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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Data (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 73. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the most vulnerable locations globally to which Irish aid continues to be directed; the success of such operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53486/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 74. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU and UN colleagues continue to address the threat of international terrorism; if particular initiatives are likely with a view to protecting peaceful persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53487/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 75. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts are ongoing within the European Union to address the issue of euroscepticism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53488/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 76. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to ensure that Ireland's position as a member of the EU is not diminished in the Brexit-related discussions or EU generated review of taxation or other structural reviews with particular reference to phase 2 negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53489/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 77. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the EU continues to monitor and encourage the positive and democratic process in the western Balkans; the degree to which each country there that complies with the acquis communautaire in line with EU requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53490/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 78. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made to identify with and support the needs of the undocumented Irish in the US; the extent to which ongoing negotiations continue to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53491/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 79. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the new steps that can be taken to address the refugee crisis in Syria and Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53493/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 80. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which ongoing efforts remain to encourage re-engagement in the peace process in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53494/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Promotion (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which her Department continues to pursue market opportunities for Irish products globally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53485/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Promotion (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which her Department has redoubled its efforts to establish new markets inside and outside the European Union for Irish products in order to compensate for the consequences of Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53492/17]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Some years ago, there was a change in the pensions available to members of the Defence Forces so that, for instance, a member of the Defence Forces was no longer entitled to a pension at 42 years after there had been a public outcry, and all that goes with it. Has that been a factor in people leaving the Defence Forces and having to make provision in the private sector? Among the...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 49. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces continues to be maintained and-or increased; the degree to which gender balance continues to be observed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52919/17]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: My question relates to the current and expected strength of the Defence Forces in all grades of the Army, Naval Service and the Air Corps, and the degree to which the gender balance continues to be maintained.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Perhaps he will indicate the degree to which it is anticipated that means can be found to encourage more interest in careers in the Defence Forces. What research has been done to ascertain the reasons for a reduction in the number of young people taking up careers in the Defence Forces? How is the gender balance measured against the rest of the...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I stand corrected by my colleague. It happened during the term of office of a previous Government. I will refrain from mentioning which Government happened to be in power at the time, but I do remember it. My memory is not that bad. There was a large list of closures of facilities all over the country. The Opposition nowadays is jumping up and down, howling with indignation about the...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: We must not forget that we had an bord snip. We also had an bord snip nua only a few years ago, which listed a fairly large number of Garda stations, schools and post offices for closure throughout rural Ireland. A huge number were listed for closure and termination. That was only six years ago.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: A man when he was asked for directions in a rural area said, "Well, if was going there, I wouldn't start from here". Likewise, if I had been talking about this Bill before it was introduced, I might have taken a different attitude. It has been introduced and is in the public arena for debate. No matter what way we look at it, a decision has to be made. The decision, in turn, will have an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to have available to them the equipment, training and personnel to meet all eventualities in which they may be called upon in emergency or other situations; if adequate updating, upgrading and upskilling takes place with regularity in all cases; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the progress to date and the expected progress in the near future in the case of a building project at a school (details supplied); when this project is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53085/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the progress to date and the expected progress in the near future in the case of a building project at a school (details supplied); when this projected is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53086/17]