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Defence Forces Deployment (24 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: I too acknowledge the role played by the Defence Forces, particularly in my county, in dealing with the serious problem of gorse fires. However, the costs of the operations to the Defence Forces came to €100,000. It will be a far greater cost to local authorities. I pay tribute to the fire services in the counties affected who gave up weeks to fight the fires. Our timber industry is...

Defence Forces Deployment (24 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: Is it correct that 200,000 hectares of Coillte properties are affected by fires every year?

Defence Forces Deployment (24 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: The Minister should bring that information to the attention of the relevant Minister.

Proposed Legislation (24 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: Does the Minister anticipate a need for legislative changes arising from extra demands that may be placed on the Defence Forces in the context of commitments to the EU or UN?

Ministerial Air Transport (24 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: We would hardly be that lucky.

Army Barracks (24 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: The Minister specialises in outrage himself.

Army Barracks (24 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: More cuts.

Army Barracks (24 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: Deputy Penrose might.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (19 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) is not receiving funding. [12121/11]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Defence the detail of any requests from the EU and UN for participation in overseas peacekeeping mission by the Defence Forces. [12132/11]

Local Authority Boundaries (18 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: They would take their hurlers though.

Departmental Programmes (18 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to raise this matter and I thank the Minister for being present. I commend the Minister on the focus he brought to his Department since 9 March; it is a refreshing change. The Minister will be very familiar with the RAPID programme as he comes from a city in which it has been rolled out in a very successful manner. Coincidentally,...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to any difficulties surrounding the issue of judges' pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11722/11]

Written Answers — International Terrorism: International Terrorism (18 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received a security briefing on the presence of terrorist cells in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11948/11]

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: Mr. Justice Peter Kelly made it very clear that there is legislation in place but his remarks were particularly directed at the day-to-day management. Before we conclude Second Stage, I hope the Minister will update the House on the progress of that investigation and on whether he has taken any action following Mr. Justice Kelly's remarks. For a senior law officer of the State to slap...

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: I wish to share time with Deputy Niall Collins.

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: Fianna Fáil welcomes the fact that the Government has prioritised the Criminal Justice Bill 2011, particularly given the amount of work done by the previous Minister, Dermot Ahern, and I want to acknowledge that in the House today. I want to acknowledge the Minister's own efforts in ensuring early publication of the Bill in the lifetime of the new Dáil and the future plans in this area...

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: The Minister would have to accept that a considerable amount of legislation was put in place.

Crime Levels (18 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the Minister's commitment on bringing forward new proposals and I am conscious of the difficulties that arise in respect of prison accommodation. I will focus on the serious offences that have been committed, although I do not want to fall into the argument taking place across the water because every offence is serious. In planning prison accommodation, consideration should be...

Prisoner Releases (18 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date on the issue of electronic tagging. [11947/11]