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National Emergency Plan. (2 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Yes. Does it meet often?

National Emergency Plan. (2 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister should be a member of it, given his position as Minister for Defence.

Army Equitation School. (2 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are two aspects to the Army equitation school. The Minister has spoken about personnel, on foot of Deputy Wall's questions, but I would like to ask about the school's horses. Many people expect that if Ireland wins a gold medal at this year's Olympic Games, our equestrian team will be involved. Will the Minister consider increasing the derisory figure of just €300,000 which is...

Army Equitation School. (2 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have. If I have had one success over the last year, it is that I got the Minister to follow in my footsteps a week after I visited the Army equitation school. The fact that the young fellows up there were calling me "Minister" must have sent out a message. Fair play to the Minister — he was there the following week, accompanied by Mr. Joe Walsh and three cameramen. I had some success...

Overseas Missions. (2 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I agree with the Minister and Deputy Wall that air support is critical. I understand it is the beginning of the rainy season in Chad and it will be impossible to travel overland in jeeps or 4WDs. Therefore, air support and transport are essential if the troops are to carry out their functions properly. I have three questions. First, I understand the issue originally raised by the UN...

Overseas Missions. (2 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: How many are left? Were the drones replaced? My third question concerns air transport capability. If Defence Forces personnel are to serve on similar missions, should we not obtain our own air transport which not alone could be used on such missions but also employed in our huge humanitarian aid programme, in the process giving us more independence and certainty? It would also save money...

Overseas Missions. (2 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I raised the issue of parcels at Christmas with the Minister, which issue is very important to personnel. Has the Minister made provisions in this regard?

Fishing Industry: Motion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: As a representative of a maritime county, I am delighted to have an opportunity to say a few words as part of this debate. I acknowledge the work of Deputies Creed and Sheahan, who have given us an opportunity to discuss the fishing industry this evening. The potential of the industry to benefit this country has not been tapped — instead, it has been neglected. There was a time when this...

Fishing Industry: Motion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: There is a shift away from red meat, which nutritionists recommend one should consume one day a week. When one considers that obesity is a growing problem among this country's population, it is even more important to place a renewed emphasis on the fishing industry. The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is aware that there is a scarcity of supply of fish. There are concerns about...

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (2 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the replacement programme for Naval Service vessels including funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25778/08]

Written Answers — Reserve Defence Force: Reserve Defence Force (2 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the creation of the integrated reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25779/08]

Written Answers — European Defence Agency: European Defence Agency (2 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defences Forces have used the European Defence Agency in the procurement of supplies; the nature of savings that resulted from its use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25986/08]

Written Answers — Youthreach Programme: Youthreach Programme (3 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will roll-out the special education needs initiative to all Youthreach centres in County Kerry, which are recognised centres of education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26506/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26507/08]

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: A harbours Bill was promised for this session but has not been published. When does the Taoiseach expect it to be published?

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: He learned from the experience.

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I too would like to support Deputy Flanagan's amendment and I appeal to the Minister to accept it. When Mr. Holmes addressed our committee, I gave the example where the joint policing committee in Tralee suggested that the bar should close a half hour earlier. According to the local superintendent, the incidents of public disorder decreased because of that. However, we were not referring...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (8 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when an application for nursing home payments will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26994/08]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (8 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will award a grant under the sports capital programme to a club (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26996/08]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (8 Jul 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 660: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Limerick. [26997/08]