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Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (10 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: On the reassurance offered to women in presenting for cervical smear tests, are we satisfied adequate provision has been made to enable us to say, hand on heart, that they will not find themselves stressed out? I know that we have the best intentions, but that is not way things happen. Within reason, can we reassure women that everything has been put in place, that everything that can...

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (10 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I have one more question. I am a patient man and wait for everything.

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (10 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Is the level of expenditure increasing?

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (10 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: My last question resonates with a point made by a number of speakers. It relates to whether the oval shape design of the national children's hospital is the most expensive structure to build. That is not necessarily the case, as it depends on the curvature of the building. If it is a tight curve, it will costs quite a lot more, but the larger the building, the less likely it is extra costs...

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (10 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I have a good few questions, but I will keep them until next week.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces throughout the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps continues to be augmented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16924/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: In this question I seek to ascertain the extent to which critical strength levels continue to be maintained in each branch of the Defence Forces, the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Has he examined specific measures which might be complementary to encourage enlistment in the Air Corps and the Naval Service, given that numbers are lower in these branches? There is a special need to maintain strength in these two critical services in case of emergency or there is a need for surveillance measures in the future.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I suggest research be undertaken among the general public and existing members of the Defence Forces as the results might indicate practical measures that could be taken. Those who have been in the Defence Forces might be able to shed some light on the most appropriate measures to take to augment the strength of the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps. Maintaining strength in the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to raise an issue I have raised previously concerning the Central Bank (Amendment) Bill, which might be used to introduce a code of conduct that might in some way assist homeowners who are in arrears with their mortgage and who are making regular and reasonable payments, and it might in some way enhance their protection.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 23. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces have ongoing opportunities to avail of training techniques and facilities available to other forces throughout Europe with a view to ensuring capability to deal with emergencies that may arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16923/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Transport (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which transport provisions for troops going abroad or returning therefrom can be relied upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17168/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which the membership of the Defence Forces continues to be replenished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17169/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps that have retired or resigned in the past two years; the extent to which they have been replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17173/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 41. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which military and technical equipment throughout the Defence Forces receives regular maintenance and updating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17170/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps reserves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17171/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 43. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which regular training is made available to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps reserves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17172/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to receive specialist training to deal with emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17174/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 46. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Naval Service and Air Corps are likely to have access to upgraded training facilities and equipment to undergo extra surveillance work likely in the aftermath of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17175/19]