I propose to take Questions Nos. 49 and 149 together.
The Defence Forces have had active safety statements in place for all units since October 1991. These safety statements are regularly updated and reviewed. A number of new military units, established following the reorganisation of the Defence Forces in November 1998, are currently preparing their own safety statements, which will be finalised before June.
As regards health and safety courses, the following courses were provided for personnel of the Defence Forces during 1998.