Written answers
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
- Proposed Legislation
Question 51: To ask the Minister for Defence his proposals to amend the Defence (Amendment) Act 1990, in order to allow PDFORA to have a limited membership of the Irish Congress of Trade... - Overseas Missions
Question 52: To ask the Minister for Defence the expected future strength and location of overseas troop deployments with regard to requests received to date, pending or expected; and if he... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 53: To ask the Minister for Defence the way, in respect of the announcement of 3 February 2009, it is intended to achieve the general administrative reductions in regard to his... - Overseas Missions
Question 54: To ask the Minister for Defence the changes in the rules of engagement applied to Irish soldiers participating in peace support operations compared to previous types of operations... - Defence Forces Equipment
Question 55: To ask the Minister for Defence the operational costs of running Air Corps helicopters; and the details of their usage for ministerial transport in 2008 and to date in 2009. ... - Defence Forces Strategy Statement
Question 56: To ask the Minister for Defence when the drafting of his Department's and the Defence Forces Strategy Statement 2008 to 2010 was completed; if the document was amended to take... - Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 58: To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects a decision to be made on whether there will be a cadet intake in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9857/09] - Overseas Missions
Question 59: To ask the Minister for Defence the latest information regarding the security situation in Chad and the potential threat to Irish troops, particularly in view of reports that... - Coiste an [i]Asgard[/i]
Question 60: To ask the Minister for Defence the names of the members of Coiste an [i]Asgard[/i]; the qualification or experience each board member has in sail training; if he is satisfied... - [i]Asgard II[/i] Replacement Vessel
Question 61: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason for his decision not to proceed with plans to salvage the [i]Asgard II[/i]; if his attention has been drawn to the disappointment his... - Naval Service Vessels
Question 62: To ask the Minister for Defence the age of each of the vessels in the Irish naval fleet; the number that are scheduled for replacement; if replacement plans have been prepared; if... - Air Corps Investigation
Question 63: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received a report regarding the helicopter emergency which arose in Killarney, County Kerry on 2 March 2009; and if he will make a... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 65: To ask the Minister for Defence the proportion of the costs required in providing protection for cash-in-transit protection that is paid for from the Defence budget; the proportion... - Naval Service Patrols
Question 66: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which future enhancement of coastal air and sea surveillance will be upgraded with particular reference to the need to intensify the... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 67: To ask the Minister for Defence the funding scheduled to be provided for the riot control teams of the Defence Forces in 2009; if any revision of the budget in this area is... - Defence Forces Medical Staff
Question 68: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of medical staff within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9521/09] - European Defence Agency
Question 69: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the reports of a statement (details supplied) that Ireland should withdraw from the European Defence Agency; and if he will make a... - Defence Forces Medical Requirements
Question 70: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of a firm (details supplied) containing recommendations on the best means of meeting the medical requirements of the... - Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 72: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members recruited to the Reserve Defence Forces throughout 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - [i]Asgard II[/i] Replacement Vessel
Question 73: To ask the Minister for Defence the proposed timetable for the acquisition of a replacement for the [i]Asgard II[/i]; the funding allocated for this purpose; and if he will make a... - Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 74: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received the view of the Chief of Staff on the prospect of facilitating suitably qualified enlisted personnel to compete internally for... - Civilianisation Programme
Question 75: To ask the Minister for Defence if it is intended to carry out a review of the deferment of action on civilianisation in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 76: To ask the Minister for Defence the way, in respect of the announcement of 3 February 2009, it is intended to effect the 8% reduction in professional fees in relation to services... - Defence Forces Reserve
Question 78: To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects to receive recommendations and a proposed plan of action with respect to the First Line Reserve; and if he will make a statement on... - [i]Asgard II[/i]
Question 80: To ask the Minister for Defence if at any stage he was advised that [i]Asgard II [/i]could be raised; the length of time involved in preparing surveys assessing the condition of the... - Ombudsman for the Defence Forces
Question 82: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the work of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9844/09] - Passport Applications
Question 83: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); the procedures the Defence Forces have to deal with such cases; and if he... - Defence Forces Equipment
Question 84: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of helicopters owned by the Air Corps with details of their age and condition. [9741/09] - Defence Forces Deployment
Question 87: To ask the Minister for Defence the discussions he or the Defence Forces have had with PDFORRA regarding a role that members of the Defence Forces may be asked to play in the event... - Defence Forces Equipment
Question 88: To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects the delivery of the first of the 60 new light tactical armoured vehicles, 16 of which are to be delivered in 2009; and if he will... - Army Barracks
Question 91: To ask the Minister for Defence the steps which he is taking to make provision for additional personnel numbers in Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a...
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