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Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way it could transpire that an overpayment of old age pension dependant's allowance exists in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25302/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the eligibility for payment in respect of the family income supplement scheme in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25303/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which military installations decommissioned in previous years have been disposed of and benefits realised for the Exchequer; the extent to which any such buildings are retained and for what purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25258/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Defence the age profile of the Defence Forces at all ranks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25259/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which ongoing upskilling and training in line with requirements or anticipated requirements continues in respect of the Army, Navy and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25260/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Army, Navy and Air Corps; the extent to which these numbers have altered in each of the past five years and to date in 2011 and for whatever purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25261/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Defence the total number of promotions pending or position waiting to be filled at all levels in the Defence Forces; when it is expected that all such positions will be filled and appointments concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25262/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which upgrading of equipment has been identified or is required in the Army, Navy and Air Corps; the extent to which it is expected to meet such requirements in the short, medium and long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25263/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces continue to be equipped with the most modern technology in terms of communications, body armour or other equipment with particular reference to the needs of those serving overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25265/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of promotions by rank throughout the Defence Forces in each of the past five years and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25264/11]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the UN has fully reimbursed the State in respect of overseas troop deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25266/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which all equipment including sea going vessels available to the naval service is fully modernised and up to date in line with requirements to meet any emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25267/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps is fully modernised in terms of aircraft, equipment and skilled personnel with particular reference to requirements arising from overseas deployment or emergencies such as air rescue or surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25268/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that sufficient provision is being made in terms of skills, equipment and aircraft and sea going vessels to provide the highest level of coastal surveillance and air/sea rescue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25269/11]

Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2011)

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Written Answers — Education Sector: Education Sector (22 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he has examined and identified the quality, scale and skills requirement at all levels in the education sector in the future; if discussions have taken place with industry and academia with a view to identifying how best to meet any such requirements emerging; his proposals to meet such requirements in the short,...

Written Answers — Education Sector: Education Sector (22 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he has consulted with business sectors with a view to ensuring the availability of an ongoing supply of graduates with appropriate skills with particular reference to targeting the areas most likely to be affected by competition from other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25600/11]

Written Answers — Education Sector: Education Sector (22 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he has had discussions with primary, second level and third level authorities with the object of ensuring that the current educational focus is sufficiently progressive to provide for the requirements of industry and commercial sectors in both manufacturing and services in the future; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to meet in full or in part the ongoing educational requirements of children with special needs in view of the importance of ensuring that such children have ready access to education facilities in line with their requirements in order that they, in the future, can have a reasonable chance of contributing...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (22 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which students already committed to third level courses are finding it difficult to remain in education due to cut backs introduced by the previous administration; if it might be possible to address any such issues with particular reference to those who may be forced to drop out of third level courses due to changes in...