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Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in the use of the army barracks closed in 2012; the amount of money spent on the maintenance and security of the closed barrack sites to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30132/12]

Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: We had debates with the Minister with his justice hat on the threat posed by dissident republican activity. There have been several serious incidents since the decision was taken to close Cavan Barracks. Given this threat, we may need a military presence on the Border. Will the Minister agree that Cavan Barracks, given its location, would be the most ideal place for such a presence? In...

Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: It strikes me that the Minister is trying to achieve some kind of solution for putting a Garda barracks in the old Army barracks in Clonmel. There is a high proportion of unemployment in south Tipperary, with many of those unemployed including craftspeople. In the 1980s, AnCO was able to complete some superb State buildings. Would it be possible, in conjunction with the OPW and Department...

Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: The core building is there.

Overseas Missions (21 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Minister for his reply. This gives us an opportunity to place on record our appreciation to all those serving abroad for the fantastic work they do on the various missions they participate in on behalf of the country. I also send best wishes to their families. I appreciate there is a question about Syria later but does the Minister expect to have to make commitments to large...

Overseas Missions (21 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: The Minister touched on my point towards the end of his contribution. Given the very malignant influence Syria has had on the Lebanon on over the years, has there been any change in the method of appraisal of security over recent months to reflect the insecurity in Syria? If so, have we at home enhanced our evaluation of the security situation in the Lebanon to reflect that change?

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (21 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an employee of the Road Safety Authority can take up employment while on a career break. [30222/12]

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (21 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if provision remains in place for a public servant to swap positions with another public servant working in another Department or County. [30223/12]

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Minister for his opening remarks on the Bill. I also thank him for allowing for a discussion at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality on the Heads of the Bill, which was an informative process attended by various interested groups. I believe this part of the debate will be far more informed as a result of that process. I acknowledge the changes made by...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (26 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of additional staff he intends to recruit to his Department; the estimated cost of staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30701/12]

Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (26 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason he will not meet the family involved regarding a case (details supplied); if he will outline any interactions he has had with the Greek authorities regarding same; if he will outline any plans he or his Department may have for dealing with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30837/12]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (26 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the results of the recent review carried out by her Department into a community employment scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason this review has resulted in a €10 reduction in material grant for this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30579/12]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (26 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if townlands (details supplied) in County Mayo, are included as natural heritage areas; and if so, the consequences for bog owners in these townlands. [30297/12]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (26 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when it is envisaged that Garda recruitment will resume and the status of those on the panel of candidates shortlisted in 2008 for a selection process which did not proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30661/12]

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (26 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline in tabular form, on a county basis the number of new agri environment option scheme applications made in 2011; the number which have been paid and when all eligible approved applications will be paid out. [30294/12]

Written Answers — Disability Support Service: Disability Support Service (26 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 520: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the Health Service Executive review which he has requested in relation to the sheltered attendance allowance cut which came into effect on 13 January 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30293/12]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (26 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 604: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications made under the 2012 sports capital programme on a county basis. [30426/12]

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Troy agus an Seanadóir Mac Conghail as ucht an rún seo a chur os comhair an dá Theach anocht. Ten years ago, I travelled at Deputy Deenihan's invitation, to his home town of Listowel to see what a vibrant, community-based arts sector can do for a town's self confidence and identity, not to mention the economic benefits. The current Minister was central to...

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (27 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will respond to the recent National Council for Curriculum and Assessment research reports on proposals for a new language curriculum at primary level; if he intends to introduce an integrated language curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30941/12]

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (27 Jun 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 136: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the household charge covers the cost of the fire brigade services. [31035/12]