Results 50,281-50,300 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

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

Bernard Durkan: 582. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that the Air Corps, Army and Naval Service have the ability to rapidly respond in the event of an emergency including a natural disaster or terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53194/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 574. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force members serving overseas on peacekeeping or other missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53186/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 577. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he has received notification from the UN regarding the deployment of members of the Defence Forces overseas in the context of peacekeeping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53189/17]

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

Bernard Durkan: 575. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the aircraft throughout the Air Corps are constantly assessed for upgrading or replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53187/17]

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

Bernard Durkan: 576. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the EU currently contributes towards the cost of maintaining air and sea surveillance along the Irish coast with particular reference to the position in the aftermath of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53188/17]

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

Bernard Durkan: 578. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the number of women serving in the Defence Forces at all ranks in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps has fluctuated over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53190/17]

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

Bernard Durkan: 579. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces Reserve at all levels; the degree to which these numbers have fluctuated in the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53191/17]

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

Bernard Durkan: 580. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the use of the various military installations decommissioned over the past 25 years; the number that have been disposed of; the current use of each; the number still in the ownership of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53192/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 581. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that equipment, aircraft, and ancillary requirements are upgraded and updated on a regular basis thereby ensuring full capability and reliability to undertake tasks that may become necessary in an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53193/17]

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

Bernard Durkan: 583. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which modern sophisticated technology is available to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps with particular reference to radar and GPS facilities and or other tracking devices; the availability of such technology in all vehicles, vessels and aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53195/17]

Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he and his international colleagues can encourage a calming of the situation in Jerusalem with particular reference to the need to ensure that recent events do not precipitate violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53169/17]

Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I agree with the thrust of what the Minister has said with regard to how the situation, explosive and sensitive though it may be, should be approached. The Minister and his EU and UN colleagues should come together at this juncture with a view to doing exactly what he has just said. Their aim should be to calm down the situation and establish a bridgehead to move on the negotiations and the...

Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply.

Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: To what extent does the Minister see a common policy emerging backed by the UN - which has considerable influence and investment in the area - and the EU, with a view to a coming together of their respective positions and using that influence in a positive way to reinvigorate the stalled peace process?

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Hear hear.

European Council Meeting: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Deputy Murphy. Are Deputies Wallace and Maureen O'Sullivan sharing time?

Northern Ireland: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I come to the House to record our appreciation for the work done by everybody in connection with the Brexit negotiations. We were very lucky. Our negotiating teams have honed their skills in negotiation and international diplomacy. I compliment the Tánaiste, Deputy Coveney, the Taoiseach, Deputy Varadkar, and the former Taoiseach, Deputy Kenny, for laying the groundwork over the past...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 49. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to liaise with his EU colleagues and the UK Government in the context of ongoing negotiations in respect of Brexit; if he has been assured that the UK government continues to ensure that the DUP is briefed on progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53168/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Data (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 73. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the most vulnerable locations globally to which Irish aid continues to be directed; the success of such operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53486/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 74. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU and UN colleagues continue to address the threat of international terrorism; if particular initiatives are likely with a view to protecting peaceful persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53487/17]