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Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made to date with the value for money review of the Reserve Defence Forces which began in February 2010; when he expects this review to be concluded; when he will receive the review report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38076/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider grant aiding the replacement of single glazed windows with double glazing to encourage home energy conservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38252/10]

Defence Forces Ombudsman (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: Is the Minister saying that the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces is wrong in her findings in some cases? Is that the reason the Minister has decided not to accept her findings or recommendations? My question has still not been answered. On what basis does the Minister make the decision not to accept a recommendation of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces? How does he judge it? Does he...

Decentralisation Programme (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress regarding decentralisation of his Department and military headquarters; the expected timetable for such decentralisation and details of same; the locations of all the various sections of his Department and military headquarters following decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38259/10]

Decentralisation Programme (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: Let us hope we do not have a war in the meantime.

Decentralisation Programme (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: What will remain in Park House, the current Army headquarters building? Is this the end of it and will what is left in Army headquarters not be moved out?

Decentralisation Programme (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: The Minister said "for the moment". Could he be more specific about what that means? Is it months or years? What is the plan or is there a plan for the communications centre, which is very important infrastructure? Has the Minister plans to move this communications centre and, if so, what will be the cost of moving it and where will it go? I understand there are many vacant offices in...

Decentralisation Programme (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: It is somebody else's problem.

Decentralisation Programme (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: The Minister cannot be serious. What is the cost of that?

Decentralisation Programme (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: Are we talking about millions of euro?

Decentralisation Programme (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: It is, so why move it?

Decentralisation Programme (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: Somebody else wants it.

Decentralisation Programme (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: It is institutional vandalism.

Decentralisation Programme (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: That is not good enough.

White Paper on Defence (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: Is it correct that the White Paper will not be available until the second half of 2011, which is another 12 months away, even though it was supposed to have been prepared by now? Have submissions been received from representative organisations or interested bodies? Has the Department advertised or asked for submissions from interested bodies or organisations? Have advertisements been...

White Paper on Defence (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: Has virtually no work been done yet on the preparation of the White Paper? Is the Minister saying nothing has happened, no advertisements have been placed and no submissions have been invited or received? What will be his main goals for the Defence Forces as a result of the White Paper? It looks like we will not see it for at least another year. Can he assure the House it is his intention...

White Paper on Defence (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: Will the ongoing value for money review in respect of the Reserve Defence Force, RDF, have an impact on the White Paper? When does the Minister expect that to be produced? There are also inordinate delays in getting that to his desk. He did not answer my question about his intentions regarding the size of the Defence Forces. Will the complement remain at at least 10,000 in any event? Will...

White Paper on Defence (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: Will the Civil Defence be included in the White Paper?

Defence Forces Personnel (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: How many cases are outstanding at this stage? Are any civilians involved in any of the claims? Has the roll-over protection system installed been reviewed or is there any intention to review it? How is it working?

Defence Forces Personnel (21 Oct 2010)

David Stanton: Did the TNS MRBI survey from March 2007 make a number of recommendations and can the Minister tell us what has been done to implement those recommendations? Can he point to recommendations implemented? There was a recommendation that women need role models in the Permanent Defence Force. Has anything been done in that regard? What has been done to promote a dual gender image for the...