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Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I stand corrected by my colleague. It happened during the term of office of a previous Government. I will refrain from mentioning which Government happened to be in power at the time, but I do remember it. My memory is not that bad. There was a large list of closures of facilities all over the country. The Opposition nowadays is jumping up and down, howling with indignation about the...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 49. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces continues to be maintained and-or increased; the degree to which gender balance continues to be observed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52919/17]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: My question relates to the current and expected strength of the Defence Forces in all grades of the Army, Naval Service and the Air Corps, and the degree to which the gender balance continues to be maintained.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Perhaps he will indicate the degree to which it is anticipated that means can be found to encourage more interest in careers in the Defence Forces. What research has been done to ascertain the reasons for a reduction in the number of young people taking up careers in the Defence Forces? How is the gender balance measured against the rest of the...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Some years ago, there was a change in the pensions available to members of the Defence Forces so that, for instance, a member of the Defence Forces was no longer entitled to a pension at 42 years after there had been a public outcry, and all that goes with it. Has that been a factor in people leaving the Defence Forces and having to make provision in the private sector? Among the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to have available to them the equipment, training and personnel to meet all eventualities in which they may be called upon in emergency or other situations; if adequate updating, upgrading and upskilling takes place with regularity in all cases; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the progress to date and the expected progress in the near future in the case of a building project at a school (details supplied); when this project is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53085/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the progress to date and the expected progress in the near future in the case of a building project at a school (details supplied); when this projected is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53086/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 225. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) will be considered for Irish citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52998/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 257. To ask the Minister for Health if urgent assistance can be supplied by CAMHS Celbridge or an appropriate body in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52641/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 413. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when fibre optic high-speed broadband will be provided to a person (details supplied) who is 100 m from connection to the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52844/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Safety (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 460. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if allegations of inappropriate behaviour with the children of a person (details supplied) have been investigated; if a related agreement has been reached including a confidentiality clause in respect the complaint or in parallel with the complaint; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52697/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 518. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the Christmas bonus is not being paid in the case of a person (details supplied) who is in receipt of jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52979/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Overpayments (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 519. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for an alleged overpayment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52980/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 522. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason rent supplement has been suspended in the case of a person (details supplied) who has not received payment for October and November 2017; if their case can be reviewed as a matter of urgency with a view to reinstatement of their payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53053/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 569. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the strength of the Defence Forces having particular regard to a recent indication of difficulty in retaining optimum strength; the extent to which specific issues have arisen; his plans for a resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53181/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 570. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he has addressed or plans to address concerns regarding the need to retain the strength of the Defence Forces with particular reference to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53182/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 572. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of positions to be filled at all ranks in the Defence Forces, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53184/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 573. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he has taken or plans to take to address concerns regarding the retention of the strength of the Defence Forces; if specific issues in this regard have been identified in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; if he has a specific plan in respect of these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53185/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 571. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be equipped and trained to international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53183/17]