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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Did Mr. Mulley say that the matter is being examined?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Did Mr. Mulley say that the RDF cannot be called out under law at the moment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Have security duties been discontinued?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: According to the value for money report it had something to do with a 24-hour commitment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: The delegation has made interesting points on specialists such as doctors, electricians and so on who may have skills that would be of use to the military when it does not have them itself. That is something we should pursue and look at and there is certainly an interest in that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Can Mr. Mulley comment on the single force structure proposed in the VFM report? Is that going to be an advantage or a disadvantage? Is it something he welcomes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: We can recommend to the Minister to have a look at it. It would be a simple enough operation to do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: The committee can reflect on that and discuss it and see what we decide.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Deputy Ó Fearghaíl correctly pointed out that part of the problem over the years has been to identify the ongoing operational requirements of the force. That is still a difficulty. The witnesses said they have some ideas and suggestions, and we invite them to send them to us. We could have a look at those again and perhaps have another discussion on them. The ongoing operational...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Officially.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: There are areas on which the witnesses can come back to us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: If they could come back to us on those specific areas, because it is not mentioned here, that would be quite welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the witnesses for their attendance and their interesting contributions on this important matter. I can assure them that the debate will be ongoing.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: This meeting has been convened to consider Committee Stage of the Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012. Apologies have been received from Deputy Anne Ferris. I welcome the Minister and his officials to the meeting. I ask everybody to ensure their mobile phones are turned off.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 in the name of Deputy Mac Lochlainn are deemed out of order as they are not relevant to the provisions of the Bill.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Message to Dáil (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012 and has made no amendments thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (30 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: 364. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of wood pellets in the marketplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20329/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (30 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: 613. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Questions Nos 729 of 19 June 2012 and 1137 of 16 January 2013 if he will provide an update on his engagement with the European Commission to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20158/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 May 2013)

David Stanton: 236. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the orthopaedic waiting lists in County Cork by hospital; the number of patients currently on the waiting list for initial consultation and surgery respectively; the timescales for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20654/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 May 2013)

David Stanton: 237. To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive has completed its validation of the orthopaedic waiting list which commenced in July 2012; the effect, if any, of this on waiting lists in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20655/13]