Results 3,841-3,860 of 14,127 for speaker:David Stanton
- Overseas Missions (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Defence if an approach has been made to the Defence Forces supply a unit United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon; such contribution is under consideration; and he will make statement on matter. [30263/10]
- Overseas Missions (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Does the Minister agree that UN overseas operations, particularly peacekeeping missions, have been very valuable and important to the Defence Forces, particularly regarding its professional development? Does the Minister expect anything will come of the informal inquiries he mentioned? Can he give the House more information on those inquiries? What are the like-minded nations the...
- Overseas Missions (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Will the Minister indicate the timescale according to which a force would be ready to move and get the equipment up to speed? If a request were received in the next month or two, how long would it take for the Defence Forces to get up to speed?
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Defence when it is expected that agreement will be reached on the employment control framework for Defence Forces; and if he make a statement matter. [30264/10]
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: The Minister stated that the review would conclude shortly. Could he be more specific? Will it conclude this year, next year or when? Does he agree it is critical that the employment control framework be put in place soon, given that the operational capability of the Defence Forces depends on the officer corps, the NCO ranks and so on being intact and maintained at a critical level?
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Is the Minister asserting that not only will he be in a position to put in place permissions to allow promotions, but that recruiting will recommence to bring the numbers up to the 10,000 to which he referred in his response?
- Naval Service (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Defence if he expects the replacement of vessels in Naval flotilla to happen line with original proposed schedule; Department Finance has given any indication as whether replacements will be made that contingency plans his replace one should safety concerns require immediate retirement a current ship view importance war against drugs and piracy small...
- Naval Service (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Is the Minister optimistic that the purchase of those two vessels will go ahead? Will he inform the House as to the size of the vessels that are being considered, bearing in mind that the it appears the seas are getting rougher and some of the ships we have find it difficult to negotiate some high seas? Will he also say what his views are with respect to at least two of the offshore patrol...
- Naval Service (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Will the Minister agree these ships' normal lifespans are 30 years and that two them are older than that? While waiting for the new vessels to come on-stream, are there contingency plans in the event of one or either of the older ships becoming non-operational?
- Other Questions (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Will the Minister outline the demands and stresses on the eight Naval Service vessels? Will he agree this small flotilla is under much pressure in dealing with fisheries protection, illegal drug interception and other duties? Has the Minister considered any contingency plans to replace any of these vessels, either by leasing or otherwise, to keep the flotilla up to strength in the event of...
- Other Questions (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: What proportion of EU waters are patrolled by the Naval Service? Has it increased recently? Has there been any discussion with our EU partners on our assisting patrols in these waters by providing extra naval capabilities?
- Defence Forces Recruitment (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Will there be one centralised medical command structure, as recommended, when all these reviews are completed? In addition, will there be a shift towards illness prevention and health promotion in the new structure?
- Defence Forces Recruitment (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: What is the level of illness and injury in the Defence Forces?
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: What is the actual establishment of the Defence Forces at present? Where are vacancies occurring in the various cadres?
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: When the Minister advertised for 40 new recruits for the Naval Service - I take it the process has been carried out, or at least the advertisements have appeared - how many applications were received?
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Am I correct that following a recent recruiting programme for the Defence Forces people who applied at that time had their forms returned to them because a decision was taken not to go ahead with recruitment? Will preference be given to any of those people in a future recruitment campaign?
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: The Minister said the implications are currently being considered. Who is doing the considering and when might the Minister come to a decision on the situation?
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Can the Minister give us any indication as to what was included in the modernisation agenda that formed part of the pay negotiations and discussions in respect of the Defence Forces?
- Defence Forces Equipment (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: I understand the Asgard II was insured. Was the insurance collected, how much was it and what has happened to it? Did it go to the Department of Defence or has it gone to the general Exchequer?
- Defence Forces Equipment (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: What is the Minister's view on recent reports of diving expeditions to the wreck of the Asgard II? Are there items that could be salvaged from the wreck that may be of value, sentimental or otherwise?