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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (29 Sep 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 350. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of days spent at sea by members of the Naval Service reserve in 2012, 2013 and 2014 and to date in 2015. [33397/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Chairman and the Minister for his outline. I am conscious that we are beginning a new process and, to a certain extent, all of us are finding our way in terms of that process. I do not know if any of the members would profess to be experts in the area of performance targets or indicators but the Minister's point, which is difficult to argue with, that there is no universally...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: For the time being, the Minister accepts the New Zealand guidance and has no problem with the manner in which the secretariat has indicated to the Department-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There needs to be a degree of flexibility, and how it works needs to be subject to ongoing review.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will be brief, recognising the time constraints. I join Deputy Farrell in complimenting everybody in the Naval Service on the work that is being done in the Mediterranean. It is quite extraordinary and the Irish people at large are appreciative and proud of what their Naval Service is doing there. Is the Minister confident the Government will agree to extend that activity beyond...

Memorandum of Understanding on Establishment of Battle Groups: Motion (6 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I apologise for being late to the House and missing the Minister's contribution.

Memorandum of Understanding on Establishment of Battle Groups: Motion (6 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Suffice it to say, Fianna Fáil supports Ireland's participation in the German battle group. In 2010, the most recent Fianna Fáil defence Minister, Mr. Tony Killeen, stated: "Ireland's participation in EU Battlegroups is a tangible means of showing our support for the EU as a provider of high quality peacekeepers to United Nations mandated operations." We as a party reject any...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (6 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 536. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether the changes applied to medical card holders for prescription items discriminates against single persons; that the cap of €25 per month applied to families should be reduced for single persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34431/15]

Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I hoped to get this question in when the Minister for Justice and Equality was beside the Taoiseach. I wish to return to the issue of the Istanbul Convention, about which the Minister has spoken frequently. One wonders, given the current speculation about an early general election, whether the Taoiseach can state emphatically that the Government will sign the Istanbul Convention and bring...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is a question of whether-----

Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: -----there will a Supplementary Estimate for the Department of Children and Youth Affairs which would address these important issues.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Properties (8 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for Magee Barracks in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34865/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Properties (8 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: This question is direct and straightforward. It relates to the historic Magee Barracks in Kildare, which was originally a 64-acre site. Recently, a magnificent new Educate Together school was opened on part of the site but the remainder of the land is in an appalling state. It is a monument to dereliction and the site of continuous anti-social behaviour. I am trying to establish what the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Properties (8 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The key issue is that when the barracks were initially closed, a firm written commitment was given at the time by the Department to transfer ten acres of the site to the benefit of the local community either by way of the land itself or the equivalent value. I welcome the fact that the Minister has had discussions with Kildare County Council. If the position is as simple as he portrays it...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Properties (8 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I agree absolutely with the Minister that we need to move this matter on and see the site developed. However, the Minister is saying effectively that he intends to renege upon the commitment given to the community.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Properties (8 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister just said it and I am afraid the reality is that he wants and intends to renege on the commitment that land would be made available directly to the community. What might come to the community by way of community benefit from the development of the land is incidental and has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with the Minister's Department. He has no control over or role in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Properties (8 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Finally, is there any short-term intention to use the site for any purpose?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Properties (8 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The same restrictions would apply to any piece of land.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Properties (8 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister and his Department are reneging on the commitment