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Institutes of Technology. (11 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: The formal application to the Department of Education and Science by Waterford Institute of Technology seeking upgrading to university status was lodged in February 2006. A spokesman for the institute stated at the time: The expectation is that a national and international panel of respected higher educationalists will adjudicate on the merits of the institute's case and their report will be...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (11 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans she has to increase the fees for foreign nationals outside the EEA enrolling on a post-leaving certificate course to cover the cost of tuition, administration and normal student support services provided by the school or college; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33435/07]

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (11 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 676: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proposals she has to increase the meal allowance for VTOS learners by €4 to €20 per week and to at least double the travel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33307/07]

Overseas Missions. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the proposed deployment of Irish troops to Chad; if a new date for the operation has been set; if the issue of air support for the operation has been dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34478/07]

Overseas Missions. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Could the Minister tell us whether the other EU defence Ministers are responding to his call to play their part in providing the necessary support? I know the Minister only wrote to them last week, but has there been any response yet? How does the Minister view the reported declaration by rebel forces in Chad that a state of war will exist against foreign soldiers? Is there a real prospect...

Overseas Missions. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Regarding air backup, particularly in terms of the number of helicopters required by MINURCAT, does the Minister agree with the number of 20 arrived at by the French? Is he confident that something like that will emerge from the European Council of Defence Ministers?

Defence Forces Reserve. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the reported resignation of almost 5,000 members from the Army Reserve during the past four years; the current membership of the Reserve and its establishment level; the steps he proposes to take to stem the flow of members from the Reserve and to replace those who have left; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34479/07]

Defence Forces Reserve. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: The Minister will agree that when 40%, over 5,000 members, of a force disappear over a four-year period it is a serious matter, although I accept the point that some of those would be non-effective personnel. What effort has been made to ascertain the reason people left? Was a questionnaire provided, for example, either on a straightforward or confidential basis to ascertain why people...

Defence Forces Reserve. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: In the period in question up to September of this year I calculate that 8.7% of officers, 17.9% of NCOs and 43.6% of privates have left. That is a matter of concern. Does the Minister know of any specific reason officers, for example, would have left? Are there any area specific proposals in this regard? In other words, are we simply embarking on a "one size fits all approach" or are...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to claims made at the recent RACO conference that the military medical system is in a state of virtual collapse; the number of qualified medical doctors serving with the Defence Forces; the establishment level for the medical corps; the steps being taken to recruit additional medical personnel; and if he will make...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: I note the Defence Forces have lost a doctor since November as the House was informed last month that the strength of the medical corps was 23. What is the Minister's view on comments by RACO and its general secretary, Colonel Brian O'Keeffe, that the Department of Defence needs to think outside the box and introduce creative thinking on this matter? RACO also proposed annual check-ups of...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: The numbers are moving between 21, 22 and 23. RACO's figures last month were between 18 and 20. Does the Minister stand over his figure of 22 doctors? A mechanism often used by State services when short of professionals is to provide university scholarships to attract applicants. An applicant, when qualified, would then give a specific length of service to the State service sponsor. Such...

Departmental Expenditure. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: In the Estimates some figures stand out. The reduction in the allocation for consultancy services from €50,000 to €32,000 is welcome. I am concerned, however, about the 17% reduction in the Reserve Defence Force allocation from €12.5 million to €10.5 million. There is an 18% reduction in the figure for compensation from €7.6 million to €6.2 million. There is a 26% increase in...

Departmental Expenditure. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Do the Estimates provide fully for the figure of €57 million estimated as the cost of the mission to Chad or are we likely to see a Supplementary Estimate at the end of the year, if the mission goes ahead?

Emergency Planning. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Is Deputy O'Connor seeking a barracks for Tallaght?

Overseas Missions. (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: One of the questions in the group referred to the €57 million cost of the mission and if it will be at the expense of any existing activities of the Army. There is an additional sum of €37 million but a €20 million in saving specified. Will the Minister assure us this is a saving that would otherwise be spent on people here rather than coming from cutbacks in other areas? On the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Defence the recommendations that have been made by the Naval Service/PDFORRA working group in regard to solutions to shortages of skilled personnel in critical areas of the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34148/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the application for subsidiary protection in the State for a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34513/07]

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (12 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to empower High Court judges sitting on the Admiralty Marshals Court to waive the State's deduction of 12% levied as court fees in cases where a ship is being sold to recover unpaid crew wages and where it is apparent to the judge that the deduction of the said court fee will reduce the funds available below the...

Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Ó Gallachóir, go dtí an Teach. Tá sé tar éis an Bhille seo a mholadh go dtí an Teach thar ceann an Rialtais. Déanaim chomh-bhrón leis an Aire, an Teachta Brian Ó Luineacháin, ar bhás a mháthair chéile — go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi. Tá áthas orm labhairt sa díospóireacht seo ar Bille na nDlí-Chleachtaóirí (An...