Defence

A resolution to amend the rules of the Senate to improve legislative efficiency, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2001

Amends rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise current committee structure by designating the following standing committees of the Senate: (1) National Priorities; (2) Agricultural Policy; (3) Defense Policy; (4) Commercial Policy; (5) Economic Policy; (6) Energy Policy; (7) Environmental Policy; (8) Foreign Policy; (9) Governmental Policy; (10) Judicial Policy; (11) Social Policy; (12) Native American Programs; (13) Senior American Programs; (14) Veteran American Programs; and (15) Entrepreneurial American Programs. Maintains the committees on Rules, Ethics, and Intelligence. Sets forth procedures for making committee assignments. Provides that each standing committee shall be responsible for appropriations legislation.

Fairness to All Vietnam Veterans Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2001

Fairness to All Vietnam Veterans Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to study and report to Congress: (1) to identify veterans who died after October 31, 1955, as a result of military operations in southeast Asia whose names are not eligible for inscription on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; and (2) on the feasibility and equitability of revising the eligibility requirements to be more inclusive of such veterans or of creating an alternative means for recognizing them.

Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2001

Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 - Revises various requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs employee incentive scholarship program, including by reducing the period of employment required for eligibility and by increasing the years for which a scholarship may be paid. Makes permanent the education debt reduction program. Authorizes: (1) additional pay for Saturday duty for health care professionals in the Department's Veterans Health Administration (VHA); and (2) unused sick leave to be included in the annuity computation for VHA nurses. Establishes the National Commission on VA Nursing. Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide service dogs to veterans enrolled in the veterans' patient enrollment system. Provides the basis for maintenance of the Department's capacity to provide for the specialized treatment and rehabilitative needs of disabled veterans who: (1) are seriously mentally ill; or (2) have spinal cord dysfunction, traumatic brain injury, blindness, or prosthetics and sensory aids. Directs the Secretary to provide chiropractic care and services to veterans enrolled in the veterans' patient enrollment system. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out a major medical facility project at the Department's Medical Center in Miami, Florida. Urges the Secretary to assess the Department's provision of special telephone services for veterans. Directs the Secretary to provide consultation, counseling, training and mental health services to family members of a veteran receiving treatment for a service-connected disability and authorizes the Secretary to provide such services in connection with a veteran receiving treatment for a non-service-connected disability. Authorizes: (1) bereavement counseling to family members of veterans who die in the line of duty or were participating in a hospice program; and (2) humanitarian hospital or medical care in emergency cases.

PREPARE Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2001

Pathogen Research, Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts Act of 2001 (PREPARE Act) - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to encourage the development and manufacture of new products or new uses for products which can identify, prevent, or treat biological agents. Permits a limited antitrust exemption for the cooperative efforts of the pharmaceutical, biotechnical, medical device, and research industries when working to develop and bring such countermeasure products to market. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts and provide assistance for product development, including good manufacturing practices and facility security. Requires the Secretary to ensure that medical supplies from the National Pharmaceutical Stockpile are located in appropriate proximity to the site of special events. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to permit: (1) fast-track designation and priority review for unapproved countermeasure products; and (2) the use of animal trials for drugs useful against lethal or disabling agents. Requires the Secretary to: (1) prohibit the unauthorized transportation of biological agents; (2) establish and maintain a list of each biological agent and toxin potentially threatening to public health and another list of those agents and toxins potentially threatening to national security; and (3) establish safety procedures for the transfer of such agents and toxins. Requires the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Defense to coordinate the creation of a government-owned, contractor-operated vaccine production facility on a military installation.

Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2001

Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to waive or modify certain requirements of student financial aid programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as necessary in connection with the national emergency declared by the President with respect to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, or any subsequent national emergency declared by reason of terrorist attacks (the emergency). Authorizes such waiver or modification of requirements in order to provide relief from certain financial and administrative burdens to affected individuals who: (1) are serving on active duty during the emergency; (2) are serving on National Guard duty during the emergency; (3) reside or are employed in a disaster area declared by any Federal, State, or local official in connection with the emergency; or (4) suffered direct economic hardship as a direct result of the emergency, as determined under a waiver or modification issued under this Act. Authorizes waiver or modification of certain reporting requirements for institutions of higher education, lenders, guarantee agencies, and other entities participating in such programs, if such entities are located in declared disaster areas connected to the emergency. Expresses the sense of Congress that institutions offering postsecondary education should provide refunds and waivers of certain requirements to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during the national emergency.

Call to Service Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2001

Call to Service Act of 2001 - Amends National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) to extend the authorization of appropriations for specified programs. Revises the Americorps program. Directs the Corporation for National and Community Service to: (1) increase the number of approved national service positions; and (2) ensure that half of any such increased number are for programs that address public safety needs, including homeland defense and public health. Allows the Corporation to allot a limited portion of national service positions to receive educational awards only. Allows releases of participants from completing service terms, and requires released participants to receive a portion of the educational award. Includes programs at veterans' facilities or in public health among national service projects. Requires consultation by the Corporation and State Commissions for National and Community Service, respectively, with the Director of the Office of Homeland Security and State emergency management agencies to determine ways to promote homeland security and emergency management through national service programs. Authorizes the Corporation to make grants through the senior training programs and programs of national significance. Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Foster Grandparent Program, and Senior Companion Program. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to require that specified increasing percentages of HEA grants for college work-study programs be used to compensate students in community service. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude national service educational awards from gross income. Amends Federal law relating to the Armed Forces to provide for: (1) employment of retired military personnel as instructors in basic training programs; (2) improved access to institutions of higher education for military recruiting purposes; (3) increase the amount of basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill; and (4) allow use of entitlements to basic education assistance for contributions to Coverdell education savings accounts under the Internal Revenue Code. Requires heads of institutions of higher education to provide the Department of Defense the same access to students for recruiting purposes provided generally to prospective employers. Directs the Secretaries of Defense and of State to establish a Commission on Military Recruitment and National Service.

A concurrent resolution expressing deep gratitude to the government and the people of the Philippines for their sympathy and support since September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2001

Expresses: (1) gratitude to the Government and people of the Philippines for their sympathy and support since September 11, 2001; (2) sympathy to the Filipino victims of terrorism and their families; and (3) support for such Government's efforts to prevent and suppress terrorism. Affirms the U.S. commitments to the Philippines as expressed in the Mutual Defense Treaty signed at Washington on August 30, 1951. Acknowledges and pledges continued assistance in addressing the economic and military needs of the Philippines.

Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsdoktrin;

Austria · National Council · 7 December 2001

Bericht des Landesverteidigungsausschusses über den Bericht (III-87 d.B.) der Bundesregierung betreffend Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsdoktrin; Analyse-Teil

Panzer-Export an die Republik Botswana

Austria · National Council · 7 December 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Werner Kogler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Panzer-Export an die Republik Botswana

eine neue österreichische Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsdoktrin

Austria · National Council · 7 December 2001

Entschließungsantrag des Landesverteidigungsausschusses betreffend eine neue österreichische Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsdoktrin

Full Equality for Americans Abroad Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2001

Full Equality for Americans Abroad Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to ensure that all American citizens living abroad be included in each future decennial census of population. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report on any methodological, logistical, and other issues associated with such inclusion for apportionment of Representatives, redistricting, and other purposes and to include estimates of the number of Americans abroad who are Federal civilian employees, military personnel, employees of business enterprises, employees of non-profit entities, and individuals not otherwise described.

White House Commission on National Military Appreciation Month Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2001

White House Commission on National Military Appreciation Month Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should establish the White House Commission on National Military Appreciation Month to make recommendations to the President on the proclamation of National Military Appreciation Month to be celebrated in May of each year; and (2) any such Commission should be composed of specified members. Expresses the sense of Congress that if such Commission is established, the President should also establish the Spirit of America Alliance to assist the Commission: (1) in the planning, organization, and conduct of an annual White House Conference on National Military Appreciation and other similar events; (2) in the promotion of the observance of such Month and other military commemorative events through appropriate means, subject to any guidelines developed by the Commission; (3) in the establishment of necessary incentives for Federal, State, and local governments and private sector entities to sponsor and participate in programs initiated by the Commission or the Alliance; (4) in the evaluation of the effectiveness of efforts by the Commission and the Alliance in carrying out this Act; and (5) by the performance of any other related duties that are assigned by the Commission.

Beibehaltung des Personalumfangs und der Höhe der Verwaltungskostenerstattung bei der Privatisierung des Liegenschaftsmanagements bei der Bundeswehr in Form einer Treuhandgesellschaft der GEBB (G-SIG: 14043907)

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 December 2001

Funktionsträger der Landesbauverwaltung im Verteidigungsbau nach der geplanten Privatisierung des Liegenschaftsmanagements der Bundeswehr (G-SIG: 14043908)

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 December 2001

Information der Öffentlichkeit über die Möglichkeit der etappenweisen Ableistung von Wehr- und Zivildienst gem. Gesetz zur Neuausrichtung der Bundeswehr (G-SIG: 14043909)

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 December 2001

Voraussetzungen für die Bereitstellung geeigneter Räumlichkeiten für ehrenamtliche Mitarbeiter im Rahmen der Soldaten- und Familienbetreuung durch die Bundeswehr (G-SIG: 14043913)

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 December 2001

Äußerungen eines Mitglieds der Bundesregierung über Vorbehalte gegen die Entsendung bewaffneter deutscher Streitkräfte sowie eine Unterbrechung des Einsatzes amerikanischer Luftstreitkräfte in Afghanistan (Feuerpause) im Rahmen der Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (G-SIG: 14043920)

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 December 2001

Einrichtung von Feldkapellen in den Einsatzgebieten der Bundeswehr (G-SIG: 14053779)

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 December 2001

Einhaltung der Mittelstandsfördergesetze und des öffentlichen Vergaberechts nach Privatisierung des Liegenschaftsmanagements der Bundeswehr; Wirtschaftlichkeit der Auftragsvergabe von Bauleistungen (G-SIG: 14053784)

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 December 2001

A bill to authorize the burial in Arlington National Cemetery of any former Reservist who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and would have been eligible for burial in Arlington National Cemetery but for age at time of death.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2001

Authorizes the burial in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, of any individual (and establishes eligibility for his or her surviving spouse) who: (1) died as a direct result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001; and (2) would have been eligible for such burial by reason of service in a reserve component but for the fact that the individual was less than 60 years of age at the time of death.

Federal Emergency Procurement Flexibility Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2001

Federal Emergency Procurement Flexibility Act of 2001 - Amends the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to revise the definition of "simplified acquisition threshold" to mean $100,000 (currently) or an amount equal to five times such amount in cases of contracts to be awarded and performed, or purchases to be made, in support of military operations for the provision of humanitarian or foreign disaster assistance or for peacekeeping or contingency operations. Deems the micro-purchase threshold with respect to procurements of property and services by or for executive agencies for use to facilitate the defense against terrorism or a nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack against the United States or a technological attack against a national security system (NBCRT attack) to be $25,000 during FY 2002 and 2003 (currently $2,500). Permits executive agencies to apply to the procurement of property and services during FY 2002 and 2003 for such purposes specified provisions of law relating to the procurement of commercial items, including special simplified acquisition procedures, without regard to: (1) whether the property and services are commercial items; or (2) the $5 million limitation on the use of such procedures. Requires executive agencies to use streamlined acquisition authorities and procedures for acquisitions during FY 2002 and 2003 of property and services that would facilitate the defense against terrorism or NBCRT attack. Allows executive agencies to engage in necessary basic, applied, and advanced research and development projects that have the potential to facilitate defense against terrorism or NBCRT attack and to carry out prototype projects that meet such requirements. Directs executive agencies to conduct market research to identify the capabilities, including those of small businesses and new Federal contractors, that are available in the marketplace in furtherance of defense against terrorism or such an attack.

Federal Emergency Procurement Flexibility Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2001

Federal Emergency Procurement Flexibility Act of 2001 - Amends the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to revise the definition of "simplified acquisition threshold" to mean $100,000 (currently) or an amount equal to five times such amount in cases of contracts to be awarded and performed, or purchases to be made, in support of military operations for the provision of humanitarian or foreign disaster assistance or for peacekeeping or contingency operations. Deems the micro-purchase threshold with respect to procurements of property and services by or for executive agencies for use to facilitate the defense against terrorism or a nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack against the United States or a technological attack against a national security system (NBCRT attack) to be $25,000 during FY 2002 and 2003 (currently $2,500). Permits executive agencies to apply to the procurement of property and services during FY 2002 and 2003 for such purposes specified provisions of law relating to the procurement of commercial items, including special simplified acquisition procedures, without regard to: (1) whether the property and services are commercial items; or (2) the $5 million limitation on the use of such procedures. Requires executive agencies to use streamlined acquisition authorities and procedures for acquisitions during FY 2002 and 2003 of property and services that would facilitate the defense against terrorism or NBCRT attack. Allows executive agencies to engage in necessary basic, applied, and advanced research and development projects that have the potential to facilitate defense against terrorism or NBCRT attack and to carry out prototype projects that meet such requirements. Directs executive agencies to conduct market research to identify the capabilities, including those of small businesses and new Federal contractors, that are available in the marketplace in furtherance of defense against terrorism or such an attack.

Port and Maritime Security Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2001

Port and Maritime Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Port Security Act Task Force to, among other things: (1) help coordinate programs to enhance the security and safety of U.S. seaports; and (2) help provide long-term solutions for seaport security issues. Requires the establishment of local seaport security committees. Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, the Center for Civil Force Protection, and other appropriate public and private sector organizations, to develop standards and procedures for conducting seaport security vulnerability assessments. Directs the Commandant and the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to jointly initiate a rulemaking proceeding to prescribe regulations to protect the public from threats of crime or terrorism from or to vessels in maritime transportation. Directs the Commandant to make every effort to seek international agreements with other countries providing for port security in such countries. Requires the establishment of a program for the training and certification of maritime security professionals. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to provide for port security infrastructure improvement. Provides the coordination of port related crime data collection. Provides for improved customs reporting procedures. Reauthorizes tonnage duties for four years.

Empowering Local First Responders To Fight Terrorism Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2001

Empowering Local First Responders To Fight Terrorism Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to States, local and Indian tribal governments, and other entities, including private entities, to combat terrorism and provide homeland defense. Permits such grants to be used to hire laid off and new first responders, including former military personnel, training, and to procure equipment and systems, as specified. Authorizes the Attorney General to provide technical assistance, including the development of a flexible model for policing and response strategies and the establishment of training centers. Sets forth authorized uses of, and limitations on, such grant funds, including allocation, matching, waivers, renewal, hiring, evaluation, revocation, suspension, and audit.

Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2001

Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2001 - Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions with respect to former prisoners of war to repeal the currently required: (1) 30-day minimum period of internment prior to the presumption of service connection for certain listed diseases, for purposes of the payment of veterans' disability compensation; and (2) 90-day minimum period of internment prior to eligibility for dental care furnished through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Adds the following to the listed diseases under (1), above: heart disease, stroke, liver disease, diabetes (type 2), and osteoporosis. Requires: (1) such presumption also with respect to any disease that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines warrants such presumption by reason of having a positive association with the experience of being a prisoner of war; and (2) the Secretary to make such a determination within 60 days after a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War that such presumption be established for a non-listed disease.

To amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to treat certain National Guard duty as military service under that Act.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2001

Amends the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to treat as military service for purposes of such Act National Guard training or other duty authorized at the request of the President for or in support of an operation during a war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to enact into law eligibility of certain Reservists and their dependents for burial in Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2001

Makes eligible for burial in Arlington National Cemetery a member of the reserves (and dependents) who: (1) at the time of death was under 60 years of age and who, but for such age, would have been eligible for military retired pay, on the same basis as a member of the armed forces who dies entitled to retired pay; or (2) dies in the line of duty while on active duty for training or inactive duty training, on the same basis as a member of the armed forces who dies while on active duty.

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should provide the flag of the United States for placement on the grave sites of recipients of the Medal of Honor.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2001

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should make the U.S. flag available to the immediate family members of deceased recipients of the Medal of Honor and to veterans service organizations and other parties responsible for the maintenance of private gravesites of Medal recipients, for placement on such gravesites.

Panzerexport nach Botswana

Austria · National Council · 5 December 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Werner Kogler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Panzerexport nach Botswana

American Field Service Recognition Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2001

American Field Service Recognition Act of 2001 - Considers as active duty, for purposes of veterans' benefits eligibility, service performed before August 15, 1945, by enlisted members of the American Field Service ambulance corps who reported for overseas duty during World War II and were honorably discharged. Authorizes the award of a campaign or service medal for such service.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to provide the Secretary of Defense with the authority to make temporary, emergency adjustments in the rates of the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services in response to a sudden increase in housing costs in a military housing area in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2001

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide an emergency adjustment for up to six months in the rates of the basic allowance for housing for a particular military housing area in response to a sudden increase in housing costs as a result of higher utilities charges or other causes.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the award of a medal to persons who served in the Armed Forces during the Cold War.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2001

Authorizes the award of medals to military personnel who served honorably during the Cold War (September 2, 1945, through December 26, 1991).

Recruiting, Retention, and Reservist Promotion Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2001

Recruiting, Retention, and Reservist Promotion Act - Includes hazardous duty pay and diving duty special pay received for at least 60 months as qualifying pay in the computation of military retired pay. Directs the Comptroller General to study the possibility of tax credits or small business loan incentives for businesses that employ National Guard and reserve personnel. Directs the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on an assessment of the feasibility and desirability of expanding the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program of each of the military departments, the Civil Air Patrol, the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and the Young Marines of the Marine Corps League.

To extend the tax benefits available with respect to services performed in a combat zone to services performed in the Republic of Korea.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2001

Extends the tax benefits available under the Internal Revenue Code for services performed in a combat zone to duty performed by a member of the U.S. armed forces in the Republic of Korea from July 1 to December 31, 2000, during which such member was entitled to hardship duty pay.

Expressing appreciation to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the individual countries of Europe for providing or offering military forces and other assistance in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the campaign against international terrorism.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2001

Expresses appreciation to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the individual countries of Europe for providing or offering military forces and other assistance in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the campaign against international terrorism. Reaffirms the importance of the trans-Atlantic relationship and of the commitment and support of our European allies and partners.

169 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances under which live ammunition was used resulting in the injury of a member of the Defence Forces; if procedures will be put in place to prevent a recurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30882/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

169 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances under which live ammunition was used resulting in the injury of a member of the Defence Forces; if procedures will be put in place to prevent a recurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30882/01]

154 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the concerns raised at the recent annual conference of RACO that the Defence Forces were experiencing serious difficulties in holding on to well qualified young officers; if he will state in respect of each of the past five years the number of officers who took early retirement or bought themselves out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30547/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

154 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the concerns raised at the recent annual conference of RACO that the Defence Forces were experiencing serious difficulties in holding on to well qualified young officers; if he will state in respect of each of the past five years the number of officers who took early retirement or bought themselves out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30547/01]

81 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Defence his plans to increase the Government's commitment to the Rapid Reaction Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30594/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

81 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Defence his plans to increase the Government's commitment to the Rapid Reaction Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30594/01]

48 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the proposals for funding the new European Union Rapid Reaction Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30246/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

48 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Defence the proposals for funding the new European Union Rapid Reaction Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30246/01]

39 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Defence when legislation to provide for the modernisation of Civil Defence will be published; the number of members of Civil Defence; his plans for an expanded role for Civil Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30649/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

39 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Defence when legislation to provide for the modernisation of Civil Defence will be published; the number of members of Civil Defence; his plans for an expanded role for Civil Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30649/01]

38 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Defence if he has additional decentralisation plans for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30623/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

38 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Defence if he has additional decentralisation plans for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30623/01]

37 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in the implementation of the recommendations contained in the report of the air accident investigation 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. [30655/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

37 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in the implementation of the recommendations contained in the report of the air accident investigation 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. [30655/01]

36 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30590/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

36 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30590/01]

35 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the readiness of the European Union's Rapid Reaction Force; the military capabilities the Government has pledged to this force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30248/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

35 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the readiness of the European Union's Rapid Reaction Force; the military capabilities the Government has pledged to this force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30248/01]

34 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances surrounding the injury to a person (details supplied) in a shooting accident in the Glen of Imaal, County Wicklow on or around 27 November 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30859/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

34 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances surrounding the injury to a person (details supplied) in a shooting accident in the Glen of Imaal, County Wicklow on or around 27 November 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30859/01]

33 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if a request has been made to him by the Garda Síochána for additional assistance to protect the movement of cash during the period of the euro changeover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30858/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

33 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if a request has been made to him by the Garda Síochána for additional assistance to protect the movement of cash during the period of the euro changeover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30858/01]

32 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence his plans to replace the Government jet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30857/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

32 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence his plans to replace the Government jet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30857/01]

31 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the concerns raised at the recent annual conference of RACO that the Defence Forces were experiencing serious difficulties in retaining well qualified young officers; the number of officers who took early retirement or bought themselves out in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter [30640/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

31 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the concerns raised at the recent annual conference of RACO that the Defence Forces were experiencing serious difficulties in retaining well qualified young officers; the number of officers who took early retirement or bought themselves out in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter [30640/01]

30 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for post-traumatic stress which his Department has received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30856/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

30 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for post-traumatic stress which his Department has received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30856/01]

39 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Defence when legislation to provide for the modernisation of Civil Defence will be published; the number of members of Civil Defence; his plans for an expanded role for Civil Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30649/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

39 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Defence when legislation to provide for the modernisation of Civil Defence will be published; the number of members of Civil Defence; his plans for an expanded role for Civil Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30649/01]