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- Select Committee on Health: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: It is getting complicated.
- Select Committee on Health: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: The Minister did say Kerry.
- Select Committee on Health: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: On that particular issue, we need to acknowledge the level of responsibility on the provider and the need for the provider, in certain circumstances, to be able to stand over whatever decision was made on the basis that it was the best decision that could be made given the information available to him or her at the time. The counterpoint is that this should be in primary legislation and not...
- Select Committee on Health: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: It has been argued that it should be dealt with by way of legislation rather than by way of regulation.
- Select Committee on Health: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: The case is quite regularly made by various protagonists that something should be in legislation. A decision entered into on the basis of something being covered by regulation is not sufficient.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Security (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 71. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action or actions proposed to augment the ability of the Defence Forces here to protect vital subterranean and submarine infrastructure in light of any recent global threats in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2756/24]
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: Once again I bring to the attention of the House the ongoing situation in family law in this country whereby a procedure imported from the United States continues to be applied to the extent that fathers, mothers and their children are being unbelievably abused in a way I have never seen before. This abuse is continuing. Is it intended to carry out an interim inquiry into the procedure and...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 79. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which ongoing changes identified in recent reviews of the Defence Forces including pay, gender respect and bullying and/or other sensitive issues are being addressed; the progress to date in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2757/24]
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will meet next. [1812/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues relating to pay and conditions with the Defence Forces have now been resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3027/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which optimum strength in the Defence Forces is being maintained, with equal reference to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3028/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which updating of training procedures continues within the Defence Forces at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3029/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which part-time members of the Defence Forces are given opportunities to upgrade their skills on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3030/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps with particular reference to ensuring the maintenance of recommended levels of strength throughout all branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3031/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which equipment in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be upgraded through the standards equal to the best; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3032/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the number of women applying for and enlisting in the Defence Forces with equal respect to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3033/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 163. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps remain sufficiently equipped to deal with any emergency or natural disaster that might arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3034/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 164. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacant posts remaining to be filled at all levels in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3035/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total number of Irish military personnel serving at various locations overseas; the level of future deployments if known; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3036/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (23 Jan 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the course of the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3037/24]