Results 35,421-35,440 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 392. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which conclusions continue to be reached in respect of the various cold cases which have been identified over several years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53082/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Pathologists (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 393. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which resources are available to the State Pathologist's office to ensure the earliest possible conclusion of examination of the victim takes place in the shortest possible time, thereby facilitating early detection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53083/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 394. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the technology available to the Garda remains up to date and in keeping with requirements to assist its efforts in the prevention and detection of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53084/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 396. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the technical equipment available to An Garda Síochána is on a par with best practice in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53086/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Applications (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 395. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which free legal aid is available to those who have committed a further crime while on bail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53085/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Security (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 397. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of prisoners deemed to have absconded or left prison by whatever means without permission in the past ten years, the number recaptured, the number who remain at large; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53087/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 398. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the strength of criminal gangs is being weakened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53088/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 399. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of vacancies at all ranks waiting to be filled at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53089/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons Data (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 400. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons reported as missing in each of the past three years to date; the number traced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53090/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 401. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of first-time prisoners on rehabilitative, training, educational or upskilling courses at present; the extent to which all such places are filled; the number of unsuccessful applicants for such places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53091/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 470. To ask the Minister for Health if a full medical card will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52511/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 528. To ask the Minister for Health if he will indicate eligibility for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52939/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 530. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in processing a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied); if and when a medical card will issue in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52963/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (10 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 532. To ask the Minister for Health if he will set out the remaining documentation required in respect of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52973/13]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 6. To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which all military personnel, the Army, Navy and Air Corps continue to avail of training and upgrading of equipment in line with other Defence Forces throughout Europe with particular reference to the need to be able to interact with other forces in the event of overseas deployment or coordinated security or emergency measures; and if he will...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the need for the Defence Forces to have ready access to the most modern methods of training and upgraded equipment, so as to be in a position to interact effectively with other international forces in the event of deployment.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Is he satisfied that budgetary restrictions, imposed as a result of the economic situation, will not unnecessarily impact negatively on equipment upgrading and access to training required in all branches of the Defence Forces? Will he indicate the degree to which our Defence Forces are equipped, trained and capable of dealing with all kinds...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: How rapidly can our Defence Forces be deployed in the event of an emergency? To what extent are our Defence Forces regularly upgraded in that context?

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: It is ongoing.

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: What was Deputy Martin afraid of when he was in power?