 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the provision of night flying training for Air Corps pilots servicing the Garda air support unit; the discussions he has had with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20518/02]

Question· oralPQ 62asked

62 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence if there are plans to purchase new troop and equipment carrying aircraft for the Air Corps; the type of aircraft available for such use by the Defence Forces; and his views on whether the existing position is satisfactory. [20462/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

62 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence if there are plans to purchase new troop and equipment carrying aircraft for the Air Corps; the type of aircraft available for such use by the Defence Forces; and his views on whether the existing position is satisfactory. [20462/02]

Question· oralPQ 60asked

60 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure that the military service allowance is payable to pensioners who retired before 1 August 1990 and their widows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20500/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

60 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure that the military service allowance is payable to pensioners who retired before 1 August 1990 and their widows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20500/02]

Question· oralPQ 59asked

59 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of the investigation by the military authorities into the incident in the Glen of Imaal on 27 November 2001 in which a member was injured in a shooting incident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20516/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

59 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of the investigation by the military authorities into the incident in the Glen of Imaal on 27 November 2001 in which a member was injured in a shooting incident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20516/02]

Question· oralPQ 57asked

57 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the services it is intended that the Air Corps should provide for the new Garda EC 135 helicopter; if he has satisfied himself that all possible co-operation has been forthcoming from the Air Corps and his Department in regard to bringing the helicopter into service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20499/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

57 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the services it is intended that the Air Corps should provide for the new Garda EC 135 helicopter; if he has satisfied himself that all possible co-operation has been forthcoming from the Air Corps and his Department in regard to bringing the helicopter into service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20499/02]

Question· oralPQ 53asked

53 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if a contract has been signed for the sale of Clancy Barracks, Dublin; the person to whom the sale was made; the total amount agreed; if there are conditions attached to the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20514/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

53 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if a contract has been signed for the sale of Clancy Barracks, Dublin; the person to whom the sale was made; the total amount agreed; if there are conditions attached to the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20514/02]

Question· oralPQ 52asked

52 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received by the Defence Forces arising from injuries received in riot control training; the total number of cases settled; the total amount paid out in compensation to date; the steps being taken to ensure that injuries are not inflicted during such training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20503/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

52 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received by the Defence Forces arising from injuries received in riot control training; the total number of cases settled; the total amount paid out in compensation to date; the steps being taken to ensure that injuries are not inflicted during such training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20503/02]

Question· oralPQ 51asked

51 Mr. O 'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff who have consented to transfer to the new location in respect of the proposed transfer of the Civil Defence school from Dublin to Roscrea; the number who have indicated that they will not transfer; when it is expected that relocation will take place; his plans for any further decentralisation of any part of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20517/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

51 Mr. O 'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff who have consented to transfer to the new location in respect of the proposed transfer of the Civil Defence school from Dublin to Roscrea; the number who have indicated that they will not transfer; when it is expected that relocation will take place; his plans for any further decentralisation of any part of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20517/02]

Question· oralPQ 50asked

50 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which budgetary or other restrictions are likely to result in a curtailment of the development of various facilities, equipment, buildings, training or personnel within the Permanent Defence Forces; the proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20567/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

50 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which budgetary or other restrictions are likely to result in a curtailment of the development of various facilities, equipment, buildings, training or personnel within the Permanent Defence Forces; the proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20567/02]

Question· oralPQ 48asked

48 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he has initiated discussions with overholders residing in Department of Defence properties; the stage of the negotiations; and if it is still his intention to evict these families from the said accommodation. [20733/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

48 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he has initiated discussions with overholders residing in Department of Defence properties; the stage of the negotiations; and if it is still his intention to evict these families from the said accommodation. [20733/02]

Question· oralPQ 47asked

47 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has for the provision of medium lift helicopters for the Air Corps, having regard to his decision announced on 5 July 2002 to cancel the Sikorsky helicopter deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20665/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

47 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has for the provision of medium lift helicopters for the Air Corps, having regard to his decision announced on 5 July 2002 to cancel the Sikorsky helicopter deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20665/02]

Question· oralPQ 46asked

46 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the sale or disposal of military barracks closed during the last Government's term of office; the discussions which have taken place in his Department regarding possible streamlining of the Defence Forces or the closure of additional military barracks; and the proposals for upgrading military barracks or transfer of military personnel to existing military barracks, including the decision to transfer military personnel to Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, County Tipperary. [20734/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

46 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the sale or disposal of military barracks closed during the last Government's term of office; the discussions which have taken place in his Department regarding possible streamlining of the Defence Forces or the closure of additional military barracks; and the proposals for upgrading military barracks or transfer of military personnel to existing military barracks, including the decision to transfer military personnel to Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, County Tipperary. [20734/02]

Question· oralPQ 45asked

45 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the total savings achieved in his Department to date resulting from cutbacks and adjustments as announced in his review of Defence expenditures on 5 July 2002; the areas where cuts were effected; and the implications for the Defence Forces. [20664/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

45 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the total savings achieved in his Department to date resulting from cutbacks and adjustments as announced in his review of Defence expenditures on 5 July 2002; the areas where cuts were effected; and the implications for the Defence Forces. [20664/02]

Question· oralPQ 33asked

62 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence if there are plans to purchase new troop and equipment carrying aircraft for the Air Corps; the type of aircraft available for such use by the Defence Forces; and his views on whether the existing position is satisfactory. [20462/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

62 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence if there are plans to purchase new troop and equipment carrying aircraft for the Air Corps; the type of aircraft available for such use by the Defence Forces; and his views on whether the existing position is satisfactory. [20462/02]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

60 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure that the military service allowance is payable to pensioners who retired before 1 August 1990 and their widows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20500/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

60 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure that the military service allowance is payable to pensioners who retired before 1 August 1990 and their widows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20500/02]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

59 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of the investigation by the military authorities into the incident in the Glen of Imaal on 27 November 2001 in which a member was injured in a shooting incident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20516/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

59 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of the investigation by the military authorities into the incident in the Glen of Imaal on 27 November 2001 in which a member was injured in a shooting incident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20516/02]

Question· oralPQ 28asked

65 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the provision of night flying training for Air Corps pilots servicing the Garda air support unit; the discussions he has had with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20518/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

65 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the provision of night flying training for Air Corps pilots servicing the Garda air support unit; the discussions he has had with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20518/02]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

57 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the services it is intended that the Air Corps should provide for the new Garda EC 135 helicopter; if he has satisfied himself that all possible co-operation has been forthcoming from the Air Corps and his Department in regard to bringing the helicopter into service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20499/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

57 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the services it is intended that the Air Corps should provide for the new Garda EC 135 helicopter; if he has satisfied himself that all possible co-operation has been forthcoming from the Air Corps and his Department in regard to bringing the helicopter into service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20499/02]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

53 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if a contract has been signed for the sale of Clancy Barracks, Dublin; the person to whom the sale was made; the total amount agreed; if there are conditions attached to the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20514/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

53 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if a contract has been signed for the sale of Clancy Barracks, Dublin; the person to whom the sale was made; the total amount agreed; if there are conditions attached to the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20514/02]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

52 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received by the Defence Forces arising from injuries received in riot control training; the total number of cases settled; the total amount paid out in compensation to date; the steps being taken to ensure that injuries are not inflicted during such training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20503/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

52 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received by the Defence Forces arising from injuries received in riot control training; the total number of cases settled; the total amount paid out in compensation to date; the steps being taken to ensure that injuries are not inflicted during such training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20503/02]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

51 Mr. O 'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff who have consented to transfer to the new location in respect of the proposed transfer of the Civil Defence school from Dublin to Roscrea; the number who have indicated that they will not transfer; when it is expected that relocation will take place; his plans for any further decentralisation of any part of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20517/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

51 Mr. O 'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff who have consented to transfer to the new location in respect of the proposed transfer of the Civil Defence school from Dublin to Roscrea; the number who have indicated that they will not transfer; when it is expected that relocation will take place; his plans for any further decentralisation of any part of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20517/02]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

82 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns expressed by the General Secretary of PDFORRA that the current round of cutbacks and adjustments will have serious implications for the development of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20506/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

82 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns expressed by the General Secretary of PDFORRA that the current round of cutbacks and adjustments will have serious implications for the development of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20506/02]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

50 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which budgetary or other restrictions are likely to result in a curtailment of the development of various facilities, equipment, buildings, training or personnel within the Permanent Defence Forces; the proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20567/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

50 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which budgetary or other restrictions are likely to result in a curtailment of the development of various facilities, equipment, buildings, training or personnel within the Permanent Defence Forces; the proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20567/02]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

119 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of Army overholders who have been given notice to vacate their accommodation; if he has contacted his colleague, the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, with a view to providing alternative accommodation for such families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20849/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

119 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of Army overholders who have been given notice to vacate their accommodation; if he has contacted his colleague, the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, with a view to providing alternative accommodation for such families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20849/02]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

118 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the housing status of army overholders; the steps he has taken or intends to take to ensure such families are adequately housed without delay; if he will give an assurance that no such family will be asked to vacate their accommodation until adequate permanent housing has been provided for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20848/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

118 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the housing status of army overholders; the steps he has taken or intends to take to ensure such families are adequately housed without delay; if he will give an assurance that no such family will be asked to vacate their accommodation until adequate permanent housing has been provided for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20848/02]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

48 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he has initiated discussions with overholders residing in Department of Defence properties; the stage of the negotiations; and if it is still his intention to evict these families from the said accommodation. [20733/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

48 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he has initiated discussions with overholders residing in Department of Defence properties; the stage of the negotiations; and if it is still his intention to evict these families from the said accommodation. [20733/02]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

47 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has for the provision of medium lift helicopters for the Air Corps, having regard to his decision announced on 5 July 2002 to cancel the Sikorsky helicopter deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20665/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

47 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has for the provision of medium lift helicopters for the Air Corps, having regard to his decision announced on 5 July 2002 to cancel the Sikorsky helicopter deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20665/02]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

128 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the use to which the various military installations in County Kildare, which were closed down in 1998, are being put; if income is or has been generated; if so, the amount of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20858/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

128 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the use to which the various military installations in County Kildare, which were closed down in 1998, are being put; if income is or has been generated; if so, the amount of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20858/02]

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