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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 445. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies by rank currently in the Defence Forces School of Music. [25916/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (18 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 446. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there are plans to replace LÉ Ciara and LÉ Orla. [25917/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 447. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the full list of capital works projects valued at over €2 million in the Defence Forces that are ongoing at present; and when each capital project will be completed. [25918/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 604. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the arrangements in place regarding leave for pregnant early years educators during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if they are the same as for teachers and SNAs. [26185/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 650. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of 1200cc and 1500cc motorcycles attached to Garda roads policing units. [25921/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 651. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of kennels in the Garda dog unit; and if all kennels are currently in use. [25922/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 652. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of burglaries reported to gardaí in the Mullingar Garda district in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [25923/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I thank the contributors for their time and expertise. I do not intend to go over questions that have been asked, although I would like some further information on some of the comments made. I fully agree this is an issue of occupation. There is strong evidence that Palestinian people are living in a coercive environment. I do not know anybody who has been able to watch the destruction,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I also am conscious of the time, so I will be concise. I thank the witnesses for their time and the ongoing work done in the Department of Foreign Affairs. I agree with Deputy Brady's comments on the value of the aid that has been destroyed and any actions taken in response. I note that Irish Aid plans to invest almost €16 million this year in the occupied Palestinian territories....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (13 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 18. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he and his Department will engage with an organisation (details supplied) and other representative bodies in the Defence Forces on pay and conditions for serving members, many of whom are experiencing a housing crisis while living on or close to the poverty line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25111/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (13 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: That is perfect. I ask the Minister and his Department to engage with the representative bodies, particularly on the experiences serving members are having due to the housing crisis. They are at the pin of their collar. Many live close to if not on the poverty line because of ever-increasing and exceptionally high rents. This is the number one housing issue that comes through my Athlone...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 25. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he or his Department in view of recent allegations of sexual abuse in the Defence Forces will consider establishing an inquiry to look into the structural and institutional conditions that can allow this behaviour to prevail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25110/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 274. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he plans to examine the current accommodation requirements of the Defence Forces given that An Garda Síochána are recruiting a head of estate management. [25171/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 275. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will establish a commission to consider gender quotas and equality of opportunity within the Defence Forces. [25172/21]

Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I welcome this Bill to introduce a new category for those involved in evictions. However, I will address a concern I have about one aspect of the often overlooked private security sector, namely, persons who install security systems, access control, fire alarms, etc. They are also regulated and licensed by the PSA. At the beginning of the pandemic when lockdown and all the restrictions...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: Among the many cohorts of students whose needs are not met by the educational system is that comprising those who are described as gifted children. The Centre for Talented Youth has stated that there needs to be appropriate educational challenge and that these learners need to feel valued and be surrounded by peers of equal academic achievement. The programme for Government refers to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: What progress has the Government made in respect of the strategy in this regard?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (12 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 156. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there is currently no procedure at present to apply for SNA support for new pupils; and when the new circular from her Department will be issued to address the ongoing and deep concern this situation has created for parents, pupils and principals. [24817/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Updates on Breastfeeding: Discussion (12 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I thank the ladies for their time this morning and the incredibly informative presentation they gave. In the spirit of full disclosure, I should say that breastfeeding is something close to my heart and I have nursed four children through various mechanisms because of different influences. I will come back to that as we go through the questions. I agree that choice is key but that choice...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Updates on Breastfeeding: Discussion (12 May 2021)

Sorca Clarke: In the witnesses' experience, how many women donate to the human milk bank in Irvinestown? Do they know of any ladies who are still doing it?