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Defence Forces Strength (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Will the retirements have any impact on our capability with regard to overseas or UNIFIL commitments for this year?

Defence Policy (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: It is welcome that the Minister wants to commence a consultation process. I do not think the role of the Army is appreciated enough among the general public. Many think Army personnel just drive around after cash vans. Would the Minister consider involving CPSE classes in schools and local community groups in the submissions? He could broaden the process to include every aspect of...

Defence Policy (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: I join in the Minister's tribute to the Defence Forces. In particular, I pay tribute to the Naval Service for the role it is playing in the search in Glandore. I understand another body has been brought ashore this afternoon. The House owes a debt of gratitude to all the members of the Naval Service and everybody else involved.

Haulbowline Island (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: I understand the technical group decided to include both the eastern and southern tips of the island in the application for a landfill licence, but I understand the work is now focusing completely on the eastern tip. Will all of the island be included? Has the Department of Defence provided an estimate of the cost of the work, or is this within the remit of the Department of Agriculture,...

Defence Forces Reserve (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future of the Reserve Defence Forces; the estimated numbers it will recruit over 2012 and 2013 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6714/12]

Defence Forces Reserve (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: I am happy the Minister has confirmed 400 new recruits and I ask if these will be recruited through public advertisement or from within the system. As regards the overall future of the RDF and its role in the Defence Forces, will the value for money review dovetail with the White Paper or is it a separate exercise? What is the timeline for the completion of the value for money review during...

Defence Forces Reserve (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: What about recruitment?

Overseas Missions (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: This is a wonderful opportunity for this country to have the OSCE presidency. Is there a budgetary commitment on the part of the Defence Forces to the presidency in excess of our usual commitment to the OSCE? In terms of the ongoing presidency of the OSCE, are the eight personnel specifically in place for this year or is there an ongoing commitment to the organisation on the part of the...

EU Presidency (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: The Minister has given us an indication in his justice portfolio of some of his priorities, for instance, the europeanisation of the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB. Does he have any specific interests or priorities to progress by using the Presidency agenda in the defence area?

Civil Defence Board (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: When does the Minister expect to bring civil defence legislation before the House?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a social welfare appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [7038/12]

Farm Inspections (9 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he will outline in tabular form providing county breakdown of all the cross compliance and GAEC penalties, as well as the land eligibility penalties applied on farmers for 2009, 2010 and 2011, with a detailed breakdown between each of the different cross compliance Statutory Management Requirements and each of the GAEC...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (9 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo. [7281/12]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (9 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown, by grade and by station, of Garda staffing levels in the Dublin metropolitan area on 1 March 2011 and on 1 Febuary 2011. [7285/12]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (9 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of numbers and grades of members of the Garda who have applied for the public service early retirement scheme; and if he will supply a breakdown of the stations to which these retirees are currently attached. [7286/12]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (9 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of staff, by grade, within the various specialist crime units of the Garda who have applied for the public service early retirement scheme. [7288/12]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (9 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of staffing levels, by grade, within the various specialist crime units within the Garda on 1 March 2011. [7287/12]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 414: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline on a county basis the number of payments due to community organisations and businesses, grant recipients not suppliers, by Meitheal Forbatha Na Gaeltachta Teo as part of the Leader programme and when these groups and businesses will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 415: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current status of the Leader programme in Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7571/12]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (14 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 533: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the projected cost of decommissioning the 39 Garda stations scheduled for closure in 2012; the costs on a station basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8256/12]