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Air Accident Investigations. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy O'Shea and I, along with the then Minister, attended the poignant occasion mentioned by the Deputy. As he said, the families involved deserve some closure. The report should not be delayed in any way, particularly in comparison to other reports. It should take precedence. Resources should be provided to ensure the report is published as soon as possible.

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the Minister of State confirming the Government has accepted the authorised strength of the Defence Forces at 10,000. It was 11,500 but because of the McCarthy report and reductions it now stands at 10,000. I recognise new structures will have to be introduced in the Defence Forces because of this reduction. Obviously, there will be new demands at different unit levels. If the...

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I hope the Minister of State will be the Minister for Defence at the next Question Time. I wish him the best of luck in that respect.

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Defence if, in view of the fact that a new authorised minimum strength of 10,000 personnel has been agreed for the Defence Forces, the organisation has sanction for continuous recruitment as required to ensure that numbers are maintained at that level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9539/10]

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Pat Carey. I had hoped he would be here as Minister for Defence. I am disappointed the Taoiseach, who has now assumed responsibility for the Ministry for Defence, is not present to take questions. He is now acting Minister for Defence and should be here to answer some very important questions. I hope sincerely the...

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I remind the Minister of State that, during the last Question Time, the former Minister for Defence made a commitment to us that he would be recruiting between 530 and 540 personnel and that the process would commence immediately. Will he confirm that this number will be recruited?

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Does the Minister agree that the Defence Forces should have automatic authorisation to recruit immediately in view of the fact that the strength has been agreed?

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: The former Minister for Defence announced that in the Irish Independent before the last Question Time.

Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of complaints and concerns about governance and management issues at the Irish Red Cross brought to his attention since 2007; if his assistance was sought to deal with these issues; the actions he took to deal with these complaints; if complaints focused on the actions or inactions of any of his nominees to the central council; and if...

Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: The problems of the Irish Red Cross Society are systemic and appear to be escalating. It is not today or yesterday that these problems were made public. In 1999, a group of Irish Red Cross Society employees went public on RTE about them. That is a long time ago. In the period since then, five secretaries general have retired or resigned. In an international rating of Red Cross Societies...

Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish the previous Minister the best of luck in his future in Limerick. I am not taking issue with the Minister of State; he has read replies which are prepared for him. However, I take issue with the previous Minister when he told us he could not get involved. He was incorrect in his assertion that he or the Government could not get involved. That is why I went to the trouble of looking...

Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: There may be a note-----

Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: -----to clarify why we cannot intercede, based on the provisions in the Act.

Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have the Act here.

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Defence if discussions have taken place with a view to any downsizing of the Defence Forces, the merging of brigades and other units of the Defence Forces; the nature of decisions taken; the nature of proposals made as to any restructuring; the predicted cost savings that would result from any mergers or downsizing; the implications for facilities needed...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (23 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the expected date for the signing of the Hague Convention into law; the countries to which the Hague Convention will apply; the implications of that convention for countries available for adoption; the expected supports for teenagers in the new Adoption Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8726/10]

Written Answers — Firearms Regulations: Firearms Regulations (23 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the law governing the storage of a licensed firearm; if same is up to the discretion of a Garda District Inspector to determine if a person needs a gun safe for one fire arm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8756/10]

Written Answers — Substance Misuse Strategy: Substance Misuse Strategy (18 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the commitments have been made by the Office of Minister for Drugs by leading Departments to tackle the drugs problems in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8299/10]

George Mitchell Scholarship Fund (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (18 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: In these turbulent times in the House, it is good to have something positive to support and Fine Gael is fully behind this initiative. The US-Ireland Alliance established this programme some time ago. I note the presence today of Trina Vargo in the Gallery and acknowledge her contribution to this programme. She played a significant role in the run up to the Good Friday Agreement and...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (17 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 188: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to extend the expiry date of planning approvals from five years to seven years in view of the current economic climate and the inability of approved applicants to get the finance to commence construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8318/10]