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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: There was no money expended by my Department on photographers for events or on publicity leaflet production in my constituency, or in the constituency of the Minister of State, in the years 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (2 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The Department of Defence fully implements the Government's policy on the employment of people with a disability. Recruitment to and promotion within the Civil Service is governed by the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act, 2004 and by the Civil Service Regulation Acts, 1956-2005. The 2004 Act provides for the establishment of the Commission for Public Service...

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: It is not a joke.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: It is not a joke.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Ask Deputy Noonan.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Yes, and Fine Gael——

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Does he know how stupid he sounds?

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: It is up 25% since his party was in office.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: She does not live in Moyross.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Deputy Kenny is a joke.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: I will tell them——

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: I had a job to do it.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Deputy O'Donoghue drafted legislation.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: There are no surviving Veterans of the 1916 Rising or the War of Independence in receipt of a pension from my Department, the last two Military Service Pensioners having died earlier this year. However, allowances are being paid to 221 widows of deceased Military Service Pensioners and to 445 widows of other deceased Veterans.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The position is that the road in question is a public road and therefore the responsibility of Kildare County Council. I am informed, however, that the road is the subject of speed restrictions. The question of providing the facilities described is a matter for Kildare County Council.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government, in July, 1998, approved a programme of evacuation and sale of six barracks considered surplus to military requirements. The barracks in question were located at Fermoy, Castleblayney, Naas, Clancy Barracks, Dublin, Ballincollig, and Kildare. The sale of Fermoy, Castleblayney, Naas and Clancy Barracks Dublin have been completed, together with most...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The current contracted fuel suppliers to the Defence Forces are Tedcastle Oil Products (TOP) for diesel and Texaco Ireland for petrol. Both of these contracts were awarded by the Government Supplies Agency (GSA). In addition a small number of fuel cards are used for refuelling military vehicles where military supplies are not readily available. Shell Ireland is the current contracted...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (7 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Defence Force Regulations provides that a person who enlisted in the Permanent Defence Force before 1 January 1994 may be permitted to continue in service up to the age of sixty years and further provides that a person who enlisted in the Permanent Defence Force on or after 1 January 1994 may be permitted to continue in service up to the age of fifty years in the rank of Sergeant and to the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: A total of fifty seven (57) officers were commissioned under short term contract since 1 January 1994. Of these, thirty four (34) are still serving in the Permanent Defence Force. Twenty three (23) of these officers are now serving "without limitation as to time" while eleven (11) remain on short term contract. There are no officers commissioned under short term contract in the Reserve...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: In 1997 agreement was reached with the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association (PDFORRA) on a new manpower policy for the Defence Forces. This policy, applying to personnel enlisted after 1 January 1994, provided that service for Private Soldiers would initially be for five years with the option to be extended to a maximum of twelve years. Extensions from 5 to 9 years...