Results 24,621-24,640 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (18 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 215. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces including Reserve, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the number of women in each branch of the services; the likelihood of recruitment or replacements following retirements in 2017 and over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44248/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Anti-Terrorism Measures (18 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 216. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which discussions continue to take place at EU level with a view to assuring a high degree preparedness in the event of a terrorist attack; if the Defence Forces continue to be adequately briefed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44249/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (18 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 218. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he remains satisfied with the ability of the Defence Forces to respond to an emergency that might arise; if the quality and extent of the military equipment available remains in line with best international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44251/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Search and Rescue Service Provision (18 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 219. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps and Naval Service continue to co-operate in air and sea rescue missions; the availability of adequate trained personnel to meet all contingencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44252/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Search and Rescue Service Provision (18 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 223. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which all military aircraft, fixed wing and helicopters, remain available and in operational order to the Air Corps in the event of emergency and search and rescue operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44256/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (18 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 220. 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. [44253/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (18 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces can be mobilised in the event of natural disasters including flooding in view of the preferability of early deployment and the need to use specialist equipment in such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44254/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (18 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 225. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces and all others involved in dealing with major natural disasters can be called into action at short notice; if the overall chain of command for dealing with such disasters has been adequately fine tuned to ensure maximum response in the minimum time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44258/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which promotional vacancies remain to be filled in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44255/17]

Local Authority Boundaries Review: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I call Deputy Michael Collins to move the motion. He and his colleagues have 20 minutes between them.

Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I call the Deputy to order. The next speakers are Deputies Michael Healy-Rae and Danny Healy-Rae who will be followed by Deputies Catherine Murphy and Eamonn Ryan and then Deputy Eamonn Fitzmaurice.

Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I also have Deputy Dessie Ellis listed. If he wishes to proceed, he may do so now.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (17 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 41. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of the response to children at risk in the home or in care, having particular regard to the need to ensure early intervention and follow up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43735/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children and Young People’s Policy Framework (17 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 55. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which her Department continues to improve the quality and availability of services for children and young persons, with the objective of ensuring that a particular emphasis is placed on providing adequate support for families at risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43736/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates Provision (17 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Finance when a primary medical certificate will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43878/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 216. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43434/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (17 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 520. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which her Department continues to directly liaise with youth organisations with particular reference to the identification of issues of concern such as the provision of financial support in circumstances in which it is appropriate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43998/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (17 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 521. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of funding made available to various youth and youth support organisations in the course of 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43999/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Safety (17 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 522. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of complaints in respect of children at risk received in the relevant sections of her Department in the past 12 months; the degree to which all have been investigated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44000/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Staff (17 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 523. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which adequate staff remain available to the various sections of her Department with a view to ensuring the smooth and effective operation of all the services for which she is responsible; if particular issues have arisen or are likely to arise in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44001/17]