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Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: If the Chair does not protect me and other Members, some other means will have to be found to do so.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: That includes everybody, including Government Members. As long as they——

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: He will not find it funny after the election.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It would not be right to let the day pass without celebrating it.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The poor things. Their itinerary is too strenuous.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Government should resign en bloc.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: That could have two meanings.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste knows all about throwing rattles out of prams.

Written Answers — EU Battle Groups: EU Battle Groups (7 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Defence the most recent discussions he has had with his EU colleagues, NATO or others in regard to the formation of EU battlegroups or emergency response forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8889/07]

Written Answers — EU Battle Groups: EU Battle Groups (7 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in regard to Ireland's participation in EU or NATO led or inspired rapid response forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9148/07]

Written Answers — EU Battle Groups: EU Battle Groups (7 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Defence if Naval personnel have participated in exercises or training in conjunction with EU, NATO or other forces in anticipation of involvement in EU led engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9154/07]

Written Answers — EU Battle Groups: EU Battle Groups (7 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Defence if Air Corps personnel have participated in exercises or training in conjunction with EU, NATO or other forces in anticipation of participation in EU led engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9155/07]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (7 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Defence if further deployment of Irish troops have been requested or are contemplated at other overseas locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9158/07]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (7 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has visited Irish overseas troop deployments; if he is satisfied regarding the extent of facilities and backup in each case; if he has concerns regarding the strength of the respective deployments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8888/07]

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (7 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his or other Government Departments have responsibility in respect of the importation or storage and retail of petrol or diesel with particular reference to the standard and quality of these fuels; if checks are carried out with a view to ensuring that the quality of the fuel in all circumstances is up to a...

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (7 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his or other Departments have responsibility in respect of the importation or storage and retail of petrol or diesel with particular reference to the standard and quality of these fuels; if checks are carried out with a view to ensuring that the quality of the fuel in all circumstances is up to a specific standard or...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (7 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Defence the total receipts accruing to the Exchequer from the disposal of the military installations decommissioned in 1998; the costs of maintenance, security, consultancy or other fees in the period since then; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9149/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (7 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the disposal or use of the military installations decommissioned in 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9150/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (7 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Defence if the naval service is adequately equipped and upgraded to meet any likely requirements such as participation in international operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9151/07]