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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I agree with the Minister and I note those comments. It is a difficult choice for the Government but it is a very important strategic one, given our position in the emerging global structures and the threats and challenges that prevail. It is time that Ireland stood up and took its place among the nations of the world. I wish the Minister well in those deliberations and he has my support.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: 5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will reinstate the instructors allowance for officers in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23499/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: The question concerns the instructors allowance in the Defence Forces, given the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, has made a submission advocating for its reinstatement. I know it was there historically but through various agreements, such as the Haddington Road agreement and so on, it was taken out at one stage. What is the view on its reinstatement?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I know the Minister is well aware of, and we have discussed in this Chamber and at the committee in the past, the issues of retention and the difficulties and challenges in maintaining the force, largely due to pay and remuneration and those bread-and-butter matters. The defence committee visited Haulbowline, the Curragh camp and other places, and we heard this from many front-line officers...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I believe an Teachta Haughey's question was transferred to me.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I have an email the Deputy sent to the Ceann Comhairle's office yesterday, if that is of assistance.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: Reserve Defence Force, RDF, personnel are an important part of the fabric of the Defence Forces. Concern was expressed in the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces that less than one third of the RDF is considered to be operationally effective. Will the Minister make a statement on that matter? While I am on my feet, I will make a brief point. I heard Deputy Barry state that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: 49. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of annual leave days that were lost by officers; the number of annual leave days that were lost by enlisted personnel in each of the years 2017 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23500/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: 202. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if passport applications by persons (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23993/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: 241. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to make the July Provision compulsory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23941/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24033/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: 315. To ask the Minister for Health the plans that are in place to address the backlog in the registry office, Naas which is causing delays in receiving birth and death certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23906/22]

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Public Policy Matters: Engagement with the Taoiseach (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Taoiseach. The Joint Committee on Justice is probably one of the most, if not the most, legislatively heavy committees in the Houses. It processes a very significant body of legislation. In the first term, in the first year of the sitting year of the committee, we processed 50% or more of the entire Government legislation published in that term. We have been...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 136. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent visit to Bucha; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22663/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 147. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications from counties Kildare and Wicklow, respectively that are currently outstanding; the planning that is being carried out to ensure that there is no repeat of the delays with applications experienced in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22662/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 390. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an emergency passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22555/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 423. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on passport applications by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23178/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 391. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 424. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23180/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

James Lawless: 438. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the passport application by a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23409/22]