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Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has taken initiatives through the EU or the UN to establish stronger links with the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7431/06]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which greater links have been established between the EU and the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7432/06]

Written Answers — International Terrorism: International Terrorism (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had discussions recently with his EU colleagues in the matter of combating terrorism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7434/06]

Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Why is the Minister standing up in that case?

Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, I will ask the Minister about an issue near and dear to his heart, namely, the electronic deficiencies in the Black Valley in his constituency, which does not have an ordinary or proper telephone service. Any signals there are bad. The Minister has an opportunity to make the quantum leap and indicate how he can deal with it in the context of the electronic...

Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: No umbrellas.

Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister will promise it now.

Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Ring of Kerry.

Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is not very artistic.

Transfer Orders. (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this especially sensitive matter on the Adjournment. It has been the subject of several parliamentary questions over recent months. This case does not involve a prospective deportation but rather a transfer from this country to Belgium. The person in question, Jeannette Fampuma, is a native of the Democratic Republic of the...

Transfer Orders. (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is incorrect.

Transfer Orders. (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am ashamed of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, who would put his name to that kind of document, given that the woman is seriously ill in hospital. If he has no more care or compassion than that, I am sorry.

Written Answers — EU Battle Groups: EU Battle Groups (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Defence when Irish troops are likely to participate in training in the context of preparations for EU battle groups; if Army, Naval Service or Air Corps are likely to be involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7419/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops likely to be posted overseas in the future on EU or UN missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7584/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces; the extent to which it might be advisable to increase the numbers in view of the likely overseas postings under the aegis of the EU or UN; if he will consider this prospect at this stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7418/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to increase the strength of the Defence Forces in future, having particular regard for obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7585/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Defence the current and future strength of the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7586/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of women currently serving in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7590/06]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 87: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the procedures to be followed to safeguard the well being of a juvenile deemed to be under the influence of older, unrelated persons, in danger of becoming involved in crime, and refusing to accept parental authority or control; if, in such circumstances this person can be referred for education or correction on safety...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Transport the strength of the air and sea rescue service; if any augmentation is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7592/06]