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- Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: The Irish Red Cross Society is supported by an annual grant from the Department of Defence vote. The grant is paid in quarterly amounts to the Society. The total grant for 2011 is set at â¬951,000 and was approved as part of the 2011 Estimates process. The grant makes an important contribution towards the administration and running costs of the Irish Society. Provision is made in each...
- Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: The Programme for Government provides for the initiation of a detailed legal review of the basis, structures and governance of the Red Cross in Ireland to improve its functioning in the light of changing circumstances. As the legislation that governs the Irish Red Cross Society substantially dates back to the pre World War II era, I believe it is now opportune to carry out a comprehensive...
- Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: The Programme for Government provides for the initiation of a detailed legal review of the basis, structures and governance of the Red Cross in Ireland to improve its functioning in the light of changing circumstances. As the legislation that governs the Irish Red Cross Society substantially dates back to the pre World War II era, I believe it is now opportune to carry out a comprehensive...
- Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: The Programme for Government provides for the initiation of a detailed legal review of the basis, structures and governance of the Red Cross in Ireland to improve its functioning in the light of changing circumstances. As the legislation that governs the Irish Red Cross Society substantially dates back to the pre World War II era, I believe it is now opportune to carry out a comprehensive...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Operations: Defence Forces Operations (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: I am satisfied that the Defence Forces have the necessary resources and capabilities to meet the current threat. The level of threat is kept under constant review by both An Garda SÃochána and the Defence Forces, including their respective intelligence services. Whilst responsibility for apprehending and bringing those involved in the production of such devices rests with An Garda...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: I do not have a constituency office in the Department of Defence. My constituency office is based in the Department of Justice & Equality. The Minister of State at my Department, Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D., does not have any staff from the Department of Defence in his constituency office, which is based in the Department of the Taoiseach.
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: While the Lisbon Treaty states that Member States shall undertake progressively to improve their military capabilities, it imposes no obligation in this regard nor can the Union require any Member State to increase expenditure or investment on defence. The amount a Member State spends on defence and the nature of its military capabilities are solely a matter for national decision and the EU...
- Written Answers — Common Foreign and Security Policy: Common Foreign and Security Policy (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: The European Union's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) forms an integral part of its Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and provides the Union with an operational capacity to undertake peacekeeping and crisis management missions outside the territory of the Member States. In addition to military tasks, there is a significant civilian and humanitarian dimension. CSDP enables...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: Officials in my Department, in consultation with their military colleagues, are currently critically examining defence expenditure as part of the comprehensive spending review, which was recently announced by Government. In line with the required consolidation in public finances, the aim will be to ensure that the Defence organisation can continue to operate effectively and efficiently in the...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: Resulting from the Government Decision regarding the reduction of public service numbers and the reduced budgetary provision available for 2009, recruitment, promotions and acting up appointments in the Permanent Defence Force were suspended. However, in order to maintain the ongoing operational capability of the Defence Forces, a limited number of exceptions to the application of the...
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 and 262 together. Ireland has offered, through the United Nations Standby Arrangements System (UNSAS), to provide up to 850 military personnel for overseas service at any one time. This figure equates to some 10% of Ireland's standing Army (excluding Reserves) and demonstrates Ireland's commitment to the cause of international peace. This is the maximum...
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: Has Deputy Wallace paid the banks back yet?
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: No one takes such a comment seriously.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: No legislation has been promised.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: The armchair protester from Dún Laoghaire.
- Passenger Name Record Data: Motion (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: I move: That Dáil Ãireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...
- Passenger Name Record Data: Motion (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: I thank the Deputies who contributed to the debate. I particularly thank Deputy Dara Calleary who has taken a balanced and considered approach to the motion and who has indicated his support for it. The subject of the motion is a proposal to facilitate us in opting into discussions in Europe in respect of an important measure. The discussion in respect of this measure will not only occur...
- Emergency Planning (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: The Deputy is right to say the Defence Forces have to be requested to assist the civil power. The Department of Defence chairs the task force and is well represented on it. Essentially, a co-ordinating operation is implemented through the task force. The Department primarily responsible becomes the lead Department. My understanding is that the assistance of the Defence Forces was provided...
- Emergency Planning (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: The Defence Forces can be asked to provide assistance in accordance with the agreed multi-agency framework for major emergency management. This can include, where necessary, dealing with the issue of footpaths. Representation on the task force by my Department and the Defence Forces ensures the fullest co-ordination and co-operation with the lead Department - in the circumstances which...
- Army Barracks (19 Apr 2011)
Alan Shatter: The Department is engaged on an ongoing capital building programme designed to modernise and enhance the training, operational and accommodation facilities available to members of the Defence Forces. Under this programme there has been considerable capital investment in Custume Barracks. The most recent major projects include the construction of a new gymnasium, refurbishment of the...