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- Defence Forces Deployment. (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: I will, but I have not finished the question.
- Defence Forces Deployment. (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: The final part of the question is whether the Minister can give some indication to the House as to what will happen in the event of a recurrence of the kind of circumstances we have seen since November, through December and after Christmas in order to assure the public-----
- Defence Forces Deployment. (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: -----that its concerns and worries and the possible damage to property and loss of life are addressed in a meaningful way by those with statutory responsibility.
- Defence Forces Deployment. (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: As the Minister is aware, I got the answer to that question at least five years ago. My conclusion then is that nothing would happen and that this is where we would arrive.
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Operations: Defence Forces Operations (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Defence the precise nature, composition and operational structures of the national emergency plan; the number of times activated in 2009 and to date in 2010; the chain of command and the sequence in the event of a natural emergency or disaster; if a communications centre is set up and staffed; the number of personnel activated; the personnel required to...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces at present; if this is sufficient to meet all requirements including overseas deployments; if it is intended or expected to increase the strength of the forces in the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2609/10]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if financial assistance or otherwise will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2612/10]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if it could be arranged that a district nurse will call to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare on a weekly basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2614/10]
- Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Defence the definition of a natural disaster or emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2602/10]
- Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Defence the role he will play and the contribution he intends to make in the context of the operation of the national emergency plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2604/10]
- Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Defence the procedure whereby the national emergency plan is activated; from whom the order or request comes and the minimum time from initial request to activation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2605/10]
- Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Defence if the army, navy and air corps have access to adequate rescue personnel, craft and equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2607/10]
- Written Answers — Overseas Assistance: Overseas Assistance (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Defence if unilaterally or in conjunction with his EU colleagues, consideration has been given to the setting up of a Europe wide disaster response force capable of dealing with major catastrophes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2608/10]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the training of apprenticeships for the Defence Forces; the number of such apprentices trained on an annual basis in the past 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2610/10]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which vehicles, crafts, technology, equipment and training is updated on an annual basis in respect of the army, navy and air corp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2611/10]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the time elapsed to date since application for permanent classroom facilities was deemed required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the number of school places currently required there; the schedule for meeting these requirements in terms of permanent structures and facilities; the number of schools here at which...
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: On that subject-----
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle will be delighted to know that I am speaking about a new matter.
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Bernard Durkan: The stringent legislation that was passed last summer - Deputy Flanagan mentioned that it was described as groundbreaking - has not been brought into operation.