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Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The number of officials at principal officer level or higher working in my Department on 1 May 2009 was 17.5 (full-time equivalent).

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (10 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I have requested the military authorities to ascertain the facts in this case. The information is currently being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy in the near future.

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (10 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: Following the closure of Monaghan and other barracks in January last, my Department contacted all other Department to enquire if they or any or their agencies operating under their aegis wished to acquire the properties. Arising from that process, there have been ongoing discussions between Monaghan VEC, the Department of Education and Science and my Department in respect of the former...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (10 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the form of a tabular statement which I propose to circulate with the Official Report. Date Aircraft Ministerial Time On Board Route Minister Passengers 16-May-07 EC 135 90 Baldonnel-Waterford-Baldonnel Transport Minister Martin Cullen 03-Jul-07 AW 139 80 Phoenix Park-Cahir-Baldonnel Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan, Tom Moran,...

Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Order for Report Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I move: That Report Stage be taken now.

Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (10 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I thank the Members of the House for the interest they have taken in this legislation. I am in agreement with a number of Deputies that given the diverse range of missions to which our Defence Forces make a positive contribution, it is vital the Defence Forces have the best protection and best equipment available when participating in peacekeeping missions overseas. This legislation will...

Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (10 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: In respect of approval, the Dáil simply means the Dáil.

Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (10 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: Yes. I understood the Deputy was asking if the Bill had to go to the Seanad, which it does.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (4 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The Government decided on 1st July 2003 that Magee Barracks in Kildare Town would be among the State lands released to Kildare County Council for inclusion in the Sustaining Progress Affordable Housing Initiative. The final Contract of Sale was sent to the Solicitors for Kildare County Council for signing on 6th January 2009. My Department is currently making plans to have the site secured.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (3 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The position is that it is a matter for the Military Authorities to select candidates based on specific criteria and in accordance with Defence Force Regulations for positions in the Defence Forces. In relation to this particular case, the Military Authorities have advised that the individual referred to did not satisfy the requirements for enlistment in the Permanent Defence Force. I am...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (3 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 909 and 910 together. I am advised by the Military authorities that there are 42 physical education degree holders and 236 physical training instructors currently serving in the Defence Forces. The Military authorities have further advised that these figures are proving adequate at present to meet the needs of the Defence Forces at home and overseas.

Written Answers — Military Medical Service: Military Medical Service (3 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I am advised by the Military authorities that the Curragh Military Medical Facility has a sick bay capacity of seventeen beds. I am further advised that three Military Medical officers and six civilian General Practitioner Locums are employed at the hospital in addition to seven Army Nursing Service personnel. The focus of the military medical service is on primary care, acute trauma...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (3 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 912 to 919, inclusive, together. I am advised by the Military authorities that there are 42 physical education degree holders and 236 physical training instructors currently serving in the Defence Forces. The Military authorities have further advised that these figures are proving adequate at present to meet the needs of the Defence Forces at home and...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (3 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: In relation to community, youth and voluntary groups using the properties in question, any request will be considered and a decision will be made taking into account the proposed use of the premises, the stage that my Department is at in relation to disposal of the property concerned and the length of time any group wishes to use it. In this connection, my Department has given permission to...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (3 Nov 2009)

Willie O'Dea: Ireland has participated in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan since 5 July 2002, following the Government Decision of 2 July 2002, authorising the provision of seven (7) members of the Permanent Defence Force for service with the force. Since then, the Government has reviewed and approved, on an annual basis, the continued participation by seven (7) members of...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Oct 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The State agencies under the remit of my Department are the Civil Defence Board, the Army Pensions Board and the Board of Coiste an Asgard. None of these are members of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation.

Written Answers — Civil War Operations: Civil War Operations (21 Oct 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I am advised by the Military authorities that there are no official reports into the deaths of persons in the three incidents as referred to by the Deputy. The three areas referred to are referenced in a file (CW/OPS/12/C) in the Civil War Operations collections which is held in Military Archives, Cathal Brugha Barracks. This file is available for inspection by appointment with the Military...

Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I thank the Members of the House for the interest they have taken in the Bill and for their contributions to the debate. I agree with Deputy Timmins's view that money spent on military equipment will reduce as a result of Ireland's participation in the European Defence Agency, EDA. That is one of the primary purposes of our membership of the EDA. Deputy Timmins also welcomed the fact that...

Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I can put the Acting Chairman's mind at rest on all those matters. I thank the Members again for taking this Bill at such short notice and I look forward to a constructive debate on later Stages.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (20 Oct 2009)

Willie O'Dea: In the context of the Government Decision on the implementation of savings measures on public service numbers and the reduced budgetary provision available for 2009, recruitment to the Permanent Defence Forces has been suspended. As I have already stated in the House I have made a submission to my colleague the Minister for Finance regarding the implications of the measures for the Permanent...