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- Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: What about the appointments to which I referred?
- Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: The legislation is passing as we speak.
- Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: It is very crucial detail.
- Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Is it true to say, therefore, that these appointments have taken place and none of these questions were asked as to why the appointments were made in such a fashion? I am not asking about the salaries, but rather the nature of the appointments.
- Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: I did not.
- Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: The Queen will be in here.
- Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this legislation, which I have encouraged the Minister to bring to the House for many a year and which appears belatedly before us. I note there were other pressing issues, and there will be further pressing issues to distract ministerial attention from time to time. I welcome the Bill. The Acting Chairman, Deputy O'Connor, and the Minister,...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to maintain the full strength of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42334/09]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future strength at all levels in the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42480/09]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future strength at all levels in the Navy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42481/09]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future strength at all levels in the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42482/09]
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Defence the current and future deployment overseas locations for the Defence Forces; the extent to which his attention has been drawn to future requirements in this regard at EU and UN level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42333/09]
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Defence the number and location of overseas deployments in respect of the Army, Navy and Air Corps; the number pending; if all such deployments in the field are adequate in strength to be self sufficient in terms of security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42483/09]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a full medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42488/09]
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an extended visa will be granted from three months to either six or 12 months in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42489/09]
- Written Answers — Security of Aid Workers: Security of Aid Workers (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he proposes to take unilaterally or in association with his EU or UN colleagues to discourage and prevent kidnapping of aid workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42485/09]
- Written Answers — Security of Aid Workers: Security of Aid Workers (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his proposals to ensure, through the aegis of the EU or UN, improved security for aid workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42486/09]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Army Reserve including Navy and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42476/09]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the technology available to the Defence Forces here is kept up to date in line with best international practice and requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42477/09]
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Defence if Irish troops due for deployment overseas are given adequate opportunity to train alongside their fellow peacekeepers prior to deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42478/09]