Results 51,841-51,860 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which his Department continues to monitor all equipment including aircraft, fixed-wing and-or helicopters in the Air Corps; the deficiencies identified; his plans for upgrading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20725/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Equipment (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 59. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which the Naval Service continues to be equipped to the most modern standards in order to be in a position to effectively participate in emergencies that might arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20726/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Equipment (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 61. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which all branches of the Defence Forces and rescue services including the Irish Coast Guard continue to be equipped with the most modern and regularly updated technology in order to be in a position to fully participate in emergencies that might arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20728/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which efforts continue to be made to ensure that the charts available to the Defence Forces or the rescue services are fully updated to record obstacles that might pose a threat in the air or at sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20729/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 63. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which promotional vacancies remain to be filled in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20730/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 64. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which discussions continue to take place at EU level with a view to assuring a high degree of preparedness in the event of a terrorist attack; if the Defence Forces continue to be adequately briefed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20731/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions at EU and UN level with regard to future deployment of the Defence Forces overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20732/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 57. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he along with his EU and UN colleagues continue to press for humanitarian assistance in the various conflict zones globally; if consideration continues to be given to the provision of safe or protective havens for civilian communities fleeing from war, genocide and terrorism; the extent to which peacekeeping...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to emphasise the fundamental importance of the Good Friday Agreement in the context of discussions between the EU and UK in relation to Brexit with particular reference to the need to retain the status quo in respect of the island of Ireland with unimpeded access to traditional markets and recognition of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to take interest in the Israeli-Palestine situation with particular reference to the need for the continued pursuit of peace initiatives and access to support for those homeless as a result of war; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21457/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 117. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he and his EU colleagues continue to monitor the situation in Gaza and the West Bank; if meetings have taken place or are likely to take place between the Israeli and Palestinian representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21458/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the situation in Gaza and the West Bank continues to be monitored by international interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21462/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 118. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Palestinian prisoners including children held in Israeli prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21459/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of prisoners held in Israeli prisons that are members of groups (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21461/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 127. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Palestinian prisoners detained in Israeli prison camps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21471/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 128. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Israeli citizens detained in Palestinian prison camps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21472/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which reconstruction or improvement works in Gaza are being hampered by the Israeli authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21460/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Western Balkans Issues (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 122. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the European Union continues to foster good relations with the countries in the western Balkans with particular reference to the need for applicant countries to comply with the acquis communautaire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21463/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to pursue the issue of the Good Friday and subsequent agreements and the return of the Northern Assembly with a view to ensuring insofar as is possible that a government structure exists in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21464/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (15 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 124. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he continues to pursue the vital national objectives of Ireland in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21465/18]