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Defence Forces Strength. (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is part of it, it chairs the task force.

Defence Forces Strength. (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Has the Office of Emergency Planning met on a number of occasions or does it meet all the time?

Defence Forces Strength. (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: This is a very serious question. In view of the fact that some military personnel are now operating above their rank, could there be a potential health and safety issue in this regard? Is the Minister satisfied there is no health and safety issue as regards such people giving advice, direction and orders, effectively executing a role that is above their normal rank?

Army Barracks. (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister clarify who is providing maintenance in these barracks at present? What is the position on security at the various barracks? Has the Minister or his Department had reports of any anti-social behaviour at the barracks? The question on McKee refers to that, I appreciate. He mentioned VECs, but has the Minister had any approaches from community groups or has he encouraged...

Army Barracks. (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer to an article that appeared in one of the national newspapers today in which the Minister made a commitment to the effect that there will be no further barracks closures in this year's budget. Can the Minister confirm this was an accurate report that emanated from either the Department or the Minister himself?

Commemorative Events. (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the Minister's response. It is important that the country should see its Defence Forces as much as possible and their participation in events such as 1916 commemorations serve to heighten the importance of such events. I have stated previously that Defence Forces participation raises the sense of occasion. It also demonstrates to the people that while the Defence Forces may be...

Ministerial Transport. (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I note that in 1998, for example, Government aircraft flew 261 missions, while last year they flew 191 missions. To date in 2009, which is almost at an end, there have been just 100 missions. The fact that demand is falling makes one wonder whether there is a need for two Government jets in this time of financial difficulty, on which the Minister so often lectures us even when answering...

Ministerial Transport. (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Has the possibility of renting out the jets to private organisations to raise funds or subsidise their use been considered? It may in some circumstances be a useful way to make money given that the Taoiseach has said we must consider all options and get more for less.

Ministerial Transport. (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister consider it?

Defence Forces Deployment. (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I join with the Minister in recognising the role that the Minister for Foreign Affairs and all other organs of the State played in this matter. I understand, however, that members of the Defence Forces played a critical role in liaising with the European Union and the United Nations. Some had served with the UN in Ethiopia and the Sudan and were familiar with the local politics,...

Army Barracks. (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: From the information I have received, the site has become derelict and a blight on the townscape while also attracting much anti-social behaviour. It has become an embarrassment to the Defence Forces and local authority. Will the Minister assign responsibility for cleaning up the site, making it presentable and safe? Is there some way the site can be screened off so that it does not...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the sports inclusion disability officer programme will continue to be funded through the dormant account stream of Pobal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42409/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if funding for community development projects will continue at current levels including a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42413/09]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (24 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Finance when recruitment will begin for vacancies in the National Asset Management Agency; the number of vacancies available; the different category of jobs to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42888/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he plans to instruct ComReg to allow open access to all publicly and privately owned infrastructure. [43275/09]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (26 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans regarding the disadvantaged areas scheme; if he has submitted a proposal to the EU as part of his Department's submission regarding the rural development programme as per his statement on 8 July 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43585/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (26 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of times the inter-departmental working group on emergency planning task force met to date in 2009; the contingencies regarding cover for essential services in the event of public service strikes; if additional planning had been put in place to cover essential services on 24 November 2009; the additional training that has taken place...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (26 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of meetings attended by him in his role as chairman of the Government task force on emergency planning to date in 2009; the number of meetings chaired by him as head of the Government task force on emergency planning in September, October and November 2009; if other members of the Government attended these meetings for the period...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (26 Nov 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of military installations owned by the State or the Defence Force; the number of military installations operable; the number of closed military installations in State ownership; the annual maintenance costs associated with closed military installations in State ownership for the years 2004 to date in 2009; the security costs associated...

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to share time with Deputy Bannon. The Copenhagen conference has taken on much more significance now that the White House has announced that President Obama and his Chinese counterpart will attend. More significantly, the White House has announced that President Obama will commit to reducing American greenhouse gas emissions to 17% of 2005 levels by 2020, to 30% by 2030, 42% by 2040...