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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Chronic Disease Management: Discussion (7 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I could do one of them.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 27. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of deployment and location of Irish troops overseas on UN or EU related missions; the extent to which further missions are planned or required; the extent to which the need for upgrading of equipment has been noted arising from such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10722/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 28. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which Army, Naval Service and Air Corps training continues to be in line modern and international best practice; if particular procedures are in need of updating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10723/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 31. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which ongoing training of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, including Reserves, is scheduled in the course of the next two years; the extent to which such ongoing training meets international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10726/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 29. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment, including transport, communications and procedures in the Army, continues to be upgraded and improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10724/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 30. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces, including Reserves, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the number of women in each branch of the services; the likelihood of recruitment following retirements now and over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10725/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 32. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which membership of the local Defence Forces continues to be maintained at a required level; the extent to which ongoing training standards and requirements are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10727/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 33. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to deal with emergencies in respect of which they might be called upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10728/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 34. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defences Forces can be mobilised in the event of natural disasters, including flooding, in view of the need for early deployment and use of specified equipment in such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10729/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if deficiencies in the Defence Forces will be augmented in the context of a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10732/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he is confident that facilities such as advanced training, state-of-the-art technology and specific military equipment is available throughout the Defence Forces with a view to ensuring a competence to deal with national or international security incidents; if he remains satisfied that the Defence Forces have adequate...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which specialist skills in dealing with security threats remain available to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10735/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Search and Rescue Service Provision (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 35. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps and the Naval Service continue to co-operate in air and sea rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10730/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which young unemployed persons have been able to join the Defence Forces; if a specific programme exists in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10731/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps is adequately equipped to detect and or intercept activity posing a threat to national security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10734/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the reports of attacks submitted by a person (details supplied) have been investigated; if action is being taken; if the family will be assured of their safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10712/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected status of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10713/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if residency in the case of a person (details supplied) has been examined; if the bona fides of the case have been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10716/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current and or expected status, including eligibility for long-term residency, naturalisation and stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10717/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status and eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10718/18]