Results 10,261-10,280 of 14,127 for speaker:David Stanton
- Naval Service (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Will the Minister agree these ships' normal lifespans are 30 years and that two them are older than that? While waiting for the new vessels to come on-stream, are there contingency plans in the event of one or either of the older ships becoming non-operational?
- Other Questions (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Will the Minister outline the demands and stresses on the eight Naval Service vessels? Will he agree this small flotilla is under much pressure in dealing with fisheries protection, illegal drug interception and other duties? Has the Minister considered any contingency plans to replace any of these vessels, either by leasing or otherwise, to keep the flotilla up to strength in the event of...
- Other Questions (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: What proportion of EU waters are patrolled by the Naval Service? Has it increased recently? Has there been any discussion with our EU partners on our assisting patrols in these waters by providing extra naval capabilities?
- Defence Forces Recruitment (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Will there be one centralised medical command structure, as recommended, when all these reviews are completed? In addition, will there be a shift towards illness prevention and health promotion in the new structure?
- Defence Forces Recruitment (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: What is the level of illness and injury in the Defence Forces?
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: What is the actual establishment of the Defence Forces at present? Where are vacancies occurring in the various cadres?
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: When the Minister advertised for 40 new recruits for the Naval Service - I take it the process has been carried out, or at least the advertisements have appeared - how many applications were received?
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Am I correct that following a recent recruiting programme for the Defence Forces people who applied at that time had their forms returned to them because a decision was taken not to go ahead with recruitment? Will preference be given to any of those people in a future recruitment campaign?
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: The Minister said the implications are currently being considered. Who is doing the considering and when might the Minister come to a decision on the situation?
- Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Can the Minister give us any indication as to what was included in the modernisation agenda that formed part of the pay negotiations and discussions in respect of the Defence Forces?
- Defence Forces Equipment (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: I understand the Asgard II was insured. Was the insurance collected, how much was it and what has happened to it? Did it go to the Department of Defence or has it gone to the general Exchequer?
- Defence Forces Equipment (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: What is the Minister's view on recent reports of diving expeditions to the wreck of the Asgard II? Are there items that could be salvaged from the wreck that may be of value, sentimental or otherwise?
- Departmental Staff (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Does the Minister have any plans to continue the practice of hiring staff from outside the Civil Service?
- Departmental Staff (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Will the Minister indicate the number of civil servants currently in his Department?
- Overseas Missions (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: We have covered this already, so I will not spend too much time on it. How long would it take for the Defence Forces to have a group ready if a request is made in the coming months for participation in an overseas mission given that equipment needs to be brought up to speed and so on? Will the Minister comment on other developments in respect of the Nordic battle group and other groups in...
- Overseas Missions (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Is it policy to have a battalion equipped, ready and trained to serve overseas should a request be made? As the Minister indicated, such requests may come unexpectedly.
- Defence Forces Property (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Is the Minister prepared to take an imaginative and flexible approach whereby such properties might become available for local community needs and so on? Does the Minister not agree that many of these properties are located in towns which are of a strategic nature? There may be ways of proceeding other than selling properties for hard cash. It may be possible to enter into long lease...
- Allocation of Time: Motion (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: This has happened before. It is a very dangerous way of doing business to introduce amendments such as this at the very last minute, especially a few hours after the Order of Business. We would be very slow to agree to this.
- Overseas Missions (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Defence if an approach has been made to the Defence Forces supply a unit United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon; such contribution is under consideration; and he will make statement on matter. [30263/10]
- Overseas Missions (7 Jul 2010)
David Stanton: Does the Minister agree that UN overseas operations, particularly peacekeeping missions, have been very valuable and important to the Defence Forces, particularly regarding its professional development? Does the Minister expect anything will come of the informal inquiries he mentioned? Can he give the House more information on those inquiries? What are the like-minded nations the...