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Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a social welfare appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [7038/12]

Defence Policy (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: It is welcome that the Minister wants to commence a consultation process. I do not think the role of the Army is appreciated enough among the general public. Many think Army personnel just drive around after cash vans. Would the Minister consider involving CPSE classes in schools and local community groups in the submissions? He could broaden the process to include every aspect of...

Defence Policy (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: I join in the Minister's tribute to the Defence Forces. In particular, I pay tribute to the Naval Service for the role it is playing in the search in Glandore. I understand another body has been brought ashore this afternoon. The House owes a debt of gratitude to all the members of the Naval Service and everybody else involved.

Haulbowline Island (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: I understand the technical group decided to include both the eastern and southern tips of the island in the application for a landfill licence, but I understand the work is now focusing completely on the eastern tip. Will all of the island be included? Has the Department of Defence provided an estimate of the cost of the work, or is this within the remit of the Department of Agriculture,...

Defence Forces Reserve (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future of the Reserve Defence Forces; the estimated numbers it will recruit over 2012 and 2013 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6714/12]

Defence Forces Reserve (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: I am happy the Minister has confirmed 400 new recruits and I ask if these will be recruited through public advertisement or from within the system. As regards the overall future of the RDF and its role in the Defence Forces, will the value for money review dovetail with the White Paper or is it a separate exercise? What is the timeline for the completion of the value for money review during...

Defence Forces Reserve (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: What about recruitment?

Overseas Missions (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: This is a wonderful opportunity for this country to have the OSCE presidency. Is there a budgetary commitment on the part of the Defence Forces to the presidency in excess of our usual commitment to the OSCE? In terms of the ongoing presidency of the OSCE, are the eight personnel specifically in place for this year or is there an ongoing commitment to the organisation on the part of the...

EU Presidency (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: The Minister has given us an indication in his justice portfolio of some of his priorities, for instance, the europeanisation of the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB. Does he have any specific interests or priorities to progress by using the Presidency agenda in the defence area?

Civil Defence Board (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: When does the Minister expect to bring civil defence legislation before the House?

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Will the Minister of State clarify whether it applies to electronic documents that may be held on servers outside the jurisdiction? Does it take into account the developments occurring in cloud computing?

Defence Forces Reorganisation (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress he has made in implementing his decision to reduce the number of brigades from three to two; if he has met with various stakeholders; if so, with whom and when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7012/12]

Defence Forces Reorganisation (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Is there a timescale within the Department for completion of this reorganisation? When will the new structures be in place? Is it envisaged that senior positions in the Army will be removed because of the restructuring of the brigades? Will there be relocation of personnel? I have a specific issue about which the Minister may not have information, but I would appreciate if he could write...

Defence Forces Reorganisation (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: The Minister said in his response that he would consult the various organisations. Have they been consulted yet? I know they are very upset that they found out about this reorganisation through the media. Has there been any contact between them and the Department since?

Defence Forces Strength (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Defence the total number of retirements from the armed forces before the end of February 2012 pension changes; the number of senior positions that are now vacant in the armed forces; his plans to maintain military capacities in view of these retirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7013/12]

Defence Forces Strength (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Will the retirements have any impact on our capability with regard to overseas or UNIFIL commitments for this year?

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Minister of State for his response but it encapsulates the entire difficulty with the Bill and the approach being taken. For as long as we treat breaches of competition law in a different way to a purely criminal offence and take a slightly benign attitude to breaches of competition law we will just sail along. Deputies Tóibín and Flanagan have outlined the consequences. We...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: That advice was available before the election too.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Fine Gael made the promise.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: There were no prosecutions for non-hardcore competition offences.