Results 1-10 of 10 for defence forces strength speaker:Jimmy Deenihan

Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jun 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...that the mentioned figure of 10,000 is both a maximum and a minimum figure, and not a ceiling? Is he aware that 200 jobs are dependent on the employment control framework which deals with the strength and structure of our Defence Forces?

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the Minister of State confirming the Government has accepted the authorised strength of the Defence Forces at 10,000. It was 11,500 but because of the McCarthy report and reductions it now stands at 10,000. I recognise new structures will have to be introduced in the Defence Forces because of this reduction. Obviously, there will be new demands at different unit levels. If the...

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Defence if, in view of the fact that a new authorised minimum strength of 10,000 personnel has been agreed for the Defence Forces, the organisation has sanction for continuous recruitment as required to ensure that numbers are maintained at that level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9539/10]

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Pat Carey. I had hoped he would be here as Minister for Defence. I am disappointed the Taoiseach, who has now assumed responsibility for the Ministry for Defence, is not present to take questions. He is now acting Minister for Defence and should be here to answer some very important questions. I hope sincerely the...

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Does the Minister agree that the Defence Forces should have automatic authorisation to recruit immediately in view of the fact that the strength has been agreed?

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (20 Jan 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Defence if it is proposed to advertise a cadet competition in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter in view of the commitment to maintain the strength of the force at 10,000. [2314/10]

Defence Forces Strength. (8 Oct 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister's establishment figure for the strength of the Defence Forces was 10,500 and already the figure has fallen to 10,000. If this trend continues it could fall to 9,500 by the end of 2010. The Minister will accept that there is a brain drain and generally the command structure will be damaged. There are now positions of command that are not filled, which could lead to confusion...

Defence Forces Policy. (26 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Defence if, with regard to the agreed action plan under the pay agreement and modernisation agenda for the Defence Forces, the specific initiatives and commitments under the heading "organisation and strength", specifically the identification and exploration of the challenges to achieving optimum structures and flexibility, that have taken place within...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (12 Dec 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the statement by the secretary of PDFORRA at its recent annual conference, that in order to maintain full strength Defence Forces of 10,500 personnel and to provide for an additional 300 troops who will be in training at all times, that the Government should also look at the recruitment of non-Irish nationals, perhaps with some Irish...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (26 May 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Reserve Defence Force; the training that each member engages in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17547/05]