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Law· Public2007/24enacted

Defence (Amendment) Act 2007

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 19 December 2006

Act to provide for the summary disposal of charges of offences against military law; to provide for the establishment and jurisdiction of the summary court-martial; to provide for the appointment of the Court-Martial Administrator, the Director of Military Prosecutions and a military judge; to provide for the constitution of courts-martial and membership of a court-martial board; to provide for matters of procedure before courts-martial, the award and execution of punishments by courts-martial and the suspension of sentences; to provide for the establishment of the Courts-Martial Rules Committee and the making of court-martial rules; and for those and other purposes to amend and extend the Defence Acts 1954 to 2006, to make consequential amendments to other enactments and to provide for related matters

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

371 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm the acreage of a property (details supplied) in the ownership of his Department; the townlands this property occupies; the number of military personnel employed there; the number of civilian employees; the acreage which is under lease to local farmers; the area of this property which is the preferred area that his Department would agree to for the new proposed development; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the local community are welcoming the proposal. [43645/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

371 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm the acreage of a property (details supplied) in the ownership of his Department; the townlands this property occupies; the number of military personnel employed there; the number of civilian employees; the acreage which is under lease to local farmers; the area of this property which is the preferred area that his Department would agree to for the new proposed development; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the local community are welcoming the proposal. [43645/06]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

Mr. Sargent asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will formulate a comprehensive and effective response to the record levels of gun crime and murder here; if Senator Cyprian Brady was speaking for the Government when he suggested that troops should take to the streets; and if this initiative has been discussed with the Minister for Defence.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

Mr. Sargent asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will formulate a comprehensive and effective response to the record levels of gun crime and murder here; if Senator Cyprian Brady was speaking for the Government when he suggested that troops should take to the streets; and if this initiative has been discussed with the Minister for Defence.

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

312 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that of the 9,727 persons in receipt of pensions under the Defence Forces pensions schemes approximately 3,630 of these are pre August 1990 pensioners who do not qualify for the MSA in their pension as a different figure for this category is in circulation among former military personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43076/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

312 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that of the 9,727 persons in receipt of pensions under the Defence Forces pensions schemes approximately 3,630 of these are pre August 1990 pensioners who do not qualify for the MSA in their pension as a different figure for this category is in circulation among former military personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43076/06]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

225 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the report from the sub-committee of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights that British Forces colluded to plant bombs on the streets of Dublin and Monaghan and in the murder of the Miami Showband members; and the action he will take on this urgent matter. [43182/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

225 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the report from the sub-committee of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights that British Forces colluded to plant bombs on the streets of Dublin and Monaghan and in the murder of the Miami Showband members; and the action he will take on this urgent matter. [43182/06]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

137 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the purchase of a site for the transfer of the Department of Defence to Newbridge as part of the decentralisation programme; if a site has been chosen; if the price of the site has changed since the purchase negotiation started; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43089/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

137 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the purchase of a site for the transfer of the Department of Defence to Newbridge as part of the decentralisation programme; if a site has been chosen; if the price of the site has changed since the purchase negotiation started; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43089/06]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Mr. Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he has discussed the recent report of the sub-committee of the Joint Committee for Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights into the findings of the Barron inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42290/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

7 Mr. Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he has discussed the recent report of the sub-committee of the Joint Committee for Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights into the findings of the Barron inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42290/06]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach if he has received a copy of the report of the sub-committee of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights into the Barron report on the bombing of Kay’s Tavern and other incidents; the action he has taken arising from the report; if he has plans to raise the report with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41614/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

3 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach if he has received a copy of the report of the sub-committee of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights into the Barron report on the bombing of Kay’s Tavern and other incidents; the action he has taken arising from the report; if he has plans to raise the report with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41614/06]

Question· writtenPQ 489asked

508 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff broken down by grade employed within his private office and his 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. [42739/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

508 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff broken down by grade employed within his private office and his 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. [42739/06]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

507 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 office and their 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. [42724/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

507 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 office and their 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. [42724/06]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

506 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the acreage of a property (details supplied) in County Cork in the ownership of his Department; the townlands this property occupies; the number of military personnel employed there; the number of civilian employees; the acreage which is under lease to local farmers; the area of this property that is the preferred area that his Department would agree to for the proposed development; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the local community are welcoming the proposal. [42285/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

506 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the acreage of a property (details supplied) in County Cork in the ownership of his Department; the townlands this property occupies; the number of military personnel employed there; the number of civilian employees; the acreage which is under lease to local farmers; the area of this property that is the preferred area that his Department would agree to for the proposed development; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the local community are welcoming the proposal. [42285/06]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

194 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if personnel from the Defence Forces at the nearby McKee Barracks, Dublin 7 will be utilised to provide security at Áras an Uachtaráin in order that the Gardaí currently doing these duties could be made available for normal policing duties in the community. [42306/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

194 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if personnel from the Defence Forces at the nearby McKee Barracks, Dublin 7 will be utilised to provide security at Áras an Uachtaráin in order that the Gardaí currently doing these duties could be made available for normal policing duties in the community. [42306/06]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

31 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the Law Reform Commission consultation document on legitimate defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41921/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2006

31 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the Law Reform Commission consultation document on legitimate defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41921/06]

Question· writtenPQ 10asked

10 Mr. Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the arrangements his Department has made for protecting Shannon Airport from possible attack; if his Department liaises with the US authorities on the use of Shannon for the transportation of US troops to the Middle East; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the new US Secretary of Defence has stated that the US is a country at war; his views on whether Shannon should cease to be a hub for the transportation of US troops and supplies to the theatre of war in Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38352/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2006

10 Mr. Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the arrangements his Department has made for protecting Shannon Airport from possible attack; if his Department liaises with the US authorities on the use of Shannon for the transportation of US troops to the Middle East; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the new US Secretary of Defence has stated that the US is a country at war; his views on whether Shannon should cease to be a hub for the transportation of US troops and supplies to the theatre of war in Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38352/06]

Question· writtenPQ 481asked

509 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if an upper age limit applies regarding membership of State boards under his aegis; if so, the reason for the age limit; his plans to remove same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42077/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

509 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if an upper age limit applies regarding membership of State boards under his aegis; if so, the reason for the age limit; his plans to remove same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42077/06]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

508 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the amount of expenditure on consultancy by his Department in 2003, 2004 and 2005; the number of consultants engaged by his Department in those years; and the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by his Department in these years and for the future. [41719/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

508 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the amount of expenditure on consultancy by his Department in 2003, 2004 and 2005; the number of consultants engaged by his Department in those years; and the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by his Department in these years and for the future. [41719/06]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the properties his Department, or bodies in his Department, has leased on long or short-term lease from a private company or person since 1 January 2003 to date in 2006; the name of each company or person; the conditions entered into in each contract; the payment entered into; the upward rental clause that has been agreed in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41013/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

167 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the properties his Department, or bodies in his Department, has leased on long or short-term lease from a private company or person since 1 January 2003 to date in 2006; the name of each company or person; the conditions entered into in each contract; the payment entered into; the upward rental clause that has been agreed in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41013/06]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

551 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a property (details supplied) available to another agency; and if a meeting will be set up in this regard with the Coast Guard, his Department and the Office of Public Works to try and arrange for the use of this property. [40374/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

551 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a property (details supplied) available to another agency; and if a meeting will be set up in this regard with the Coast Guard, his Department and the Office of Public Works to try and arrange for the use of this property. [40374/06]

Question· writtenPQ 517asked

550 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Defence the date on which the Defence Forces vacated Clancy Barracks, Dublin; the units located there prior to that date; the locations they were relocated to; the date on which the property was then sold; the person to whom it was sold; and the price involved. [40369/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

550 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Defence the date on which the Defence Forces vacated Clancy Barracks, Dublin; the units located there prior to that date; the locations they were relocated to; the date on which the property was then sold; the person to whom it was sold; and the price involved. [40369/06]

Question· writtenPQ 516asked

549 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to increase the numbers at Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, which in understaffed due to the number of overseas commitments undertaken by personnel from this barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40285/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

549 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to increase the numbers at Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, which in understaffed due to the number of overseas commitments undertaken by personnel from this barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40285/06]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if, in the context of resources available to him, he will consider awarding the military service allowance to military personnel who retired before 1 August 1990 and which was considered by the report of the Gleeson Commission on remuneration and conditions of service in the Defence Forces; if he will confirm that the number of personnel involved are declining on an annual basis and, therefore, the payment of same would not constitute a significant financial burden on the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39860/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

271 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if, in the context of resources available to him, he will consider awarding the military service allowance to military personnel who retired before 1 August 1990 and which was considered by the report of the Gleeson Commission on remuneration and conditions of service in the Defence Forces; if he will confirm that the number of personnel involved are declining on an annual basis and, therefore, the payment of same would not constitute a significant financial burden on the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39860/06]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

204 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he is taking following the killing of civilians in Beit Hanoun in Gaza by the Israeli armed forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39771/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

204 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he is taking following the killing of civilians in Beit Hanoun in Gaza by the Israeli armed forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39771/06]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

33 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has made representations to the Israeli Government concerning attacks by Israeli Defence forces in the Gaza Strip on 9 November 2006 which killed 19 persons (details supplied); the position of the Government regarding the maintenance of the EU Israel Association Agreement in view of Israeli human rights violations in Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39584/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

33 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has made representations to the Israeli Government concerning attacks by Israeli Defence forces in the Gaza Strip on 9 November 2006 which killed 19 persons (details supplied); the position of the Government regarding the maintenance of the EU Israel Association Agreement in view of Israeli human rights violations in Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39584/06]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

426 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the quantity, cost and suppliers of water, both tap and bottled, acquired by his Department for its use in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39450/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

426 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the quantity, cost and suppliers of water, both tap and bottled, acquired by his Department for its use in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39450/06]

Question· writtenPQ 393asked

425 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the quantity, cost and suppliers of energy used by his Department in the last year for which figures are available; if an audit has been carried out on his Department’s energy use; and the details of same. [39420/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

425 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the quantity, cost and suppliers of energy used by his Department in the last year for which figures are available; if an audit has been carried out on his Department’s energy use; and the details of same. [39420/06]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

422 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the fact that there were excessive radon levels in a third of schools here, his Department has plans or carried out tests for excessive radon levels in buildings under the control of or used by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39383/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

422 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the fact that there were excessive radon levels in a third of schools here, his Department has plans or carried out tests for excessive radon levels in buildings under the control of or used by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39383/06]

Question· writtenPQ 390asked

420 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if he will amend the superannuation scheme for military personnel in order that the additional increment paid to pensioners for each year of service in excess of 21 years service is applicable to those who avail of the social welfare retirement pension in their 65th year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39304/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

420 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if he will amend the superannuation scheme for military personnel in order that the additional increment paid to pensioners for each year of service in excess of 21 years service is applicable to those who avail of the social welfare retirement pension in their 65th year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39304/06]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

419 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if he will allow retired members of the Defence Forces in receipt of a service pension, but who are not members of the spouses and children’s pension scheme, to join the scheme, at an appropriate contribution rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39303/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

419 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if he will allow retired members of the Defence Forces in receipt of a service pension, but who are not members of the spouses and children’s pension scheme, to join the scheme, at an appropriate contribution rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39303/06]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

418 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the recommendations of the Gleeson Commission on Remuneration and Conditions of Service in the Defence Forces 1990, that the military service allowance should be made fully reckonable for superannuation purposes for all military pensioners; if he will implement this recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39302/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

418 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the recommendations of the Gleeson Commission on Remuneration and Conditions of Service in the Defence Forces 1990, that the military service allowance should be made fully reckonable for superannuation purposes for all military pensioners; if he will implement this recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39302/06]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

417 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Defence when his Department sold Clancy Barracks, Islandbridge; the name of the developer who purchased it and the price; the reason his Department refused to sell it to Dublin City Council; if his Department retains a financial or other interest in the barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39261/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

417 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Defence when his Department sold Clancy Barracks, Islandbridge; the name of the developer who purchased it and the price; the reason his Department refused to sell it to Dublin City Council; if his Department retains a financial or other interest in the barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39261/06]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

424 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Defence the person who is their medical director in relation to the service level agreement between the Air Corps and the Health Service Executive with regards to air ambulance operations. [39405/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

424 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Defence the person who is their medical director in relation to the service level agreement between the Air Corps and the Health Service Executive with regards to air ambulance operations. [39405/06]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

423 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Defence the person who currently dispatches the aircraft in relation to the service level agreement between the Air Corps and the Health Service Executive with regards to air ambulance operations. [39404/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

423 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Defence the person who currently dispatches the aircraft in relation to the service level agreement between the Air Corps and the Health Service Executive with regards to air ambulance operations. [39404/06]

Question· writtenPQ 384asked

416 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Defence the breakdown of the missions in relation to the service level agreement between the Air Corps and the Health Service Executive with regards to air ambulance operations; the number of fixed wing missions to the UK; the number of inter hospital transfers within Ireland; the number of missions for organ transplant teams that have been conducted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39399/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

416 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Defence the breakdown of the missions in relation to the service level agreement between the Air Corps and the Health Service Executive with regards to air ambulance operations; the number of fixed wing missions to the UK; the number of inter hospital transfers within Ireland; the number of missions for organ transplant teams that have been conducted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39399/06]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

415 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Defence the amount of missions in relation to the service level agreement between the Air Corps and the Health Service Executive with regards to air ambulance operations for the past twelve months or since the SLA has been signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39398/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

415 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Defence the amount of missions in relation to the service level agreement between the Air Corps and the Health Service Executive with regards to air ambulance operations for the past twelve months or since the SLA has been signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39398/06]

Question· writtenPQ 510asked

563 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will clarify the serious mistakes regarding the Niemba Massacre of Irish troops in the Congo in 1960 based on the Government’s inquiry; and if he will support persons (details supplied) on this matter. [38519/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

563 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will clarify the serious mistakes regarding the Niemba Massacre of Irish troops in the Congo in 1960 based on the Government’s inquiry; and if he will support persons (details supplied) on this matter. [38519/06]

Question· writtenPQ 509asked

562 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain the much higher than average absenteeism rates in the Defence Forces and the serious shortage of medical staff; the way he will address both of these problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38478/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

562 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain the much higher than average absenteeism rates in the Defence Forces and the serious shortage of medical staff; the way he will address both of these problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38478/06]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

231 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if all members of the Defence Forces are being issued with the necessary breathing apparatus or protective armour for use in the event of a gas or chemical attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38437/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

231 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if all members of the Defence Forces are being issued with the necessary breathing apparatus or protective armour for use in the event of a gas or chemical attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38437/06]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

230 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Army, Navy and Air Corp, male and female by rank; the extent to which it is intended to increase the strength of the forces in anticipation of overseas deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38436/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

230 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Army, Navy and Air Corp, male and female by rank; the extent to which it is intended to increase the strength of the forces in anticipation of overseas deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38436/06]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

228 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself regarding the strength of the Navy with particular reference to maintaining a sufficiently high degree of coastal surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38434/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

228 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself regarding the strength of the Navy with particular reference to maintaining a sufficiently high degree of coastal surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38434/06]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

225 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Defence the statutory processes involved in the appointment of chairs and members of non-Departmental public bodies under the remit of his Department and their legislative origin. [38338/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

225 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Defence the statutory processes involved in the appointment of chairs and members of non-Departmental public bodies under the remit of his Department and their legislative origin. [38338/06]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

224 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence his Department’s policy of equal opportunity for males and females in the Defence Forces; his views on the percentage of females in the force; the issues which have been brought to his attention regarding the equal opportunity policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38262/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

224 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence his Department’s policy of equal opportunity for males and females in the Defence Forces; his views on the percentage of females in the force; the issues which have been brought to his attention regarding the equal opportunity policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38262/06]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

223 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the progress of recommendations for the re-organisation of the Reserve Defence Force; if there are difficulties arising with any aspect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38261/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

223 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the progress of recommendations for the re-organisation of the Reserve Defence Force; if there are difficulties arising with any aspect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38261/06]

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