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Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Answer the question.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Programme for Government Implementation (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 46. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide in tabular form the commitments under the programme for Government for which his Department is responsible; the progress made to date with regard to each commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35508/14]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Appointments to State Boards (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 48. To ask the Taoiseach the total number of appointments to State boards since March 2011 under the aegis of his Department; the total number of appointments that have been advertised on his Department’s website. [35510/14]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Appointments to State Boards (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 49. To ask the Taoiseach the number of chairpersons appointed to State boards under the aegis of his Department since March 2011 that have appeared before the relevant Oireachtas joint committee. [35511/14]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Rehiring (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 50. To ask the Taoiseach the number of retired public servants who have been awarded temporary or term-time posts in his Department in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014. [35512/14]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Commencement of Legislation (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 54. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide in tabular form those Acts currently in force for which he has lead responsibility that have parts or sections yet to be formally commenced; the details or purpose of same. [35516/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 355. To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange for an urgent surgical procedure in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35284/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 392. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare has not yet been returned to the use of a committee; the reason a draft lease in respect of the property, previously provided by the health board-Health Service Executive to this group, has not issued, as promised; if the matter will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Private Schools (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 436. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of fee paying post-primary schools that have become free schools each year since 2010/11; the estimated cost of this to her Department in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35321/14]

Other Questions: Programme for Government Priorities (18 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I refer to how we address the issues in this House. I recall being Chairman of the Oireachtas committee on health in the previous Dáil when we found it extremely useful that the Minister and the officials from the Department of Health and the HSE came in every quarter to give the committee a presentation. I do not suggest this in respect of the Department of Defence but I ask if the...

Other Questions: EU Meetings (18 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 10. To ask the Minister for Defence if he has attended any meetings with EU counterparts since taking office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34576/14]

Other Questions: EU Meetings (18 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I ask the Minister to inform the House about the level of engagement he has had with his EU defence ministerial colleagues and in particular what has been the outcome of any discussions with regard to the formation of impending battle groups, the Nordic battle group in 2015 and the German-led battle group in 2016.

Other Questions: Programme for Government Priorities (18 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 8. To ask the Minister for Defence his priorities for the remainder of the Government's current term of office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34574/14]

Other Questions: Programme for Government Priorities (18 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In July, when the Government published its revised set of priorities or its revised programme for Government, there was no mention of defence. The question gives the opportunity to the Minister to set out his personal priorities for the remaining term of the Government.

Other Questions: Programme for Government Priorities (18 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I wonder whether there is a message in that about the relatively short time to the next election.

Other Questions: Programme for Government Priorities (18 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister for his response. He mentioned the White Paper, which is of vital importance. When does the Minister expect to publish it? Many of us have made submissions. The Minister talked about recruitment and equipment, and this gives rise to financing. When the Minister received his briefing documents in July, they indicated that in terms of GDP, Ireland provides to its...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Deployment (18 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 4. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future of Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; the number of Defence Forces personnel exclusively based there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34811/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Deployment (18 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: This question is straightforward and seeks to establish the Minister's plans for the future of Custume Barracks. However, I put it against the background of the extraordinary decision taken by his predecessor as Minister for Defence, Deputy Alan Shatter, who, at the same time as announcing a Green Paper on the future of the Defence Forces, announced the disestablishment of the 4th Western...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Deployment (18 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I must disagree with the Minister a little on the figures. According to my briefing note, on 30 November 2012 there were 1,441 permanent positions at Custume Barracks. These included personnel who had relocated from Longford in 2009 and Cavan and Mullingar in 2012. The disestablishment of the Western Brigade and the downgrading of Custume Barracks have been a disaster for the Defence...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Deployment (18 Sep 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I do not doubt that very high standards are set in Custume Barracks. Moreover, I do not doubt the commitment of the personnel there. However, I have also visited counties Westmeath and Roscommon and spoken to people who have been affected by the particular changes made. This change was all the more extraordinary, in that the Minister's predecessor had launched a discussion paper on the...