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Company Closures. (29 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Amann Industries Corporation announced a two-stage plan to close its production plant in Tralee at a general meeting of all employees last Friday. The plant, which has been in production since 1998, manufactures high-quality technical sewing threads with a range of industrial applications. A restructuring programme aimed at reducing manufacturing costs was already announced earlier this...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Deputy Connaughton for allowing me to use some of his time slot. Fine Gael has been calling for some time for such legislation. We think it is critical in the fight against crime and in recent years we have proposed a number of measures to aid conviction rates against criminals. A raft of legislation has been introduced in both Houses and there have been strong statements on how...

Overseas Missions. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that Irish troops serving in Chad are receiving the logistical support required following the transfer of authority for the mission from the EU to the UN, with specific reference to the provision of fuel and emergency medical evacuation resources needed to ensure their safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Overseas Missions. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Is the Minister concerned by the apparent lack of fuel to run generators in the camp, which has led to a shortage of fuel for lighting and vehicles, for example, with the result that the mission is confined to camp and troops are unable to carry out the patrols for which they were deployed? Is he aware the logistical support provided by the UN is not at the same level as when EUFOR was in...

Overseas Missions. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is important that a sufficient supply of fuel is available not only for light, but also for air conditioning, which is essential given that temperatures reach 50° Celsius. It is also important for the movement of people. I did not say the soldiers were "confined to base". I said they were not going on the number of patrols on which they expected to go and that they were restricted to...

Overseas Missions. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: No, but I am just-----

Overseas Missions. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: The troops are confined to base.

Overseas Missions. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Hopefully.

Overseas Missions. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Volleyball is not a physical contact sport.

Overseas Missions. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence Force personnel serving in Chad beyond 15 March 2009 and returning to Ireland in May 2009 will be eligible for the award of a UN Minurcat Mission Medal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18112/09]

Overseas Missions. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: In view of the fact that the mission spent only one month as a EUFOR mission and will spend three months as a UN mission, surely it would be more appropriate to provide the personnel with a UN peacekeeping medal, which, as I understand it, is what the majority of the mission wants. I ask that the Minister make personal representations to the Force commander with whom remit for the provision...

Overseas Missions. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the Minister's response and I recognise that he is taking the matter very seriously. If he could make direct representations to the force commander in whose remit, I understand, is the granting of these medals, I believe those medals will be awarded. However, it needs that representation from the Government through the Minister to achieve this objective.

Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Defence the implications of the moratorium on promotions and recruitment in the Defence Forces for the capability of the organisation to fulfil its role in aid to the civil power and its overseas commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18113/09]

Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am sure the Minister would agree that the Defence Forces, as an organisation, are based on promotion. It is critical that people be promoted to ensure a young, fit, streamlined and effective defence force. Will there be a cadet intake this year? If not, it will be for the first time in the history of the State. Has the Minister discussed with the Minister for Finance the critical...

Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: That is a disgrace.

Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: The fact there will be no cadet recruitment this year comes as something of a bombshell and certainly will affect the future operational capacity of the Defence Forces. I would not wish to be in the Minister's position and to be obliged to stand over and explain this decision to the Defence Forces. Will the Minister give Members an assurance today that aid to the civil power and future...

Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: When will they be recruited? They must be recruited before September to go to college.

Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: However, they go to college-----

Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: -----and they will have filled out their CAO forms.

Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are other areas.