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Written Answers — Preschool Services: Preschool Services (19 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if having regard to further information consideration will be given for an extra preschool year in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12257/11]

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (19 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasons persons are required to undergo separate eye tests for the purposes of driving licence renewal; when this obligation came into force; the exact recipient of the test fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12207/11]

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is true.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy did not ask a question.

Defence Forces Strength (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Defence the optimum strength of the Defence Forces, army, navy and air corps; the strength of the officer corp; the degree to which the numbers will be maintained in the future with particular reference to the need to ensure that the strength of the forces is maintained at an adequate level to meet any emergencies that may arise; and if he will make a...

Defence Forces Strength (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. In light of the pivotal role the Defence Forces play in dealing with emergencies caused by flooding, fires and inclement weather conditions by assisting with evacuations, etc., will the Minister provide an assurance that the degree to which the Defence Forces are likely to be able to respond to such emergencies in the future will not - even...

Defence Forces Strength (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I cannot allow this occasion to pass without asking the Minister to provide an assurance that the ceremonial role undertaken by the Defence Forces, which was highlighted during the past week, will not in any way be impeded in the future. I raise this matter in light of the pride felt by people throughout the country regarding the way in which members of the Defence Forces deported themselves...

Ministerial Air Transport (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: He is in a flutter.

Defence Forces Training (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which military training and equipment is kept in pace with modern and international standards having particular regard to the need for compatibility during overseas missions for the EU or UN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12074/11]

Defence Forces Training (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Can the Minister confirm the degree to which the military equipment of our Defence Forces can interface with that used by other defence forces in the course of EU and UN operations? Given the necessity to ensure the safety of our Defence Forces while serving abroad we must make the maximum effort to obtain modern technology in equipping our forces.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: They do it over there too.

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: To be of assistance to the Opposition, under promised legislation, could I ask the Taoiseach to assist those seeking to invest wisely by rushing a Bill into the House to alleviate any fears that might exist on the Opposition benches - the collective investment schemes consolidation Bill, No. 54 on the Order Paper? It could be very useful.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12374/11]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the residency status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12380/11]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the residency status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12381/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the citizenship status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 14; the likelihood of citizenship being granted in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12382/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures followed to date and yet to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12383/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures to be followed on an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12696/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which military installations decommissioned by the State have been disposed of; the extent of funding accruing to the State therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12243/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of military installations decommissioned in 1998; the number and method of their disposal in the interim; the cost of maintenance, security or other costs borne by the State prior to disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12244/11]