Results 33,341-33,360 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- European Council: Statements (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: Yes, but we have a time limit.
- European Council: Statements (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: A Member cannot raise a question while sitting, but must offer a question.
- European Council: Statements (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: The Deputy got the opportunity to rise. I looked in her direction, but she remained seated. If she wants to use the last minute, she has her chance now.
- European Council: Statements (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: Would he close it down?
- Order of Business (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: The mediation Bill is promised legislation and has some broader impact, as the name would suggest. Can I ask the Taoiseach what the intentions are regarding bringing it before the House as soon as possible? Similarly, a Bill that is also promised is the new children's hospital development board Bill. What developments have taken place in preparing that for introduction to the House at an...
- Other Questions: Air Corps (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: It was on the sensitivity of neutral nations.
- Other Questions: Air Corps (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister. A somewhat unstable situation exists globally at present, in that quite a number of trouble spots exist across the globe. Would the Minister agree that, as a result, neutral countries in particular may be vulnerable? To what extent is that going to be taken into account in determining the degree to which defence methods and mechanisms can be upgraded in line with...
- Other Questions: Air Corps (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: Would the Minister agree that in the course of that risk assessment, it might be useful to include the use in some quarters of unmanned aircraft which continue to be employed in many locations throughout the globe? In the context of discussion with his EU colleagues, has any consideration been given to the vulnerability of neutral states within the European Union whereby there might be a...
- Other Questions: Air Corps (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: 126. To ask the Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied that the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to detect incursions into Irish air space by potentially hostile intruders, manned or unmanned; if counter offensive measures need to be updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11647/15]
- Other Questions: Air Corps (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: This question concerns the need for the Air Corps to be in a position to monitor and, if necessary, intercept aircraft intruding into Irish air space, as well as being in a position to identify the purpose of the mission.
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Funding (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which expenditure and investment in the Defence Forces remains adequate to meet current and-or future requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11648/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payments (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a payment under the one-parent family payment scheme in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11124/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: 408. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which in the context of review of Ireland’s defence policy, if it is expected to have regard to best defence policy practice in other European Member States with particular reference to the need to be in a position to respond to potential acts of terrorism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12122/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: 409. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces here are likely to be in a position to avail of best international military practice in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12123/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: 416. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he expects the Defence Forces here to be in a position to co-operate with the Defence Forces in other European jurisdictions in combatting terrorism or security emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12130/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: 410. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which recent recruitment is likely to address any diminution in the Defence Forces throughout the army, navy and air corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12124/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Foreign Policy (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: 411. To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which he has ongoing discussions with his European Union colleagues and the United Nations with a view to determination of the most appropriate defence policy in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12125/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: 412. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which agreement has been reached with members of the Defence Forces due to retire on completion of the relevant service but who are anxious to remain in the Defence Forces for a further period of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12126/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: 413. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the number of women throughout the army, navy and air corps has fluctuated during the embargo on recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12127/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (24 Mar 2015)
Bernard Durkan: 414. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is expected to increase the strength of the Defence Forces in the wake of the embargo on recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12128/15]