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Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: The Minister of State's reply was short on reference to the LGBT community. Is the Minister of State confident that he can attract a sufficient number of women to the Permanent Defence Force and, in effect, double their representation in the force? I understand from quotes in the media that recruitment will be targeted towards women who are sporty, as they are team players and winners....

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: If we are to increase the number of women and members of the LGBT community and the new Irish communities, we need broad and inclusive recruitment campaigns aimed at removing barriers. On another related matter on the recruitment process generally, I received a number of representations in recent years regarding the psychometric testing which takes place. I am aware of two cases, in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 589. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a report on all overseas missions that the Defence Forces are currently participating in; the number of Defence Forces personnel currently participating in overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17298/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Employment Support Services (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 582. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the consultation which took place with the Defence Forces, on the commitment in the new programme for Government, for a pilot employment support scheme that will be run in conjunction with the Defence Forces; when this programme will be rolled-out and the amount it will cost per year; how participants will be selected for this programme; if...

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

Brendan Ryan: 583. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to update Dáil Éireann on the continued role of Irish Navy personnel, in assisting with the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean; how long this mission will continue; the level of engagement he has had with European Union partners on this vital humanitarian mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17292/16]

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

Brendan Ryan: 584. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence whether the Army Ranger Wing is to double in size, due to current concerns regarding the threat of international terrorism; when this will happen and if additional funding will be allocated specifically for this purpose; if he will indicate what he believes is the optimum level of the Army Ranger Wing; and if he will make a statement on the...

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

Brendan Ryan: 585. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has liaised with his counterparts across the European Union, on the ongoing threat of international terrorism; if he is satisfied at the level of preparedness here, if such an event were to occur; if the Irish Defence Forces have been asked to provide any support, whether of an intelligence nature or otherwise, to support European Union...

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

Brendan Ryan: 586. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the purpose of the recent exercises in the Irish Sea conducted by the Defence Forces Special Operations Task Group; if this was a regular exercise or was it linked to ongoing anti-terror training; if other anti-terror exercises have recently taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17295/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Battle Groups (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 587. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a report on the recent decision for Ireland to participate in an European Union United Kingdom-led battle group; how the new United Kingdom-led battle group will operate; the training exercises or deployment he expects to occur within this new framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17296/16]

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

Brendan Ryan: 588. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the comments made by Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association, that Irish soldiers should be given a choice of whether to use the anti-malaria drug Lariam, in particular, in respect of criticisms by a British defence committee of the drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17297/16]

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

Brendan Ryan: 590. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the Labour Party’s proposals to facilitate Irish Congress of Trade Union membership for Defence Forces representative associations, which has been welcomed by the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association; his plans to progress this policy; the estimated timeframe for implementation; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 591. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the White Paper on the Defence Forces; the measures that have been implemented and the timeline for the implementation of all other measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17300/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 592. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he is bringing forward to ensure the enhanced participation of women in the Defence Forces, as was specifically proposed in the White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17301/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 593. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views that there should be an increase in defence expenditure in budget 2017, given that the current expenditure of around 0.5% of gross domestic product is one of the lowest expenditures on defence across the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17302/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 594. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to report on the recent appointment of a person (details supplied) as the head of mission and force commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL; the length and scope of this mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17303/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (22 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 219. To ask the Minister for Health how many orthopaedic surgeons are working in Cappagh Hospital, Dublin; how many days per week they are working; his plans to increase the number of orthopaedic surgeons at the hospital in order to tackle the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17397/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Administration (28 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 252. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in processing applications for the free travel pass at the Bishop Street office of Intreo in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17993/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (28 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 371. To ask the Minister for Health his plans and timescale for construction of the new primary care centre in Summerhill, Dublin 1; why a centre (details supplied) was not included in those plans as originally intended. [17975/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 436. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of retaining a person (details supplied) in a centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18382/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (28 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 437. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons the Ashlin Centre in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, has turned away due to the unavailability of a bed since 30 September 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18383/16]