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Defence Forces Medical Service. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Regarding inducements to enter the military medical personnel corps, the availability of a crèche is a major issue for young married females. I tabled a question today on the availability of a crèche at the Curragh, the biggest centre, but nothing is happening. Ancillary facilities such as a crèche can provide an inducement for people to join the medical corps. I am aware of those who do...

Overseas Missions. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: On Question No. 14 and the issue of subsidised leave flights to Ireland, I understand that personnel who will not be on the mission in Chad will be in its headquarters for six months. It is to them I refer. Provision was made for such personnel in Liberia. The figure I have been given for the cost of a flight from Chad is approximately €1,800. There may be alternatives. Resupply...

Overseas Missions. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy O'Shea referred to demarcation lines between the countries, but it is also important to have a clear demarcation between EUFOR and the historical French presence in Chad, which is supportive of President Déby, who is unpopular among many people. If there is any escalation in violence, we could be caught in the middle. It is important to avoid such a situation.

Overseas Missions. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Some will be in the headquarters.

Defence Forces Medical Service. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Does the Minister of State believe the Defence Forces have the capability to provide all their personnel with an annual medical examination at present? It is a simple question. Obviously, there is a difficulty if more than 2,000 personnel did not undergo a medical examination. The Minister of State will agree the health of the organisation is paramount and that each member of the Defence...

Schools Building Projects. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important matter. The new Convent Primary School in Listowel opened in 1990 on a greenfield site. It was then an eight-classroom school with two existing prefabs on the site of the old school. The prefabs were demolished and removed in 2000 due to asbestos danger. The current primary school is unique in that it shares its campus...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Defence if a claim for an increase on overseas allowance submitted by PDFORRA has been agreed by his Department and the representatives association under the C and A schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13519/08]

Written Answers — Military Neutrality: Military Neutrality (17 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the protections that will exist for Irish neutrality within the Lisbon reform treaty and the associated constitutional amendment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13869/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when written approval will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14270/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (17 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a decision will be made on the application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for farm waste management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14518/08]

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (17 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Defence if, in view of the forthcoming constitutional referendum on the Lisbon reform treaty, the treaty will require that Ireland increase its military spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13866/08]

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (17 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Defence the way permanent structured co-operation will function under the Lisbon reform treaty; the way its existence will affect Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13868/08]

Written Answers — European Defence Agency: European Defence Agency (17 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Defence the nature and role of the European Defence Agency when Ireland joined, in view of the forthcoming Constitutional referendum on the Lisbon Reform Treaty; the changes in Ireland's role in the agency that would result from the passage of the treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13867/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when funding for the promised sexual assault treatment unit in Tralee, County Kerry will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15203/08]

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (22 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if, in view of the findings of the examination to evaluate how well the National Museum of Ireland manages the national collections, he will direct the director of the NMI to allow artefacts to be placed on display in local county museums, such as Kerry County Museum, that are not and may never be displayed in the National Museum;...

Written Answers — Reserve Defence Force: Reserve Defence Force (22 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Defence if members of the Reserve Defence Force will be covered under the workers' rights legislation as serving members of the RDF since 1 January 2008; if they are being taxed at source and paying the Army's rate of PRSI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15072/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (22 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of integrated Reserve Defence Force members that will deploy to Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15202/08]

Pharmacy Services. (23 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: According to 2006 HSE figures, 42,792 individuals — 30% of the Kerry population — depend on community pharmacies for medicines dispensed under various community drug schemes. As has been stated, local pharmacies have dispensed not just prescriptions but expert medical advice and reassurance to their customers while building up an invaluable personal relationship with the local community...

Schools Building Projects. (24 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I raised this matter on 14 October 2003. At that time, St. Brendan's national school in Blennerville was closed because of rat infestation. In the course of my contribution I pointed out that the school was on the INTO list of schools in urgent need of replacement. Unfortunately, very little has happened since. The school is now about 75 years old. In September 2007, the board of...

Schools Building Projects. (24 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Those who attend the public meeting on Monday night will not like that reply.