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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (26 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 268. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of promotional positions to be filled in each of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3270/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (26 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 269. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of occasions on which the Air Corps Helicopters responded to emergencies in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3271/16]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (26 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: We have received apologies from Deputies Pat Breen, Olivia Mitchell and Séan Crowe. I give the usual warning on the use of mobile phones. The purpose of today's meeting is to consider the motion referred to the select committee by Dáil Éireann on approving the terms of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership Co-operation between the European Union and its...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (26 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock, for appearing before us today. These agreements are a progressive step in establishing trade relations with emerging, developing countries. Unlike some other countries, Ireland has a good record of having treated trade and development aid as two separate issues. Some countries tend to tie the two together, so that one becomes conditional on...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (26 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I call Ms Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (26 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Ms Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (26 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: That is particularly so in respect of climate change because it has the potential for wide and serious impacts.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (26 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Mr. Finnegan, as well as the Minister of State and his colleagues, for appearing before the committee and for giving members so much of their time. The select committee has now completed its consideration of the motion in accordance with the order of 19 January 2016 and a message to that effect will be sent to Dáil Éireann. I wish everyone present happy hunting.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Message to Dáil (26 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade has completed its consideration of the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, on the one hand, and Central America on the other, signed at Tegucigalpa,...

Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Motion (27 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: In accordance with an order of the Dáil of 17 December last, I must interrupt proceedings and call on the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Kehoe, to move a motion which will be decided without debate.

Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Motion (27 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: That was the quickest piece of business we are likely to do today.

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Suicide Bereavement Support (27 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: In recognition of the long service Deputy Neville, like many others, has given to the Houses of the Oireachtas, it should be said that it was a service characterised by participation, perseverance and a spirit and goodwill to pursue his objectives in a way that was not offensive to anybody but was inclusive of all. The Deputy can be rightly proud.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (27 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 29. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her priorities for the expansion of recruitment to An Garda Síochána, the upgrading of the telecommunications equipment and training, and the provision of the necessary back-up in line with the requirements of a modern police force on par with the best in Europe, thus enabling An Garda Síochána to combat organised crime and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (27 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 32. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she continues, through An Garda Síochána, to combat gun crime, drug gangs, the intimidation of witnesses, people trafficking and other criminal activities; if she will provide the necessary resources to An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3017/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (27 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 113. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if adequate resources are available to An Garda Síochána to enable it to combat all aspects of modern crime; if extra resources are required in any sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3436/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (27 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 114. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the strength of An Garda Síochána will increase over the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3437/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (27 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána has access to the most modern forensics to facilitate the fight against crime, including state-of-the-art telecommunications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3438/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (27 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the strength of An Garda Síochána as at 31 December in each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3439/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (27 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 117. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of criminal gangs apprehended, prosecuted and incarcerated in each of the past eight years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3440/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (27 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 122. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has conducted studies into the structures, modus operandi, strength and arms available to and through criminal gangs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3445/16]