Defence

Child Support Distribution Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Child Support Distribution Act of 2001 - Amends title IV part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise requirements for the distribution of child support collected by States on behalf of children receiving certain welfare benefits. Requires the chief executive officer of a State to certify that it has established procedures to ensure that the State agency administering the child support enforcement program will be notified of certain families leaving the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program under SSA title IV part A. Requires the State child support enforcement agency to review and, if appropriate, adjust any child support order relating to any individual leaving TANF. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop recommendations that address participation of public non-IV-D child support enforcement agencies in establishing and enforcing child support obligations. Prescribes requirements for ten demonstration projects involving establishment and enforcement of child support obligations by such agencies. Reduces the amount of child support arrearage which shall trigger denial of a passport. Revises requirements for the use of tax refund intercept program to collect past-due child support on behalf of non-minor children. Prohibits garnishment of certain compensation for a service-connected disability paid to a former member of the Armed Forces for alimony or child support less than 60 days in arrears. Limits to 50 percent such compensation allowable for garnishment. Directs the Secretary to award competitive matching grants to eligible entities, among other things to help fathers and their families avoid or leave cash welfare and improve their economic status. Establishes the Fatherhood Grants Recommendations Panel. Instructs the Secretary to award a specified grant to a fatherhood promotion organization meeting certain requirements. Requires the Secretary to disclose new hire information to a State to assist in unemployment compensation program administration. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make ineligible for visas and for admission to the United States certain nonimmigrant aliens with child support arrearages. Provides for an increase in payment rate to States for short term training of staff of State-licensed or State-approved child welfare agencies providing services.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement that covered beneficiaries under chapter 55 of such title obtain a nonavailability-of-health-care statement with respect to obstetrics and gynecological care related to a pregnancy.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Amends the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) to eliminate the requirement that a covered military dependent obtain a nonavailability-of-health-care statement for the receipt of health care services related to pregnancy. Amends the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 to waive the requirement of such statement in the case of obstetrics and gynecological care related to the pregnancy of a covered beneficiary using TRICARE Extra (a Department of Defense managed health care program).

Make Every Vote Count Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Make Every Vote Count Act - Authorizes the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to award matching grants to encourage States and local voting areas to modernize applicable voting systems and enhance voter participation. Amends the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to provide that, for purposes of voting for a Federal or State office, a person absent from a State in compliance with military or naval orders shall not, solely by reason of that absence, be deemed to have: (1) lost a residence or domicile in that State; (2) acquired a residence or domicile in any other State; or (3) become resident in or a resident of any other State. Amends the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to require each State to: (1) permit absent uniformed services voters to use absentee registration procedures and to vote by absentee ballot in general, special, primary, and run-off elections for State and local offices; and (2) accept and process, with respect to any such election, any otherwise valid voter registration application from an absent uniformed services voter if the application is received by the appropriate State election official not less than 30 days before the election.

Veterans' Emergency Telephone Service Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Veterans' Emergency Telephone Service Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award a grant to a private, nonprofit entity for the operation of a national, toll-free telephone hotline providing information and assistance to veterans and their families, including crisis intervention counseling, general veterans' benefits information, emergency shelter and food, substance abuse rehabilitation, employment training and related opportunities, and small business assistance programs. Limits such grant to a two-year period, subject to annual approval by the Secretary.

Gulf War Undiagnosed Illness Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Gulf War Undiagnosed Illness Act of 2001 - Includes fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, a chronic multisymptom illness, or any other ill-defined illness among the chronic disabilities of a Persian Gulf War veteran for which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may pay disability compensation. Authorizes the Secretary, with respect to medical research projects sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, to provide that medical information derived from the participation of a Persian Gulf veteran in such project may not be used in adjudicating such veteran's entitlement to the receipt of veterans' disability compensation.

To limit the exceptions to certain "Buy American" requirements, and to expand such requirements.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1993 to: (1) remove certain exceptions from the prohibition against the use of Department of Defense funds for the procurement of certain items not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States; and (2) require the Secretary of the military department concerned to certify that satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity of such an item cannot be procured as and when needed from U.S. suppliers or that an emergency exists and the procurement is vital to national security and the item is grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in a country that adheres to fair labor practices. Provides that, in determining whether a purchase is for an amount greater than the simplified acquisition threshold, multiple purchases of a similar item in a fiscal year shall be deemed a single purchase. Prohibits Defense Commissary Agency purchases of articles or items in excess of such threshold when not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.

To increase the maximum amount of defense funds that may be obligated to carry out the National Guard civilian youth opportunities program.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Increases the maximum amount of defense funds that may be obligated in a fiscal year to carry out the National Guard civilian youth opportunities program.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for grants to repair veterans memorials.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to a State or qualified organization for up to 50 percent of the costs of the repair or restoration of a veterans memorial.

Fairness for Florida's Veterans Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Fairness for Florida's Veterans Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a second veterans benefits office in Florida. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress a plan for the near- and long-term reduction of the backlog of claims for benefits pending at the Bay Pines, Florida, veterans benefits office.

Emergency Military Supplemental Procedures Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Emergency Military Supplemental Procedures Act - Provides for the expedited congressional consideration of any defense supplemental appropriations bill to meet critical national security needs for: (1) Department of Defense operation and maintenance, military personnel, ammunition procurement, or procurement to replace a loss or expenditure of material; (2) the Defense Health Program; (3) military construction to repair or replace structures damaged or destroyed by natural disaster; or (4) Coast Guard operating expenses.

Endangered Species Criminal and Civil Penalties Liability Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Endangered Species Criminal and Civil Penalties Liability Reform Act - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit a person from being liable for any criminal or civil penalty for a violation committed while conducting an otherwise lawful activity and not for the purpose of a prohibited taking, unless: (1) the Secretary of the Interior provides the person with notice of the violation; and (2) the person fails to terminate and correct the activity constituting the violation by not later than 30 days after the date of the notice. Requires each conservation plan developed to include provisions under which persons who have entered into, and are in compliance with, the conservation plan may not, without their consent, be required to undertake any additional mitigation measures for species covered by the plan if the measures would require payment or compliance with use, development, or management restrictions on any land, waters, or water related rights, in addition to payments or compliance, respectively, otherwise required under the terms of the plan. Makes it an affirmative defense, in any enforcement action or citizen suit in which it is alleged that a defendant acted or failed to act with respect to a member of an endangered or threatened species, that the defendant could not reasonably have known that the fish or wildlife or plant concerned is a member of an endangered or threatened species. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) enter into "safe harbor" agreements with non-Federal persons to benefit the conservation of endangered or threatened species by creating, restoring, or improving habitat or by maintaining currently unoccupied habitat; and (2) provide a grant of up to $10,000 to any individual private landowner to assist the landowner in carrying out such an agreement.

Military Personnel Recruitment and Retention Enhancement Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Military Personnel Recruitment and Retention Enhancement Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of members of the Armed Forces any "qualified bonus." Defines the term "qualified bonus" to mean an enlistment, accession, reenlistment, retention, or other bonus paid to a member of the Armed Forces of the United States in exchange for the agreement of the member to accept a commission as an officer, extend an active service commitment as an officer, enlist, reenlist, or extend an enlistment as an enlisted member in an active or reserve component, or enter into a reserve affiliation agreement.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring the members of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001

Calls upon the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the Postal Service to issue a postage stamp commemorating the members of the armed forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to codify and make modifications to certain provisions relating to "Buy American" requirements.

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 2001

Codifies under Federal armed forces law certain provisions under prior defense appropriations Acts which prohibit funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense from being used to procure the following items if such items are not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States: (1) food; (2) clothing; (3) tents, tarpaulins, or covers; (4) cotton and other natural fiber products, silk or silk blends, synthetic fabrics, canvas products, or wool; (5) any equipment manufactured from or containing such fibers, yarns, fabrics, or materials; (6) specialty metals, including stainless steel flatware; and (7) hand or measuring tools. Allows an exception: (1) when the item cannot be procured when needed (after certain congressional notification); (2) for certain procurements outside the United States; (3) for certain specialty metals and chemical warfare protective clothing procured outside the United States; (4) for foods manufactured or processed in the United States; and (5) for small purchases under the defense simplified acquisition threshold. Makes such prohibitions applicable to contracts for the procurement of commercial items under the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act.

Freedom of Choice for Women in the Uniformed Services Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 2001

Freedom of Choice for Women in the Uniformed Services Act - Repeals a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 which prohibits any medical treatment facility of the Department of Defense from being used to perform an abortion except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to full term or in the case of rape or incest.

Military Overseas Voter Empowerment Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 2001

Military Overseas Voter Empowerment Act of 2001 - Amends the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to provide that, for purposes of voting for a Federal or State office, a person who is absent from a State in compliance with military or naval orders shall not, solely by reason of that absence be deemed to have: (1) lost a residence or domicile in that State, without regard to whether or not the person intends to return to that State; (2) acquired a residence or domicile in any other State; or (3) become a resident in or a resident of any other State. Amends the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to provide for: (1) extension of registration and balloting rights for absent uniformed services voters to State and local elections; (2) treatment of applications and absentee ballots submitted by absent uniformed services voters; and (3) coverage of recently separated uniformed services voters as absent uniformed services voters. Directs the Secretary of Defense to carry out a demonstration project under which absent uniformed services voters are permitted to cast ballots in the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office for November 2002 through an electronic voting system.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for Government furnished headstones or markers for the marked graves of veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 2001

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish one appropriate Government headstone or marker, other than for replacement, to mark the graves of veterans. (Currently, such a headstone or marker is required only for unmarked graves of veterans.) Makes such provision effective with respect to applications received by the Secretary for individuals dying on or after November 1, 1990.

A bill to impose a condition for the conveyance, previously required, of certain real property of the United States on the Island of Vieques to Puerto Rico.

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2001

Amends the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 to: (1) authorize (currently, requires) the Secretary of the Navy to convey to Vieques, Puerto Rico, the land constituting the Naval Ammunition Support Detachment on Vieques; and (2) allow the Secretary to exercise such authority only if the Government of Puerto Rico is fulfilling certain assurances made regarding the restoration of military training at the Navy's training site on the island of Vieques.

Beschleunigung des Verkaufs von Kasernen und Grundstücken der Bundeswehr, auch am Standort Rotenburg/Fulda, durch Einschaltung der Unternehmensberatung Roland Berger (G-SIG: 14043084)

Germany · German Bundestag · 30 March 2001

Charles S. Abell, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Alphonso Maldon, Jr.

United States · United States Senate · 29 March 2001

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish headstones or markers for marked graves of, or to other wise commemorate, certain individuals.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2001

Makes marked (currently, only unmarked) graves of certain veterans eligible for the provision of a headstone or marker through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Allows such headstone or marker to be placed at another area appropriate for commemorating the individual.

International Military Education and Training Accountability Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2001

International Military Education and Training Accountability Act of 2001 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the Secretary of State to include as part of required reports on human rights, development assistance, and security assistance whether any foreign military or defense ministry civilian participant in international military education and training (IMET) activities under this Act was involved in any violation of internationally recognized human rights. Requires a specified report regarding foreign participants in IMET activities to include any such violations.

A bill to amend title 32, United States Code, to authorize units of the National Guard to conduct small arms competitions and athletic competitions, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2001

Authorizes units and members of the National Guard to conduct and participate in small arms competitions and athletic competitions if such activities are relevant to the performance of military duties or military readiness. Allows amounts appropriated for the National Guard to be used for expenses incurred by Guard members engaging in such activities.

To amend titles 10 and 14, United States Code, to provide for the use of gold in the metal content of the Medal of Honor.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2001

Requires the metal content of the Medal of Honor, awarded by the President to members of the armed forces and Coast Guard, to be 90 percent gold and ten percent alloy.

Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2001

21st Century Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act - Increases, for FY 2002 through 2004, the rates of veterans' basic educational assistance. Prohibits any rate increase during such period based on adjustments to the Consumer Price Index.

Education Savings and School Excellence Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2001

Education Savings and School Excellence Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to education individual retirement accounts (education IRAs) to: (1) increase maximum annual contribution limits to $2,000 per beneficiary; (2) permit tax-free expenditures for qualified elementary and secondary education expenses at a public, private, or religious school; (3) waive age limitations for contributions on behalf of a special needs beneficiary; (4) limit contribution reductions based on adjusted gross income to individual contributors (permits entity contributions regardless of income); (5) permit annual contributions to be made up to such year's tax filing date (not including extensions); (6) exempt excess contributions from the additional ten percent tax provided such contribution and interest earned are returned within six months after the end of the tax year for which the contribution was made; and (7) coordinate education IRA distributions with the HOPE and Lifetime Earning Credit qualified tuition programs. Collegiate Learning and Student Savings (CLASS) Act - Permits private higher educational institutions, in addition to currently permitted State institutions, to establish qualified tuition programs. Excludes from gross income such program distributions used for qualified higher education expenses. Provides that one rollover per year of amounts from one qualified tuition program to another for the benefit of the same beneficiary shall not be considered a distribution. Includes first cousins as family members for purposes of qualified tuition programs. Revises the definition of "qualified higher education expenses," including the exclusion of sport- or hobby-related courses unless taken as part of a degree program or to improve job skills. Makes the exclusion from gross income of employer provided educational assistance permanent. Repeals the current dollar limitation on the deduction for interest on educational loans provision and replace it with a limitation on such deduction based on modified adjusted gross income. Repeals the 60-month limitation period on the allowance of the interest deduction on such loans. Eliminates the two percent floor on miscellaneous itemized deductions for the qualified professional development expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. Excludes from gross income certain amounts received under the National Health Corps Scholarship Program, the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program, the National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program, or similar State program.

Vaccine Injured Children's Compensation Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2001

Vaccine Injured Children's Compensation Act of 2001 - Amends provisions of the Public Health Service Act relating to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to: (1) designate the Program as a remedial program under which sovereign immunity does not apply; (2) change the burden of proof requirement for the award of compensation from a preponderance of the evidence to evidence sufficient to justify a belief that the petitioner's claims are well grounded (while giving the benefit of doubt to the petitioner); (3) require any defense raised that an illness, injury, or death was due to unrelated factors to be proved by clear and convincing evidence; (4) authorize as Program compensation expenses necessary for the establishment of a trust to receive Program funds, as well as expenses incurred for family counseling or training necessitated by the vaccine-related injury; (5) allow the award of petitioner's attorneys' fees; (6) increase to up to 72 months the statute of limitations under the Program; (7) allow such period to be extended for an additional 36 months after a petitioner first knew or should have known about his or her eligibility for compensation; (8) toll the statute of limitations until a petitioner reaches age 18 and, if a petitioner is incompetent, until 24 months after a guardian is appointed; and (9) authorize the refiling of a previously failed petition if the petitioner would have met the extended statute of limitations provided under this Act.

Military Tax Credit Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2001

Military Tax Credit Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that, in the case of an individual who is on active duty in the armed forces at any time during a taxable year, there shall be allowed a refundable tax credit of up to $4,000 (for a joint return). Provides for prorating such credit if such duty is less than a full year.

Expressing the sense of the Congress that Harriet Tubman should have been paid a pension for her service as a nurse and scout in the United States Army during the Civil War.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2001

Expresses the sense of Congress that Harriet Tubman should have been paid a pension at the rate of $25 each month for her service as a nurse and scout in the U.S. Army during the Civil War.

Verantwortung der Bundesregierung für die Begleitumstände des ersten rot-grünen Castortransports (G-SIG: 14001741)

Germany · German Bundestag · 29 March 2001

Aussprache auf Verlangen der Fraktion der CDU/CSU, unabhängig von einer Fragestunde

projet de loi relatif à un accord sur la coopération de défense avec Singapour

France · Senate · 28 March 2001

92 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has approved the deployment in April 2001 of a further UNIFIL contingent by the Defence Forces; and if he proposes that the Defence Forces participate in any new United Nations mission in the Middle East. [9168/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

92 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if the Government has approved the deployment in April 2001 of a further UNIFIL contingent by the Defence Forces; and if he proposes that the Defence Forces participate in any new United Nations mission in the Middle East. [9168/01]

91 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [9167/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

91 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [9167/01]

90 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to extend the Chief of Staff's position to increase his control over the Defence Forces' finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9165/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

90 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to extend the Chief of Staff's position to increase his control over the Defence Forces' finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9165/01]

86 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes to adopt regarding its acquisition [9161/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

86 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes to adopt regarding its acquisition [9161/01].

77 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the criteria adopted in the purchase of the new Government jet; the likely total cost in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter [7889/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

77 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the criteria adopted in the purchase of the new Government jet; the likely total cost in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter [7889/01].

66 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to acquire a new Government jet for the Defence Forces; the likely cost of the purchase; the process which will be used to acquire the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter [9015/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

66 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to acquire a new Government jet for the Defence Forces; the likely cost of the purchase; the process which will be used to acquire the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter [9015/01].

39 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he has yet received a copy of the draft strategic review of the Irish Red Cross Society; his views on the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9005/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

39 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if he has yet received a copy of the draft strategic review of the Irish Red Cross Society; his views on the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9005/01]

35 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the air accident investigations unit into the crash of an Air Corps helicopter in Tramore, County Waterford, in July 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9010/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

35 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the air accident investigations unit into the crash of an Air Corps helicopter in Tramore, County Waterford, in July 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9010/01]

29 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date regarding the establishment of the Air Corps safety office; the resources available to the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9008/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

29 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date regarding the establishment of the Air Corps safety office; the resources available to the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9008/01]

28 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress to date in implementing the White Paper on Defence. [9013/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

28 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress to date in implementing the White Paper on Defence. [9013/01]

27 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes adopting with regard to its acquisition [9108/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

27 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes adopting with regard to its acquisition [9108/01].

26 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if he has any concerns with regard to air-traffic safety at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnell, County Dublin; and he will make a statement on the matter. [9082/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

26 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if he has any concerns with regard to air-traffic safety at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnell, County Dublin; and he will make a statement on the matter. [9082/01]

35 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the air accident investigations unit into the crash of an Air Corps helicopter in Tramore, County Waterford, in July 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9010/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

35 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the air accident investigations unit into the crash of an Air Corps helicopter in Tramore, County Waterford, in July 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9010/01]

29 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date regarding the establishment of the Air Corps safety office; the resources available to the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9008/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

29 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date regarding the establishment of the Air Corps safety office; the resources available to the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9008/01]

28 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress to date in implementing the White Paper on Defence. [9013/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

28 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress to date in implementing the White Paper on Defence. [9013/01]

86 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes to adopt regarding its acquisition [9161/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

86 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes to adopt regarding its acquisition [9161/01].

77 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the criteria adopted in the purchase of the new Government jet; the likely total cost in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter [7889/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

77 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the criteria adopted in the purchase of the new Government jet; the likely total cost in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter [7889/01].

66 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to acquire a new Government jet for the Defence Forces; the likely cost of the purchase; the process which will be used to acquire the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter [9015/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

66 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to acquire a new Government jet for the Defence Forces; the likely cost of the purchase; the process which will be used to acquire the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter [9015/01].

27 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes adopting with regard to its acquisition [9108/01].

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

27 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to replace the Government jet with a new aircraft; the reason a replacement is required; the specifications for the proposed new plane; and the procedure he proposes adopting with regard to its acquisition [9108/01].