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Question· writtenPQ 431asked

432 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Defence the measures in place to ensure the regular monitoring of noise in residential areas from the operation of Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, given that there is no statutory body responsible for monitoring noise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40134/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2005

432 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Defence the measures in place to ensure the regular monitoring of noise in residential areas from the operation of Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, given that there is no statutory body responsible for monitoring noise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40134/05]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

331 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the agencies or bodies his Department provides funding to or is administratively responsible for, and those agencies and bodies that his Department is responsible for in respect of Government policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter [39424/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2005

331 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the agencies or bodies his Department provides funding to or is administratively responsible for, and those agencies and bodies that his Department is responsible for in respect of Government policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter [39424/05]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

217 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the nature of discussions that have taken place or are likely to take place with regard to European defence and security arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39614/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2005

217 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the nature of discussions that have taken place or are likely to take place with regard to European defence and security arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39614/05]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

71 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the conduct of the trial of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein currently taking place in Baghdad in view of the killing of lawyers assisting Mr. Hussein; the statement by the United States Government that it cannot be responsible for the safety of the defence team; the fact that the highest UN human rights official in Iraq has said that this tribunal will never be able to produce the kind of process that would be able to satisfy international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39284/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2005

71 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the conduct of the trial of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein currently taking place in Baghdad in view of the killing of lawyers assisting Mr. Hussein; the statement by the United States Government that it cannot be responsible for the safety of the defence team; the fact that the highest UN human rights official in Iraq has said that this tribunal will never be able to produce the kind of process that would be able to satisfy international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39284/05]

Question· writtenPQ 436asked

471 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence, further to Question No. 256 of 24 November 2005, if the officers currently exercising command over the army reserve units, engineers, transport, signals and Military Police are PDF officers or reserve officers. [39262/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2005

471 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence, further to Question No. 256 of 24 November 2005, if the officers currently exercising command over the army reserve units, engineers, transport, signals and Military Police are PDF officers or reserve officers. [39262/05]

Question· writtenPQ 435asked

470 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Defence if he has examined the relevant documents related to the Niemba ambush; his views on whether Private Browne was not killed in the course of the ambush but at another location, days later; if he will take steps to put the record straight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39162/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2005

470 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Defence if he has examined the relevant documents related to the Niemba ambush; his views on whether Private Browne was not killed in the course of the ambush but at another location, days later; if he will take steps to put the record straight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39162/05]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

467 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence, in respect of each Minister of State within his Department, the number of staff broken down by grade employed within their private and constituency office; the number of staff who are permanent civil servants; the number who are political appointees; the annual cost of each office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39032/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2005

467 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence, in respect of each Minister of State within his Department, the number of staff broken down by grade employed within their private and constituency office; the number of staff who are permanent civil servants; the number who are political appointees; the annual cost of each office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39032/05]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

466 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence if the snowmobiles obtained by his Department during the severe winter of 1981-82 were donated; if so, by whom; if these snowmobiles were subsequently written-off; if so, if they were written-off due to lack of maintenance; if not, the reason for the writing-off of such valuable pieces of equipment; his views on whether snowmobiles would be as necessary during a severe winter as they were in the winter of 1981-82; the steps which have been taken by his Department to replace the original fleet of snowmobiles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38943/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2005

466 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence if the snowmobiles obtained by his Department during the severe winter of 1981-82 were donated; if so, by whom; if these snowmobiles were subsequently written-off; if so, if they were written-off due to lack of maintenance; if not, the reason for the writing-off of such valuable pieces of equipment; his views on whether snowmobiles would be as necessary during a severe winter as they were in the winter of 1981-82; the steps which have been taken by his Department to replace the original fleet of snowmobiles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38943/05]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

464 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether facilities will be made available at the Curragh Military Hospital in order to assist with the overcrowding situation at Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38695/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2005

464 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether facilities will be made available at the Curragh Military Hospital in order to assist with the overcrowding situation at Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38695/05]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

232 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the situation regarding the efforts to locate a site in Newbridge, County Kildare for the proposed headquarters of the Department of Defence; the size of site which is required; if there is an estimated cost for the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39143/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2005

232 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the situation regarding the efforts to locate a site in Newbridge, County Kildare for the proposed headquarters of the Department of Defence; the size of site which is required; if there is an estimated cost for the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39143/05]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

149 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there has been engagement between the Health Service Executive and the Department of Defence, with a view to availing of facilities at the Curragh Military Hospital to relieve pressure on the accident and emergency department at Naas General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38663/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2005

149 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there has been engagement between the Health Service Executive and the Department of Defence, with a view to availing of facilities at the Curragh Military Hospital to relieve pressure on the accident and emergency department at Naas General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38663/05]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence if a request from a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for all details regarding their entitlements and early retirement on health grounds will be expedited; and if a statement outlining their social welfare payments, salary and stoppages will be issued. [38580/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005

230 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence if a request from a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for all details regarding their entitlements and early retirement on health grounds will be expedited; and if a statement outlining their social welfare payments, salary and stoppages will be issued. [38580/05]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy and strength in terms of equipment and personnel of the air, sea and rescue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38422/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy and strength in terms of equipment and personnel of the air, sea and rescue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38422/05]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

251 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the full strength in terms of helicopters, personnel and rescue equipment available from the Defence Forces for air, sea or other rescue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38421/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

251 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the full strength in terms of helicopters, personnel and rescue equipment available from the Defence Forces for air, sea or other rescue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38421/05]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

249 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the amounts paid by the financial institutions for the money escort services provided by his Department in the past five years; if all payments have been made to date in 2005; if any are still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38419/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

249 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the amounts paid by the financial institutions for the money escort services provided by his Department in the past five years; if all payments have been made to date in 2005; if any are still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38419/05]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

248 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if a decision has been made regarding the likely strength of Irish involvement in future Partnership for Peace, rapid response or battle group forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38418/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

248 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if a decision has been made regarding the likely strength of Irish involvement in future Partnership for Peace, rapid response or battle group forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38418/05]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

247 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps he proposes to take to increase the Defence Forces having regard to continued commitments overseas on UN missions and likely commitments arising from EU, Partnership for Peace or rapid response and battle group commitments in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38417/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

247 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps he proposes to take to increase the Defence Forces having regard to continued commitments overseas on UN missions and likely commitments arising from EU, Partnership for Peace or rapid response and battle group commitments in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38417/05]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

246 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with his EU colleagues in the matter of co-operation or training with other EU forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38416/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

246 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with his EU colleagues in the matter of co-operation or training with other EU forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38416/05]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

244 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which breathing apparatus, gas masks or other protective equipment are available in adequate supply to meet requirements of all members of the Defence Forces in the event of a gas or chemical terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

244 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which breathing apparatus, gas masks or other protective equipment are available in adequate supply to meet requirements of all members of the Defence Forces in the event of a gas or chemical terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/05]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

243 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the age, quality and status of military hardware and equipment is in keeping with best practice in a modern, well equipped defence strategy; his plans to improve or upgrade these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38413/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

243 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the age, quality and status of military hardware and equipment is in keeping with best practice in a modern, well equipped defence strategy; his plans to improve or upgrade these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38413/05]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

242 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff broken down by grade employed within the private and constituency office; the number of staff who are permanent civil servants; the number who are political appointees; the annual cost of each such office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38336/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

242 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff broken down by grade employed within the private and constituency office; the number of staff who are permanent civil servants; the number who are political appointees; the annual cost of each such office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38336/05]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

241 Mr. Blaney asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure the contract for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be renewed by the Irish Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38262/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

241 Mr. Blaney asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure the contract for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be renewed by the Irish Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38262/05]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

240 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence if the completion of the EU’s military requirements catalogue will result in increased armaments expenditure by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38459/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

240 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence if the completion of the EU’s military requirements catalogue will result in increased armaments expenditure by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38459/05]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

112 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of officers currently serving in all overseas missions; the strength of Irish involvement in each overseas mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38168/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

112 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of officers currently serving in all overseas missions; the strength of Irish involvement in each overseas mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38168/05]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

110 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the discussions which have taken place between his Department, the Irish Aviation Authority and the management of Weston Aerodrome since an application was made by the latter to the former for a change in their airspace licence; the impact such a change in airspace licence he will have on operations at Casement Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38244/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

110 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the discussions which have taken place between his Department, the Irish Aviation Authority and the management of Weston Aerodrome since an application was made by the latter to the former for a change in their airspace licence; the impact such a change in airspace licence he will have on operations at Casement Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38244/05]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

107 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if commanding officers have been appointed to the new reserve defence units; if not, when same will take place; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38135/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

107 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if commanding officers have been appointed to the new reserve defence units; if not, when same will take place; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38135/05]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

105 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether the number of initiatives taken by his Department in recent years have been insufficient to address the serious problem of bullying within the Defence Forces; his further views on whether the problem is endemic within the Defence Forces and that there are sufficient levels of respect for each and every individual; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38170/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

105 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether the number of initiatives taken by his Department in recent years have been insufficient to address the serious problem of bullying within the Defence Forces; his further views on whether the problem is endemic within the Defence Forces and that there are sufficient levels of respect for each and every individual; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38170/05]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

101 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the number of military installations in Donegal; the personnel attached to each; and if it is the Government’s policy to maintain each centre for the future. [37991/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

101 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the number of military installations in Donegal; the personnel attached to each; and if it is the Government’s policy to maintain each centre for the future. [37991/05]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

99 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the investigation under way into the alleged misappropriation of funds by two quartermasters; the amount of money that has been recovered following the investigation; if disciplinary action was taken; if an external Garda inquiry will be initiated; the action he intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38164/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

99 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the investigation under way into the alleged misappropriation of funds by two quartermasters; the amount of money that has been recovered following the investigation; if disciplinary action was taken; if an external Garda inquiry will be initiated; the action he intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38164/05]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

98 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence his views on the meeting in Brussels of the European Defence Agency on 21 November 2005; the voluntary code of conduct for defence procurement agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38201/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

98 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence his views on the meeting in Brussels of the European Defence Agency on 21 November 2005; the voluntary code of conduct for defence procurement agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38201/05]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

111 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of his acknowledgement that increased recruitment of women is one of his main priorities, his Department’s strategy to encourage more applications from women to the Defence Forces; the strategies he plans to promote in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38171/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

111 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of his acknowledgement that increased recruitment of women is one of his main priorities, his Department’s strategy to encourage more applications from women to the Defence Forces; the strategies he plans to promote in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38171/05]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

97 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the correspondence he has received from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Department of Education and Science with respect to issues concerning applications from females to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38119/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

97 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the correspondence he has received from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Department of Education and Science with respect to issues concerning applications from females to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38119/05]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

95 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance at the military display by the Army Ranger Wing at the Curragh on 16 November 2005, marking the 25th Anniversary of the Army Ranger Wing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38202/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

95 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance at the military display by the Army Ranger Wing at the Curragh on 16 November 2005, marking the 25th Anniversary of the Army Ranger Wing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38202/05]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

94 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if Ireland is participating in the EU’s military exercise (details supplied) from 22 November to 1 December 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38205/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

94 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if Ireland is participating in the EU’s military exercise (details supplied) from 22 November to 1 December 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38205/05]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

93 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement regarding the domestic commitments referred to by him in comments on 29 November 2005 at the biennial conference of the Representative Association for Commissioned Officers. [38085/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

93 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement regarding the domestic commitments referred to by him in comments on 29 November 2005 at the biennial conference of the Representative Association for Commissioned Officers. [38085/05]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

91 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the membership of the Council of Defence; when the council last met; the tasks it has in hand; if it is proposed to allocate additional functions to the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38174/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

91 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the membership of the Council of Defence; when the council last met; the tasks it has in hand; if it is proposed to allocate additional functions to the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38174/05]

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