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Question· writtenPQ 264asked

264 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Defence the number of new committees, advisory groups or new positions in general that have been put in place since he was appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40547/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2011

264 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Defence the number of new committees, advisory groups or new positions in general that have been put in place since he was appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40547/11]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence the date on which the Army will recruit additional personnel in view of approval of limited recruitment to the Army to keep the numbers at a required level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40530/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2011

263 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence the date on which the Army will recruit additional personnel in view of approval of limited recruitment to the Army to keep the numbers at a required level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40530/11]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the Army Reserve and Naval Reserve; the current numbers of reservists; if there is a recommended number; his plans to allow recruitment to the Army Reserve and Naval Reserve, to give persons an opportunity to make a contribution to our country, and to obtain valuable experience particularly when unemployment is high; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40529/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2011

262 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the Army Reserve and Naval Reserve; the current numbers of reservists; if there is a recommended number; his plans to allow recruitment to the Army Reserve and Naval Reserve, to give persons an opportunity to make a contribution to our country, and to obtain valuable experience particularly when unemployment is high; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40529/11]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Defence the names of all external public relations and consultancy persons and organisations used by his Department for the years 2010 and 2011; the amount paid to each in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40503/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2011

261 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Defence the names of all external public relations and consultancy persons and organisations used by his Department for the years 2010 and 2011; the amount paid to each in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40503/11]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence in respect of annual training, the amount deducted from the Defence Forces Reserve and Naval Service Reserve in each of the years 2005 to 2011 for officers and men, for rations, accommodation, PRSI, PAYE and universal social charge showing the amount separately and giving the numbers of each rank; the numbers of each rank on annual training; the class of PRSI that was applied; if the PRSI, PAYE and universal social charge deductions from pay of the RDF and NSR are notified to the Department of Social Protection and the Revenue; if the personnel records of persons concerned are credited with these deductions; the benefits that accrue from these deductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40455/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2011

260 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence in respect of annual training, the amount deducted from the Defence Forces Reserve and Naval Service Reserve in each of the years 2005 to 2011 for officers and men, for rations, accommodation, PRSI, PAYE and universal social charge showing the amount separately and giving the numbers of each rank; the numbers of each rank on annual training; the class of PRSI that was applied; if the PRSI, PAYE and universal social charge deductions from pay of the RDF and NSR are notified to the Department of Social Protection and the Revenue; if the personnel records of persons concerned are credited with these deductions; the benefits that accrue from these deductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40455/11]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Defence his plans regarding recruitment for the Reserve Defence Forces, having regard to the significant waiting lists of applicants that currently exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40568/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2011

258 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Defence his plans regarding recruitment for the Reserve Defence Forces, having regard to the significant waiting lists of applicants that currently exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40568/11]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

223 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence in view of budget 2012, if he will confirm the total amount of his grant-in-aid allocation to the Irish Red Cross for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40162/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2011

223 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence in view of budget 2012, if he will confirm the total amount of his grant-in-aid allocation to the Irish Red Cross for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40162/11]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

357 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that the artifacts and memorabilia based in Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, will remain in Mullingar and not be transferred to Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39959/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

357 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that the artifacts and memorabilia based in Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, will remain in Mullingar and not be transferred to Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39959/11]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

355 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline in detail the oft-claimed savings that would accrue to his Department on the closure of Dún Uí Néill Military Barracks in Cavan town; the timeframe for his planned closure of the facility; the details of the planned transfer of the serving soldiers attached to Dún Uí Néill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39871/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

355 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline in detail the oft-claimed savings that would accrue to his Department on the closure of Dún Uí Néill Military Barracks in Cavan town; the timeframe for his planned closure of the facility; the details of the planned transfer of the serving soldiers attached to Dún Uí Néill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39871/11]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

354 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the bodies that were consulted in advance of his proposal to reduce the number of Army brigades to two; the process to achieve this reduction; the envisaged savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39742/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

354 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the bodies that were consulted in advance of his proposal to reduce the number of Army brigades to two; the process to achieve this reduction; the envisaged savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39742/11]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

353 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the availability of resources for air, sea and or other rescue missions, on and off shore; the extent to which backup facilities and equipment is available in such instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39492/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

353 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the availability of resources for air, sea and or other rescue missions, on and off shore; the extent to which backup facilities and equipment is available in such instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39492/11]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

352 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which regular reviews take place of the need for modernising and upgrading equipment and or training in the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39491/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

352 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which regular reviews take place of the need for modernising and upgrading equipment and or training in the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39491/11]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

351 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which regular reviews take place of the need for modernising and upgrading equipment including sea-going vessels and or training in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39490/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

351 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which regular reviews take place of the need for modernising and upgrading equipment including sea-going vessels and or training in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39490/11]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

350 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which regular reviews take place of the need for modernising and upgrading equipment including aircraft and or training in the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39489/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

350 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which regular reviews take place of the need for modernising and upgrading equipment including aircraft and or training in the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39489/11]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

348 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the modernisation and upgrading of the Defence Forces in line with modern requirements and international developments in view of the likelihood of Irish troops serving abroad alongside other defence forces; the extent to which training and equipment has been standardised for such operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39487/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

348 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the modernisation and upgrading of the Defence Forces in line with modern requirements and international developments in view of the likelihood of Irish troops serving abroad alongside other defence forces; the extent to which training and equipment has been standardised for such operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39487/11]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

347 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of the various military installations throughout the country as being adequate to meet requirements in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39486/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

347 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of the various military installations throughout the country as being adequate to meet requirements in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39486/11]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

344 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to any further requirements in the terms of Defence Forces deployment on peace-keeping or peace enforcement issues; if he will outline the locations requiring such ongoing attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39483/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

344 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to any further requirements in the terms of Defence Forces deployment on peace-keeping or peace enforcement issues; if he will outline the locations requiring such ongoing attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39483/11]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

343 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number and names of all special advisers, special press advisers, or any other type of ministerial adviser in his Department; the name of the Minister or Minister of State to whom he or she reports; the salary of each adviser now; the salary of each adviser from the time he or she was appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39404/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

343 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number and names of all special advisers, special press advisers, or any other type of ministerial adviser in his Department; the name of the Minister or Minister of State to whom he or she reports; the salary of each adviser now; the salary of each adviser from the time he or she was appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39404/11]

Question· writtenPQ 333asked

342 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the political activities of each special adviser, special press adviser, or any other type of ministerial adviser in his Department; if any of them were members of a political party; if so, which parties; if any of them are or have been elected local authority members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39387/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

342 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the political activities of each special adviser, special press adviser, or any other type of ministerial adviser in his Department; if any of them were members of a political party; if so, which parties; if any of them are or have been elected local authority members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39387/11]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

75 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 21 September 2011, the further progress that has been made by him on the proposed Green Paper on Defence; when he expects to publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38674/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

75 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 21 September 2011, the further progress that has been made by him on the proposed Green Paper on Defence; when he expects to publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38674/11]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

73 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons employed in his Department on salaries of €200,000 or above; the number of persons employed in his Department on salaries of between €150,000 and €200,000; and the number of persons employed in his Department on salaries of between €100,000 and €150,000. [38666/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

73 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons employed in his Department on salaries of €200,000 or above; the number of persons employed in his Department on salaries of between €150,000 and €200,000; and the number of persons employed in his Department on salaries of between €100,000 and €150,000. [38666/11]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

72 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the level of support available to the Civil Defence to deal with severe weather emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38438/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

72 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the level of support available to the Civil Defence to deal with severe weather emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38438/11]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

70 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Defence the numbers of properties he has held over each of the past ten years used for married quarters for members of the Defence Forces; and the position regarding these properties once they are vacated. [38665/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

70 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Defence the numbers of properties he has held over each of the past ten years used for married quarters for members of the Defence Forces; and the position regarding these properties once they are vacated. [38665/11]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

66 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the way the role of the Defence Forces will be filled in the provision of services during severe weather conditions in view of the increased level of retirements this year. [38657/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

66 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the way the role of the Defence Forces will be filled in the provision of services during severe weather conditions in view of the increased level of retirements this year. [38657/11]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

64 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the availability of adequate and necessary resources to enable the Defence Forces respond to a major emergency requiring urgent deployment throughout the country on and off shore with particular reference to the ability to respond rapidly and effectively in an emergency situation in cooperation with the civil authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38672/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

64 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the availability of adequate and necessary resources to enable the Defence Forces respond to a major emergency requiring urgent deployment throughout the country on and off shore with particular reference to the ability to respond rapidly and effectively in an emergency situation in cooperation with the civil authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38672/11]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

63 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money paid to external consultants during each of the past six years; the names of these consultants; and the type of work they were contracted to do. [38660/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

63 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money paid to external consultants during each of the past six years; the names of these consultants; and the type of work they were contracted to do. [38660/11]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

62 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that capacity is available at Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath to cater for additional personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38439/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

62 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that capacity is available at Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath to cater for additional personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38439/11]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

345 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he has discussed with his EU colleagues in the matter of any ongoing requirements arising from a rapid response force for any particular locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39484/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

345 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he has discussed with his EU colleagues in the matter of any ongoing requirements arising from a rapid response force for any particular locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39484/11]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

59 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent he and his EU colleagues bilaterally or in conjunction with the UN have had discussions in the matter of peacekeeping or peace-enforcement deployment throughout Europe or elsewhere; if any particular models have been examined or reviewed with the objective of ensuring sufficient troop deployment with a view to emergency response in adequate numbers in the event of the necessity arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38671/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

59 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent he and his EU colleagues bilaterally or in conjunction with the UN have had discussions in the matter of peacekeeping or peace-enforcement deployment throughout Europe or elsewhere; if any particular models have been examined or reviewed with the objective of ensuring sufficient troop deployment with a view to emergency response in adequate numbers in the event of the necessity arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38671/11]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

56 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his views regarding the threat that the Defence Forces would be used to carry out the work of firefighters in County Roscommon who are in dispute with management regarding changes to their working conditions; and if he will ensure that the army is not used in any industrial dispute. [38610/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

56 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his views regarding the threat that the Defence Forces would be used to carry out the work of firefighters in County Roscommon who are in dispute with management regarding changes to their working conditions; and if he will ensure that the army is not used in any industrial dispute. [38610/11]

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