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Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: This measure will decimate the Army.

Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Defence Forces has accepted cutbacks since the White Paper was introduced. Massive savings have been made and if every other Department had accepted the same level of cutbacks, we would not be in the position we are in now. Can the Minister be clear that there will be no recruitment to the Reserve Defence Forces this year? I remind the Minister that a large number of young people went...

Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Yet, the Department is now punished for it.

Military Uniforms. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: This question was put down because an inquiry was received from some of the female members of the Defence Forces. As the Minister is probably aware, despite his campaign to enlist more females into the Defence Forces, in general, women are not overly enthusiastic about joining up. The Minister must give them every possible encouragement and this is one area where it is only common sense as...

Military Uniforms. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: If a working group is considering the matter then clearly, the uniform is not suitable. The issue of pregnant personnel being on duty does not arise. However, when these individuals are in the office or back at base, they like to be in uniform. These women want to wear that in which they feel comfortable; that is why they resort to wearing their civilian clothes. This is not a major issue...

Naval Service Vessels. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: One of our naval vessels will soon be 30 years old and will by that stage have outlived its usefulness. It is possible that, due to cutbacks, this vessel may not be replaced in the immediate future. Will the Minister clarify whether it will be replaced? If the vessel is to be retained, then it is important that it be properly maintained. Maintenance is going to be extremely important not...

Reserve Defence Force. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Defence if there will be recruitment to the Reserve Defence Force in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17525/09]

Reserve Defence Force. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister tell the House the numbers currently in the Reserve Defence Force, the establishment number as projected in the White Paper and the reason for the difference? Also, will he outline the efforts he is making to recruit to the first line Reserve? Major emphasis was put on the first line Reserve, which would involve recruiting people formerly in the Permanent Defence Force....

Reserve Defence Force. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: What is the establishment figure?

Reserve Defence Force. (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand it is approximately 12,000.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 464: To ask the Minister for Defence if the final report of the consultants appointed by his Department to review the medical services of the Defence Forces has been received by his Department; if not, when he expects the report to be submitted; his views on the delay in receiving this report, which was scheduled for completion before the end of 2008; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Defence if agreement on funding and approval has been received to award a contract for the purchase of two offshore patrol vessels for the Naval Service; when a decision will be made on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18115/09]

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Defence the expected timetable for the acquisition of three new vessels for the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18116/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants by rank or grade in his Department who are availing of work sharing and flexi-time arrangements as a percentage of the total number in each rank or grade in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17956/09]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the decentralisation of elements of his Department to the Curragh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17957/09]

Written Answers — Ombudsman for the Defence Forces: Ombudsman for the Defence Forces (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Defence if the quality of accommodation has been improved for the office of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17958/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of claims submitted by PDFORRA and RACO respectively under the Defence Forces conciliation and arbitration scheme since 1 January 2008; the number of these claims which have resulted in reports recording agreement; the number which have resulted in reports recording disagreement; the number remaining unresolved; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of claims and proposals involving RACO and PDFORRA, respectively, that have been referred to a third party in each of the years from 1999 to 2009, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17960/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants by grade or rank in the conciliation and arbitration branch, the executive branch and the finance branch of his Department, respectively, on 1 September 1991, 1 September 1995, 1 September 2000, 1 September 2005 and 1 April 2009, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17961/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of civil servants by grade or rank in his Department who have received formal training and education, respectively, in defence policy planning or analysis; the nature of that training or education; the system in place within his Department to ensure that his officials receive such education and training; and if he will make a statement...