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Overseas Missions. (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Defence if there will be a change in the role of Irish troops serving in Chad as a result of the decision to transfer command of the operation from the EU to the UN; if he is satisfied with the preparations for the handover of the command of Irish troops in Chad from EUFOR to the UN on 15 March 2009; the latest information regarding the security...

Overseas Missions. (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I am relieved to hear the overall threat assessment is medium. That is an encouraging development but, as the situation needs to be kept under constant review, there may be changes to this status. With up to 13 NGOs having been expelled, a disastrous situation has emerged in Darfur with, for example, Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF, being forced to leave while dealing with two meningitis...

Overseas Missions. (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I take the point about restricted movement during the rainy season. In the intervening three months, does the Minister envisage the withdrawal of the Irish or UN contingent from Chad? As matters stand, such a withdrawal is not a direct possibility. However, has a military assessment been carried out with regard to what would happen if our troops were placed at risk as a result of a serious...

Defence Forces Operations. (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: The figures on call-outs of the EOD team are quite alarming. The number of call-outs in 2007 was 98, while last year it was 180. The number of hoaxes has increased by 500%, and is now one in three. The EOD team is called out on hoax calls. Obviously, the Army must respond to requests from the civil power but this is a large waste of resources. Where is this increase originating? There...

Defence Forces Operations. (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I accept what the Minister said but there needs to be more urgency and focus to deal with the situation than the Minister has indicated. This is an unwelcome developing trend. I accept what the Minister said that those are not hoax call-outs in the sense that it is the Garda who make the calls. There appears to be a deliberate pattern. On the other hand, however, the hoax devices are...

Constitutional Amendments. (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I wish to ask the Minister about a related issue. Will he give us an absolute assurance that nothing contained in the Lisbon treaty can undermine or change the situation regarding the triple lock mechanism that governs military actions in which the State can become involved?

Defence Forces Reserve. (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Obviously, that is a very welcome development. Will the Minister confirm the report that appeared in the media that 12 reservists will be taking part, including heavy-duty mechanics, medical specialists and information technology experts? What will be the position with regard to their pay? I take it a number of these people will be leaving paid employment to go to Kosovo. How will the...

Defence Forces Reserve. (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: With regard to those who serve in the pilot group of 12 and subsequent groups, are there any prospects of them becoming members of the Permanent Defence Forces? The campaign for recruitment to the reserve is now on hold, although I understand that if people volunteer, they will be recruited. However, there will not be a recruitment campaign. Would it not make the reserve a more attractive...

Order of Business (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Tá an toghchán le haghaidh bórd Údarás na Gaeltachta le tionóladh i mí Aibreán 2010. Tá reachtaíocht geallta chun teorainneacha na Gaeltachta a athrú agus chun san-mhíniú nua a dhéanamh ar cad is Gaeltacht ann. Tá Bille Údarás na Gaeltachta geallta freisin. An mbeidh an Bille sin foilsithe in am chun toghchán don bhórd, bunaithe ar na teorainneacha agus an san-mhíniú...

Written Answers — [i]Asgard II[/i] Replacement Vessel: [i]Asgard II[/i] Replacement Vessel (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason for his decision not to proceed with plans to salvage the [i]Asgard II[/i]; if his attention has been drawn to the disappointment his decision has caused, particularly to persons who have received training on the vessel and others who hoped to do so in the future; if he will reconsider the decision; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); the procedures the Defence Forces have to deal with such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9780/09]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the annual reports and accounts of the North-South language body in respect of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9703/09]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in relation to the statutory instrument 391 of 2008, he will provide a full listing of all the institutions being obliged to implement the instrument; the estimate of the annual cost to the State inclusive of all the said institutions in implementing this instrument; the estimate across all these institutions of...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 389: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide funding in 2009 for the overhaul of the Ring and Old Parish domestic water supplies in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9740/09]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Deputy Kelly has one minute remaining.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Yes. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (12 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his Department's readiness for the digital terrestrial television switch over; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10526/09]

Written Answers — Energy Usage: Energy Usage (12 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage energy saving that has occurred in his Department and in all agencies for which his Department has responsibility in 2007; the way this compares to 2004, 2005 and 2006; the amount he expects to save in energy usage in percentage terms in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10527/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (24 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the average waiting period for the return of receipts to farmers who have built slurry lagoons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12000/09]

Written Answers — National Training Fund: National Training Fund (24 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the proposals she has to address the concerns of Waterford Chamber of Commerce regarding the reductions in the budget of a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11289/09]