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Written Answers — Forbairt na Gaeilge: Forbairt na Gaeilge (14 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 60: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Comhionannais agus Gaeltachta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta leis an bhfoclóir leictreonach Gaeilge/Béarla ag Foras na Gaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [46057/10]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (14 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 256: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the review of the retail planning guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47063/10]

Irish Red Cross (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects to present the new finalised governance proposals for the Irish Red Cross to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47411/10]

Irish Red Cross (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: On the face of it, it seems that progress has been made since the last occasion we had oral Defence questions. Are the further proposals that have come in from the Irish Red Cross substantial? For instance, do they deal with the issue of the length of time during which somebody can operate as a member of the executive board? Why does the international organisation wish to have an input...

Irish Red Cross (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: To which internal report is the Minister referring?

Irish Red Cross (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: On the accounts?

Irish Red Cross (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: During a recent Adjournment Debate, the Minister indicated that he had sought clarification from the Attorney General's office as to what exactly his powers are vis-À-vis the Red Cross. Has the Minister received that clarification and, if so, does it in any way enhance his powers to investigate aspects of the internal workings of the Irish Red Cross? Heretofore, the Minister has taken the...

Overseas Missions (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Defence the impact the reduction in provision for allowances for overseas deployment, as outlined in Budget 2011, will have on the capacity of the Defence Forces to serve overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47410/10]

Overseas Missions (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: That 440 members of the Defence Forces will go on a UNIFIL mission to Lebanon is welcome, and I compliment the Minister on that. However, the thrust of my question concerned the provision for allowances for overseas deployment. The overall reduction for the Defence Forces in the budget was 20%, or €10.7 million. How will this affect the allowances of those members of the Defence Forces...

Overseas Missions (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Can I take it that there will be no reduction in overseas allowances for serving members, in spite of the reduction in allowances made in the budget?

Defence Forces Personnel (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: I wish to sound a note of relief that the members and former members of the Defence Forces were found to be not guilty of any wrongdoing in respect of this matter. As a result of this investigation, the reputation of the Defence Forces stands intact. The Minister indicated that the policy relating to the activities in which members of the Defence Forces can become involved in the context of...

Defence Forces Personnel (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Does this mean that if prior approval is sought and obtained, members can be given permission to take part in the type of activity in question?

Defence Forces Personnel (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: To revert to the original question regarding suicides, may I take it there is no record of the number of serving or former members of the Defence Forces who have committed suicide? If such information is not available, it is difficult to assess what role or part Lariam could have played in this regard. What exactly is the position with regard to the deaths of serving members? Is it a...

Defence Forces Personnel (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: While I take it that this is the position, some Members have been receiving representations on concerns regarding Lariam toxicity pertaining to ongoing illness and suicide. Does the Minister not agree that, in respect of the personnel and families affected, an effort should be made to put together the necessary information in order that the entire subject of the use of Lariam in this regard...

Civil Defence (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: It strikes me that vehicles are available at local level to many organisations, including the Civil Defence, the Irish Red Cross, the Order of Malta and the St. John Ambulance Brigade of Ireland. In light of the current Exchequer position, there is a major case for making every effort to co-ordinate the activities of the organisations I mentioned with those of the Reserve Defence Force,...

Departmental Expenditure (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: The four year plan states that the defence area will contribute savings of €106 million by 2014. One of the issues mentioned is a reduction in the number of civilian employees attached to military installations. What exactly does that mean and what type of numbers may be involved? It obviously indicates that the duties carried out by civilians previously will now be carried out by...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the possibility of substantial numbers of Irish troops serving abroad again, particularly in the Lebanon, as suggested by the Chief of Staff in his address to the recent Permanent Defence Forces Other Ranks Representative Association conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38261/10]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Defence his proposals regarding the governance of the Irish Red Cross; if these new proposals have been approved by the International Red Cross at the recent meeting of the chair and acting secretary general of the Irish Red Cross in Geneva; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47256/10]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (15 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 95: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the Irish language requirement in the leaving certificate, an honour in the higher paper, for entry into national teaching (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47578/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (16 Dec 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support the campaign of the Baha'i international community for the release of seven former members of the Yaran group in Iran (details supplied) and all the Baha'is who are imprisoned throughout Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47860/10]