Results 45,101-45,120 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 601. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total strength of the Defence Forces including Reserves, Army, Navy and Air Corps; the number of women in each branch of the services; the likelihood of recruitment and replacements following retirements, now and over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17322/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 603. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which membership of the local Defence Forces continues to be maintained at a required level; the extent to which ongoing training standards and requirements are met. [17324/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 604. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to deal with emergencies, in respect of which they might be called upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17325/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 605. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defences Forces can be mobilised in the event of natural disasters, including flooding, given the preferability of early deployment and the need for the use of specified equipment in such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17326/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 606. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps and the Naval Service continue to co-operate in air-sea rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17327/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 607. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which young unemployed persons have been able to join the Defence Forces; if a specific programme exists in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17328/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The wildlife (amendment) Bill is promised legislation, but the pre-legislative scrutiny has yet to be determined. When is that likely to be scheduled? Will it happen in this session? I refer to the criminal justice (victims of crime) Bill, on which pre-legislative scrutiny has been done. When is the Bill likely to come before the House?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Garda Operations (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which policing methods are in line with best practice internationally, with reference to the need to ensure adequate rapid deployment capability and the optimum use of resources in terms of location and response to various criminal challenges, while at the same time maintaining good relations with the public; if...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Garda Operations (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The purpose of the question is to compare our policing practices and deployment and rapid response capabilities, in terms of the best possible use of the numbers available, with those in other jurisdictions.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Garda Operations (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Is consideration being given to community policing? How does our situation compare with that available in other jurisdictions? To what extent do we now rely on more mobile community policing? For instance, in other jurisdictions police officers on mopeds or motorcycles have replaced police officers on the beat. To what extent can we learn from the changing policing methods in other...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Garda Operations (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality. Perhaps she will clarify if any comparisons have been made, in the context of the effectiveness of community policing, between policing the beat on foot and policing via a motor car or other mechanically propelled vehicle. Obviously it is possible for the police officer in those circumstances to cover a much wider area and to...

Revised Estimates for Public Services 2016 (Resumed) (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I now call on Deputy Jonathan O'Brien.

Revised Estimates for Public Services 2016 (Resumed) (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Is Deputy Cullinane sharing time?

Revised Estimates for Public Services 2016 (Resumed) (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I understand Deputy Bríd Smith is sharing time. Is that correct?

Revised Estimates for Public Services 2016 (Resumed) (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: What is the ratio of time-sharing?

Revised Estimates for Public Services 2016 (Resumed) (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I now call on Deputy Thomas P. Broughan, who has 15 minutes and is sharing his time with Deputy Thomas Pringle. What ratio is to be applied? Is it 50-50?

Revised Estimates for Public Services 2016 (Resumed) (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: We are at the halfway stage.

Revised Estimates for Public Services 2016 (Resumed) (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Deputy Pringle. I now invite Deputies from the Rural Alliance, Deputies Michael Collins, Mattie McGrath and Danny Healy-Rae, who will take the middle part of the speaking time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans and proposals to enhance the fight against organised crime with reference to the need to protect law-abiding communities, challenge the membership and activity of criminal gangs, mobilise and adequately equip the relevant units in An Garda Síochána, arrange for any required changes in legislation and utilise the services of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gangland Crime (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 80. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her proposals to encourage support for An Garda Síochána in its fight against criminal activity, including criminal gangs; if she is satisfied regarding the resources available to the force to meet this challenge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17602/16]