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Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (22 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if any issues in relation to Shannon Airport or to the Shannon Free Zone including potential future investments were discussed with either Government or private investors during his recent visit to China. [25394/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (22 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an invalidity pension appeal will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if she will expedite the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25675/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (22 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm that he intends to second clerical officer(s), executive officer(s) and higher executive officers to the permanent representation in Brussels arising from Ireland holding the EU Presidency next year; the number of posts in each grade that are involved; if he will state for each grade the number of male and female...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (22 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the introduction of legislation to afford statutory recognition to Irish sign language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25122/12]

Written Answers — National Disability Strategy: National Disability Strategy (22 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timescale within which Ireland will ratify and fully implement the terms of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25123/12]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 575: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the provisions that exist, to ensure that children with special needs can avail of their full entitlement to the early childhood care and education scheme, in view of the fact that many children are being denied a full 15 hours assistant allocation due Departmental cuts (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 623: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application is not being processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if he will expedite the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25042/12]

Army Barracks (17 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the fact that some finality has been brought to this issue. During interaction at the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting this week, the Taoiseach agreed that the threat from militant republicanism is especially high at present. I do not want to reopen the discussion on the closure of Cavan Barracks. Will the Minister confirm the Reserve Defence Force units affected by...

Army Barracks (17 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: I particularly welcome the development in Castlebar. Mayo County Council has an outstanding track record of using facilities such as this. Barracks throughout the country have been left and are going to waste. I am confident that by this time next year Mayo County Council will have shown many places how to do things. I welcome this development.

Defence Forces Personnel (17 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: I am conscious that we discussed this matter yesterday in the joint committee when the Minister outlined a timescale, which he might reiterate now for the record of the House. Can the Minister give the House an idea by how many the number of officerships will be reduced? Have any specific decisions been taken in this regard? The Minister also said yesterday there would be no barracks...

Cyber Attacks (17 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: We have observed on previous occasions in this House that the criminal world is adept at exploiting new technologies for all the wrong reasons, which is something against which we must remain vigilant. In the United Kingdom, for example, we have seen a large number of critical websites taken down as a form of protest. Government websites containing private data relating to citizens are...

Overseas Missions (17 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: I join the Minister in wishing Brigadier General Phelan every success. It is a testament to the fine tradition of the Irish Defence Forces in UNIFIL that he has attained that position. Our thoughts and prayers are with the 332 soldiers who have headed out there and their families. In light of our earlier discussion about the escalating situation in Syria, has any thought gone into the...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (17 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for civil legal aid services from 2007-2012 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24631/12]

Reserve Defence Force (17 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence the status of the review into the Reserve Defence Force; the vision he has for the future of the RDF; if he sees it as an integrated part of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24647/12]

Reserve Defence Force (17 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: The postponement of questions meant we discussed this issue in detailed at the committee yesterday, but I will reiterate some of the points made. The Minister outlined yesterday the sequence of events that had led to the delay in the review of the Reserve Defence Force being completed. Perhaps the Minister will summarise what he said. The delay has added considerably to a serious morale...

Reserve Defence Force (17 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: What potential future role is there for the reserve? Several people, including Deputy Stanton, have suggested that we consider the Civil Defence as well and its potential role. The suggestion is to combine its role with the reserve. A Civil Defence Bill is due but we are unlikely to see it this session. Does the Minister have any plans to merge the two operations together in the context...

Overseas Missions (17 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Defence the role that the Defence Forces will play in the UN mission in Syria; the number of personnel involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24648/12]

Overseas Missions (17 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: We wish our troops well, particularly those in Syria. As the Minister stated, the position is extremely volatile even though the international media appears to have moved away from it. Is the Minister in receipt of daily or weekly reports in terms of threat assessment? I presume that is an evolving situation given the events of recent days. Are there any plans to send any more Irish...

Overseas Missions (17 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: I am sure the Minister is doing this but now that UN troops have become a target in Syria, which is a serious development, is he getting daily updates from UN authorities on the security position in the country?

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 May 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Health the reason his decision on hospital reconfiguration has been delayed until the middle of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24277/12]