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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Minister of State. On that note, I might make a suggestion to the Chair for when the review is back and the Minister of State has had time to consider its recommendations. Would it be an idea then for the report to be circulated to committee members and put on the agenda for discussion with the Minister of State?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2015: Motion (23 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I join the Chairman in saying this is a very proud tradition of our country. I also note the sacrifice given by family members left behind when somebody goes overseas for six months. The spouses in a relationship, whether men or women, are left behind for six months with family and it can be difficult for those left at home. They also play a role in service to the State. This has a...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2015: Motion (23 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: Persons.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Lansdowne Road Agreement Implementation (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 293. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason RACO was not consulted regarding the deal that was agreed between the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and his Department with respect to the Lansdowne Road agreement anomaly talks; and his views on whether this was appropriate. [15147/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 329. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14837/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 401. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently waiting in County Mayo for a neurological consultant appointment broken down by time waiting of zero to three months, three to six months, six to nine months, nine to 12 months, 12 to 24 months and more than 24 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15383/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 410. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the reason for the delay for a person (details supplied) who was urgently referred to a neurologist in County Mayo, yet is still waiting for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15394/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Funding (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 433. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the funding for the fishery harbour and coastal infrastructure development programme 2017 will be announced; and when funding will be made available to the relevant local authorities. [14827/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 632. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there has been a review of the industrial relations process for Defence Forces representative associations, in view of the new arrangements being explored for Garda associations. [15145/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 633. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has initiated a review of the parallel process and internal sectoral conciliation and arbitration scheme of the Defence Forces, in view of recent Government policy with respect to similar arrangements that were in place for the Garda associations. [15146/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 641. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he has taken to resolve critical resourcing since being notified of restricted outputs due to manpower shortages in June 2016 in view of recent reports which confirm the inadequate resourcing of Defence Forces units such as pilots and air traffic controllers, [15156/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 643. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the short, medium and long term Defence Forces strategic human resource measures that are being considered to address the manning crisis in order to deliver the critical state outputs that are designed and mandated by Government. [15158/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 642. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Army units are inadequately staffed by commissioned officers, with less than 50% actual strength in station. [15157/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Funding (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 644. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the failure to address the manning crisis in the Defence Forces since 2013 is a planned measure to create the necessary payroll savings to purchase essential equipment platforms. [15159/17]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Chairman.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. The increase in employment was mentioned. That there are more construction jobs is welcome. I am a Deputy from the west, which was particularly badly hit in employment terms. Many people either retrained or emigrated. Are there enough suitably qualified persons to take up the new roles? Have they returned or are new people joining the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I have been demoted.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I have no follow-up questions. I thank the witnesses for their answers. In terms of the rainy day fund, there is never an easy time to start saving. I would probably take a different view on that.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 1. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the short, medium and long-term Defence Forces strategic human resource measures being considered to address the manning crisis in order that the Defence Forces may fulfil the critical State outputs that are designed and mandated by the Government. [15650/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I extend my sympathy to the families of the four crew members who went down in R116 off the coast of Mayo in my constituency. I commend most strongly the efforts and work of the Defence Forces in the search and rescue operation. I commend, in particular, the Naval Service. Those concerned have done the organisation extremely proud. My question is to ask the Minister of State to outline...