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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive reply. By way of a supplementary question, will she outline the extent to which there is an awareness of the increased demands arising from increases in the population, both natural and indigenous increases as well as increases in the number of refugees who have to be accommodated in the country. Are sufficient resources readily available...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to ascertain the relationship between the upcoming need at all levels and the response. To what degree are the efforts co-ordinated between the two to make the provision available on time, to ensure there are no delays and thus avoid any negative consequences?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Transport (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I appreciate the Minister's interest in this particular issue as it affects all schools, or most schools, throughout the country. There are particular sensitive issues in many cases where parents, including the parents of children with special needs, are forced to drive their children to school even though the relevant bus already passes their door. They must drive their children to school...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 12. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the efforts that are currently being made to implement the recommendations of the recent review of the Defence Forces; the way that this is likely to manifest itself in early initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23753/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 48. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the review of the Defence Forces is being implemented at present; the steps already taken and that remain to be carried out in this regard; if a degree of urgency will be applied to the work in hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23752/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: As I have said here before, I strongly support the recommendations of the review. It should have taken place many years ago. I welcome the Minister's response. I support my colleague. Things are happening quickly now. It is much more quickly than in the past. They are likely to happen equally quickly in the future. One thing we need to do now is to recognise the pivotal role that will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I have two questions in the group. We cannot overemphasise the urgency and necessity to implement the commission's recommendations. I know that when the time comes at Cabinet everything gets pushed to one side. The Ceann Comhairle will know about this because we have seen it in our respective constituencies in the past. I ask the Minister to become really aggressive at the Cabinet table...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Hepatitis C has always been regarded as a serious issue in Ireland. In the past few days, it would appear that a new form of the disease has been identified. Tragically, this has resulted in the death of at least one child. Will the Tánaiste indicate the extent to which the health services in general have been made aware of this particular issue and how best to combat it in the near future?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which adequate provision is being made to facilitate additional accommodation requirements in all primary and second-level schools throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23750/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 172. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current position in regard to the payment of Government subsidy towards ESB bills throughout the country; when all payments are likely to be concluded including to those on pay-as-you-go arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24084/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 173. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current position in regard to the payment of a Government subsidy towards ESB bills to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24085/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 214. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current position in relation to the provision of a passport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24087/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 218. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the recommendations of the recent review of the Defence Forces will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24051/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 219. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps potential will be brought up-to-date in terms of equipment and mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24052/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended to invest in and expand the capabilities of the Naval Service having particular regard to the recent review of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24054/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 228. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when aircraft and defence equipment available to the Air Corps will be brought up-to-date on par with that of their colleagues in neutral aligned and non-aligned countries and in order to ensure a regular and rapid coastal surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24061/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which all modern equipment available to similar Defence Forces abroad is made available to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps here with a view to increased ability to participate in any emergency affecting Ireland’s security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24064/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the numerical strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps will be brought up to recommended levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24053/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which it is intended to use the recent review of the Defence Forces as a template to bring strength and capability of the Air Corps up to an acceptable level with a view to ensuring the level of competence required for neutral country if attacked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24055/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 223. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when it is expected to bring the strength of the Defence Forces up to the recommended level; if the upgrading of training and facilities are likely to be included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24056/22]