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Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (4 Oct 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views that the publication of the Irish Aid Annual Report confirms that Ireland's overseas aid programme is of world class quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27320/11]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (4 Oct 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the EU-Colombia Peru Free Trade Agreement will destroy the dairy industries in Peru and Colombia and threaten the livelihood of persons connected with other agricultural industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27319/11]

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (4 Oct 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the countries that comprise the top 15 countries of origin for applications for refugee status here in 2010 and the first two quarters of 2011; the total applicants for refugee status per country to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner; the total applicants per country who have had a recommendation that they be...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (4 Oct 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Defence his immediate and medium-term plans for Dun Uí Neill Army Barracks, Cavan; his plans for this facility should it close; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27143/11]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (4 Oct 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Defence his immediate and medium-term plans for Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath; his plans for this facility for should it close; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27144/11]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (29 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to improve the Garda vetting process as rolled out by the Irish Sports Council to ensure that the process is not only comprehensive, efficient and effective but also prompt; if he will commit to work with the relevant agencies and Departments to reduce the turnaround time of applications; and if he...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (29 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on new EU regulations being proposed in relation to the use of motorbikes. [26574/11]

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: That is not what the Minister for Justice and Equality said.

Written Answers — Child Protection Services: Child Protection Services (27 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied that the level of staffing and resources will be in place to ensure the implementation of Children First; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26083/11]

European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (27 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this motion today. The draft schedule of this week's Dáil business circulated last Thursday had this issue down for approval without debate which would have been regrettable. As I have always stated the importance of discussing all defence motions, I welcome the decision to have a debate on the motion. The motion at first glance seems to be innocuous...

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (22 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding his efforts to ensure religious institutions meet half the compensation costs to victims of abuse in residential institutions, the cost of which is estimated at €1.36 billion; and the measures that are in place to deal with religious orders that have placed 47 religious schools under the management and...

Overseas Missions (21 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding requests for deployment of the Defence Forces, including expert personnel, overseas; his plans in relation to future Defence Forces overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25088/11]

Overseas Missions (21 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I thank the Minister for his response. I note from the figures supplied that of the 850 military personnel, only 524 have been deployed overseas. Consequently, it is fair to state the capability and capacity still exists. I ask the Minister to reaffirm his support for the triple lock mechanism in respect of overseas missions.

Overseas Missions (21 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: It is not that I do not trust the Minister but is just-----

Overseas Missions (21 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I will ask the question again the next time.

Defence Forces Deployment (21 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update in the EUTM Somalia, the EU mission to contribute to the training of Somali security forces and the involvement of Defence Forces or any other personnel from this State; the aims of this project; the level of oversight and if this has changed due to the present famine conditions in the horn of Africa; and if he will...

Defence Forces Deployment (21 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Regarding the ongoing humanitarian situation in Somalia, what training is being undertaken? Does it just relate to military operations or are we also giving assistance in terms of training in carrying out civil duties, including restoring political stability? Are we providing any training on the humanitarian aspects or is it solely military training?

Defence Forces Deployment (21 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Are we also training the troops in how to respond to the humanitarian crisis, apart from the aid we are giving?

Defence Forces Personnel (21 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Defence the numbers of personnel who have been medically discharged from the Defence Forces each year for the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25202/11]

Defence Forces Personnel (21 Sep 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I tabled this question because several people have come to me with concerns about how people are medically discharged. I refer to one example. Recently, I met a man who has 11 years of service in the Naval Service. He was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in June 2009. In that year he had 140 days of sick leave which resulted in his medical grade being reclassified. The report stated that...