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Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (1 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces by rank and gender; if increases are contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3273/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (1 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment including weapons, vehicles, aircraft and sea-going vessels have been upgraded in line with modern requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3275/07]

Written Answers — : (1 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Defence if all members of the Defence Forces have been issued with the necessary breathing apparatus in the event of a gas or chemical attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3279/07]

Written Answers — : (1 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that the standard issue of body protection equipment is up to the best international standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3280/07]

Written Answers — Military Installations: Military Installations (1 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the military installations decommissioned in 1998 have to date been disposed of; the total receipts from same; the costs incurred in the interim; the proposals in respect of the balance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3281/07]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme. (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: As Joe Dolan said, "more and more".

Food Industry. (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Things are in reverse gear.

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Incredible.

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: First prize.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: These are changing times.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I refer to two items of legislation. The minerals development Bill is to do with an important issue which should be cleared up before the general election. It does not appear to be coming on stream before the election.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I will be quick.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I know it is this year but, in view of the importance of the subject matter, would it be possible to bring it forward to the early part of this year? The Postal Services Bill fell off the wagon. If it was thought necessary to have this Bill before the House two years' ago, what happened in the meantime to render that Bill obsolete?

Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach can tell me.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It is not the only thing that might fall off the wagon.

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for the future development of the bio-energy sector with particular reference to the variety of bio-energy crops currently planted and required; her proposals for expansion; the degree to which it is intended to incentivise such crop production; the plans in respect of crop rotation and management; the extent to which...

Written Answers — Agrifood Industry: Agrifood Industry (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for the continued development of the agricultural food sector with particular reference to the need to maintain Ireland's position as a food producing and food exporting nation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3685/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will meet the necessary residency requirements to qualify for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3488/07]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the detention in a Dublin prison of persons (details supplied); when it is expected that their cases will be heard; when they will be released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3701/07]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (6 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 227: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will recognise or offer financial or other support towards the setting up of a youth organisation modelled on the US-based Boystown concept, as envisaged by a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow, which could offer security, guidance and stability to young boys who may be vulnerable; and if he...