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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (7 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position with staffing requirements for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare for its double autistic unit; when same is likely to be up and running; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38398/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (7 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Defence if the age, quality and status of military hardware and equipment is in keeping with best practice in a modern, well equipped defence strategy; his plans to improve or upgrade these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38413/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (7 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which breathing apparatus, gas masks or other protective equipment are available in adequate supply to meet requirements of all members of the Defence Forces in the event of a gas or chemical terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (7 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Defence his proposals to increase the strength of the Army, Navy and Air Corp; the extent and the levels of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38415/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (7 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he proposes to increase the officer corps and strength of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38420/05]

Written Answers — Common Security and Defence Policy: Common Security and Defence Policy (7 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with his EU colleagues in the matter of co-operation or training with other EU forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38416/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (7 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Defence the steps he proposes to take to increase the Defence Forces having regard to continued commitments overseas on UN missions and likely commitments arising from EU, Partnership for Peace or rapid response and battle group commitments in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38417/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (7 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Defence if a decision has been made regarding the likely strength of Irish involvement in future Partnership for Peace, rapid response or battle group forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38418/05]

Written Answers — Security Escort Service: Security Escort Service (7 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Defence the amounts paid by the financial institutions for the money escort services provided by his Department in the past five years; if all payments have been made to date in 2005; if any are still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38419/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (7 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Defence the full strength in terms of helicopters, personnel and rescue equipment available from the Defence Forces for air, sea or other rescue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38421/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (7 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy and strength in terms of equipment and personnel of the air, sea and rescue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38422/05]

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Arising from the Ceann Comhairle's decision, will he accommodate a motion if one is put forward for debate today?

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Chair. When will the Minister be able to report to the House on the Corrib gas project? Perhaps he could use the natural gas regulation Bill to ensure all outstanding matters are discussed publicly and brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Mañana.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, Deputy Kenny read out the remark made by the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It is a point of order because a precedent was set.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach set the standard. Is he willing to stand over it now?

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order——