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Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (28 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received submissions from the various representative groups in the Defence Forces in relation to matters deemed likely to positively impact on the Defence Forces; the extent to which he proposes to respond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17644/11]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (28 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the various military barracks and other establishments throughout the country are adequately maintained to the highest standards; his plans to address any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17645/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (28 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Defence the total strength of the Defence Forces, Army, Navy and Air Corps, the strength of the Reserve in each case; if he has satisfied himself that the relevant strengths are in accordance with requirements and best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17646/11]

Written Answers — Naval Service Operations: Naval Service Operations (28 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Defence the total length of shoreline for which the Navy and Air Corps are responsible for in terms of surveillance; the way this compares with similar responsibilities in other EU countries; the extent to which the costs for such surveillance is shared throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17647/11]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (28 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with his EU and UN colleagues in the matter of further peace keeping or peace enforcement engagements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17648/11]

Written Answers — Naval Service Operations: Naval Service Operations (28 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the full requirement in terms of sea-going vessels is available to the Naval Service at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17649/11]

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (28 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that all training facilities and equipment available to and used by the Naval Service is in keeping with best modern international practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17650/11]

Written Answers — Air Corps Strength: Air Corps Strength (28 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that all training facilities and equipment available to and used by the Air Corps is in keeping with best modern international practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17651/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (28 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself regarding the availability of the necessary resources to facilitate rapid deployment of Navy and Air Corps services in the event of major or minor emergencies locally or nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17652/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (28 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of positions in respect of promotion currently remaining to be filled throughout the Defence Forces at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17653/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 507: To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17438/11]

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation-----

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I will not be deflected from my course by that ribald comment from the Opposition benches.

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Bernard Durkan: I will instead focus my attention on it later. I wish to inquire about two important items of promised legislation and I am interested in the extent to which they have been discussed by the Cabinet and whether the heads have been drawn up. I refer to the Children (Establishment of Child Welfare and Protection Agency) Bill - No. 68 on the list of Government legislation - and the Health...

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise, I did not make my intentions clear at the outset.

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It may take a little time but what I am seeking is information on the extent to which-----

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I thought the Ceann Comhairle wanted me to go through it all again.

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Bernard Durkan: I wanted to ask whether the Bills had been discussed by the Cabinet.

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is. I am inquiring about the heads of the two Bills in question.

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: The heads of a Bill have always been an issue for raising-----