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Defence Forces Recruitment. (23 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: In light of the Minister's removal of the moratorium on recruitment to the Reserve Defence Force, RDF, does he intend to extend the principle and remove the moratorium on promotions within it, for example, fixed term promotions from second lieutenant to first lieutenant and from second private to third private? These are volunteers, not members of the public service, and their promotions...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (23 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Minister.

Defence Forces Reserve. (23 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: We have touched on this matter in our previous supplementary questions to the Minister. It is important that he would make some progress on the RDF's promotional structure and on rewarding its volunteers. Reverting to Deputy Stanton's comments, there is a feeling that, due to the attitude taken towards the RDF in recent years, it is undervalued and that its role has been trivialised. This...

Defence Forces Reserve. (23 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Is the Minister aware that a number of individuals who are anxious to get into the reserve force here are going north to join the reserve force of another country? They find there is easier access and that the security clearance is much easier. The point was made that the moratorium did not apply to the Garda Reserve force because it is a voluntary, non-remunerated position. It appears the...

Written Answers — Army Medical Corps: Army Medical Corps (23 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has accepted the recommendations in the report of the consultants employed to review the medical services of the Defence Forces; if he plans that these recommendations will be implemented in full; the estimated timescale for the full implementation of the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25224/09]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Defence if the planned decentralisation of Defence Forces headquarters to the Curragh, County Kildare will proceed as planned; the progress that has been made on the new building to house the headquarters in the Curragh Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25225/09]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a specific and important matter of public interest requiring urgent consideration, namely, the grave security breach that occurred in Sarsfield Military Barracks, Limerick, last Monday, resulting in the theft of training grenades, a weapon and ammunition.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: In view of the increasing number of traffic accidents recently, when will the road traffic Bill be introduced in the House? It is over a year since a preferred tenderer was identified for the roll-out of speed safety cameras. The Government is still considering that tender. Will the Taoiseach give any indication today-----

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: -----when the preferred tenderer will be directed to go ahead with this project?

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Government dithers people are being killed on the roads because of the absence of road safety cameras.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (24 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 43: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the possible planning problems as a result of the habitats directive; his further views on reforms of planning legislation or process to facilitate new large renewable energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25149/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will acquire the former ISPAT site on Haulbowline, County Cork, for the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25345/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a REP scheme four payment will be made to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25344/09]

Special Educational Needs. (25 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Recently, I received a letter from the board of management, parents council, staff and principal of St. Ita's and St. Joseph's School, Balloonagh, Tralee, and I will read the contents of the letter into the record: The Board of Management, Parents Council, staff and Principal of the above school are deeply concerned at the delay currently experienced by graduates from the school in being...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the payment of REP scheme three to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25498/09]

Crime Prevention. (30 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Like Deputy Ferris, I attended a meeting of residents, mostly from the townlands of Caherconnell, Caherhayes, Caherleen and Meenkilla, at the Fr. Casey's GAA club in Abbeyfeale yesterday evening. The residents expressed serious concern about the increasing level of crime in their community. Over the past eight months or so, 47 incidents emanating from this community have been reported to...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (30 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of post primary schools visited by members of the Defence Forces in the 2008-09 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25826/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 392: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a hen harrier payment will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25782/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 393: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a hen harrier payment will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25783/09]

Written Answers — Community Fitness Programmes: Community Fitness Programmes (1 Jul 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of community fitness programmes that the Defence Forces are involved in here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26589/09]