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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Live Register Data (12 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 439. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she and her Department continue to monitor the age profile of those on the live register long term with a view to initiating measures to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33501/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (12 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 440. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which progress has been made in addressing the issue whereby women are deprived of contributory pensions, having retired from the workplace while raising their families or due to the marriage ban, and who have made a major contribution to society in the course of their working lives; if their cases will be re-examined with a view to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps has sufficient personnel, equipment and training to meet all emergencies as required, on land or sea, including coastal patrols and air and sea rescue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32483/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which optimum strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to be achieved; the extent of recruitment likely or required in the short and medium term as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32484/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 848. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of each branch of the Defence Forces; if the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps are below strength in areas which might impede an effective response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32983/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 177. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the basis on which the spouses and children's pension scheme contribution needs to be repaid in the case of a person (details supplied); the relevant legislation governing the repayment of the spouses and children's pension scheme in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32801/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 322. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when an appropriate visa for travel to Ireland will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); the progress to date in the determination of eligibility in respect of same; when a visa is likely to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32782/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 323. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for visa in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32793/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 332. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a final decision for residency can be expected in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32958/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 842. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the strength of the Air Corps with particular reference to the ability to rapidly respond to emergencies; if quality and availability of aircraft, personnel and communications equipment are equally available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32977/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 843. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Air Corps, Army and Naval Service, each in their turn, have the ability to rapidly respond in the event of an emergency including a natural disaster or terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32978/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 844. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he has satisfied himself that the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps can rapidly respond to an emergency on or off shore in the event of such requirements; the length of time taken to respond in such incidences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32979/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 845. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which the military authorities can respond to assist the gardaí in the event of emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32980/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 846. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of promotional posts vacant in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32981/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 847. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which modern sophisticated technology is available to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps with particular reference to radar and GPS facilities and-or other tracking devices; the availability of such technology in all vehicles, vessels and aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32982/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 850. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which vehicle, aircraft and seagoing vessels are continuously upgraded and updated in line with modern requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32985/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 851. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which vehicles, aircraft and seagoing vessels continue to be replaced or renewed as required in order to ensure absolute reliability at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32986/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 849. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which annual training is available to and has been availed of by all members of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps in line with best practice internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32984/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 852. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which all decommissioned military barracks have been disposed of or are being utilised for whatever purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32987/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 853. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of women currently serving in the Defence Forces; the numbers who have been promoted over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32988/17]