Written answers
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
- Defence Forces Ombudsman
Question 78: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Defence Forces Ombudsman caseload has increased 192% in 2007; the steps he will take to ensure... - Defence Forces Equipment
Question 79: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that an unmanned air vehicle used by the Army disappeared while in use on a reconnaissance mission; if the loss is believed to be... - Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 80: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of recruits that will be taken into the Defence Forces throughout 2008, broken down in respect of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service;... - State Airports
Question 83: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of foreign military planes and others which have landed in Baldonnel Aerodrome since January 2008; the purpose of each visit; and the... - Commemorative Events
Question 84: To ask the Minister for Defence the way he proposes to mark the 50th anniversary of Ireland's involvement in peacekeeping operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Overseas Missions
Question 85: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel who have operated abroad, on training exercises and courses and operational duties since January 2008. [25926/08] - Road Safety
Question 86: To ask the Minister for Defence the safety improvements made to Army vehicles in view of recent road accidents involving Army lorries on the M50 and in Granard, County Longford; and... - Overseas Missions
Question 87: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the incident that took place on 14 June 2008 in the vicinity of Goz Beida in Chad where Irish troops serving with EUFOR were... - Commemorative Events
Question 89: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason the all-party committee on commemorating 1916 has not met since the establishment of this Dáil; when it is expected to meet; and the... - Overseas Missions
Question 90: To ask the Minister for Defence the meetings he had during his recent visit to Chad; the discussions he had with Chadian, EUFOR and UNHCR officials; and if he will make a statement... - Military Escorts
Question 92: To ask the Minister for Defence the amount paid by the banks for the Army cash-in-transit service in each of the years 2004 to 2007 inclusive; the number of Army cash escort duties... - Defence Forces Strength
Question 93: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of serving commissioned officers in respect of the Army, Air Corps and the Naval Service; the number of such officers who have been... - Consultancy Contracts
Question 94: To ask the Minister for Defence if the contract has been signed in regard to the consultancy on the sustainable provision of the relevant medical expertise and services to the... - Defence Forces Expenditure
Question 97: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received from members of the Defence Forces arising from road accidents involving Defence Forces vehicles in... - Naval Service Vessels
Question 99: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the replacement programme for Naval Service vessels including funding; and if he will make a statement on the... - Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 101: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the most recent recruitment campaign of the Defence Forces; when this took place; the number of personnel enlisted as a result... - Defence Forces Property
Question 102: To ask the Minister for Defence his Department's properties deemed surplus to requirements that have been disposed of to date in 2008 or that are to be disposed of in 2008; and if... - Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 103: To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the report from the Defence Forces reviewing its policy on laser eye surgery particularly as it applies to persons... - Reserve Defence Force
Question 106: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has carried out an investigation as to the reason during the first four months of 2008, the number of females enlisted into the Reserve... - Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 108: To ask the Minister for Defence the establishment and strength of the Defence Forces; when the next recruitment campaign will take place; and if he will make a statement on the... - Decentralisation Programme
Question 109: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the implementation by his Department of the Government decision on decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the... - Reserve Defence Force
Question 110: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the creation of the integrated reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25779/08] - Defence Forces Expenditure
Question 111: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces used in State ceremonies during 2007; the cost accrued by Defence Force involvement to the State and to... - Reserve Defence Force
Question 114: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made reactivating the first line reserve as recommended in the Reserve Defence Force implementation plan; and if he will... - Overseas Missions
Question 117: To ask the Minister for Defence when members of the Reserve Defence Force will be ready to take part in overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25908/08] - Defence Forces Equipment
Question 120: To ask the Minister for Defence the major equipment purchases planned for 2008 and 2009; the progress being made in sourcing new equipment and vehicles; and if he will make a... -
Question 121: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel and the amount of vehicles, weapons and other equipment used in the St. Patrick's day 2008 participation by... - National Monuments
Question 124: To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects the national monument to honour deceased members of the Defence Forces at Merrion Square, Dublin 2 to be open to the public; and if... - Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 126: To ask the Minister for Defence his views, further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 22 May 2008, on a pilot project whereby military personnel would visit first level and second... - Defence Forces Training
Question 128: To ask the Minister for Defence the human rights training provided for members of the Defence Forces, including subject matter, duration and upskilling requirements; and if he will... - Defence Forces Personnel
Question 129: To ask the Minister for Defence the percentage of women at all ranks within the Defence Forces; the way that percentage compares to other defence forces in the European Union; if... -
Question 131: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent commissioning ceremony at Casement Aerodrome and the presentation of medals to the families of the four Air Corps... - Defence Forces Equipment
Question 132: To ask the Minister for Defence if a decision has been made in regard to the replacement of the Air Corp's Cessna fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26012/08] - Overseas Missions
Question 134: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops serving overseas and their locations; the nature of their duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25890/08] - Defence Forces Property
Question 136: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the survey of Defence Forces accommodation and in establishing a desirable standard for such accommodation; and... - Overseas Missions
Question 138: To ask the Minister for Defence the contact he has had with the US authorities with regard to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23737/08] - Search and Rescue Service
Question 139: To ask the Minister for Defence if the service level of agreement between his Department and the Coastguard for the provision of services to the Coastguard by the Defence Forces...
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