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Written Answers — Property Agreement: Property Agreement (24 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the implementation of an agreement made between the State and a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42611/09]

Written Answers — National Library: National Library (24 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence Force still have in their possession British intelligence documents removed from the office of Sir Hamer Greenwood at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, on 13 January 1922; if all of these documents are available for inspection by historians; if the material has been transferred to the National Archives; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (24 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has sought or received a report from his departmental representative on the central council of the Irish Red Cross on governance and industrial relations difficulties at the office of the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42955/09]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (24 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 420: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend or introduce regulations under the Control of Dogs Act 1986 or the Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act 1992; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42601/09]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (24 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 421: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will include all hunt clubs in the legislation on puppy farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42602/09]

Written Answers — Caiteachas Ranna: Caiteachas Ranna (24 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 531: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta an féidir leis gealltanas a thabhairt nach gcuirfear an Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta ar ceal; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [42604/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether the reduction in Defence Forces numbers from 12,750 in 1996 to 10,081 in 2009 leaves little scope for further cuts if he wishes to maintain a credible organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42170/09]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on a report (details supplied) regarding the control of the Irish Red Cross. [42196/09]

Defence Forces Strength. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: What does the Minister anticipate the strength of the Defence Forces will be on 31 December? In the context of the cutbacks, what will be the operational strength of the Defence Forces in the short to medium-term? Will it be 10,000?

Army Barracks. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: With regard to Longford barracks, will that be sold to the VEC and the Garda at full market price or is there a different mechanism for disposing of it? With regard to the other barracks and St. Bricin's being put out to tender, is there an indication that there is a market of any kind for them at present? Essentially, is it intended to put them out to tender soon or is it envisaged waiting...

Commemorative Events. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: In his reply, the Minister did not mention St. Patrick's Day parades and Defence Forces participation therein. May I take it from his most recent reply that there will be participation in St. Patrick's Day parades by the Permanent Defence Force and that the usual large contingent will go to Limerick?

Ministerial Transport. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I take the point that this is not the time to dispose of either of the jets but Deputy Deenihan's question is valid. Are they both required? Could ministerial travel not be scheduled in such a way that one jet would be sufficient? One could be put into mothballs which would bring down costs. Has that option been considered?

Defence Forces Deployment. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I too wish to be associated with the tributes to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and all those elements of the State's service which played a role in the release of Ms Commins and her aid worker colleague. The role that the Defence Forces can play in such a situation is not generally appreciated. I am pleased to acknowledge that today and to compliment the Minister and the Defence Forces...

Departmental Expenditure. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence Force payroll savings being sought by him will be achieved through retirements; if so, if he will maintain current rates of pay for serving members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42418/09]

Departmental Expenditure. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I find that answer somewhat disappointing. It is obvious that more than 500 members will have left the Defence Forces by 31 December. The Government's target of having a payroll cut of 6.85% will be achieved because the figure of 500 - the true figure will be in excess of this - is one eleventh, or approximately 9%, of the full complement. Therefore, the saving will be more than achieved....

Departmental Expenditure. (19 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: From what the Minister said, it appears that despite how well a particular Department, organisation or agency performs in terms of reducing numbers and achieving saving targets, the Government's approach will be an across-the-board cut, albeit that it may be less at the lower levels. That appears to be what the Minister is saying. The Minister indicated that his talks with the Minister for...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will comment on reports that the Sri Lankan Defence Chief had agreed to provide testimony to the United States Department of Homeland Security regarding alleged human rights violations by a US citizen and Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41926/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the position of the Rohingya community in Myanmar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41927/09]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will continue the funding for the sports inclusion disability officer for Waterford for all of 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42321/09]

Hospital Services. (17 Nov 2009)

Brian O'Shea: The Minister of State, without interruption.