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Written Answers — Laghdú Fostaíochta: Laghdú Fostaíochta (5 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 190: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an eol dó na deacrachtaí atá ag tionscal (sonraí tugtha) i nDún na nGall agus an bhfuil iarrachtaí á ndéanamh chun postanna na n-oibrithe a chaomhnú. [22754/04]

Written Answers — Taisteal an Aire: Taisteal an Aire (5 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 217: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta, maidir lena chuairt ar Ghaeltacht Dhún na nGall ar an 14 Meán Fómhair, cad iad na ceantair ar ar thug sé cuairt; cad iad na heagraíochtaí agus na daoine ar bhuail sé leo; cad iad na tionscnaimh ar deineadh plé orthu agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas maidir leis an turas i gcoitinne. [22755/04]

Bullying in the Workplace. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence the measures he plans to adopt to address the incidence of bullying, discrimination and all forms of harassment within the Defence Forces, according to the recently published report, Response to the Challenge of a Workplace, which identified harassment as a serious cause for concern in the forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24514/04]

Bullying in the Workplace. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: I congratulate the Minister on his first official visit to the Dáil in his role as Minister for Defence in answering questions. I hope he has a happy and successful sojourn in that position. I am sure he will understand if I express the hope that it will not be too long and that he may soon be looking at it from this side of the House. I was delighted the Minister's first official function...

Bullying in the Workplace. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: However, at least the Defence Forces are facing up to this. Does the Minister agree that if this is allowed to continue it will undermine the team spirit which is so necessary for discipline within the Defence Forces? Will he also indicate if the proposed ombudsman for the Defence Forces will be given a meaningful role in counteracting this activity within the services? Will he further...

Search and Rescue Service. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Defence the future role that will be played by the Air Corps in the provision of search and rescue services, in particular in the safety and welfare of coastal and island communities. [24515/04]

Search and Rescue Service. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: After 43 years of being responsible for search and rescue operations, the Air Corps was relieved of that responsibility yesterday afternoon. This brings to an end a glorious chapter in the history of the Air Corps. Not only did it carry out search and rescue missions but it always responded promptly to requests from coastal communities and islands down through the years. Will the Minister...

Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Does the Minister envisage that the mechanism known as the triple-lock could be an impediment to the participation of Irish troops in peacekeeping missions abroad? I am referring to the requirement for Government approval, Dáil approval and UN mandate and the veto that a member of the Security Council could impose on Ireland's participation. This has happened in the past. Does the Minister...

Search and Rescue Service. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: The Minister stated the reason the Air Corps association with search and rescue services was terminated was its inability to provide 24 hour cover. Does he agree that is slightly misleading because the Air Corps provided cover 24 hours a day, seven days a week? A temporary difficulty relating to the winch crew arose in December 2002, which could have been negotiated and settled at the time....

Defence Forces Equipment. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: I understand from the Minister's initial reply that Sikorsky has tendered for the supply of the six helicopters. If memory serves me correctly, a confrontation between Sikorsky and the Government two or three years ago resulted in the original order being cancelled. Has whatever disagreement that existed at that time been satisfactorily resolved? I understood threats were made at the time to...

Departmental Expenditure. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the amount of money allocated to Defence over the past ten years has dropped from 1.6% of GNP to 0.8% in 2004; and if he has satisfied himself with this level of funding. [24265/04]

Departmental Expenditure. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: I note and accept the Minister's correction. I was quoting from an article in An Cosantóir which specifically stated the amount allocated to Defence had dropped from 1.6% of GNP to 0.8%. The figure of 0.8% can be fairly misleading because it included an element of the proceeds of property sales, something we cannot depend on in future. I specifically heard the Minister say in Letterkenny...

Air Corps Strength. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Our near neighbours are already on red alert. No less an authority than Commissioner Sir John Stevens of the Metropolitan Police has stated that it is not a question of if but when there is a major attack on London or the UK. Does the Minister agree that Sellafield could be a prime target? What preparations have we engaged in to prevent anything coming from that direction? Iodine tablets have...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Defence if there are plans to increase the strength of the Army's elite ranger unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24266/04]

Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: I was under the impression that the strength of the Army ranger wing was approximately 100 and I am surprised to hear it is as low as 75. I believe there was some intention to increase the number of personnel to 120. Does the Minister agree that if the country was under attack, the ranger wing would be the first line of defence against terrorists? Are there plans to increase the number of...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Defence if a board of military officers has reviewed the events of September 1961 at Jadotville; if the board has made a recommendation regarding further action that should be taken; the full progress to date in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24337/04]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when inspection will be carried out in order that area aid can be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [24025/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a long waiting list for physiotherapy treatment in Donegal Town District Hospital; if she will outline the availability of physiotherapy throughout Donegal; if there are plans to provide extra physiotherapists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24152/04]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (19 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government plans to open more embassies over the coming years; the places where embassies will be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25215/04]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (19 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider engaging with the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Department of Transport to address the lack of proper road access to the north west, the adoption of an open skies policy to Derry City Airport and Carrickfin, the provision of an all-encompassing broadband fibre optic...