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Proposed Legislation (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I do not anticipate a need for legislation in that context.

Departmental Expenditure (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Based on the latest estimates available, the cost of the Defence Forces involvement in the visit of Queen Elizabeth II is likely to amount to approximately €1.1 million. I also indicated earlier the estimated cost incurred in regard to the visit by President Obama.

Departmental Expenditure (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: There is always some element within the Defence budget to anticipate visits of foreign dignitaries. While I do not currently anticipate a need for a Supplementary Estimate in the context of Queen's visit, the matter has to be reviewed by my Department. In the context of my involvement in planning for the visit, it was understood, based on the estimate provided to the Department, that it was...

UN Resolution (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: United Nations Security Council Resolution, UNSCR 1325, on women, peace and security, was adopted in October 2000 and emphasises the distinct position of women in conflicts and in peace building. In the lead up to the 10th anniversary of this UN resolution in 2010, many countries, including Ireland, undertook to develop a national action plan on the implementation of UNSCR 1325. The...

UN Resolution (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I expect it will be presented relatively shortly. I do not want to give a specific date because issues arising from observations received must first be addressed.

UN Resolution (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I certainly expect it to be presented before the end of this year.

Ministerial Air Transport (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thought Deputy Higgins would be flying in for this question.

Ministerial Air Transport (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Icelandic ash cloud has inhibited the Deputy's arrival in the Chamber.

Ministerial Air Transport (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Perhaps he is about to take off and will be in the House before I conclude my reply. The ministerial air transport service is primarily provided by Gulfstream IV and Learjet 45 aircraft, which were specifically acquired for that purpose. The Learjet has the capacity to carry seven passengers and is tasked with short and medium haul missions to the UK and Europe. The Gulfstream IV, has the...

Ministerial Air Transport (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: It is, which is the reason Deputy Durkan is smiling.

Defence Forces Training (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised that the military training techniques are up to date in all respects. Defence Forces training plans are structured to provide the capabilities needed to execute the roles assigned to them by Government. The challenges of preparing military units for participation in international peace support operations constitute the major dimension of Defence Forces collective training. The...

Defence Forces Training (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Interoperability between our Defence Forces and others with whom we engage in peacekeeping operations is of considerable importance in our UN operations and in the role we play in the European Union as part of a battle group and in dealing with issues relating to Partnership for Peace. That is a significant focus within the Defence Forces in the purchase of equipment and it will continue to...

Defence Forces Training (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am unaware of the UN or our Defence Forces engaging in aggressive missions of any description. The primary focus is peacekeeping, peace enforcement, humanitarian intervention and conflict prevention. These are the central focus of our approach in the international context. As the Deputy will know, we will shortly deploy 440 of our troops to southern Lebanon as part of a UNIFIL mission,...

Army Barracks (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Various commissions, reports and studies back to the 1990s identified barrack closure as a fundamental requirement towards improving military effectiveness and efficiency. The dispersal of Defence Forces personnel over an extended number of locations is a major impediment to essential collective training and the consolidation process is designed to facilitate higher training standards, while...

Army Barracks (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am sure it will not come as a shock or surprise to the Deputy to discover that my two immediate predecessors in the Department of Defence, who represented Fianna Fáil in Government, made similar statements to mine in reply to Dáil questions, which is that in the context of the ongoing review and workings of the Defence Forces no absolute commitment can be given of any nature or that...

Army Barracks (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I take with a grain of salt Deputy Troy's stated outrage at the suggestion that-----

Army Barracks (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Deputy Dooley is very welcome back. I did not notice him in the Chamber five minutes ago. He is very welcome to join us.

Army Barracks (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I do not believe, as Deputy Troy suggests, that the people of Mullingar will take up arms against the Government or against the Defence Forces-----

Army Barracks (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: -----because the people of Mullingar fully respect our Defence Forces.

Army Barracks (24 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I agree with Deputy Troy that the Defence Forces in Mullingar and in every barracks throughout the country have played an outstanding role over many years. The general public saw how outstanding they are during the events of the past week, when they played a ceremonial and very important security role. They have played an outstanding role in peacekeeping and will continue to do so in the...