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Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops currently on missions overseas; the mandate associated with each mission; the number of personnel and the number of years that Irish troops have been involved in such missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38260/06]

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Will the Minister provide a breakdown of the total number of officers and other ranks serving overseas? Deputies discussed threat assessment, injuries and so forth in response to one of my previous questions. Will the Minister indicate the number of personnel serving overseas in support services, specifically the medical corps? Will he also provide a breakdown according to profession?...

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: I understand that following his appearance on "The Late Late Show" news networks from around the world want the Minister——

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: I congratulate the Minister on his performance.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Deputy O'Connor looks after internal matters.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: I am alarmed about the level of medical support for the large number of troops serving overseas. There are five doctors but not a single dentist. What arrangements exist for those who require dental treatment while overseas? The Minister did not answer the question about paramedics involved in overseas missions. I could make some positive suggestions on incentives we could put in place to...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Staff: Defence Forces Staff (16 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Defence the action being taken to reduce the levels of sick days being taken in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps as set out in Parliamentary Question No. 174 of 26 October 2006; the discussions his officials have had with the representative associations to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38241/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (16 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress of the Government task force on major emergency planning; the issues that have arisen from training and trials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38259/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (16 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress of recommendations for the re-organisation of the Reserve Defence Force; if there are difficulties arising with any aspect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38261/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (16 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Defence his Department's policy of equal opportunity for males and females in the Defence Forces; his views on the percentage of females in the force; the issues which have been brought to his attention regarding the equal opportunity policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38262/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the alternative energy services that have been given consideration by his Department; the status of alternative energy projects and results of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38716/06]

Written Answers — Communications Infrastructure: Communications Infrastructure (21 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the advice and submissions he has received with regard to safety issues associated with mobile phones and mobile phone masts; the safety monitoring measures that are in place to assess non-ionising radiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38715/06]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (21 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the levels of non-ionising radiation that are internationally recognised as being injurious to health arising from mobile phones and masts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38965/06]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (21 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the areas where there is a risk of exposures to levels of electromagnetic emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38966/06]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (21 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the monitoring, checks and balances that are in his Department in order to assess the levels that the general public are subject to electromagnetic emissions from licensed telecommunication operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38967/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress of renewable energy projects issues under consideration by his Department with regard to renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38969/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the benefits or otherwise to the consumer arising from competition in the telecoms sector here; the measures in place to allow consumers to easily change from one service provider to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38970/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (22 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress or otherwise in implementing the decentralisation programme; the issues that have been brought to his attention where difficulties or concerns have arisen for staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38955/06]

Written Answers — Inter-Agency Procurement Group: Inter-Agency Procurement Group (22 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Finance the procedures that have been put in place arising from the work of the inter-agency procurement group in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38956/06]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (22 Nov 2006)

Ivor Callely: Question 169: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the procurement arrangements that are in place for the purchase of An Garda Síochána motor cycle uniforms or outfits; the suppliers of such uniforms or outfits; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39321/06]