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- Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (14 Nov 2006)
Willie O'Dea: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in a tabular statement which indicates the manning levels of vessels (all ranks). Vessel Category Maximum Manning Possible Recommended Level of Manning as per NSIP1 Minimum Manning as per Naval Service Operations Command2 Average Sailing Manning3 Helicopter Patrol Vessel (HPV) 86 52 38 53 Large Patrol Vessel (LPV) 49 39 30 40 Offshore...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (14 Nov 2006)
Willie O'Dea: The Defence Forces Strategy Statement 2005-2007 recognises among its various objectives the need to train and to develop members of the Defence Forces, so that they can fulfil their roles effectively and fulfil their individual training and developmental goals. One of the strategies in the Statement designed to achieve this objective is the provision of opportunities for individuals to...
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (14 Nov 2006)
Willie O'Dea: My colleague the Minister for Foreign Affairs has the lead role in relation to this issue. I understand that extensive efforts have been made by the consular service of the Department of Foreign Affairs to assist and support the family at this difficult time. The consular service has also maintained ongoing contact with the local police force, rescue services, politicians and senior...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (14 Nov 2006)
Willie O'Dea: This question does not apply to my Department at this time.
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Nov 2006)
Willie O'Dea: A total of fifty seven (57) officers were commissioned under short term contract since 1 January 1994. Of these, thirty four (34) are still serving in the Permanent Defence Force. Twenty three (23) of these officers are now serving "without limitation as to time" while eleven (11) remain on short term contract. There are no officers commissioned under short term contract in the Reserve...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Nov 2006)
Willie O'Dea: In 1997 agreement was reached with the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association (PDFORRA) on a new manpower policy for the Defence Forces. This policy, applying to personnel enlisted after 1 January 1994, provided that service for Private Soldiers would initially be for five years with the option to be extended to a maximum of twelve years. Extensions from 5 to 9 years...
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (7 Nov 2006)
Willie O'Dea: There are no surviving Veterans of the 1916 Rising or the War of Independence in receipt of a pension from my Department, the last two Military Service Pensioners having died earlier this year. However, allowances are being paid to 221 widows of deceased Military Service Pensioners and to 445 widows of other deceased Veterans.
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (7 Nov 2006)
Willie O'Dea: The position is that the road in question is a public road and therefore the responsibility of Kildare County Council. I am informed, however, that the road is the subject of speed restrictions. The question of providing the facilities described is a matter for Kildare County Council.
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Nov 2006)
Willie O'Dea: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government, in July, 1998, approved a programme of evacuation and sale of six barracks considered surplus to military requirements. The barracks in question were located at Fermoy, Castleblayney, Naas, Clancy Barracks, Dublin, Ballincollig, and Kildare. The sale of Fermoy, Castleblayney, Naas and Clancy Barracks Dublin have been completed, together with most...
- Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (7 Nov 2006)
Willie O'Dea: The current contracted fuel suppliers to the Defence Forces are Tedcastle Oil Products (TOP) for diesel and Texaco Ireland for petrol. Both of these contracts were awarded by the Government Supplies Agency (GSA). In addition a small number of fuel cards are used for refuelling military vehicles where military supplies are not readily available. Shell Ireland is the current contracted...
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (7 Nov 2006)
Willie O'Dea: Defence Force Regulations provides that a person who enlisted in the Permanent Defence Force before 1 January 1994 may be permitted to continue in service up to the age of sixty years and further provides that a person who enlisted in the Permanent Defence Force on or after 1 January 1994 may be permitted to continue in service up to the age of fifty years in the rank of Sergeant and to the...
- Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)
Willie O'Dea: It is not a joke.
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Willie O'Dea: It is not a joke.
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Willie O'Dea: Ask Deputy Noonan.
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Willie O'Dea: Yes, and Fine Gaelââ
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Willie O'Dea: Does he know how stupid he sounds?
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Willie O'Dea: It is up 25% since his party was in office.
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Willie O'Dea: She does not live in Moyross.
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Willie O'Dea: Deputy Kenny is a joke.
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Willie O'Dea: I will tell themââ