Questioning Minister for Defence regarding Shannon.

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Dáil Issues, Defence, Justice and Defence, Oral Questions

Minister Conveney questioned over continued use of Irish Defence Forces acting like private security guards for US Military, he doesn’t seem to have a problem with it, in much the same way as he doesn’t seem to have a problem with Irish Troops observing the activities of the Israeli government in bombing Syria, as Al Qaida settles into the Golan Heights…

To ask the Minister for Defence his views regarding the number of occasions and cost of Defence Forces personnel being involved in ATCP duties at Shannon in 2015.

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Shannon Watch

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Foreign Affairs, International, National

 

Mick Wallace TD rang Shannon Garda station today to request that they carry out a search as we believe that there is good evidence that these planes are carrying weapons.  Both TDs will be raising this issue in their court case on Tuesday in Ennis, All Welcome!
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Agriculture/Animal Welfare, Dáil Issues, Parliamentary Questions

To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of the recent loan of €250,000 granted by Bord na gCon to a company (details supplied) in County Tipperary particularly in view of reported debts on the part of both the board and the company receiving the loan, and reports of the company’s inability to pay Bord na gCon’s race entry fees; if he will provide details on the decision making process as regards the granting of this loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Dáil Issues, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, International, Topical Questions

Clare raising the impact of ending the Mare Nostrum coastguard rescue off the Italian coast and the growing humanitarian crisis as hundreds of fleeing refugees are drowning.