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- Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Defence the role of the Defence Forces under the national emergency plan for nuclear accidents; the role of the Reserve Defence Forces in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23727/06]
- Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of surviving veterans of the War of Independence who rendered active service; if there is an intention to honour them in a special way on the 90th anniversary of the 1916 Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23736/06]
- Hearing Impairment Claims. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: I thank the Minister for the information, some of which is available consequent to the Estimates we dealt with some weeks ago. The extra information supplied today indicates that, of over â¬280 million paid to claimants, â¬95 million has been expended on legal fees. If one combines the fees, including ongoing overheads, paid by the Office of the Chief State Solicitor and the Defence Forces,...
- Hearing Impairment Claims. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: I thank the Minister for that very helpful reply. Effectively, what has happened in those cases is that 145 people are claiming there was double payment, in other words, the fees were paid by the Department of Defence and then an extra payment was sought from the individual claimant. When the Department of Defence paid those legal fees, can the Minister clarify if it made any allowance for...
- Hearing Impairment Claims. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: It did provide expenses.
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: This reflects the discussion we had earlier on Deputy Timmins's query about establishment. It is well covered in the new legislation. The Explanatory Memorandum states: Section 1 [of the Bill] amends the definition of "International United Nations Force", as provided for in the 1960 and 1993 Acts, to reflect the changes in the organisation and structure of forces deployed on Peace Support...
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: We might as well not have this legislation if the Attorney General is so sure about it.
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: I am speaking in relation to this matter.
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: It is definitely precautionary legislation that is trying to close the loopholes.
- Defence Forces Awards. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: I extend my sympathy to the families of the four members of the Air Corps who died in such tragic circumstances. Will the Minister say why there should be a time limit as regards the awarding of posthumous honours to somebody? Yesterday was the 100th anniversary of the Dreyfus affair. Many years go by before certain matters can ever be resolved. I do not see that it serves any purpose. Would...
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: At the moment, it does not seem that any Irish troops are serving abroad legally. My question was about the establishment of battle groups. The Minister is saying they will be authorised, rather than established, by the United Nations. How will the troops involved train and how will they be deployed for training outside this country if they have not been established by the UN? This raises...
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: We will not get an opportunity to debate it.
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: It is to be debated in the Seanad but it was tabled for the Dáil.
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: I asked the Minister a number of questions but the Minister answered different questions.
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: That is the key point. I am glad the Minister admitted that. We have one force established under UN mandate.
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: We will not, that is the problem. The debate on the Bill will be guillotined.
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: That is not our fault.
- Defence Forces Retirement. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: He did not get due process.
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Defence the legislative provision under which 1,000 Irish troops have been deployed in Kosovo; if he is satisfied that the mission in Kosovo was established by the United Nations; if so, when it was established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24176/06]
- Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)
Joe Costello: I thank the Minister for his reply. My question does not imply that I am in any way opposed to our troops being deployed in Kosovo as long as their operation is in accordance with the legislation. The new Bill published today states "International United Nations Force" means "an international force or body established, mandated, authorised, endorsed, supported, approved or otherwise...