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Defence Forces Property (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: The feasibility study was finalised and presented to the Department at the end of last year. Six months later, there seems to have been a breakdown in communications somewhere. Will the Minister ask his officials to make contact directly with Longford County Council to see whether this can be progressed so the people of Longford know what is going on?

Defence Forces Personnel (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Defence the discussions he has held with PDFORRA regarding their calls to set retirement at 31 years of service. [17596/11]

Defence Forces Personnel (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: Will the Minister report back to the House when the discussions are completed and indicate whether an agreement has been reached on the matter?

Defence Forces Personnel (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: The Fianna Fáil Party agrees with the need to ensure the Defence Forces are fit for purpose. The new criteria appear to be the same as the criteria currently in place. Would it not be in everyone's interest to make this the base criterion rather than applying a rule that is no longer in use?

Overseas Missions (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Defence the numbers of Irish troops currently serving overseas; their locations; the numbers, in terms of Commissioned Officers, non Commissioned Officers and General Service personnel in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17267/11]

Overseas Missions (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: We discussed the issue of personnel deployed overseas at the committee meeting last week. I join the Minister in wishing the personnel deploying to Lebanon health and success, and I wish their families well. They follow in a very fine tradition. Overseas service is the lifeblood of the Defence Forces in terms of the experience it gives them. Is the Minister happy that the balance serving...

Overseas Missions (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: With regard to the UN management of our forces, did the Minister see the remarks made by Colonel Gerald Aherne in "SIGNAL" magazine last week? Colonel Aherne was the chief of operations on the UN peace enforcement mission in Liberia. He spoke about UN office politics negatively affecting military missions and said that UN structures were beset by a muddled chain of command. He also said...

Naval Service Operations (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: The Minister has touched slightly on the subject of my question. I notice the nationality of ships boarded is not included as a targeting measure. Are we precluded from doing this and is it something that should be looked at? Is there a predominance of nationalities among ships boarded and where offences are found, and are those figures available?

State Visits (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: The Defence Forces should take a bow because the figure of €1.2 million for the visit of the Queen of England was provided for before she even left. In comparison to other Departments and other agencies, they are a model of efficiency.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: That is was just an election promise.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: The Taoiseach had all the answers before the election.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: He never lied to anyone.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: It is a promise to reinstate accident and emergency services.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: The Taoiseach was committed to a 24/7 service.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: Like the people in Roscommon.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: That advice has been given for years.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: I do not think the blather is working.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: Ask Deputy Ross.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: The man from Del Monte.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Dara Calleary: He is blinded by the jacket.