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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 204. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which further recruitments in the Defence Forces might be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34019/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Naval Service has to date been instrumental in rescuing refugees in the Mediterranean; the total number rescued to date; if it is expected to expand or extend such missions; if he has satisfied himself that the processing of such refugees after rescue has been as efficient as it could or should be; if any changes might...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33965/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if stamp 4 will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33988/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the Revenue Commissioners have to date facilitated the restructuring of a business in the case of persons (details supplied) having particular regard to the efforts being made by the persons to meet their targets and in view of the fact that their agents have indicated an improvement in the business in the context of which it should be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 203. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which malaria preventative treatment available to the Defence Forces here meets international health and safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34018/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 205. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which modern training and equipment remains available to each branch of the Defence Forces, namely the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34020/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Training (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 206. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which annual training courses remain available to the FCA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34021/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Training (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 207. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which updated military training remains available to the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34022/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 208. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of females at all ranks now serving throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34023/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 209. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if adequate updating and replacement of military aircraft is ongoing with particular reference to the needs for the Air Corps to meet best international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34024/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 210. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Naval Service equipment is upgraded and replaced on a regular basis including communications equipment and sea-going vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34025/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 211. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps receive training and equipment upgrades in line with best international practice, with particular reference to the need for a response in the event of a natural disaster or security threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34026/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 212. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he expects Irish troop deployment overseas in respect of EU or UN missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34027/16]

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: As I was saying last night, we are, thankfully, in a changed situation from five or six years ago. This is the first occasion on which the Minister has been able to bring forward a social welfare legislation that is in any way beneficial in terms of restoring some of the things that were forgotten or ignored during the downturn. Many have been critical and stated that the measures do not go...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The adoption tracing and information Bill is promised legislation. When is it scheduled to go through the House in its entirety?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Compact Treaty (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 51. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland's budgetary arrangements remain compliant with expenditure norms and guidelines applicable throughout the EU; if any particular issues have arisen which might require corrective attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33992/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Measures (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he is satisfied that the first-time buyer grant provisions will not inflate house prices or if an alternative methodology might be required to assist first-time home buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33991/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the current or anticipated residency status and eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34252/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the appropriate procedure to be followed to regularise residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34253/16]