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Departmental Expenditure. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: I note and accept the Minister's correction. I was quoting from an article in An Cosantóir which specifically stated the amount allocated to Defence had dropped from 1.6% of GNP to 0.8%. The figure of 0.8% can be fairly misleading because it included an element of the proceeds of property sales, something we cannot depend on in future. I specifically heard the Minister say in Letterkenny...

Air Corps Strength. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Our near neighbours are already on red alert. No less an authority than Commissioner Sir John Stevens of the Metropolitan Police has stated that it is not a question of if but when there is a major attack on London or the UK. Does the Minister agree that Sellafield could be a prime target? What preparations have we engaged in to prevent anything coming from that direction? Iodine tablets have...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Defence if there are plans to increase the strength of the Army's elite ranger unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24266/04]

Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: I was under the impression that the strength of the Army ranger wing was approximately 100 and I am surprised to hear it is as low as 75. I believe there was some intention to increase the number of personnel to 120. Does the Minister agree that if the country was under attack, the ranger wing would be the first line of defence against terrorists? Are there plans to increase the number of...

Bullying in the Workplace. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence the measures he plans to adopt to address the incidence of bullying, discrimination and all forms of harassment within the Defence Forces, according to the recently published report, Response to the Challenge of a Workplace, which identified harassment as a serious cause for concern in the forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24514/04]

Bullying in the Workplace. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: I congratulate the Minister on his first official visit to the Dáil in his role as Minister for Defence in answering questions. I hope he has a happy and successful sojourn in that position. I am sure he will understand if I express the hope that it will not be too long and that he may soon be looking at it from this side of the House. I was delighted the Minister's first official function...

Bullying in the Workplace. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: However, at least the Defence Forces are facing up to this. Does the Minister agree that if this is allowed to continue it will undermine the team spirit which is so necessary for discipline within the Defence Forces? Will he also indicate if the proposed ombudsman for the Defence Forces will be given a meaningful role in counteracting this activity within the services? Will he further...

Search and Rescue Service. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Defence the future role that will be played by the Air Corps in the provision of search and rescue services, in particular in the safety and welfare of coastal and island communities. [24515/04]

Search and Rescue Service. (12 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: After 43 years of being responsible for search and rescue operations, the Air Corps was relieved of that responsibility yesterday afternoon. This brings to an end a glorious chapter in the history of the Air Corps. Not only did it carry out search and rescue missions but it always responded promptly to requests from coastal communities and islands down through the years. Will the Minister...

Written Answers — Laghdú Fostaíochta: Laghdú Fostaíochta (5 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 190: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an eol dó na deacrachtaí atá ag tionscal (sonraí tugtha) i nDún na nGall agus an bhfuil iarrachtaí á ndéanamh chun postanna na n-oibrithe a chaomhnú. [22754/04]

Written Answers — Taisteal an Aire: Taisteal an Aire (5 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 217: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta, maidir lena chuairt ar Ghaeltacht Dhún na nGall ar an 14 Meán Fómhair, cad iad na ceantair ar ar thug sé cuairt; cad iad na heagraíochtaí agus na daoine ar bhuail sé leo; cad iad na tionscnaimh ar deineadh plé orthu agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas maidir leis an turas i gcoitinne. [22755/04]

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: The Taoiseach is aware that some of the agencies designated for decentralisation have a cross-Border dimension. Tá mé ag cuimhniú go spesialta ar Fhoras na Gaeilge, atá ag dul go dtí mo cheantair féin, Gaoth Dobhair. Will the Taoiseach indicate whether these matters were discussed with the Northern Ireland or UK authorities? It is obvious that the authorities are interested in these...

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Dinny McGinley: The Taoiseach should know. It is——

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Jun 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are plans to provide a new national school to replace St. Columba's national school, Kilmacrennan, County Donegal; the stage the said new school is at; when it is likely that a contract will be placed and building will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16384/04]

Written Answers — Emergency Services: Emergency Services (1 Jun 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 363: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans regarding the implementation of a review (details supplied) for the emergency services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16368/04]

Written Answers — Emergency Services: Emergency Services (1 Jun 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 364: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is the Government's intention to establish a national fire authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16369/04]

Written Answers — Suíomh Scoile: Suíomh Scoile (18 May 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 207: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta cad é an dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir le suíomh úr a lorg do scoil úr i nGort a' Choirce i nDún na nGall. [14454/04]

Written Answers — Halla Spóirt: Halla Spóirt (18 May 2004)

Dinny McGinley: Question 208: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta an eol dó an géarghá atá le halla spóirt do Phobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, cad é an dul chun cinn atá déanta agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [14455/04]

Departmental Bodies. (18 May 2004)

Dinny McGinley: In 2002, Dr. Michael Ryan was appointed chairman of the Civil Defence Board by the then Minister of State at the Department of Defence and Government Chief Whip, Deputy Brennan. Speaking of the appointment at the time, Deputy Brennan indicated that he was highly delighted that people of the highest calibre had agreed to serve on the board during a very important phase in the development of...

Message from Select Committee. (18 May 2004)

Dinny McGinley: The Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights has completed its consideration of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003, and has made amendments thereto.