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Defence Forces Equipment. (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: My recollection is that the October budget called for a reduction of 44% and it has now moved to 48%. Where is the additional reduction of 4% implemented? Between the fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, there are no fighter aircraft on the list. Does the Air Corps' lack of fighter aircraft represent a deficiency in the training of our pilots? Have there been discussions with the Garda...

Defence Forces Equipment. (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: How will the 4% saving in payroll costs be achieved?

Defence Forces Equipment. (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Is the figure as high as 4%? If pensions are counted under a separate head, the 4% figure is not a net saving in the Department's overall budget. Or is it the case that, if the Air Corps is not recruiting, it is not replacing those who retire?

Defence Forces Equipment. (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: To achieve the 4%, how many positions in the Air Corps will not be replaced?

Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I received representations from an individual in south Tipperary who indicated that there were 20 people in the recruitment process. The recruitment process has stopped because of the announcement of the embargo on 27 March. The great fear is that this group is becoming disillusioned and will be lost forever. That could have a knock-on effect on attracting others. It is vital that the...

Defence Forces Strength. (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Some people have indicated they would go without the payment.

Naval Service Vessels. (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I was surprised to discover that there is not a preventative maintenance manual for each vessel. I would have thought that such manuals would be provided as a matter of course. Are makers' maintenance manuals not provided with each vessel? Such manuals are provided with motor cars and surely they must also be provided with large vessels. It is also extraordinary that an overall management...

Naval Service Vessels. (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: So the management team has been established.

Naval Service Vessels. (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I take the Minister's point with regard to the fact that restrictions have not been placed on him in the context of proceeding to acquire the three new vessels that are needed. However, should a cost-benefit analysis not be carried out in respect of the older vessels, particularly in view of the fact that maintenance costs begin to increase and stack up as vessels get older and become...

Reserve Defence Force. (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Defence if there will be recruitment into the Reserve Defence Force during 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17467/09]

Reserve Defence Force. (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Regarding the members of the Reserve Defence Force who were scheduled to engage in action with the Permanent Defence Force later this year, that plan has been abandoned.

Reserve Defence Force. (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Overseas, yes. Is there any possibility that decision can be reviewed? Does the Minister intend communicating with the Minister for Finance on that issue or is the only reason it was abandoned financial?

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Defence the way the €30 million reduction in defence spending, announced in the 7 April 2009 supplementary budget, will be achieved; the instances in which plans to acquire new equipment during 2009 will not proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17770/09]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way the EU Globalisation Adjustment Fund which was launched two years ago under Regulation 1927/2006 is being promoted here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17373/09]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her proposals to make it mandatory for all employers to have appropriate personal insurance cover for all of their employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17385/09]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 124: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her proposals to provide compensation for employees injured at work when the employer goes into receivership and no employee liability insurance was in place beforehand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17388/09]

Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance the funds that have been provided in 2009 for works to combat coastal erosion in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17663/09]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (6 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her proposals to improve the length of time it is taking to process nursing home subvention applications in Waterford city and county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17384/09]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (7 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her proposals to make an application under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for those workers made redundant at a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18400/09]

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (12 May 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the new measures he will take to ensure Ireland's cost of energy is tackled in view of concerns expressed by the commercial sector on the high cost of energy here and in view of his failure to tackle this high cost for business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18783/09]