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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 390. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an emergency passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22555/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 423. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on passport applications by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23178/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 391. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 424. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23180/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 438. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the passport application by a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23409/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 573. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22758/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 592. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the issue in relation to Solas apprenticeships (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22757/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 607. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way Irish students who were studying in the Ukraine can continue their studies in Ireland (details supplied); and the way in which they can apply to do this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23096/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 622. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current waiting times for the granting of probate in the Probate Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22747/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I believe an Teachta Haughey's question was transferred to me.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I have an email the Deputy sent to the Ceann Comhairle's office yesterday, if that is of assistance.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: Reserve Defence Force, RDF, personnel are an important part of the fabric of the Defence Forces. Concern was expressed in the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces that less than one third of the RDF is considered to be operationally effective. Will the Minister make a statement on that matter? While I am on my feet, I will make a brief point. I heard Deputy Barry state that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: On the first point on the level of ambition, I welcome the Government's ongoing consideration of that matter. I note it has not been officially confirmed or decided yet and I encourage the Government to go to at least level 2. As the Minister said, the plan arose in the pre-Ukraine context and while many of us could see what was on the horizon globally, it is now beyond doubt. Some of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: There is a very important place for the Reserve and it is important that we clarify that and give support and encouragement to those who serve.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I agree with the Minister and I note those comments. It is a difficult choice for the Government but it is a very important strategic one, given our position in the emerging global structures and the threats and challenges that prevail. It is time that Ireland stood up and took its place among the nations of the world. I wish the Minister well in those deliberations and he has my support.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: 5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will reinstate the instructors allowance for officers in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23499/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: The question concerns the instructors allowance in the Defence Forces, given the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, has made a submission advocating for its reinstatement. I know it was there historically but through various agreements, such as the Haddington Road agreement and so on, it was taken out at one stage. What is the view on its reinstatement?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I know the Minister is well aware of, and we have discussed in this Chamber and at the committee in the past, the issues of retention and the difficulties and challenges in maintaining the force, largely due to pay and remuneration and those bread-and-butter matters. The defence committee visited Haulbowline, the Curragh camp and other places, and we heard this from many front-line officers...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I am satisfied with the response for now. The Minister is engaging with RACO and I accept that.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: 49. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of annual leave days that were lost by officers; the number of annual leave days that were lost by enlisted personnel in each of the years 2017 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23500/22]