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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 711: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will grant home tuition for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11386/08]

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (2 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 841: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda Reserve recruits to date; the number serving in Listowel, Tralee and Castleisland, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11384/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (2 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 933: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding grant aid for playgrounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11281/08]

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I join with previous speakers in complimenting Deputy Timmins on bringing forward this important legislation. As Deputy Ring said, Deputy Timmins has served on a number of UN missions and has first-hand knowledge of the effects of cluster bombs on the ground. With that experience, he speaks with great authority on this subject. We are lucky to have somebody of his calibre and experience in...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 126: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive payment of a tax rebate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12906/08]

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ireland has a proud record in Europe and Europe has been good to us. We have received over €70 billion in aid over the years and this has benefited agriculture, roads, education, transport and almost every aspect of Irish life. We have paid approximately €19 billion to the EU so we have been net beneficiaries, something that is evident throughout the country. My party, Fine Gael, has...

Defence Forces Expenditure. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence if, in view of a statement to the Houses of the Oireachtas on 27 June 2007, he will take steps to have the Chief of Staff made the accounting officer for Defence Forces expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13507/08]

Defence Forces Expenditure. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I join with the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and the Minister of State, Deputy Kitt, in wishing the Minister, Deputy O'Dea, a speedy recovery. Two years ago the Garda Commissioner was designated the Accounting Officer for the Garda Síochána. Why should the Chief of Staff not be designated as the accounting officer for the Defence Forces? This approach was recommended by the first efficiency...

Defence Forces Expenditure. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, said here last June that the individual responsible for the output must be responsible for the finance. That is a critical role. It is happening in the Garda and now also in the HSE. I also remind the Minister of State that delegation is not the same as being the Accounting Officer. I know that a new White Paper is being prepared. Can...

Overseas Missions. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Defence if all arrangements are in place for the deployment of Army personnel to Chad, including transport arrangements, helicopter backup, water supply and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13736/08]

Overseas Missions. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: In view of Lieutenant General Nash's appearance on the Late Late Show, surely he could also appear before our committee dealing with defence matters to bring us up to date with a special briefing. Surely that is as important as appearing on the Late Late Show. I am, therefore, requesting such a meeting. Having visited Africa on numerous occasions, the Minister of State is no doubt aware...

Overseas Missions. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: We have to depend on others.

Overseas Missions. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: What about Lieutenant General Pat Nash?

Overseas Development Aid. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Defence if the level of funding available to the Defence Forces for humanitarian purposes will be increased for their various missions; if they could have access to overseas aid in these cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13735/08]

Overseas Development Aid. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am sure the Minister of State accepts €150,000 is a rather derisory figure in one sense. In Liberia, Kosovo, Lebanon and elsewhere the humanitarian element of the work of our missions has been hugely important. It has helped our troops gain the trust and confidence of local people. In Liberia and Kosovo the Defence Forces have built schools and hospitals and have been involved in other...

Overseas Development Aid. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am sure the Minister of State will agree that overseas aid agencies should not feel threatened by the Defence Forces carrying out this kind of work. If troops on missions are to integrate and communicate as much as possible with local communities, as is hoped in Chad, humanitarian work may help them maintain their security. Very worthwhile projects involving schools and hospitals are...

Defence Forces Allowances. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Defence when a decision will be made on the proposed increase in overseas allowances for the Defence Forces in view of the Chad mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13737/08]

Defence Forces Allowances. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Given that the Chad mission will be different from missions to Liberia, Bosnia or Lebanon because of the different terrain and the challenges it will face, surely a decision should be made on the overseas allowance before the Defence Forces go to Chad. As I understand it, a 5% offer is on the plate. To a private that would mean about €4, which is derisory. I understand that at a PDFORRA...

Defence Forces Allowances. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is not because they are going to Chad, I realise there are other missions, but could the overseas claim be determined as soon as possible to coincide with the mission to Chad?

Defence Forces Medical Service. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Another consultants' report will not solve the problem of getting personnel for the Army. They are probably looking at alternatives but I cannot see a consultants' report finding the solution. The patients charter was signed off last September, nine months ago, but nobody has seen it, including Army personnel. It has not been put on display anywhere. That is not good enough. The health...